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COVID-19 : Staff and resident health monitoring in place for service continuity.
Emergency shelter for abused women, with or without children, victimized or threatened with physical, psychological, economical, emotional or sexual abuse
Emergency shelter for abused women, with or without children, victimized or threatened with physical, psychological, economical, emotional or sexual abuse
- offers follow-up
- general public education
- referral and legal information
- individual counselling or group support
- children's assistance
- counselling for historical sexual abuse
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COVID-19 (10 Jan 2023): shelter remains open with health and safety precautions in place. The crisis line remains open to provide assistance. Support groups and other programming are on hold until further notice.
Visit their website for additional information.
Emergency shelter for abused women 16 years and older with or without children
Support services:
Visit their website for additional information.
Emergency shelter for abused women 16 years and older with or without children
Support services:
- informal counselling at the shelter
- Child & Youth Services for residents
- support groups for women and/or children
- educational presentations on violence against women sector
- information about community resources and assistance in accessing those resources
- if available, emergency clothing provided
- daily balanced meals
- toiletries
- referral to appropriate medical attention when necessary
- follow-up services
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French-speaking non-profit organization that offers a multitude of services in French and English to support and equip women and their dependents who are victims of violence
Programs and services
Programs and services
- shelter
- crisis line/chat/text
- outreach services
- support groups
- prevention and education activities, including community awareness about the issues of violence against women
- Teen Zone: information on healthy relationships for teenagers
- Amimo Program: care for pets of women residing in the shelter
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Temporary emergency shelter for people fleeing abuse and violence, alongside their dependents and pets
- reasonable, flexible limit on length of stay
- counselling
- referrals
- advocacy
- telephone crisis line
- accepts pets on site
- Unsafe at Home text and chat line: open to anyone experiencing gender-based violence (GBV)
- community based programs for all gender-based violence (GBV) survivors
- includes a peer support group, system navigation, risk assessments, safety plans, and housing support
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COVID-19 (22 Nov 2021): Shelter services and crisis helpline remain in full operation.
Francophone shelter for women victims of violence and their children
Francophone shelter for women victims of violence and their children
- two sites can accommodate single women and families
- emergency and temporary housing
- crisis helpline
- services for women and for children
- transitional assistance
- intervention services to counter sexual violence
- support and services for sexual assault victims
- Fem'aide: francophone support helpline
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Culturally sensitive transitional shelter and essential supports for women leaving violence, and remote casework and mental health support for adults and youth
Resident and remote services:
Resident and remote services:
- counselling and treatment programs
- financial assistance and help securing housing
- supports for health and mental health
- education assistance and life skills training
- employment supports including resume workshops, interview preparation, help finding employment
- assistance with immigration issues
- access to legal advice and assistance applying for Legal AID
- referrals including legal, financial, immigration, employment, food
- safety planning and follow-up
- capacity 20
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Temporary shelter for abused women and their children
- 24-hour crisis counselling phone line
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COVID-19 (18 Nov 2021): Due to COVID19, programming is on hold but shelter remains in operation.
21-bed Aboriginal specific shelter
21-bed Aboriginal specific shelter
- provides a safe and supportive environment
- 24-hour residential support
- advocacy
- individual and group counselling
- community/transitional support
- housing support
- referrals
- legal advocacy and support
- cultural and spiritual programs
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10-bed emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence
- supportive counselling, safety-planning, advocacy
- emergency shelter available
- 24-hour crisis line, on-site counselling for women who don't live at shelter
- outreach follow-up program, transitional support and housing program and child witness program
- services provided by children's advocates are available for children who have been exposed and witnessed violence
- volunteer opportunities
- community presentations
- public education on issues of violence against women, children exposed to violence
- support groups for women and children
- children's school run groups and individual counselling
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1-800-267-7946
613-257-5960
Office: 613-257-3469
Crisis: 9-1-1
Office: 613-253-3336
Office: 613-326-0178
Office: 1-888-414-7321
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613-257-5960
Office: 613-257-3469
Crisis: 9-1-1
Office: 613-253-3336
Office: 613-326-0178
Office: 1-888-414-7321
Visit Website
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Emergency first stage shelter for abused women and children in crisis
- offers an in-house residential program, a transition program, a children's program and a crisis line
- for women and children receiving support through the agency
- can be accessed for up to one year
- community support programs
- child and youth outreach program
- sexual assault program
- volunteer program
- public education program
- legal advocacy
- support groups
- information
- education
- support and accompaniment
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Individualized health care and forensic nursing services for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, child maltreatment or elder abuse
- promotes client self-determination
- addresses physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs
- emotional support
- physical exam and treatment of injuries
- testing and preventative medications for sexually transmitted infections
- pregnancy prevention
- safety plans
- collection of evidence (for individuals choosing to report to the police, evidence can also be frozen to give time to decide on reporting)
- referrals to counseling and other community services
- follow-up health care
- scheduled appointments for clients who don't require emergency services
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Provides safe shelter and services for abused women and their children
Financial assistance of up to $300 per year for women who are victims of vioelnce, to help with:
- confidential address
- basic needs and all services are free and confidential
- supportive counselling, safety planning, referrals and advocacy for health and legal issues
- Child & Youth Counselors provide parental support and specialized age-appropriate programming
- culturally appropriate counselling for Indigenous women
- individual and group counselling for children and youth who have been exposed to violence
- court support and access to funds for safety needs and legal assistance
- personal safety planning including a cell phone
- Rent geared to income
- Programming and supportive counselling
- Fully furnished units available for women and their children
- Must be connected with KIH services to apply
Financial assistance of up to $300 per year for women who are victims of vioelnce, to help with:
- legal aid applications
- service of court documents
- limited legal consultation (after first free two-hour session)
- emergency transporation to court
- relocation costs connected to safty risks, change of locks, window security
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COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): The shelter and crisis line services are unchanged. Increased screening, physical distancing in shelter. The crisis lines remain operational: 1-800-667-1010 or 613-354-1010. See Facebook Page for latest updates.
Shelter for abused women with or without children
Shelter for abused women with or without children
- 24 hour crisis line, safe shelter, counselling, referral, information, transportation, advocacy, court and other accompaniments, and children's programming
- capacity of 16 beds
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