Apply to First Light Circles
You do not need to have everything figured out, and you do not need to tell your entire story simply to ask for help. The first step is a short form that helps First Light understand what you are looking for and whether a Circle may be a good next step.
Program Commitment
First Light Circles meet twice a month for six months. The program is free to participants, non-clinical, and voluntary.
Twice a month • Six months • Free to participants • Non-clinical • Voluntary
What To Expect
1. Complete the Self-Apply Form
Share the information First Light needs to understand what kind of support you are seeking. There is no clinical intake and no cost to apply.
2. We Connect With You
First Light reaches out to learn more, answer questions, and help determine whether a Circle appears to be an appropriate next step.
3. Attend a Welcome Gathering
If First Light appears to be a fit, the next step is a free Welcome Gathering where you can experience the program, ask questions, and decide whether you want to continue.
4. Choose What Comes Next
Joining a First Light Circle is your decision. If another kind of support is more appropriate, First Light will aim to make the next step clearer whenever possible.
Who May Be A Good Fit
First Light Circles are for women impacted by domestic or sexual violence who are past immediate crisis and want practical, non-clinical support for what comes next.
A Circle may be a good fit if you want help making sense of repeated patterns, setting stronger boundaries, trusting yourself, building healthier relationships, or simply feeling less alone as you move forward.
You may be in therapy, have completed therapy, lack access to therapy, or simply want additional structure for applying what you know to everyday life.
Participation is voluntary.
What You Receive
Partner-supported benefits are provided at no cost to participants, delivered by partner organizations, and subject to availability.
Practical Support
- Toiletries, provided directly and ongoing through the program.
- Food bank connections, with coordinated referrals to partner food banks.
Clinical & Wellness
- 6 individual therapy sessions, sponsored by First Light, with a licensed therapist in the referral network.
- 1 equine therapy retreat with LifeReins.
- 50% off classes at Yoga Mix.
Career & Professional
- 1 professional blow-out ahead of an interview or key appointment through Blow Dry Bar Winter Park.
- Interview opportunities with local business partners when her background fits. First Light opens the door; the interview is hers.
- Career, financial literacy, and health speakers, periodically through the program.
If You Need Urgent Help
First Light is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent crisis support, use Crisis & Immediate Help rather than waiting for a response to this form.