Searching for Shelters From Abuse

The County program provides an agency presence for abused women in the County and facilitates access for County residents to the residential program.

• the purpose of the County program is to provide group therapy in five locations within the County

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

Second stage transitional home for women fleeing domestic abuse or experiencing homelessness, offering a supportive, culturally based home environment including:

• providing shelter, basic necessities and food
• confidential, supportive counseling
• case management
• information and community referrals
• life skills and confidence building activities
• support to develop tools to achieve independence and self-sustainability

Monetary Donations Welcome, Click Here for Donation information

Wish List - For a list of items needed for the home Click Here

Provides shelter and counselling for women leaving situations of violence and supply information to anyone who needs help from any other services.

Besides temporary emergency shelter for battered women and children, the centre offers crisis intervention counseling, individual counseling, advocacy, children's services and community education.

Member of Canadian Network of Women's Shelters & Transition Houses - united to end violence against women

COVID-19 - Both the 24 hour crisis/support line and the emergency shelter remain open. For Outreach counselling services, please call 519 354-6360. For support counselling call 519 354-6360.

• Provides emergency shelter, counselling, advocacy, information and referral to abused women and their children.
• Supports women and children in Chatham-Kent facing violence by providing shelter, advocacy, counselling and public education.

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.

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

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:

• safety planning
• emotional support
• support and advocacy accessing housing
• legal and income supports
• woman abuse education
• safe school protocol for children

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

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

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:

• Mental Health Crisis Response for Abused Women
• Sexual Assault Counselling Program

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.

Rent-geared-to-income, 25 unit apartment complex in South London * safe, medium security housing

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

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

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

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

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

Crisis Residential and Respite Programs

Crisis Residential Program - provides 24-hour continuous care to meet the needs of children when their families are experiencing an emergency, crisis, severe stress or other disruptive situation * can accommodate up to 18 children each night * programs build resiliency, develop coping strategies, confidence and social skills, and increase sense of safety and well-being

Respite Program - provides periodic short-term breaks from caregiving for the purpose of rest and renewal * examples of complex family situations supported by this program include poverty, physical and/or mental health issues, isolation, addiction

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

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

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.

COVID-19 (18 Nov 2021): Due to COVID19, programming is on hold but shelter remains in operation.

21-bed Aboriginal specific shelter

• provides a safe and supportive environment
• 24-hour residential support
• advocacy
• individual and group counselling
• community/transitional support
• housing support
• referrals
• legal advocacy and support
• cultural and spiritual programs