Trenton Military Family Resource Centre
Site: Trenton MFRC, Siskin Centre
Service: Deployment & Family Separation Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0839 | Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CRFM ; CRFM de Trenton ; mfrc ; MFRC ; siskin centre ; Siskin Centre ; Trenton MFRC ; VIQ |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Trenton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | RCAF Rd and Curtis Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Trenton Military Family Resource Centre PO Box 1000 Station Forces Astra, ON K0K 3W0 |
| Bus Route Notes | Quinte Access Transit Map |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; some steps |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Services to assist with support through deployment and its effect on families * if your spouse or family member, has been away often, come and share your knowledge and experience with others * recognizes the significant physical and emotional demands placed on military families as a result of deployment or extended duty, and together with 8 Wing and national military authorities, provide a number of services designed to assist those who are coping with separation * packages can be dropped off at the centre for mailing to deployed military members |
| Hours | Mon-Thurs 8 am- 6:30 pm * Fri 8 am- 5 pm |
| Meetings | Community Connections - Unwind and chat with others living through the various stages of deployment or separation. Learn from local guests, enjoy a variety of hands on activities, and learn tips for yourself and/or your children going through deployment. Free child care is available for ages 0 - 11 years old. Select Wednesday nights 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m Select Saturdays What about me - Running concurrently with Community Connections, this is a deployment support group for children ages 6 - 11 years old who are or will be experiencing separation from a loved one due to the military. Children will have a chance to learn coping skills, talk about their feelings, and meet other children from military families in a fun, interactive, and non-judgemental environment. Registration is required. |
| Areas Served | Hastings County ; Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | no age restrictions * open to military families |
| Application | call for appointment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Military Family Service/Support Centres ; Military Family Support Groups ~ Families of Military Personnel/Veterans |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 24 hours 613-392-2811 ext 4935 |
| Fax | 613-965-7371 |
| daniela.k@trentonmfrc.ca | |
| Website | www.trentonmfrc.ca |
| Primary Contact | Daniela Kavanaugh, Deployment & Family Separation Coordinator; Phone: 613-392-2811 ext 4935; Email: daniela.k@trentonmfrc.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kate Buttaro, Volunteer Services Coordinator; Phone: 613-392-2811 ext 3557 * 613-242-3359; Email: kate.b@tretonmfrc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Tamara Kleinschmidt, Executive Director; Phone: 613-392-2811 ext 7372; Email: tamara.k@trentonmfrc.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Federal ; Fundraising |