Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis

Rural Women's Support Program


Description
Support services for women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, financial abuse and / or stalking.
  • non-residential program (connects women to Marianne's Place)
  • individual and group counselling
  • child care available during counselling
  • safety planning
  • support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse / sexual assault / harassment / stalking / human trafficking
  • appointment arranged in mutually agreed location if required
  • transportation, accompaniment to police, court, hospital, lawyer, shelter, rural services
  • advocacy / referral to community agencies
  • education / training on all woman abuse / sexual violence issues
  • support for criminal injuries compensation / victim impact statements / restraining orders
  • housing / legal / financial / custody information and support
  • support for family / partners / friends of survivors
  • Family Court Support
  • client library and resource materials
  • public education presentations available on request
Volunteer opportunities available; training provided in Guelph.
Eligibility
Women 18 years and older and their children who are physically, emotionally, financially, or sexually abused.
Application Process
Call for information and assistance
Toll Free
1-800-265-7233
Office
519-836-1110
Crisis
519-836-5710 - 1 -800-265-7233 (1 -800-265-SAFE)
Fax
519-836-1979
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 1451
Guelph, ON, N1H 6N9
Canada
Languages
English, Interpretive Services - can be arranged if needed
Contact
Jacinta Cassidy, Program and Services Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-843-6834 ext. 421
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Partially Accessible - Accessibility varies by location:

  • Fergus - Fully Accessible

  • Palmerston - Partially Accessible (entrance and washroom door narrow)

  • Erin / Mount Forest offices - Not Accessible


Alternative accessible meeting locations can be arranged.
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
April 16, 2024
Address
Administration Office, 38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Various locations
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Guelph Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Hours may vary in other locations, some evening groups available - call for information
Service Area(s)
  • Erin
  • Fergus
  • Mount Forest
  • Palmerston