Searching for Victims Of Abuse Support Programs

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

• offers follow-up
• general public education
• referral and legal information
• individual counselling or group support
• children's assistance
• counselling for historical sexual abuse

Information on the family court process

• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention

• needs assessment
• safety planning
• referrals to community services
• enhanced support for vulnerable victims
• assistance with applications to VQRP+
• support to survivors of human trafficking

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+): assistance with emergency expenses related to an incident, including:

• home safety
• accommodation
• meals
• transportation
• basic necessities
• dependent care costs
• counselling
• traditional Indigenous health services
• cellular phones
• vision/dental care
• aids for victims with disabilities
• interpretation services
• crime scene cleanup
• government/medical documents
• funeral expenses

Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes:

• tattoo removal
• treatment at a recovery facility

Internet Child Exploitation Counselling Program (ICE):

• province-wide referrals to short-term counselling for child and youth victims of Internet exploitation and to their impacted family members
• up to $1,500 towards the cost of counselling per eligible child or youth victim(s)
• up to $1,000 towards the cost of counselling per impacted eligible family member
• services in French and English and provides culturally-appropriate services for diverse clients, including Indigenous clients and interpretation services for clients who request services in languages other than English or French

COVID-19 (August 17, 2022): Some in person services. Some services are offered remotely. Referrals continue to be accepted.

Sexual assault support services

• 24 hour crisis line
• public education
• information/support groups
• counseling
• advocacy
• accompaniment
• referrals
• outreach program to all women survivors of sexual assault

Child abuse counselling and treatment program

• no waiting period
• immediate assessment following disclosure and verification of physical and/or sexual abuse
• meets the linguistic and cultural needs of local families

Program:

• for children and youth to recover from trauma
• for young sexual offenders
• for children sexually reactive or aggressive
• average treatment period of six months

COVID-19 (28 April 2020) Cornwall offices are closed until further notice. Alexandria satellite office will serve strictly as a meeting place for clients who are experiencing exceptional circumstances. For virtual programs and services with Équipe psycho-sociale, submit the Referral Form or leave a message with Kassandra Boucher at 613-938-7112 extension 226. For any other questions, send an email to eps@eps-sdg.ca or leave a voice message at 613-938-7112 after pressing «0» or at 613-525-3952.

This information is regularly updated on their website.

Counselling services for abused women

• one-on-one confidential meeting without any judgment
• allows women to rebuild self-esteem and regain control of their lives
• length of program is flexible
• individualized according to needs

COVID-19 (October 4, 2022): This organisation programs are being affected by COVID-19, refer to their website for most up-to-date information.

Emergency health care, counselling and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• emergency health care
• evidence collection
• photo documentation
• testing for, and treatment of, sexually transmitted infections
• testing for drug facilitated sexual assault
• comprehensive health care follow-up
• crisis and non-crisis counselling
• social work services and referrals

Community legal clinic

• Provides legal advice Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
• Employment Law
• Human Rights Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Old Age Supplement
• Ontario Works (OW)
• Tenant Law
• Victims of Crime
• Workers' Compensation/Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Does not offer services in criminal or family law (divorce, separation, custody, support, etc.), provincial or criminal offenses

Does not advise landlords

Satellite offices are located in Alexandria and Williamsburg by appointment only

Legal clinic

Services

• employment law and workers' compensation
• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Supplement
• human rights and victims of crime
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Ontario Works
• Tenant Law

The Alexandria and Williamsburg locations are satellite clinics. Call for an appointment.

COVID-19 (August 12, 2021): Head office on Campbell St is closed to the public. All services remain open and staff are available via email and telephone.

Clinical services

• psychological assessments
• therapy and counselling: individual, group, family, couple, anger management, grief counselling, counselling relating to sexuality, abuse, etc
• behavioral consultations for parents/caregivers
• staff development workshops

Francophone non-profit aiming to raise awareness in the community regarding violence against women, to support and equip affected women and their dependents

• education, prevention, awareness-raising in the community

Outreach Program:

• safety plan
• needs assessment
• individual counselling
• accompaniment to court, lawyer, police, etc.
• advocacy; and referrals
• individual counselling for children and youth

Transitional and Housing Support Programs:

• safety plan
• needs assessment
• find and keep suitable housing
• accompaniment
• assistance applying for documents and financial assistance
• budget assistance
• help when going back to school
• help finding a job

Pattern Changing Support Group: educational program to help abused women live a better life

Girls Only Support Group: for girls in grades 9 and 10

Hand in Hand Network: network of volunteers offering clients transportation, child care, shelter support, and community development

Self Discovery Group: Group for getting to know and accepting yourself

Branch office of a community support services agency

• counselling services
• customized workshops and community integration services
• advocacy for adults with a developmental disability
• group therapy for male survivors of sexual abuse

See separate listings for additional programs

Branch office of a community counselling agency

• counselling services
• customized workshops
• community integration services
• advocacy for adults with a developmental disability
• group therapy for male survivors of sexual abuse

See separate listings for additional programs

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:

• 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

12-week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

Victims/partners of the offender provided with support including:

• safety planning
• referrals to community resources
• information on offender's progress

Mental health services, including:

• evaluation
• counselling
• one-on-one, family or group interventions
• specialized intervention for children who are victims of sexual aggression
• school-based interventions in many of the area's schools
• specialized training to respond to different needs of children and their families
• involvement in volunteer work

Services related to family violence

• support for victims, witnesses and violent partners
• training
• raising awareness within the community
• counselling
• distributing information
• group interventions

Program created to help women overcome the consequences related to violence and abuse and to help them reorganize their lives

• support
• information regarding the different types of abuse
• advice to help women take control of their lives
• opportunity to build a support network

Program that offers support groups for family violence witnesses

• simultaneous support groups for children and the mothers
• mothers whose children refuse to join the program can still attend group sessions to get advice on how to support their children

Mental health treatment program for adult victims of sexual assault

• depression
• stress
• anxiety
• grief
• substance abuse
• schizophrenia
• crisis situation
• relationship problems
• dementia
• problem gambling
• trauma
• sexual assault
• domestic violence

Confidential emergency health care, counselling and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• emergency health care
• evidence collection
• photo documentation
• testing for, and treatment of, sexually transmitted infections
• testing for drug facilitated sexual assault
• comprehensive health care follow-up
• crisis and non-crisis counselling
• social work services and referrals

Animal rescue service

• no-kill cat rescue
• low-cost spay and neuter services
• manages the adoption of local cats

Non-urgent owner surrenders:

• owners must pay the surrender fee and provide a copy of any medical records, cat carrier, medications (if needed), food and treats, dishes, blankets, bedding, toys, etc.

Emergency shelter:

• cats can be held for free during cases of extreme emergencies until the owner returns home or is relocated into a new home
• examples include flooding or other forces of nature, fire, loss of home, domestic violence, death of a family member, sudden eviction from a rental property (with proof of eviction), etc.

COVID-19 (10 September 2021): In-person services suspended, core services provided remotely.

On-site early intervention and crisis intervention

• needs assessment
• safety planning
• referrals to community services
• enhanced support for vulnerable victims
• assistance with applications to VQRP+

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to

• short-term immediate counseling services.
• crime Scene Clean up.
• emergency home repairs to secure premises for the immediate safety of victims.
• transportation costs as a result of a violent crime.
• emergency child/dependent care.
• emergency accommodation and meals.
• assistance with funeral costs for homicide victims.

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

• 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

Confidential text and online chat tool to connect women who are victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse to trained counsellors, advice, referrals and support