Tucson - Community Mediation - Our Family Services

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Building capacity of individuals and groups to resolve conflicts and make decisions through a variety of effective communications techniques.

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For more than 30 years, building a more peaceful community through services and training in a variety of conflict-resolution and communications practices.

Our experienced staff and volunteers can help you resolve conflicts in situations where it would be helpful to have support. We provide a safe and respectful setting for you to clarify the disagreement and come to a resolution that best meets the needs of everyone involved. We do not take sides or solve the issue for you. We offer various conflict-resolution and decisionmaking services for different situations:

Safe, neutral and voluntary process to resolve variety of neighbor, workplace and family disagreements without going to court. (We do not provide legal advice.) Mediations can be scheduled Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at our office, 3830 E. Bellevue St. (near Speedway and Alvernon.) Available in English and Spanish.

Mediations that come through Pima Animal Care Center are free. Other mediations range from $25-$50 for each party. Real estate contract mediations are $300 for each party. Frequently asked questions about mediation.

Disagreements can stand in the way of good decisions about the care and well-being of an older person. Early mediation of conflicts between family, caregivers, health care providers and housing facilities can prevent hurt feelings, reduce stress, and help everyone work as a team. Eldercare Mediation is $250 (up to 3 hours, which includes information-gathering and the mediation session itself.) Follow-up sessions or phone coaching are an additional $75 per hour. Eldercare Mediations can be conducted at your choice of location in Tucson with video conferencing for out-of-town participants. Click for more information.

We can help your group clarify tasks, set goals and come to consensus through conflict resolution or strategic planning. Good for boards of directors and businesses. $300 for 2-3 hour session (plus planning) at your choice of location in Tucson.

Our trained volunteers guide this respectful communication process that helps groups resolve critical issues, build community and allow all sides to be heard. Good for community groups, families, homeowners associations, groups of 5-35 people. $300 for 2-3 hour session (plus planning) at your choice of location in Tucson.

Promoting civil discourse and respectful communication in Tucson through free presentations on the nature of conflict, group dynamics, understanding different conflict styles, and community resources for conflict resolution. Can we speak to your group? Contact us.

Mediation receives funding from Pima County, Pima Animal Control Care Center, the Town of Oro Valley, and private donations, including support from the Long Realty Cares Foundation.