Searching for Victims Of Abuse Support Programs

Clinical services to families involved in matters before Family Court

• the clinic offers assessment in matters relating to child welfare and the Youth Justice Act
• assessments are assigned to a primary worker and are comprehensive and detailed (taking 12 to 15 weeks to complete) and require interviews with the parties, children, and other involved individuals

Counselling for women who want to establish lives free of violence and for children who have witnessed violence

• one-to-one and group sessions
• Indigenous program (healing and parenting circles)
• Francophone Outreach program

Transitional Housing

• safe transitional housing for abused women and their children leaving Kingston Interval House Shelter

Provides safe shelter and services for abused women and their children

• 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

Outreach services for women and children in the community include: ongoing individual counselling for women in English and in French

• 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

Second Stage Transitional Housing

• 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

Danielle Duchesneau Fund:
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

Payments will be made directly to the service provider as much as possible

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Provides one-on-one, confidential counselling for women who have been in an abusive relationship with a male or female partner

• women can be seen in Kingston, Sydenham and Verona
• small support groups are offered throughout the year in Kingston on such topics as healthy relationships, building self-esteem, life after trauma, and women at mid-life
• half-day workshops in art therapy, creative journaling and spirituality are occasionally offered
• an outreach worker is sometimes available to provide court support
• Cross-cultural counselling for immigrant, francophone and first nations women
• Safety planning
• Referrals to other beneficial services in the community

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

Provides individual, couple, parental, youth, and family counselling

Offers:

• Family Life Education and counselling groups addressing such issues as self-esteem and anger
• parenting teens group
• adult male sexual abuse survivors group
• services of a Family Court Support Worker available

Walk in clinic available after client registers for services

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

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

Specialized program for experiencers of Sexual Violence and/or Intimate Partner Violence:

• acute medical care 24/7 through KHSC-KGH ED
• provides acute medical care (injury assessment & treatment, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection, emergency contraceptive; HIV PEP)
• forensic collection and documentation in the form of the sexual assault evidence kit (SAEK) and forensic photography
• crisis counseling
• safety risk assessment and planning
• medical and/or counseling follow-up options for clients

Counseling sessions will be provided via distance counseling. Open for new intakes and for all current clients. Information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Offers counselling for survivors of trauma and abuse

• provides short-term and long-term therapy
• specialized services and resources for child pornography and prostitution survivors, human trafficking
• Go to Meeting or telephone counselling available for clients who live in other areas or who cannot attend the office

Community Wellness Program: works closely with individuals and families to reduce the risk and incidence of family violence

• promotes knowledge and skills leading to better health outcomes
• crisis intervention
• peer counselling
• wellness planning
• referrals and advocacy
• home visits

Court Chaplaincy Program

• provides spiritual and moral support and encouragement to individuals and families experiencing the process of criminal and family court

COVID-19 (April 30, 2020): Program still running.

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 the incident

• home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
• additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
• no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
• financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims

COVID-19 (September 28, 2022): Centre is open.

Free, confidential and non judgmental support to all survivors of sexual violence (recent or past) in Kingston and area, regardless of gender and or identity

• First Response Crisis support
• 24-hour crisis intervention and support line for survivors of sexual violence, their family, friends and support persons
• individual and group counselling
• medical, legal and police accompaniments when requested
• prevention and support services in high schools
• translation services available
• Indigenous and diverse communities programs and counselling
• rapid response program for CAF members

Public education:

• workshops
• speakers in schools
• community liaison
• media
• information
• advocacy

Volunteer opportnities:

• crisis line
• public education
• accompaniments
• fundraising
• advocacy work

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of seniors in South-Eastern Ontario through education, advocacy, and research * resources, presentations, training, community consultations, a 24/7 elder abuse peer support line, and recommendations to all levels of government * runs special services for Elder Abuse Prevention

Domestic violence outreach program

• offers individual counselling, support groups, life skills groups, groups for children who have witnessed violence
• secondary office in Amherstview open Tue, Thu by appointment
• services also available in Deseronto Mon-Fri by appointment, Crydon on Fri

COVID-19 (November 10, 2021): Provincial and legal aid offices closed to the public. Services still offered by phone. Visit the website for latest service updates.

Provides eligible clients with a certificate that covers the cost of hiring a lawyer to deal with serious types of civil or criminal cases

• helps with separation and child custody, but not divorce
• lawyers may or may not accept Legal Aid certificates

Services

• criminal legal issues
• domestic violence
• family legal issues
• mental health issues
• refugee and immigration legal issues
• legal clinics

COVID-19 (28 Mar 2022): In-person, video or phone services available and based on client preference.

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

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

• 24 hour crisis line, safe shelter, counselling, referral, information, transportation, advocacy, court and other accompaniments, and children's programming
• capacity of 16 beds

COVID-19 (10 Jan, 2023): Program still running and can be accessed via the Transitional Housing Coordinator or via the Residential Women's Services staff at our emergency shelter (call 613-354-0808 and then press 2 when prompted)

Transitional housing for women fleeing violent relationships

• provides second stage accommodation for up to 12 months for women who have been residents of Lennox and Addington Interval House or survived domestic violence

24 Hour Crisis Response, Cultural Healing, Safety Planning, Support, Advocacy, and Referrals for Ongoing Care to residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and First Nations, Inuit, or Metis residents of the surrounding communities

COVID-19 Counselling services are ongoing over the phone. For more detail, call 613-279-3151 or visit the Facebook page.


Confidential, supportive counselling to victims of woman abuse

• primarily a mobile service with counsellors going to their clients
• counselling, support groups, referrals and emergency transportation to shelters
• court support and advocacy on behalf of women

Professional counselling services

• to culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing individuals of all ages, and their families, dealing with mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges

Program provides information on the family court process; assistance in preparing for family court proceedings including documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid; referral to specialized services and supports in the community; safety planning; and court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

On-site and off-site support services for children who have witnesses violence offering both individual and group counseling services. Child Witness Programs, partnership and referral with other related agencies and educational programing.

Program connects abused women and their children with community support to find and maintain safe housing. Supports include income support, court support, educational & parenting support, employmen and Legal Aid support.