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Sexual Assault Counselling
519-642-30001-800-265-1576
Administration: 519-642-3003 ext 5555
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Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals
Accompaniment of victim to court, hospital or police station * supportive peer counselling one-to-one or in groups * information and referrals * sexual violence education and training for professionals and the public
Accompaniment of victim to court, hospital or police station * supportive peer counselling one-to-one or in groups * information and referrals * sexual violence education and training for professionals and the public
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Safe places, shelter, support, counselling and resources for abused women, their children and other oppressed individuals
Sexual Assault Counselling - Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals
24-Hour Abused Womens Helpline and Walk-In Crisis Support - Shelter, support, advocacy and education
Clarke Road Shelter - Emergency and short term shelter for abused women and their children
Community Outreach Program - Provides ongoing assistance within the community to individuals experiencing abuse and/or violence * meetings are held in places that are safe for clients to discuss various topics such as individual safety plans, assisting with navigating systems such as legal, financial, health and housing * safe and affordable housing, connection to resources and supports in the community and advocacy and referrals
Family Court Support Program - 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
Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse - Group program for children provides the opportunity for children to understand the hurt that happened in their family * groups held in safe, accessible locations * transportation available * parents/caregivers also have the opportunity to learn how to support their children's healing
Mine101 - Gently-used fashionable clothing and accessories * proceeds to support children's programming at Anova
Second Stage Housing - Rent-geared-to-income, 25 unit apartment complex in South London * safe, medium security housing
Wellington Road Shelter - Emergency short-term shelter for abused women and their children
Sexual Assault Counselling - Support services to survivors who have experienced sexual violence as adults or as children * works to change harmful attitudes that allow sexual violence to exist * includes counselling, workshops and training opportunities for LGBT2Q+ individuals
24-Hour Abused Womens Helpline and Walk-In Crisis Support - Shelter, support, advocacy and education
Clarke Road Shelter - Emergency and short term shelter for abused women and their children
Community Outreach Program - Provides ongoing assistance within the community to individuals experiencing abuse and/or violence * meetings are held in places that are safe for clients to discuss various topics such as individual safety plans, assisting with navigating systems such as legal, financial, health and housing * safe and affordable housing, connection to resources and supports in the community and advocacy and referrals
Family Court Support Program - 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
Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse - Group program for children provides the opportunity for children to understand the hurt that happened in their family * groups held in safe, accessible locations * transportation available * parents/caregivers also have the opportunity to learn how to support their children's healing
Mine101 - Gently-used fashionable clothing and accessories * proceeds to support children's programming at Anova
Second Stage Housing - Rent-geared-to-income, 25 unit apartment complex in South London * safe, medium security housing
Wellington Road Shelter - Emergency short-term shelter for abused women and their children
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Emergency shelter for abused women and their children
Stay up to 42 days * intervention and crisis counselling * traditional healing circles * health and wellness promotion * family violence prevention * emergency transportation * referrals and advocacy
Stay up to 42 days * intervention and crisis counselling * traditional healing circles * health and wellness promotion * family violence prevention * emergency transportation * referrals and advocacy
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Emergency shelter for abused women and their children
Stay up to 42 days * intervention and crisis counselling * traditional healing circles * health and wellness promotion * family violence prevention * emergency transportation * referrals and advocacy
Stay up to 42 days * intervention and crisis counselling * traditional healing circles * health and wellness promotion * family violence prevention * emergency transportation * referrals and advocacy
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Emergency short-term shelter for abused women and their children
Programs available to residents include one-on-one and group counselling * emergency transportation to shelter by taxi if necessary
Programs available to residents include one-on-one and group counselling * emergency transportation to shelter by taxi if necessary
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Feminist organization that works toward ending violence and abuse against women
- long-term trauma-informed counselling
- transitional support, including housing allowance
- health and social services system navigation assistance
- support groups
- prevention groups raising awareness of recruitment tactics, luring and trafficking
- support for family members of sexually-exploited, prostituted, trafficked girls and women, including those who are missing or disappeared
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CMWP includes two components, Sunrise and Skyscrapers * designed to be responsive to the individual needs of each child and family * Interactive, inclusive and age-appropriate individual and group programming will support participants in building capacity and skills in the areas of resilience, coping strategies, mindfulness, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, social/life skills and more *24/7 crisis support also available to assist children and families who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or crisis.
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Rent-geared-to-income, 25 unit apartment complex in South London * safe, medium security housing
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Emergency and short term shelter for abused women and their children
Programs available to residents include one-on-one and group counselling * emergency transportation to shelter by taxi if necessary
Programs available to residents include one-on-one and group counselling * emergency transportation to shelter by taxi if necessary
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Offers emergency shelter for up to 6 weeks for people and families who are at risk of or in a violent family situation * offers supports, outreach, referrals and advocacy * activities for children * assistance with goal planning and safety planning * year round workshop training and information sessions
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Women Support Services, Women's Place Emergency Shelter
1-800-265-4305 519-633-0155
Crisis: 519-633-0155 or 1-800-265-4305 (Daily 24-hour helpline)
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Safe secure shelter for women who have been abused and their children * temporary accommodation with basic necessities * crisis support provided by professional counsellors * drop-in counselling available anytime * legal consult available with lawyers by appointment * emergency transportation to safety available from anywhere in St Thomas and Elgin County
Services and Programs:
Services and Programs:
- Mental Health Crisis Response for Abused Women
- Sexual Assault Counselling Program
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12-unit apartment complex with furnished units that provide transitional, secure, and affordable housing and support services to women and their children who have left an abusive relationship
Average length of stay is one year * assistance is provided in seeking housing when moving on from the program * on-site programs include one-on-one counselling, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, recreation and social development groups and liaison with schools.
Average length of stay is one year * assistance is provided in seeking housing when moving on from the program * on-site programs include one-on-one counselling, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, recreation and social development groups and liaison with schools.
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Emergency shelter for women with or without children who have decided to leave an abusive relationship or need respite
Provides a safe and supportive place to stay for women experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse, and/or stalking * length of stay varies depending on the individual needs of women
Services and supports, such as:
Provides a safe and supportive place to stay for women experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse, and/or stalking * length of stay varies depending on the individual needs of women
Services and supports, such as:
- safety planning
- emotional support
- support and advocacy accessing housing
- legal and income supports
- woman abuse education
- safe school protocol for children
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Education, prevention and support services for women and families impacted by abuse * confidential
Crisis Support - 24-hour helpline and walk-in crisis supports connect people with counsellors who understand the complexities of woman abuse * provides support to women affected by woman abuse, as well as concerned family members, friends, or neighbours
Emergency Shelter Program - Emergency shelter for women with or without children who have decided to leave an abusive relationship or need respite
Services and Programs:
Crisis Support - 24-hour helpline and walk-in crisis supports connect people with counsellors who understand the complexities of woman abuse * provides support to women affected by woman abuse, as well as concerned family members, friends, or neighbours
Emergency Shelter Program - Emergency shelter for women with or without children who have decided to leave an abusive relationship or need respite
Services and Programs:
- Advocacy Program
- Children's Program
- Community Cupboard, Community Garden, and Access to Clothing
- Community Groups
- Public Education
- Transitional Housing
- Women's Counselling
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Important COVID-19 Information:Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by intimate partner violence. Programs and services include:• emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by intimate partner violence. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.• 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines• risk assessments and safety planningDomestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:
Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused • weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem • a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen • assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available • transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.
Community Support Program
One-on-one and group support for women in Oxford who have experienced abuse from an intimate partner. Offers an opportunity for women to share their experiences, learn about abuse and trauma, and develop coping skills for their recovery journey.
- Crisis/Help/Support Line
- Residential Shelter Services
- Transitional Resource Program
- Family Court Support
- Community Support, System Navigation
- Supportive Groups and Counselling
Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused • weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem • a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen • assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available • transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.
Community Support Program
One-on-one and group support for women in Oxford who have experienced abuse from an intimate partner. Offers an opportunity for women to share their experiences, learn about abuse and trauma, and develop coping skills for their recovery journey.
- Transportation support can be coordinated.
- Free and confidential.
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24 hour crisis line, residential program, and outreach services continue to operate.
13 bed Emergency Shelter for women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include crisis counselling and support, transportation to shelter, safety planning and risk assessment, information and referrals, services for children and adolescents as well as community outreach including an office in North Perth. Assistance in completing social housing applications and advocacy in navigating criminal and family court matters
Clients do not have to be residing in shelter to receive services. All services confidential and no-cost.
13 bed Emergency Shelter for women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include crisis counselling and support, transportation to shelter, safety planning and risk assessment, information and referrals, services for children and adolescents as well as community outreach including an office in North Perth. Assistance in completing social housing applications and advocacy in navigating criminal and family court matters
Clients do not have to be residing in shelter to receive services. All services confidential and no-cost.
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Provides a safe supportive place to stay for women 16 years and over, with or without children
- confidential counselling and emotional support
- 24-hour crisis line (anonymous calls accepted) and transportation to the shelter if needed during a crisis
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Women's Services provides shelter, counselling, support, and advocacy for women and children whose lives have been affected by abuse
Services include:
Office located in Simcoe with satellite locations in Caledonia and Dunnville
Services include:
- STAR Counsellor - available for all students in every secondary school in Haldimand & Norfolk who are involved in an abusive relationship
- Shelter Program - provides a safe, supportive place to stay for women 16 yrs and over, with or without children. Confidential counselling and emotional support. 24-hour crisis line (anonymous calls accepted) and transportation to the Shelter if needed during a crisis
- Children's Program - provides individual counselling and emotional support for children staying at the Shelter. Parenting support for mothers
- Women's Sexual Assault Program - 24-hour crisis telephone line, immediate crisis counselling, accompaniment to hospital or police station after a sexual assault, short and long-term counselling for sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse, advocacy, group counselling, educational presentations
- Women's Counselling Program - provides in-depth short and long-term counselling for women 16 years and older
- Community Education and Counselling Program - educational discussion and support groups, presentations to any community or professional group. STAR (Stop Abuse in Relationships) provides counselling, support, and referral information for students at all secondary schools in Haldimand and Norfolk (half day per week), classroom presentations
- Transitional Housing & Support Program/Legal Advocates - assists women in developing goals as they leave an abusive relationship, provides information and helps to access and maintain housing, court support, and advocacy. Provides legal advocacy services for Family law and criminal law issues to women
- Elementary School-Based Counselling Program - counselling can be provided in any elementary school (either public or private) in Haldimand and Norfolk for any child who has witnessed abuse
- Children Who Witness Woman Abuse Group Program (My Circle of Friends) - group counselling to children aged 4-16 who have witnessed woman abuse, and concurrent groups for mothers
- Volunteer Program - recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to provide support services for abused women and their children
- CAS/Vaw Liason - joint response with CAS worker to low-risk cases involving domestic violence to inform the woman of program and services
- Youth Housing Advocate - assist crown wards leaving CAS care to obtain housing
- Quetzal Family Homes - provide counselling , support, and advocacy to residents of Quetzal Family Homes through the QFH Counseling Program
- Legal Advocate - provide legal advocacy services primarily to residents of Quetzal Family Homes
- Justice For Women - chair and coordinate Justice For Women meetings and projects. Educate the community through neighbour, friend and family presentations
- Family Court Support Worker Program - information on the family court process; assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings; referral to specialized services and supports in the community; safety planning; court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Office located in Simcoe with satellite locations in Caledonia and Dunnville
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An agency working to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children's programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy
Programs and services include:
Programs and services include:
- Crisis Line, Online Chat Service and Emergency Shelter - Offering a 24-hour crisis and support line and an online chat service. The agency operates a 33-bed emergency shelter (including two fully accessible rooms) for women and children escaping violence, abuse or homelessness and providing a safe haven, meals, support, information and referrals to community resources
- Transitional and Housing Support - Assisting women who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationship and are transitioning. Support workers help to develop a plan to leave an abusive relationship, to transition into a shelter, to transition from a shelter to the community, or to transition from an abusive living environment to an independent, violence-free life. The second-stage housing program offers transitional units (including two wheelchair-accessible units) with additional wrap-around support for women and children
- Counselling Services and Family Programs including:
- Trauma-informed counselling for individuals who have experienced violence or abuse in their relationships to support their healing journey
- Caring Families program to help parents/caregivers create respectful adult relationships and a positive co-parenting approach with their children
- Child Witness program for children who have witnessed violence or abuse against their mothers
- Challenge to Change program for individuals who have been abusive towards their partners or are at risk of using abusive bahaviours and includes partner contact, youth support services, PAR (for men and women) and SCRIBE
- Family Court Support - Providing information, resources, support and accompaniment for clients to family court, lawyer's appointments and also assist in navigating the family court system
- Community Engagement and Public Education - Raising awareness through presentations/seminars/webinars delivered to community agencies, schools, businesses, clubs, religious institutions and other groups on domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual harassment and healthy relationships
- Volunteer Program - Volunteers play a major role with fundraising and special events and assist staff in providing services and programs to clients. Positions include Boutique Assistant, Child and Youth Program Assistant, Donations Facilitator, Special Events Volunteer and Receptionist
- Closet Couture Boutique - A social enterprise providing new and gently used women's clothing. By opening Closet Couture, the organization has the opportunity to transform generous clothing donations into much-needed funds to support the women and children who need services by selling new and previously loved women's fashion
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Crisis Line and Emergency Shelter
- 24 hour crisis support line and online chat service
- 33 bed shelter for women and children escaping violence, abuse or homelessness
- Providng meals, toiletries, clothing, baby essentials, emergency transportation and referrals to community resources
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Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region operates two emergency shelters for abused women and their children: Anselma House in Kitchener (519) 742-5894 and Haven House in Cambridge (519) 653-2422 plus a regional Outreach program. They also offer transitional housing. Serve women age 16 plus, with or without their children.
Can be reached by text, instructions on website for how to erase browser history. Also offer translation services, both in person and on the phone.
This is a free service, both in shelter and outreach programs.
Can be reached by text, instructions on website for how to erase browser history. Also offer translation services, both in person and on the phone.
This is a free service, both in shelter and outreach programs.
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Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region operates two emergency shelters for abused women and their children: Anselma House in Kitchener (519) 742-5894 and Haven House in Cambridge (519) 653-2422 plus a regional Outreach program. They also offer transitional housing. Serve women age 16 plus, with or without their children.
Can be reached by text, instructions on website for how to erase browser history. Also offer translation services, both in person and on the phone.
This is a free service, both in shelter and outreach programs.
Can be reached by text, instructions on website for how to erase browser history. Also offer translation services, both in person and on the phone.
This is a free service, both in shelter and outreach programs.
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Huron Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing & Counselling Services
1-800-265-5506 Office: 519-524-5333
Crisis: 519-524-6245
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Emergency Shelter
Offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. A 24 hour accessible facility with 8 bedrooms available to women and their children. A children's play room, large kitchen and dining area and a shared living room along with a huge backyard are available for use. All bedding, food and other necessary items are provided. Also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.
Emergency Transportation
Can transport individual women or women and their children to the shelter from anywhere in the County, on a 24 hour basis at no cost.
Support & Information By Phone
Available on a 24 hour basis, toll free and available for those in need of support, have questions or are looking for information
Also provide the following services
Second Stage Housing
In Clinton, Goderich and Exeter with 1 accessible unit in each building - rent geared to income units, see separate entries for details.
Outreach Counselling and Advocacy Services
Offer individual and group counselling for women (over 16 years) who have or are currently experiencing abuse of any kind. Also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc. Can provide both group and individual counselling to women at various locations throughout Huron County.
Children and Youth Program
A special counselling and support program is available for children and youth who have witnessed violence in their home. Children and youth who have witnessed violence can be seen in their school or home community as well as in the shelter and at any second stage site. Support for parents is also provided.
Transition Support Counselling Program
Available to women in Huron County who are experiencing moments of transition in their lives and have experienced violence. From thinking about leaving an abusive relationship through all of the transitions after leaving a relationship, the transition support counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way
Sexual Assault Counselling
Available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.
Family Court Support Program
Available to women in Huron County who have experienced gender based violence and are involved in the family court or will be involved with family court in the future. The program is able to provide information about family court, attend appointments, connect with legal supports, make referrals, and debrief after attending court. The family court support counsellor can support women every step of the way.
Offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. A 24 hour accessible facility with 8 bedrooms available to women and their children. A children's play room, large kitchen and dining area and a shared living room along with a huge backyard are available for use. All bedding, food and other necessary items are provided. Also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.
Emergency Transportation
Can transport individual women or women and their children to the shelter from anywhere in the County, on a 24 hour basis at no cost.
Support & Information By Phone
Available on a 24 hour basis, toll free and available for those in need of support, have questions or are looking for information
Also provide the following services
Second Stage Housing
In Clinton, Goderich and Exeter with 1 accessible unit in each building - rent geared to income units, see separate entries for details.
Outreach Counselling and Advocacy Services
Offer individual and group counselling for women (over 16 years) who have or are currently experiencing abuse of any kind. Also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc. Can provide both group and individual counselling to women at various locations throughout Huron County.
Children and Youth Program
A special counselling and support program is available for children and youth who have witnessed violence in their home. Children and youth who have witnessed violence can be seen in their school or home community as well as in the shelter and at any second stage site. Support for parents is also provided.
Transition Support Counselling Program
Available to women in Huron County who are experiencing moments of transition in their lives and have experienced violence. From thinking about leaving an abusive relationship through all of the transitions after leaving a relationship, the transition support counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way
Sexual Assault Counselling
Available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.
Family Court Support Program
Available to women in Huron County who have experienced gender based violence and are involved in the family court or will be involved with family court in the future. The program is able to provide information about family court, attend appointments, connect with legal supports, make referrals, and debrief after attending court. The family court support counsellor can support women every step of the way.
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Youth Lodge (Tsi Tionkwatention A'no:wara Rason:ne, a Mohawk word meaning "My Home On Turtle Island")
Ratiweintehta's (They are Learning) Alternative Learning Classroom located at the Youth Lodge
- a co-ed residence for First Nations youth ages 12-18 experiencing serious difficulties in their lives
- provides a therapeutic approach intended to help participants to recognize their less effective behaviours and through self-evaluation, to learn to make more effective choices
- residents share in the daily upkeep of the lodge, attend school or a work/volunteer program, and participate in programming
Ratiweintehta's (They are Learning) Alternative Learning Classroom located at the Youth Lodge
- clients that are high school age and are no longer attending regular classes in a mainstream secondary school are eligible to attend the Section 23 classroom
- educational program is designed to address student's individual academic, social and emotional needs while obtaining high school credits
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Housing program is for individuals who choose to live independently and violence-free. It offers services for maintenance, revitalization and enhancement for single-parent families in safe, temporary housing
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