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COVID-19 Service Change: Intake done over phone or in-person at door before entering. Services offered through phone and online.
Organization:	Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
Phone Numbers:	Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline: 519-271-5550 Administration: 519-271-5310
Toll-Free:	1-800-265-8598
TTY:	519-271-5550
Crisis:	519-271-5550 (24-hour)
Fax:	519-271-5313
Website:	www.optimismplace.com
Address:	270 Freeland Dr Stratford, ON N4Z 1G8  Map
Intersection:	Freeland Dr and Lorne Ave W
Location:	Southern Perth
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Service Administration Mon 24 hours 9am-5pm Tue 24 hours 9am-5pm Wed 24 hours 9am-5pm Thu 24 hours 9am-5pm Open Fri 24 hours 9am-5pm Crisis line available 24 hours
Executives:	Jasmine Clark - Executive Director 519-271-5310 ext 112 * director@optimismplace.com
Service Description:	Emergency shelter, housing support, counselling and support to abused women and their children * weekly support groups, legal advocacy and community outreach Transition and Outreach Support Programs - Supports women to help them move toward a safe and independent life * based on personal choices * email transitionaldvpp@optimismplace.on.ca Early Intervention - Group Support For Moms And Kids - Mothers and children attend separate groups at the same time * children see their mothers involved as key players whose knowledge and experience help guide the process of recovery * email earlyintervention@optimismplace.com  Healthy Relationships - 519-271-5310 ext 24 - Support for women affected by the sexual, physical or emotional abuse of one partner by the other in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together * email transition@optimismplace.com Legal Advocacy - Legal advocate will help women through the legal system * will accompany women to legal appointments, the police and provide court accompaniment * support and education to keep women informed of their rights * email transition@optimismplace.com Services for Older Women - Support for women of an older generation offering services geared to the needs of older women including a fully accessible building, managing medications, assistance with financial matters, finding a long-term place to live and organizing health care services Family Court Support - Legal advocate to help guide women through family or criminal court, dealing with custody, access and support issues or acting as witness in a criminal case  * email transition@optimismplace.com   North Perth Violence Against Women Resource Centre - Support services to meet the needs of women and children living in abusive relationships * helps people to overcome the barriers to leaving abusive relationships
Fees:	Free
Application:	Call or visit
Eligibility / Target Population:	Women who have been or are being abused and their children
Languages:	English
Area Served:	Stratford and Perth County  Map
See Also:	Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Gender-Based Violence Shelters
This information was last completely updated on April 12, 2024
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