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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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24 hr Support Phone Line 519-271-5550
Administration: 519-271-5310
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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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Hours:
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Service | Administration | |
| Mon | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 24 hours | 9am-5pm | Open |
Crisis line available 24 hours
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Executives:
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Donna Jean Forster - Executive Director
519-271-5310 ext 112 * donnajean@optimismplace.com
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Service Description:
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Emergency shelter with 29 beds, housing support,
counselling and support to abused women and their children * weekly support
groups, legal advocacy and community outreach
Community Based Supports - Supports women to help them move toward
a safe and independent life * housing support, income support, group
counselling, trauma based counselling* email joanne@optimismplace.com
Support For Moms And Kids who have experienced domestic violence -
children see their mothers involved as key players whose knowledge and
experience help guide the process of recovery * email sally @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 aeriana@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 aeriana@optimismplace.com
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women who have been or are being abused and their children
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Area Served:
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Stratford and Perth County
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