Alternatives for Women
Site: Picton
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0261 | Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; VIQ |
| Legal Name | Alternatives for Women in Prince Edward County |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Alternatives for Women |
| Located In Community | Picton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Elizabeth St and Main St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Alternatives For Women PO Box 6206 Picton, ON K0K 2T0 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | CV19 - Office is open to staff, clients and essential visitors only and they will be permitted to enter if they are feeling well and do not have symptoms associated with COVID-19. All persons entering are required to wear a mask and should be prepared to participate in the COVID-19 screening process. 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE - 613-476-2787 TEXT LINE - 613-919-8055 Counselling, information, advocacy and referrals for women who are in or have left an abusive relationship * 24hr crisis intervention and transportation to safe shelter * Support groups * Second-stage free housing with the exception of second stage housing where rents are geared to income * Kiosan-Second Stage Housing provides safe, secure, income geared units for up to one year for women and/or women with children. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Meetings | Monthly Board Meetings |
| Areas Served | Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Females only |
| Application | for Second Stage Housing, written application form is required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available through other agency or service |
| Fees | Service - rent for Second Stage Housing is geared to income |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Abused Women |
| Waiting List | There may be a wait for Second Stage Housing for available unit. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-476-4435 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-499-6636 |
| Crisis Phone | 613-476-2787 or text 613-919-8055 |
| Fax | 613-476-1987 |
| info@alternativesforwomen.ca | |
| Website | www.alternativesforwomen.org |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Leah Morgan, Executive Director; Phone: 613-476-4435; Email: leahm@alternativesforwomen.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1987 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; United Way |
| Elections | Board Members are elected at Annual General Meeting |