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Organization:
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Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline: 519-271-5550
North Perth Direct Contact: 519-301-5310
Administration: 519-271-5310
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-265-8598
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Teletype:
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519-271-5550
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Crisis:
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519-271-5550 (24 hour)
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Fax:
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519-271-5313
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Address:
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270 Freeland Dr
Stratford, ON
N4Z 1G8
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Intersection:
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Freeland Dr and Lorne Ave W
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Location:
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Southern Perth
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Executives:
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Anne McDonnell - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Provides emergency shelter, housing, counselling and support to abused women and their children * services include weekly support groups, legal advocacy and community outreach
Transition and Outreach Support Programs - Supports women to help them move towards a safe and independent life * based on your personal choices
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
Dating Violence - 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 * datingviolence@optimismplace.on.ca
Legal Advocacy - A legal advocate will help women through the legal system * will accompany women to legal appointments, the police and provide court accompaniment, whatever you need * offers support and education to keep women informed of there rights
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Women who have been or are being abused and their children
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Stratford and area
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This information was last completely updated on 8/31/2011 |
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