Leeds and Grenville Interval House
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN5202 | Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | 10 bed emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence ; Advocacy and programming for children who have experienced violence against their mother ; Community Outreach and Legal Advocacy ; CV19 ; Interval House ; LGIH ; OCR ; Transition & Housing Support |
| Legal Name | Leeds and Grenville Interval House |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | South of Giant Tiger, Off of Park St |
| Located In Community | Brockville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Cowan Ave and Park St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Charlene Catchpole - Executive Director 21 Cowan Ave Brockville, ON K6V 1W1 |
| Bus Route Notes | Brockville Transit Transit map * Stop times and locations |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (27 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, appointments with outreach services, transitional housing support and child witness program will be conducted over the phone until further notice. Shelter services are available and the crisis line remains operational. 10 bed emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence * supportive counselling, safety-planning, advocacy * emergency shelter available * 24-hour crisis line, on-site counselling for women who don't live at shelter * outreach follow-up program, transitional support and housing program and child witness program * services provided by children's advocates are available for children who have been exposed to violence * volunteer opportunities * community presentations * public education on issues of violence against women, children exposed to violence * support groups for women and children * children's school run groups and individual counselling |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * emergency shelter and crisis line service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Leeds and Grenville United Counties |
| Eligibility | Abused women 16 years and older * children 18 years and under who have experienced violence against their mother |
| Application | Call the Counsellor-on-duty at 613-342-8815 or toll free 1-800-267-4409 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Counselling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence ; Crime Witness Support ~ Children Witnessing Violence ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Domestic Violence Issues ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-342-4724 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-4409 |
| Crisis Phone | 24 hours 613-342-8815 ; Toll free 1-800-267-4409 |
| Fax | 613-342-4013 |
| charlene@lgih.ca | |
| Website | lgih.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Charlene Catchpole, Executive Director; Phone: 613-342-4724 ext 100 |
| Alternate Contact | Susan Beckstead, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 613-342-4724 ext 101; Email: susan@lgih.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kimberley Wright, Community Development Coordinator; Phone: 613-342-4724 ext 104 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107608945 RR0001 |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |