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Organization:
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Violence Against Women, Services Elgin County
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Address:
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300 Talbot St, Suite 26
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4E2
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | Administration | |
| Sun | 24 hours | - |
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| Mon | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | Open |
| Thu | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Sat | 24 hours | - |
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Executives:
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Liz Brown - Executive Director
lbrown@vawsec.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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