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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA1604 | Last Modified: 28 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2020 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter remains open only to staff and women and kids in the shelter * The shelter has established screening process for women and kids wanting access * Outreach staff are offering services by phone only Offers free support, education and crisis intervention to women experiencing abuse Services include: In-House Safe Shelter Services * room to accommodate up to 13 women and children * assists women facing a housing crisis Abuse Counselling * for residents * individual and group counselling 24 Hour Crisis Line and sexual assault services - confidential, 24 hours, 7 days a week, see separate entry for details Child Witness Program * offers individual and group counselling for children ages 4 to 18. Helps children heal from the experience of witnessing woman abuse and meet other children who have also experienced family violence. Gives mothers the chance to be supported as they help their children heal. Community Counselling * offers individual counselling for women 16 years and over who are experiencing abuse or healing from abuse in Bruce and Grey counties. Child care and transportation can be arranged in advance. Transitional Support Program * Transitional Support Worker assists women by acting as an advocate for resources within the community in the areas of housing, education, job training, income support, legal aid and legal representation, Children's Aid advocacy, transportation and child care. Transitional Housing, Second Stage Program, see separate entry for details |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Call for information |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English ; Access to translators |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Kincardine |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Admin - Bruce County 519-396-9814 * Admin - Grey County 519-372-1113 |
| Toll Free Phone | Crisis Line: 1-800-265-3026 * Sexual Assault Services: 1-866-578-5566 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-396-9655 * Crisis Text Line: 226-930-0837 |
| Fax | Administration 519-396-7800 |
| Website | www.whsbg.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/WomensHouseServingBruceGrey?ref=hl |
| Primary Contact | Shelter Manager; Phone: 519-396-9814 ext 229 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 760 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2Z4 |