Women & Youth Crisis Centre Grey Bruce

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

Administration: 519-376-0755

Crisis:

519-371-1600 or 1-800-265-3722
Text: 226-974-0755

Fax:

Shelter: 519-371-6799

Website:

www.wyccgreybruce.org

Address:

c/o Women & Youth Crisis Centre Grey Bruce
2048 A 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 3H2

Intersection:

9th Ave E and 20th St E

Location:

North Grey

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Shelter is completely accessible

Hours:

Shelter: Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm

Executives:

Heather Sheldrick - Executive Director
519-376-0755 ext. 200 * heathers@wyccgreybruce.org

Service Description:

Support services to women and their children in crisis including safe shelter, short-term affordable housing, transportation, counselling, information services and advocacy * public education to end violence against women

Crisis//Help Line - Trained staff provide confidential support, referral and counselling to women and children 24-hours per day, 7 days a week

Outreach Services - Individual and/or group supportive counselling, transitional housing and support, and life skills

Family Court Support Services - Support in navigating the justice system, including survivors of human trafficking. Court accompaniment, case preparation and communication with legal counsel.

Public Education - Prevention activities offered throughout Grey Bruce for workplaces, community groups and schools

Life Skills Education - Assists with the development of skills for independent living

Studio Blue -Safe housing for youth 15-18 who have been trafficked or are at risk of being

Second Stage Residential Program - Short-term (up to one year) affordable supportive housing for women and their children leaving an abusive relationship

Violence Against Women Emergency Shelter Program - Safe temporary shelter and supportive services for women and their children who are experiencing abuse * limited subsidy available for transportation and child care expenses

Fees:

Free for shelter services * Second Stage Residential Program includes geared-to-income housing units

Application:

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Women who have been or are being abused

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Free interpreter services available

Area Served:

Grey and Bruce and area