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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Orangeville Office
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Dufferin Office: 519-942-1452
Crisis: 905-951-3838
Caledon Office: 905-951-3838
Orangeville Police Service, 390 C Line
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include 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
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - 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 eligible incident, may include 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 reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Line
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Office: 519-941-1530
655 Riddell Rd
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
Short Description
Provides counseling and support services to children, youth and their families. Provide assistance when a child or youth:
If needed, provides mobile service. Can meet with the individuals and family members at the office, home, in school, hospital or other required location.
For all programs contact office or visit website.
Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.
- could hurt them self or others
- is involved with fire play
- has had a significant loss or serious traumatic event
- is aggressive, violent or bullying
- is involved in risky behaviours (drugs/alcohol, unsafe sex, illegal activity)
- has serious challenges with relationships, feelings or behaviours
- is experiencing significant emotional distress
If needed, provides mobile service. Can meet with the individuals and family members at the office, home, in school, hospital or other required location.
For all programs contact office or visit website.
Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
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Office: 519-941-7132
Orangeville Courthouse, 51 Zina St
Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5
Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5
Short Description
COVID19 Update: Court case backlog -- clients may experience difficulties contacting local offices and should leave a message with return phone number; VWAP staff will return voicemail as soon as possible
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Provides information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process
- Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- Case-specific information (court dates, bail conditions)
- Court preparation
- Needs assessment
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to community agencies
Provides financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court, including:
- Travel arrangements and expenses
- Language interpretation
- Real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Family Court Support Worker
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Office: 519-942-4122
20 Bredin Pkwy
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z9
Short Description
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-951-3838
Toll Free: 1-888-743-6496
Office: 905-951-3838
Office: 519-942-1452
Caledon OPP Station, 15924 Innis Lake Rd
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Short Description
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
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
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Support for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Short Description
- support groups for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- support groups for family and friends of survivors
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Violence Against Women Program
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Burlington 905-637-5256;
Oakville 905-845-3811
Knolcrest Centre; 360 Guelph St, Unit 33
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B5
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B5
Short Description
Offers individual and group counselling for women who have experienced emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse by a partner
- available in-person, by video or phone
Individual counselling:
- individual counselling and therapy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each woman
- information on abuse, safety planning and community resources is also available
- services are free of charge and offered in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Georgetown
Education and support groups:
- eight week group provides an opportunity to decrease isolation and to gain insight into the experience and impact of living with abuse and control
- group is offered frequently, day and evening groups are available
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-568-1068
Office: 905-568-8800
Short Description
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
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
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
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
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Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre
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Office: 905-451-4115
Short Description
Emergency shelter
- Crisis, individual and group counselling
- assistance with legal services
- housing support, food, clothing and personal care items
- action plan and life skills development
- self esteem, parenting groups,
- computer training, activities and homework club for children
- safety planning for residents and non-residents
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Office: 705-435-9400
Crisis: 705-435-3835
Short Description
Emergency shelter for abused women and children in crisis situations and fleeing abuse. Offers:
- 24-hour crisis line providing councelling and information
- Outreach/Legal Advocacy Program (ext 223)
- Transitional Housing and Support Program (ext 224)
- Crisis councelling
- Support groups
- Public education presentations are available (ext 224)
- Information and referral to other services
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Family Services, Brampton Gillingham Office
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Office: 905-275-2369
60 Gillingham Dr, Unit 500
Brampton, ON, L6X 0Z9
Brampton, ON, L6X 0Z9
Short Description
Child, Youth and Parenting - counsellors support parents and families dealing with cultural and and intergenerational conflict by providing positive parenting strategies and helping families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment
- cultural and intergenerational conflict support
- youth mental health - dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviors and healthy versus unhealthy relationships
- support to parents involved in child protection, education, youth justice and family court systems
- coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- assists clients in achieving their individual support plans and goals
- supports clients and their families in their recovery journey
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists and others on clients' behalf
- assists in developing skills to improve quality of life, resolve day-to-day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- facilitates understanding of family court system by debriefing outcome of court appearances and appointments with lawyers
- access to free legal clinics and consultations
- supports filing documents in person and virtually - Commissioner of Oaths
- conducts risk assessments and helps develop safety plans
- provides assistance in documenting the history of abuse
- accompanying and supporting clients during court proceedings where appropriate
- crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
- safety planning and transitional support
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- assistance with legal issues and advocacy
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
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Office: 905-792-0821
Crisis: 1-800-810-0180
10 Gillingham Dr, Suite 305
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Short Description
Not accepting new clients at this time; wait list full
Psychotherapy services including crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops, community support and outreach
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals; provincially designated Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) for Peel Region
Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Outreach program includes stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
Sexual violence prevention and resiliency building programs in elementary and secondary schools across Peel Region
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Psychotherapy services including crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops, community support and outreach
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals; provincially designated Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) for Peel Region
Enhanced Wellness Program (EWP)
Outreach program includes stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
- coping skills
- social inclusion
- harm reduction supplies
- care kits
- healthy sexuality clinic
Sexual violence prevention and resiliency building programs in elementary and secondary schools across Peel Region
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Catholic Crosscultural Services, Brampton Office
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Office: 905-457-7740
164 Queen St E, Suite 306
Brampton, ON, L6V 1B4
Brampton, ON, L6V 1B4
Short Description
Settlement Services
Assessment and action planning, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops
Diversity and Inclusion
Youth Wellness Services
Youth Services
Financial Literacy Services
Employment Access for Newcomer Women - to empower newcomer women to establish fulfilling careers in the Canadian workforce
Women Support Services - confidential counselling services for newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse
Newcomer Mental Health Program - culturally appropriate counselling in Hindi, Arabic, English for newcomer individuals, couples and families
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment from Achev, Language Assessment Centre (LAC), see separate entry
Family Literacy Program - language and age appropriate family reading resources through a lending library
Assessment and action planning, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops
- support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
- help completing government forms and applications
- seasonal income tax clinic
- connection with community and volunteer opportunities
- monthly Service Canada clinics to assist with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
- free citizenship preparation sessions
- free Oath Commissioning/Notary Public Services
Diversity and Inclusion
- newcomers learn of rights and responsibilities as community members, impacts of discrimination and biases, Canadian values and enhance inclusive decision-making skills.
Youth Wellness Services
- cultivates wellness among newcomer youth, 13-25 years, by facilitating access to services and fostering engagement
- group activities teach healthy coping mechanisms, resilience, self-esteem, leadership development and creative self-expression
Youth Services
- hosts annual "Youth Lead" events to celebrate talent
- fosters academic support including homework assistance and leadership abilities
- coordinates activities to facilitate access to employment support service services, mentorship opportunities and volunteer roles for newcomer and refugee youth
Financial Literacy Services
- newcomers are assisted to build skills and tools needed to take control of their financial lives
- through weekly guided sessions newcomers understand financial literacy concepts in addition to the connection between income and careers, and how student loans work
- workshops covering job search preparation and strategies, labour market information, workplace culture, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, career information and networking opportunities
- one-on-one services to support developing action plans to reach employment goals
- provides resources and referrals for employment needs
Employment Access for Newcomer Women - to empower newcomer women to establish fulfilling careers in the Canadian workforce
- soft skills development; job market insights; cultural adaptation
- interview preparation; resume building; career progression
- community and support
- job placement - 2 weeks, minimum 18 hours' following the workshop participants can take part in the placement program to put newly acquired skills into practice
Women Support Services - confidential counselling services for newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse
- individual or group sessions
- short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on rights and options
- crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance
- linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs
Newcomer Mental Health Program - culturally appropriate counselling in Hindi, Arabic, English for newcomer individuals, couples and families
- support and tools to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions through individual counselling and educational workshops
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment from Achev, Language Assessment Centre (LAC), see separate entry
- LINC classes running online and in-person
- day and evening classes available
Family Literacy Program - language and age appropriate family reading resources through a lending library
- activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning
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Office: 905-455-0160
24 Queen St E, Suite 700
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Short Description
Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Fresh Start for Women Program
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Office: 905-455-6789
Goodison Building, 36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
Short Description
COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates
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Violence against women prevention program through racially and culturally appropriate services
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Violence against women prevention program through racially and culturally appropriate services
- individual counselling, advocacy, support groups
- court accompaniment, information and referral
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24/7 Helpline Peel (English)
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Crisis: 905-459-7777
Crisis: 1-877-298-5444
TTY: 905-278-4890
Office: 289-569-1200
Short Description
For support call Crisis Line 905-459-7777 (Brampton, Mississauga), 1-877-298-5444 (Caledon) Mon-Sun 24 hours, or send text to 45645 Mon-Sun 4 pm-12 midnight
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, including links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate; support available on a variety of issues
- emotional distress
- marginalization and/or social isolation
- family violence
- mental health crisis
- risk of suicide
- addictions
- mental and physical health concerns
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Multilingual Distress Lines
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Office: 289-569-1200
Crisis: 905-459-7777
Toll Free: 1-877-298-5444
Short Description
Multilingual telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention, with support on a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
- interpersonal relationships, including parenting
- stress or anxiety related to health or mental health
- depression or sadness
- loss and grief
- isolation and loneliness
- assault and abuse
- financial stress, work issues or job loss
- settlement, integration or relocation issues
- separation and divorce
- sexual orientation, gender identity or coming out issues
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Peel Elder Abuse Support Program
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Office: 289-569-1201
Crisis: 905-459-7777
Short Description
Telephone support and information on issues of elder abuse, including physical, mental, emotional and financial abuse
Referral to Family Services of Peel outreach worker as appropriate, with client consent
Referral to Family Services of Peel outreach worker as appropriate, with client consent
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Ellen House Shelter
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Office: No public telephone number
Crisis: 437-688-2634
Short Description
Short term emergency shelter for women, pre-screening intake assessment required prior to admission
Covid-19: in cases of clients displaying flu-like symptoms shelter continues operating with enhanced screening and safety measures, including encouraging masks and distancing
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
Covid-19: in cases of clients displaying flu-like symptoms shelter continues operating with enhanced screening and safety measures, including encouraging masks and distancing
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
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Rural Women's Support Program
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Office: 519-836-1110
Crisis: 519-836-5710
Administration Office, 38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short 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
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Sexual Assault Centre
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Office: 519-823-5806
Crisis: 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE)
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Offers support and counselling to women who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse or sexual harassment recently or in the past.
- individual / group counselling and support
- accompaniment to hospital / police / court
- advocacy / court preparation / community referrals
- assistance with victim impact statements
- sexual harassment support / accompaniment
- information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking
- information on legal / medical procedures and options
- client workshops on selected topics
- support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors
- public education / training / information sessions available on request
- client library and resource materials
- supporting sexual assault / incest survivors
- providing 24-hour on call service / public education / accompaniment
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Transitional Housing & Support Program
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Office: 519-836-1110
Crisis: 1-800-265-7233 ; 519-836-5710
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Services for women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced violence in a relationship, as well as those who have left abusive relationships or are considering leaving and want to establish violence-free lives in the community.
- risk assessment and safety planning
- access to emergency shelter
- individual and group counselling
- transitional planning
- health and wellness support
- legal information and referrals to police, lawyers, court, hospital
- advocacy and liaison with community agencies and resources
- help with custody, child support issues and getting financial support (eligibility must be established)
- accompaniment to police, court, lawyer, Crown Attorney/Legal Aid, Victim/Witness Assistance Program
- immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line
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Anti-Human Trafficking Program
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Office: 519-836-1110 ext 222
Crisis: 519-836-5710
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Support and counselling for women who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation recently or in the past. Services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. No ID required.
Provides a trauma-informed, harm reduction, intersectional approach and response to crisis, working from an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework.
Additional e-mail address: [email protected]
- immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line
- individual / group counselling and support
- accompaniment to hospital / police / court
- advocacy / court preparation / community referrals
- assistance with victim impact statements
- sexual harassment support / accompaniment
- risk assessments and safety planning
- information on and support through legal / medical / immigration processes and options
- information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking
- housing or emergency shelter support
- substance use community supports
- support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors
- facilitated culturally appropriate connections
- public education, training, targeted outreach
- client library and resource materials
Provides a trauma-informed, harm reduction, intersectional approach and response to crisis, working from an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework.
Additional e-mail address: [email protected]
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Family Court Support Worker
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Office: 519-836-1110 ext 221; 519-836-1110 ext 222
Crisis: 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Office: 519-823-5806
Crisis (Mon-Sun 24 hours): 519-836-5710 / 1 -800-265-7233 (1 -800-265-SAFE)
38 Elizabeth St
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Short Description
Risk assessment, safety planning, one-on-one counselling, group counselling, workshops, emergency shelter, transitional planning, housing and legal support, custody and access support, victim impact statement and court preparation, advocacy and public education.
Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
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