Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis
Site: Guelph - Administration Office
Service: Anti-Human Trafficking Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0153 | Last Modified: 26 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Guelph Wellington Women In Crisis ; G-W WIC ; GWWIC ; HT1 |
| Office Phone | 519-836-1110 |
| TTY Phone | 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE) |
| Crisis Phone | 24-hour Crisis Line 519-836-5710 ; 1-800-265-7233 (1-800-265-SAFE) |
| Fax | 519-836-1979 |
| adminrec@gwwomenincrisis.org | |
| Website | gwwomenincrisis.org |
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| Primary Contact | Administrative Assistant; Phone: 519-836-1110 ext 0 |
| Description (Site) | Near downtown area |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1451 Guelph, ON N1H 6N9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; free parking |
| 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 and counselling for women who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation recently or in the past. Services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. No ID required. * immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line * individual / group counselling and support * accompaniment to hospital / police / court * advocacy / court preparation / community referrals * assistance with criminal injury compensation / victim impact statements * sexual harassment support / accompaniment * risk assessments and safety planning * information on and support through legal / medical / immigration processes and options * information on sexual assault / sexual harassment / childhood sexual abuse / incest / stalking * housing or emergency shelter support * substance use community supports * support for family / friends of sexually violated survivors * facilitated culturally appropriate connections * public education, training, targeted outreach * client library and resource materials **Provides a trauma-informed, harm reduction, intersectional approach and response to crisis, working from an anti-racism, anti-oppression framework **Additional e-mail address: adminsac@gwwomenincrisis.org |
| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Crisis Line support Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Provides support and services to those who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing human trafficking or exploitation. Trans* and non-binary affirming space that supports girls and women. |
| Application | Call for assistance |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; Human Trafficking Counselling ; Human Trafficking Hotlines ; Human Trafficking Prevention ; Human Trafficking Shelters ; Individual Advocacy ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human Trafficking Issues |
