Green Haven Shelter for Women, Orillia

Green Haven Shelter for Women

Site: Orillia - Unpublished

Record #: ORI1135

Last Modified: 02 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Green Haven Shelter is a safe alternative to an abusive home.
Trained staff are available 24/7. Safety and confidentiality are key priorities. Information on options, rights, resources, and referrals to services that best meet clients needs will be provided. These could include legal, financial, housing and employment issues. Concerns about the impact of exposure to violence and the effect of trauma on both children and women can be explored.

Programs available include:

24 Hour Crisis Line

Immediate telephone support
Crisis intervention
Toll-Free: 1-888-285-6958
Local: 705-327-7319
Text: 705-345-1302
Email: crisis@ghws.ca

The Residential Shelter Program

Safe, secure refuge 24 hour / 7 days a week
Informal, confidential support and crisis counselling
Financial, legal and housing information and referrals
Information on community resources and referrals
Emergency transportation
Safety planning

Transitional Housing Support Services

Housing alternatives for women in residence or from the community
Employment and education opportunities
Applications to subsidized housing programs
Income support and budgeting, financial resources and options
Information and support regarding legal aid
Parenting support resources
Local: 705-327-7383 ext 222
Email: transition@ghws.ca

The Community Outreach Program

An alternative to the Residential Shelter Program
Court/legal support
Confidential individual and/or group counselling by appointment
Local: 705-329-2806
Email: outreach@ghws.ca

Child and Youth Services

Individual and group counselling
Recreational and play activities, including arts and crafts
School support while residing at the shelter
Parenting support for mothers
Local: 705-327-7383 ext 225
Email: youth@ghws.ca

Service Details

Hours	Service: Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Areas Served	Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	Self-identifying women, with or without dependent children, currently experiencing gender-based violence and/or abuse. 18 years and older or minors accompanied by eligible guardian
Application	Service Assessment for Shelter services to be completed by phone at 705-327-7319
Languages	French Language Services can be provided, if requested in advance
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	Orillia, ON Canada
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-327-7383 ; 1-888-285-6958, Toll Free
Crisis Phone	705-327-7319
Fax	705-327-0342
E-Mail	hello@ghws.ca
Website	www.greenhavenshelter.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Green-Haven-Shelter-for-Women-413389588717472/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenhavenshelter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-haven-shelter/
Primary Contact	Linda Reid, Executive Director; Phone: 705-327-7383 ext 223; Email: director@ghws.ca
Mailing Address	PO Box 612 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 6K5