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Address:
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16 Mary St W
St Thomas, ON
N5P 2S3
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Executives:
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Marla Champion - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Multi-service charity that provides opportunities for personal growth in spirit, mind, and body for people of all backgrounds, beliefs and abilities
Women's Residence (16+ years) - Emergency, short- or long-term housing for single women
Harmony House (16-24 years) - Residence for women
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) - Helps with reading, writing, listening and speaking English
Settlement Services for Newcomers -Programs include settlement counselling, referrals to community and government services, interpretation, assistance with government forms, translation services and information on health and housing English Language Classes Reading, writing, listening and speaking English, activities, outings and learning about Canadian Culture
Home Alone Safely (9-12 years) - 5 week program teaching children the basics required to be safe and secure while alone in the house
Red Cross Babysitting Course (11+ years) - Teaches children how to handle emergencies with confidence by providing the basic first aid skills, cope with common problems, create a safe and enjoyable environment for children
Before and After School Program - Discovery Club program * 7:30am until school begins and after school until 6pm * locations:
- Elgin Court Public School, 254 First Ave, St Thomas
- McGregor Public School, 204 John St S, Aylmer, 519-773-3362
- Mitchell Hepburn Public School, 95 Raven Ave, St Thomas
- New Sarum Public School, 9473 Belmont Rd, RR #3, St Thomas
- Southwold Public School, 40372 Fingal Line, RR #1, St Thomas, 519-631-5997
Recreation Programs:
- Summer Days Camps
- St Thomas - Tuesday Family Gym Night
- Aylmer - Aquafit * Red Cross Swimming Lessons
- West Elgin - Program for children in grades 2-6 at two locations
Satellite Offices: (programs vary by location)
Aylmer Community Services
25 Centre St
Aylmer, ON N5H 2Z4
519-765-2082 * 519-765-2280 (fax)
West Elgin Support Services
160 Main St
West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0
519-768-0020 * 519-768-0401 (fax)
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Fees:
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Set fee for some programs * membership or day passes available * subsidy available
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies per program
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