Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis
Site: Guelph - Administration Office
Service: Transitional Housing and Support Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1525 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis ; G-W WIC ; GWWIC ; WIC |
| Office Phone | Administration 519-836-1110 |
| TTY Phone | 24 hours 519-836-5710 ; Toll free 1-800-265-7233 |
| Crisis Phone | 24 hours 519-836-5710 ; Toll free 1-800-265-7233 |
| Fax | 519-836-1979 |
| adminrec@gwwomenincrisis.org | |
| Website | www.gwwomenincrisis.org |
| Primary Contact | Carol Death, Intake Counsellor; Phone: 519-836-1110 ext 222 |
| Alternate Contact | Karen McIlroy, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 519-836-1110 ext 221 |
| Site Location | Near Macdonell St and Wellington St E |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1451 Guelph, ON N1H 6N9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Services for women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced violence in a relationship, as well as those who have left abusive relationships or are considering leaving and want to establish violence-free lives in the community. * risk assessment and safety planning * access to emergency shelter * individual and group counselling * transitional planning * health and wellness support * legal information and referrals to police, lawyers, court, hospital * advocacy and liaison with community agencies and resources * help with custody, child support issues and getting financial support (eligibility must be estabilished) * accompaniment to police, court, lawyer, Crown Attorney/Legal Aid, Victim/Witness Assistance Program * immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Shelter and Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Eligibility requirements for legal support - call for information |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Time-Limited Events | Call or visit website for a calendar listing of groups and events |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Wellington County Social Services ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Ministry of the Attorney General ; United Way |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Abused Women ; Legal Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling |
