Women's Place of South Niagara Inc Nova House, Niagara Falls
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Crystal Beach ; Fonthill ; Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls ; Pelham ; Port Colborne ; Ridgeway ; Welland
Description	Provides shelter for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include: 24-hour crisis lines, counselling for women and children who are or have been abused, emotional support, empowerment programs, development of safety plans, support groups, child and youth programs, transitional and housing support programs, legal support and advocacy program, public education programs, outreach counselling and education, accompaniment to court and various legal appointments, assistance with financial concerns and referrals. Program and service delivery is available on an in-shelter or outreach basis.
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Crisis Line/Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Eligibility	All, abused women and their children.
Languages	English ; French - available during specific times ; Interpretive Services - available for some languages through Interpreters Niagara
Application	Women are asked to contact the crisis line at 905-356-5800 to speak with a trained women's intervention advocate. Each crisis situation will be assessed and formal support will be provided based on the situation.
Fees	None ; None
Events	Nova Book Riot - takes place Mother's Day Weekend at the Niagara Falls Sportsplex at 3710 Sinnicks Ave in Niagara Falls. (Thu, May 9 - Sun, May 12, 2013)    The Annual "Strike Out Violence" Bowling Tournament is partnered with the Niagara Regional Police and is being held on Friday, March 1, 2013 in recognition of International Women's Week. Bowling Tournament includes two games of bowling and a dinner reception. All proceeds support both the Welland and Niagara Falls shelters.     Cut It Out -- Stop domestic violence in style.  Participating salons from all over South Niagara will open their doors on a Sunday, offering their services at a discounted rate. 100% of the proceeds earned from this day will be donated to Women's Place of South Niagara to assist with daily operating costs.     For more information in regard to events please contact the Development department at Ext 240/241 905-356-3933.
Contact Information
Located In Community	Niagara Falls
Mailing Address	PO Box 853  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
Office Phone	905-356-3933
Crisis Phone	Call Collect 905-356-5800
Fax	905-356-5522
Website	www.womensplacesn.org
Primary Contact	Haley Bateman, Development Manager; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 240; Email: Haley@wpsn.ca
Alternate Contact	Jennifer Dickinson, Development Officer; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 241
Primary Executive	Ruthann Brown, Executive Director
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity
Established	1983
Elections	Sep
Funding	Municipal - City of Niagara Falls; Town of Fort Erie ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Donations ; Private
Subjects
Subjects	Abuse ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Shelters ; Telephone support ; Woman abuse ; Women
Broader Terms	Abuse ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Supportive settings ; Telephone support