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phone: 905-403-9691, fax:
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-A 24-Hour Emergency Shelter that is a safe haven from abuse where women and their children can receive shelter and support for up to six weeks. -Crisis Intervention by trained staff and volunteers who operate the 24-hour crisis phone lines and provide immediate assistance in cases of abuse. -Counselling and Support Groups that assist women and their children in developing realistic and viable plans for an abuse-free life. -A Children’s Program that provides a safe, supportive, violence-free environment with structure and consistency for children in a time of crisis. -Legal Advocacy by experienced staff who provide information, assistance, support, advocacy and guidance through the legal system. -A Housing Program that provides assistance in finding affordable housing and helps women turn a new house into a home. -Community Education through presentations to schools, service clubs, business associations and others to address the issue of domestic violence with an emphasis on prevention. -Accommodates 40 women and their children within the two shelters in a safe and confidential environment -Offers 24-hour crisis line support, 7-day-a-week support and counseling -Provides food and shelter free of charge -Provides assistance in planning for the future -Provides information, referral and advocacy -Provides child and youth support, recognizing the impact on children who have witnessed abuse in the home
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