Violence Against Women, Services Elgin County
Site: St Thomas Head Office
Service: Women Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON2159 | Last Modified: 20 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 31 Jul 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 Service Note: 24 hour Help Line and 24 hour Emergency Shelter still operating. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-633-0155 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-4305 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-800-265-4305 |
| Fax | 519-633-6575 |
| info@vawsec.on.ca | |
| Website | www.vawsec.on.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Support services for women who have been abused * provides safety in an emergency shelter and counselling services Abused Women's Helpline - 24-hour support, information and system navigation for women, friends, professionals and family members who are affected directly or indirectly by violence 24 Hour Drop In Counselling - 24 hour crisis stabilization and support for women who have been abused Mental Health Crisis Response for Abused Women - 24 hour specialized crisis intervention for women who have been abused and are experiencing a mental health crisis, by phone or in person Child Counselling - Counselling to help children heal from the trauma of experiencing their mother's abuse * safety planning * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne Prevention by Education - On-site training and information for services and agencies, community and faith groups, workplaces and schools * Elementary School Healthy Relationships Program provides school-based counselling information and training services to elementary school students, teachers and principals 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 Women Abuse and Transitional Housing Support Counselling - Counselling for women who have been abused and may need assistance finding housing * legal and financial information * assistance with safety planing * assistance with finding a safe place to live * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne Sexual Assault and Transitional Housing Support Counselling - Counselling for women who have been sexually abused either as a child or as an adults * services are available in St Thomas, Aylmer and West Lorne Services and Programs:
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| Hours | Daily 24 hours Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Elgin County |
| Boundaries | Elgin |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up
Women, 16 years and older, who have experienced abuse and their children, family, friends, and professionals Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process |
| Application | Call or drop-in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Liz Brown, Executive Director; Email: lbrown@vawsec.on.ca |
| Funding | Donations ; Provincial - MCSS ; Provincial - SWLHIN |
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| Site Information | |
| Site Location | St Thomas |
| Located In Community | St Thomas |
| Address & Map | 300 Talbot St, Suite 26 St Thomas, ON N5P 4E2 |
| Intersection | Talbot St and Metcalf St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |