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What is Mediation?
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 | | A safe, structured, and confidential process for talking | | | about conflicts and disagreements
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| | An opportunity to explore possible options and | | | solutions with the help of a neutral third party
professionally trained in mediation
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| | A private and fair way for the people involved to make | | | decisions.
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| | An opportunity to heal and repair relationships | | | |
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How Does Mediation Work?
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 | | During mediation, each person has a chance to speak about the issues.
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| | Mediators do not take sides or make decisions for you. They help you decide for yourself | | | how to resolve the situation.
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| | When you reach a shared understanding and agreement, the specifics may be written | | | down so each person leaves with the same clear plan for the future.
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Mediation is Not:
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 | | A substitute for an attorney or legal advise
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| | Therapy or mental health counseling
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| | A process that should involve young children
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| | Appropriate for domestic violence issues | | | |
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How Do I Get Started With Mediation?
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 | | Contact the Center for a confidential discussion with a staff member about your | | | situation.
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| | We will contact the other person (s) to see if they are willing to participate in | | | mediation.
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| | We schedule a mediation appointment that is convenient to everyone, generally in | | | the evenings.
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