Fathers Resources International

Hamilton Chapter

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Record #: HAM1194 Last Modified: 17 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2012
Notices
Source Database© Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database
Description & Services
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
DescriptionFathers Resources International offers a variety of specialized resources and referrals for fathers who are single dads, separated dads or divorced dads who are seeking assistance with a Family Law matter in Ontario. Services are also aimed at non-custodial mothers and grandparents looking for solutions to custody, access and support (both emotional and financial) issues. 
 
Information and support groups are free; some specialized services are fee based. Call Heidi at 1-888-543-2339 or 416-861-0626 or visit web site for further information: http://www.Fathers-Resources.com 
 
Weekly online Webcast meetings 
Mondays at 8:00pm 
For details visit: http://www.DivorcedDadWeekly.net 
 
The following services are available: 
 
* Divorce management counseling; divorce coaching; individual counseling; peer counseling; support groups for fathers; weekly online webcasts; lawyer and other professional referrals. 
 
* Free Support Group Meetings - Participants receive answers to family law related questions and helpful suggestions and insights from other group members. Women are always welcome - A weekly meeting is available in Toronto every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  
 
Note: Legal advice is not available at support group meetings. Legal advice can only be obtained from a lawyer; there is no lawyer in attendance at support group meetings. Meetings are chaired by a senior certified law clerk and Divorce Coach who is also a divorced father and an adult child of divorce.  
 
Support group meetings are a place to share and exchange personal experience and knowledge about the process of separation and divorce. Discussions are of a supportive nature to allow fathers to gain a clearer understanding of separation/divorce from the perspective of fathers who have had success in Mediation, during Negotiations and/or in Family Court.  
 
* Free Information Resources - Information and links to important information provided by the Ontario and Federal Governments, plus 'News Section' of website contains latest news about divorced dads and issues both locally and internationally. 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Dates2012 Monthly Meeting Dates (Last Tuesday of every month) 
March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27, December 11.
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Both men and women are always welcome to meetings, whether a second wife, fiancé, girlfriend, sister, aunt, grandmother or a non-custodial mother, all are welcome to attend. (Over 25% of attendees are women)
LanguagesEnglish
FeesService - Specialized services are fee based - call or visit website for further information ; None - Support meetings are free of charge
Contact Information
Address & Map
Chedoke Presbyterian Church
865 Mohawk Rd W
Hamilton, ON L9C 7B9
Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain West
IntersectionMohawk Rd W and Magnolia Dr
Mailing AddressPO Box 100 
Waterford, ON N0E 1Y0
Toll Free Phone1-888-543-2339
E-Mailinfo@fathers-resources.com
Websitefathers-resources.com
Primary ContactHeidi Guspie, Executive Director; Phone: 1-888-543-2339
Primary ExecutiveDanny Guspie, Executive Director
AccessibilityPartially Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
MeetingsMonthly Support Group Meetings for Fathers Tuesday Evenings 7 pm - 9 pm * Women are welcome 
 
2012 Monthly Meeting Dates (Last Tuesday of every month)  
March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27, December 11. 
 
Weekly Virtual Online Meeting - Visit http:/www.DivorcedDadWeekly.net 
 
Weekly Toronto Meeting on Wednesday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm * For full Toronto Meeting details visit http://bit.ly/Toronto-2011-Mtgs
Subjects
SubjectsChild custody ; Divorce ; Family courts ; Family law ; One parent families ; Parenting support ; Parents ; Self help groups ; Separation ; Single fathers ; Single parents ; Support groups ; Support payments
Broader TermsCourts ; Families ; Family law ; Family support ; Groups ; Law ; Parents ; Single parents