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Record #:
PER0441
Last Modified:
12 Apr 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Apr 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | 29 bed Emergency Shelter for women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include crisis counselling and support, transportation to shelter, safety planning and risk assessment, information and referrals, services for children and adolescents as well as community outreach including an office in North Perth. Assistance in completing social housing applications and advocacy in navigating criminal and family court matters |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Perth County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up. Abused women and their children. Victims of sexual assault or women experiencing homelessness are invited to call for assistance or referrals. |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | Other - An interpreter will be brought in as required |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | 270 Freeland Dr Stratford, ON Canada N4Z 1G8 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-271-5310 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-8598 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-271-5550, 24 Hours, Sexual Assault |
| Fax | 519-271-5313 |
| jasmine@optimismplace.com | |
| Website | www.optimismplace.com/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimismPlaceWomensShelter |
| Primary Contact | Jasmine Clark, Executive Director; Phone: 519-271-5310 Ext 112; Email: jasmine@optimismplace.com |
| Alternate Contact | Alicia Houston, Senior Manager; Phone: 519-271-5310 Ext 109; Email: alicia@optimismplace.com |