Searching for Victims Of Abuse Support Programs

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, including 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

Offers safe, timely and supportive response to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

A team of doctors and nurses are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients who have experienced a recent sexual or domestic assault, 24/7. This service is available to all individuals.

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

• 24 hour crisis and support line
• Transitional support and housing program
• Support groups
• Child witness, individual and group counseling
• Volunteer opportunities may be available

Support services for francophone women victims or at risk of violence and abuse

• Prevention of violence against women and their children through community awareness and education
• Support during appointments (medical, police, government, etc.)
• Support for Interpretation
• Transitional support (housing, safety and transitional plans, etc.)
• Community approach
• Confidential individual and/or family counselling
• Partnership with multiple organizations and community services
• Partnership with francophone and French immersion schools
• Referrals
• Workshops

In crisis situation, call Fem'aide support line for Francophone women Mon-Sun 24 hours 1-877-336-2433

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, and information on offender's progress

A program that provides counselling services to women who have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse in an intimate relationship. Counselling, with a trained professional, may be provided through an individual, family or group format.

Family Court Support Worker 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

Services available include:

• Art Therapy
• Crisis counselling
• Mental health and addictions case management
• Family violence services, referrals, mental health support
• Support for family members of individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental illness in the family, witness to domestic violence, grief, bullying and abuse
• Addiction assessments, counselling, referrals and group programs
• RedPath Addictions Program and Living Without Violence programs
• Alternative Justice program - facilitates pre-charge diversion through development of client healing plans, has client intakes, referrals, community service arrangements, advocacy and case management
• Counselling for trauma/loss
• Traditional Healing Program

COVID-19 - Fitness Classes (soon) and Diners Club (has returned) are returning. Essential services continue with pre-screening protocols for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Personal Support and Crisis Intervention. As COVID-19 municipality stages are implemented, services may change; contact the office directly for latest updates.

Provides a range of support services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include:

• Non-Urgent Stretcher Van Transportation
• Accessible Transportation
• Homemaking / Home Help (incl. laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation & errands)
• Personal Support
• Caregiver & Respite Support
• Home Maintenance
• Meals on Wheels (rural County only)
• Diners Club (Seniors Luncheons - call office for locations)
• Exercise Classes for Seniors
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing Support
• Seniors Cruise in June.(currently on hiatus)

A group of volunteers who collect and donate baskets filled with essential and special items to provide assistance and encouragement to women as they leave local shelters. Baskets delivered to Optimism Place and Emily Murphy Centre.

Donations and volunteers are welcome.

For 2022, donations of baskets, gift cards and monetary are welcomed. Gift baskets, donations or gift cards can be mailed or dropped off at the Home & Company Real Estate office, and monetary donations can be made to stratfordontariobasketeers@gmail.com. For alternate arrangements please call or email and one of our volunteers will be happy to help. For more information, visit website or facebook page.

Public education provided to businesses, community groups, schools, and faith-based organizations * tours provided for community members to learn more about WRRCSA services and ways that they can be involved

Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) - Public education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse and how to respond * coordinates with and supports employers to appropriately respond and provide safety plan to support their employees

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

One-on-one and group counselling sessions * trauma-informed, supportive educational counselling provides psychological education about abuse issues * facilitates the development of resiliency and healthy relationships by enhancing women's capacity to make informed choices for themselves

Free and unlimited short-term and long-term counselling and group programming available, based on individual needs

Counselling services available at the Centre, as well as at various locations throughout Middlesex County

Assists women with navigating social service systems to access housing, legal, and financial supports * provides them with support in overcoming barriers to living a life free from abuse * also offers safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support throughout the transition period

Supports mothers, caregivers, children, and youth impacted by woman abuse by providing one-on-one and group counselling

Counsellors seek to strengthen child-parent attachments and promote children's resiliency factors by providing a safe place to process experiences of trauma related to abuse * mothers provided with supports to enhance their parenting capacity

Counselling services available at the Centre, as well as various locations throughout Middlesex County

Transitional housing units for women, with or without children, for use up to a year * rent-geared to income * designed to support mental health concerns, substance use or dependence, or the needs of young mothers * women have access to agency services

Two second stage housing units located beside the agency for women, with or without children, for use up to a year * rent-geared to income * units monitored by security cameras to support safety concerns * women have access to agency services

Supportive and psycho educational groups for women and children experiencing abuse and/or dealing with the effects of trauma, depression, and anxiety * offered throughout the year, including groups running at the same time for mothers and their children

Common Threads - Program for women * focuses on education around intimate partner abuse and covers topics such as defining abuse, exploring impacts of abuse and survival skills

Exploring Your World through Art - Program for women * women use their choice of art, craft materials, and/or written expression to learn about themselves in a safe and non-intrusive group setting

Peaceful Families - Community-based program for groups for moms and their children, ages 5 to 18, who have experienced abuse in their family * groups for mom and children run concurrently (at the same time) * moms given the opportunity to process and understand the hurting that happened in their family from a child-centered perspective * children given the opportunity to process and understand the hurting that happened in their family

Circle of Security - Relationship-based, early intervention program for moms with young children * designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children

Girls Creating Change - 8-week discussion group for young women, ages 14 to 18 years, to discuss issues important to them * issues discussed may include: gender identity and what it means to be a woman; self-esteem; boundaries; being assertive; healthy sexuality; power/privilege and its effects on our lives; violence; self-harm; bullying; leadership and taking action

Women's Empowerment -This group focuses on increasing their self-esteem and self-empowerment. Topics include self-esteem, self-care, healthy sexuality, sleep hygiene and empowerment

Equine Group - In partnership with Heartwood Equine Connections. Two day group workshop where horses are a therapeutic tool to provide emotional healing for women who have experienced violence and trauma

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:

• Advocacy Program
• Children's Program
• Community Cupboard, Community Garden, and Access to Clothing
• Community Groups
• Public Education
• Transitional Housing
• Women's Counselling

A safe environment for women with or without children who have experienced gendered based violence.

Second Stage Housing provides independent, controlled entry apartments with rent geared to income. Utilities are included, and there are free laundry facilities onsite. Units include a fridge and stove. There are 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartments available. There is one accessible unit in the building. Rental agreements are available up to one year in length.

Second Stage Housing has support staff available to assist with connections to community resources, provide counselling, advocacy and support to both women and children. We also offer these services to women and children living in the community through the transitional support program.

Play room and lounge available for programming and groups. There is also a totally fenced in playground at each building.

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.

Support services for francophone women victims or at risk of violence and abuse

• Prevention of violence against women and their children through community awareness and education
• Support during appointments (medical, police, government, etc.)
• Support for Interpretation
• Transitional support (housing, safety and transitional plans, etc.)
• Community approach
• Confidential individual and/or family counselling
• Partnership with multiple organizations and community services
• Partnership with francophone and French immersion schools
• Referrals
• Workshops

In crisis situation, call Fem'aide support line for Francophone women 24 hours 1-877-336-2433