Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
Site: Listowel
Service: North Perth Resource Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER1774 | Last Modified: 28 Jul 2021 | Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 During COVID19 continuing to operate and assess referrals on a case-by-case basis . Non-essential guests and service providers not permitted in shelter. To access services or respite there is an email for victims that is monitored during business hours HERE. 24 hour crisis line continuing to operate. Violence Against Women Resource Centre that offers various support services. Women and children in need of safe and protective housing are welcome to stay at the Stratford-based shelter for up to 8 weeks or more. Free transportation from North Perth can be arranged |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Crisis line/shelter available Mon-Sun 24 hours. North Perth office hours by appointment and as needed |
| Areas Served | North Perth |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Abused Women and their children |
| Application | Call crisis line/shelter may be used for initial contact to be referred to outreach services |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services ; An interpreter will be brought in as required |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Listowel |
| Address & Map | 145 Argyle Ave N Listowel, ON |
| Intersection | Argyle Ave N and Main St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-271-5310 |
| Crisis Phone | 1-800 265-8598 or 519-271-5550 |
| brenda@optimismplace.com | |
| Website | https://www.optimismplace.com/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/OptimismPlaceWomensShelter |
| Primary Contact | Brenda Boswell, Outreach Counsellor; Phone: ext 124; Email: brenda@optimismplace.com |
| Primary Executive | Jasmine Clark, Executive Director; Phone: ext 112; Email: jasmine@optimismplace.com |
| Mailing Address | c/o Optimism Place 270 Freeland Dr Stratford, On N4Z 1G8 |