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Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton Inc.
Office: 519-336-5200Crisis: 1-800-265-1412
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COVID-19: Counselling has been moved to an online platform.In person services available based on need.
A 24 hour emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Trained counsellors provide support, information and advocacy to women experiencing abuse
A 24 hour emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Trained counsellors provide support, information and advocacy to women experiencing abuse
- 24 hour crisis and support line
- Transitional support and housing program
- Support groups
- Child witness, individual and group counseling
- Volunteer opportunities may be available
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Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
1-888-231-0536 Office: 519-337-3154
Crisis: 519-337-3320
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- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- agency counsellors available
- individual and group counselling
- provides accompaniment to hospital, police, crown attorney and court
- assistance with completion of victim impact statements
- advocacy, public education
- member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
1-888-231-0536 Office: 519-337-3154
Crisis: 519-337-3320
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- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- agency counsellors available
- individual and group counselling
- provides accompaniment to hospital, police, crown attorney and court
- assistance with completion of victim impact statements
- advocacy, public education
- member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
1-888-231-0536 Office: 519-337-3154
Crisis: 519-337-3320
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- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- agency counsellors available
- individual and group counselling
- provides accompaniment to hospital, police, crown attorney and court
- assistance with completion of victim impact statements
- advocacy, public education
- member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
1-888-231-0536 Office: 519-337-3154
Crisis: 519-337-3320
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- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- agency counsellors available
- individual and group counselling
- provides accompaniment to hospital, police, crown attorney and court
- assistance with completion of victim impact statements
- advocacy, public education
- member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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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
Counsellors provide immediate crisis support, safety planning, and ongoing support and education * callers given information about services offered by Women's Rural Resource Centre and throughout the community * referrals provided where appropriate
Counsellors provide immediate crisis support, safety planning, and ongoing support and education * callers given information about services offered by Women's Rural Resource Centre and throughout the community * referrals provided where appropriate
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Counselling and Support Services
1-800-265-0598 Office: 519-351-9144
Crisis: 519-354-6360
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COVID-19 - Both the 24 hour crisis/support line and the emergency shelter remain open. All Outreach counselling services can be done in person or by phone. For support counselling call 519 354-6360.
- 24 hour crisis lines
- emergency shelter
- group and individual counselling for abused women and their children
- advocacy
- transitional housing and support
- affiliation with other organizations: Family Service Kent, Crown Attorney's Office and Police
- Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse 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
- school based individual and group support provided to youth (male & female) across Chatham Kent.
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COVID-19 - The CKSACC business office is currently closed. Support and Advocacy Workers are taking appointments by telephone. The 24 hour Crisis Line is still in operation as well: 519-354-8688. Women wanting to access support can phone the Crisis Line to be referred to a Support and Advocacy Worker. Women who have accessed services in the past (and are looking at returning), or are seeking new services are asked to call the Crisis Line to set up an appointment.
Short term and long term counselling to victims of sexual assault.
Provides 24 hour crisis line and 24 hour accompaniment to Kent Sexual Assault Treatment Centre.
Short term and long term counselling to victims of sexual assault.
Provides 24 hour crisis line and 24 hour accompaniment to Kent Sexual Assault Treatment Centre.
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Emergency Shelter for Abused Women
1-800-265-5142 Office: 519-252-1143
Crisis: 519-252-7781
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24-Hour Emergency shelter and crisis intervention for women and their children experiencing domestic violence
- offers Transitional and Housing Support Program (THSP)
- assists abused women in securing housing, social services, legal and counselling services in order to live in a violent-free environment
- 24-hour crisis line
- support groups offered for children who witness domestic violence in the home
- transportation can be provided to the shelter if needed
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Community crisis line
- crisis intervention, information or referral
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Holistic crisis telephone line providing supportive counselling
Ongoing family violence prevention plans * referral and advocacy services
Ongoing family violence prevention plans * referral and advocacy services
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Carrefour des Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario
1-877-336-2433 (24 hour)1-888-858-0954
519-858-0954
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Confidential services for French-speaking women
Provides support to Francophone women dealing with violence including sexual assault, referrals to other community services and accompaniment, awareness and education programs
Provides support to Francophone women dealing with violence including sexual assault, referrals to other community services and accompaniment, awareness and education programs
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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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24-Hour Abused Womens Helpline and Walk-In Crisis Support
519-642-3000 or 1-800-265-1576 519-642-3003
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Shelter, support, advocacy and education
24-hour crisis, support line and 24-hour walk-in crisis support at 450 Clarke Rd and 101 Wellington Rd shelters to women and children not currently residing in shelter * emergency transportation to safety provided
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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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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
We offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. We are 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. We also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.
Emergency Transportation
We 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.
We 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.
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.
Care Lead Program
The Care Lead Program is 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 care lead counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way.
Sexual Assault Counselling
Sexual assault counselling in available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.
Family Court Support Program
The Family Court Support Program is 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.
We offer emergency residence for women and their children who are experiencing gender based violence. Services are provided at no cost. We are 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. We also offer support and advocacy for women with criminal, civil or family legal matters, social services, housing, income supports, etc.
Emergency Transportation
We 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.
We 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.
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.
Care Lead Program
The Care Lead Program is 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 care lead counsellor can help a woman to access resources, like financial, housing, and education, and support them every step of the way.
Sexual Assault Counselling
Sexual assault counselling in available to women in Huron County who have experienced sexual violence.
Family Court Support Program
The Family Court Support Program is 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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Coordinating Committee
519-273-1020 (Family Services)Office: 519-273-1020
Crisis: 1-800-265-8598
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Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect under the Child and Family Services Act * provides children brought into the care of the agency with temporary or long-term care through placement in foster homes, kinship homes, group homes or institutions * ongoing supervision, counselling and group support to families * referrals to other community services for families requiring non protection child/family services * handles adoptions and adoption disclosure
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) - Pre service training program for prospective foster and adoptive parents * identifies the challenges and opportunities of caring for children and families facing difficulties
Family Violence (0- 18 years) - Promotes safety * group and one-on-one counselling for women and children
Partner Assault Response (PAR) (13-18 years) - Specialized counselling and educational services for people who have assaulted their partners * court ordered program
Men Accepting Responsibility to Change Program (MARC) - The Partner Response Program for men is a 12 week psycho-educational program for people who have used violence and abuse towards their intimate partner including a spouse or or partner. Victims/partners of the individual referred into the program are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and updates about the group member progress.
Oxford Child Witness Program (7-18 years) - Court preparation and support for children, teens and their families
Children Exposed to Family Violence (0-16 years) - Group that introduces children to the idea of healthy, non-abusive family relationships, helps them understand that they are not to blame for the violence within their home and works to increase self-esteem
Women's Focus Group (13-18 years) - Counselling services to women who have experienced a violent relationship
Teen Dating Violence Forum (13-18 years) - Opportunity for teenage girls to reach out for help
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Domestic Abuse Services Oxford
519-539-4811 or text 519-788-9993 Crisis Line and Inquiries 1-800-265-1938
Office: Administration: 519-539-7488
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Important COVID-19 Information:
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:
* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program
Believe in Me
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.
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:
* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program
Believe in Me
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.
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Violence Against Women Resource Centre that offers various support services. Women and children in need of safe and protective housing are welcome to stay at the shelter located in Stratford. Free transportation from North Perth can be arranged by calling the crisis line.
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Services for women who have recently experienced sexual assault and/or historical sexual assault/abuse
Recent sexual assault services:
Historical Sexual Assault/Abuse services:
Short and longer-term counselling is available
Recent sexual assault services:
- 24-hour crisis response, including accompaniment to hospital and or/police station
- priority counselling with the Sexual Assault/Abuse Therapist
- accompaniment and support for court
Historical Sexual Assault/Abuse services:
- ongoing individual counselling
- group counselling when available
- accompaniment and support for court
Short and longer-term counselling is available
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24 hour crisis and support telephone line answered by trained, supportive counsellors.
Callers do not have to give their names. Fully confidential.
Counsellors can arrange for support and accompaniment to police, court or hospital.
Information and referrals to other services.
Access to survivor support groups.
Resources for friends and family of survivors.
Callers do not have to give their names. Fully confidential.
Counsellors can arrange for support and accompaniment to police, court or hospital.
Information and referrals to other services.
Access to survivor support groups.
Resources for friends and family of survivors.
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Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey
1-866-578-5566 Office: 519-396-9814
Crisis Phone: 519-396-9655
Admin - Grey County : 519-372-1113
Crisis Text Line: 226-930-0837
Crisis Line - Toll Free: 1-800-265-3026
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COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter remains open only to staff and women and kids in the shelter. The shelter has established screening process for women and kids wanting access.
Regular Service
Offers free support, education and crisis intervention to women experiencing abuse. Services include:
In-House Safe Shelter Services
Child Witness Program
Youth Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter remains open only to staff and women and kids in the shelter. The shelter has established screening process for women and kids wanting access.
Regular Service
Offers free support, education and crisis intervention to women experiencing abuse. Services include:
In-House Safe Shelter Services
- room to accommodate up to 13 women and children
- assists women facing a housing crisis
- for residents
- individual and group counselling
Child Witness Program
- offers individual and group counselling for children ages 4 to 18. Helps children heal from the experience of witnessing woman abuse and meet other children who have also experienced family violence. Gives mothers the chance to be supported as they help their children heal.
- offers individual counselling for women 16 years and over who are experiencing abuse or healing from abuse in Bruce and Grey counties. Child care and transportation can be arranged in advance.
- Transitional Support Worker assists women by acting as an advocate for resources within the community in the areas of housing, education, job training, income support, legal aid and legal representation, Children's Aid advocacy, transportation and child care.
Youth Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Program
- works collaboratively alongside youth throughout Bruce/Grey County who have experienced, or been exposed to, sexual violence or human trafficking.
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Support line is a resource for anyone who has experienced sexual violence as a child or adult, and their friends and families
- Provide emotional support and intervention, options, information, referrals, as well as advocacy and accompaniments
- Phone support is available in more than 200 languages through an interpreter service
- Online chat support available as well, see website for availability.
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Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Office: 519-741-9184Crisis: 519-742-5894
Fax: 519-741-1478
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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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