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Gillian's Place |
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| Description & Services | ||||
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| Areas Served | Grimsby ; Lincoln ; Niagara-on-the-Lake ; St Catharines ; Thorold - and surrounding areas. ; West Lincoln | |||
| Description | A charitable organization that assists abused women and their children. Qualified and experienced staff provide telephone counselling 24-hours a day; one-to-one and group counselling; safe, temporary shelter in a 34-bed home; meals and emergency clothing; children's counselling and recreation programs; support programs for women in the community who are fleeing from violence; Family law advice and information, and advocacy in the criminal justice system; public education; and referrals to other community services. Services are available to both residents and non residents. All of our services are free and confidential. Also offer speakers on women abuse and related topics and undertake community fundraising. Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate | |||
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Women and their children, referrals are accepted from all areas Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process | |||
| Languages | English ; Other languages as provided by Interpreters Niagara | |||
| Application | Admission procedure. | |||
| Fees | None ; None - Service | |||
| Events | Walk for Women (May 11, 2013) Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (Oct 19, 2013) | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Located In Community | St Catharines | |||
| Intersection | Gibson Pl and Niagara St | |||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1387 St Catharines, ON L2R 7J8 | |||
| Office Phone | Administration 905-684-4000 * Fundraising 905-684-4000 ext 235 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 905-684-8331 | |||
| Fax | Administration 905-704-4556 * Shelter 905-684-7694 | |||
| development@gilliansplace.com | ||||
| Website | www.gilliansplace.com | |||
| Primary Contact | Nicole Regehr, Community Development Manager; Phone: 905-684-4000 ext 231; Email: nicole@gilliansplace.com | |||
| Primary Executive | Anne Armstrong, Executive Director; Phone: 905-684-4000 ext 224; Email: anne@gilliansplace.com | |||
| Alternate Executive | Kelly McNaughton, President | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity | |||
| Elections | Jun | |||
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Abuse ; Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Court assistance ; Crisis intervention ; Distress lines ; Family violence ; Shelters ; Speakers bureaus ; Telephone support ; Woman abuse | |||
| Broader Terms | Abuse ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Supportive settings ; Telephone support | |||
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