Women's Place of South Niagara Inc Nova House, Niagara Falls
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Contact Information
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Mailing Address	PO Box 853  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
Office Phone	905-356-3933
Fax	905-356-5522
Website	www.womensplacesn.org
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
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
Subjects
Service Categories	Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; Housing Search and Information ; Individual Advocacy ; Outreach Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Counselling
See Also Terms	Adoption Evaluation/Placement ; Attendant Registries ; Babysitting Registries ; Child Care Provider Referrals ; Consumer Goods Information ; Domestic Violence Division of Provincial Court ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; Escort Programs ; Foster Home Placement ; Housing Search and Information ; In Home Assistance Registries ; Interpreter/Translator Registries ; Job Information ; Lawyer Referral Services ; Reference/Information ; Respite Care Registries ; Ride Sharing Programs ; Senior Housing Information and Referral ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Counselling ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Prevention ; Street Outreach Programs ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ; Veterinary Referral Services
Subjects	Abuse ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Shelters ; Telephone support ; Woman abuse ; Women