|
C.M.H.A. Women's Shelter --  |
( Web Site ) |
phone: 705-273-2339, fax:
|
The Canadian Mental Health Association -Cochrane Timiskaming Branch offers a number of services and supports through the Women’s Shelter. Residential services are offered to women (16+) and their children who require emergency housing as a result of violence and crisis in their lives. The Women’s Shelter is a safe and secure ten bed home where a woman can go to protect herself and her children from violence and abuse. In this supportive environment, a woman can focus on her personal needs and choices as well as on her children’s needs. Services provided during a woman’s stay include: • 24 hour crisis line • crisis intervention • one-to-one supportive counselling • education and information on the dynamics of woman abuse • advocacy • referrals to legal, financial, social resources • assistance with goal setting • support groups Women can access the Women’s Shelter 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Referrals can also be initiated by social service organizations, health professionals, police, lawyer, family and friends.
 |
| Added On: | Hits: 24 |
Rating:  |
|
| Rate It | Review It | Report Bad Link |
|
|
|
