Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis
Site: Wellington County - Offices
Service: Rural Women's Support Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1526 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Immediate telephone support and information counselling available through 24-hour crisis lines: 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233 Erin 519-833-2301; Fax 519-833-7563 Fergus 519-843-6834; Fax 519-843-9945 Mount Forest 519-323-3638; Fax 519-323-2844 Palmerston 519-343-5192; Fax 519-343-5197 |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis ; G-W WIC ; GWWIC ; HT1 ; HT2 ; RWSP ; WIC |
| Office Phone | 519-836-1110 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-7233 |
| TTY Phone | 24-hour Support 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE) |
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE) |
| Fax | 519-836-1979 |
| adminrec@gwwomenincrisis.org | |
| Website | www.gwwomenincrisis.org |
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| Primary Contact | Jacinta Cassidy, Rural Support Program Manager; Phone: 519-836-6831 ext 229; Email: jacinta@gwwomenincrisis.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jacinta Cassidy, Volunteer and Crisis Line Manager; Email: volunteer@gwwomenincrisis.org |
| Description (Site) | Various locations |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1451 Guelph, ON N1H 6N9 |
| Other Locations | 45 Main St Erin, ON N0B 1T0 479 St Patrick St W Fergus, ON N1M 1M2 102 Main St S Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L3 360 King St, Unit 3 Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Accessibility varies by location - Fergus - Fully Accessible ; Palmerston - Partially Accessible (entrance and washroom door narrow) ; Erin / Mount Forest offices - Not Accessible ; alternative accessible meeting locations can be arranged |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: Services and support continue to be provided remotely - by e-mail, one-on-one phone support and video counselling. Visit Social Isolation Supports Online. This situation is being reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Crisis Line and shelter remain open. Support services for women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, financial abuse and / or stalking. * non-residential program (connects women to Marianne's Place) * individual and group counselling * child care available during counselling * safety planning * support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse / sexual assault / harassment / stalking / human trafficking * appointment arranged in mutually agreed location if required * transportation, accompaniment to police, court, hospital, lawyer, shelter, rural services * advocacy / referral to community agencies * education / training on all woman abuse / sexual violence issues * support for criminal injuries compensation / victim impact statements / restraining orders * housing / legal / financial / custody information and support * support for family / partners / friends of survivors * Family Court Support * client library and resource materials * public education presentations available on request Volunteer opportunities available; training provided in Guelph. |
| Hours | Guelph Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * hours may vary in other locations, some evening groups available - call for information |
| Areas Served | Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Women 18 years and older and their children who are physically, emotionally, financially, or sexually abused |
| Application | Call for information and assistance |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged if needed |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | United Way |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Rural Residents ; Outreach Programs ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Rural Residents |
