Did you know that if a child grows up in an unstable household, they are seven times more likely to turn to drugs, alcohol, crime, or domestic violence as an adult? It is easy to assume that poverty is always tied to lack of money or finances, but in fact lifestyle can greatly determine whether or not an individual will be capable of maintaining a safe family home.
That's where the Aurora Mental Health Center comes in. While they cannot prevent violence or abuse in a home (that is a police matter and MUST be reported), they do offer lifestyle and community classes that educate families about the proper ways to manage stress, anger, and relationships. I had the privilege of attending a relationship class this past summer that focused on how to work with families with a history of domestic violence. It was extremely eye opening to see how much violence could have been prevented if only the family knew a few key coping skills to solve arguments and conflict.
You do not have to be in an unstable relationship to attend these classes. They even offer community classes so that you can get an entire neighborhood involved! I would definitely recommend checking out their services. Relationships can drastically impact poverty rates, wouldn't it be nice to know how to keep yours healthy?
For more information about AMHC check out their website here.
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