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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: RCC0044 | Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Family Court Support Worker Program ; FCSWP ; RCC |
| Former Name | Women's Shelter & Support Services (Jan 2009) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Pembroke |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 244 Pembroke, ON K8A 6X3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 (April 2020): Remote services offered; when not possible one-on-one services may be provided with heightened precautions 16-bed Short term Crisis Intervention Shelter for abused women and their children: Provides 24hr telephone support * all calls are confidential, no call display and callers will be directly connected to a worker * Outreach Services available in 5 locations throughout Renfrew County to abused women and their children * Services to children and youth who witness violence * Public Speaking & workshops available to the community * Volunteer Opportunities - recruitment ongoing, see website Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate * Group for men called "Caring Dads" * Transitional Support assists with housing * educational, employment and financial support as well as other social resources that women may need to live independently and securely as valued members of our society * A bilingual Transitional Support Worker is available for clients requesting this service |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Renfrew County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Admission to Shelter - women ages 16 years and older * Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian * Community Outreach Services - women 16 years of age and older * Family Court Support Worker Program victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process |
| Application | Self referral |
| Languages | English ; French - Resources, support available upon request ; Other Language Resources, support available upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Child Abuse Prevention ~ Fathers ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; Outreach Programs ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Abused Women |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-732-7776 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-4930 |
| After Hours Phone | 1-800-267-4930 or 613-732-3131 |
| TTY Phone | 613-732-3131 |
| Crisis Phone | Crisis/Support Line 1-800-267-4930 and 613-732-3131 |
| Fax | 613-732-8667 |
| wssshs@wsssbmh.org | |
| Website | www.wsssbmh.org |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Executive | Leigh Sweeney, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services Ministry of Child and Youth Services ; Donations |
| Print Material | English and French resource materials |
| Resources | Lending Library available Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm by appointment |
| Accreditation | FOCUS Accreditation extends from November 2016 until November 2020 |