John Howard Society London and District

Site: Stratford Jail

Service: Institutional Visiting and Reintegration Support Program

Record #: PER1698
Last Modified: 12 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service) Visiting program every Thursday morning (specific day subject to change, please call office to confirm) that offers :
  • counselling, advocacy and support
  • discharge planning/reintegration planning
  • substance related options - relapse prevention, referrals to treatment
  • Referrals - income tax, mental health, medical, social assistance, and applicable local organizations and agencies
  • financial service
  • housing options, basic needs
  • worker assists with filling out applications, scheduling appointments, follow up release appointments and information about the criminal justice system
HOPE Kits provided to aid individuals upon release from Stratford jail to ensure a safe and successful return to the community, who may otherwise face homelessness.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-3 pm. Closed 12 noon-1 pm daily
Areas Served Huron County ; Perth County
Eligibility
  • Incarcerated individuals
  • Individuals recently released from custody
  • Family members of incarcerated individuals
  • Application Call
    Languages English
    Fees None

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Stratford
    Address & Map
    Stratford Jail; 30 St Andrew St
    Stratford, ON
    Canada N5A 1A3
     
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    Intersection Birmingham St and St Andrew St
    Physical Access Not Accessible

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 519-438-4168 Ext 224, Collect calls accepted
    Fax 519-438-7670
    E-Mail ccoqu@jhslondon.on.ca
    Website https://johnhoward.on.ca/london/https-youtu-be-c7vkv9nivfw/services-2/service-2/
    Primary Contact Courtney Coqu, Institutional Worker; Phone: 519-438-4168 Ext 224; Email: ccoqu@jhslondon.on.ca
    Mailing Address c/o Courtney Coqu; 601 Queens Ave 
    London, ON 
    Canada N6B 1Y9

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