Women's Place of South Niagara Inc Welland and Area Shelter
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Pelham - and surrounding areas ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; 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, 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.    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	Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Crisis Line/Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Eligibility	All, abused women and their children    Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process
Languages	English ; French - available at specific times ; Interpreters available for some languages through Cultural Interpreter Service
Application	Women are asked to contact the crisis line at 905-788-0113 or 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	For more information please contact the development department at 905-356-3933 ext 240 or 241
Contact Information
Located In Community	Welland
Mailing Address	PO Box 853  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
Office Phone	905-732-4632
Crisis Phone	Call Collect 905-788-0113; 905-356-5800
TDD Phone	Crisis 905-788-0113
Fax	905-732-2485
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; Email: jennifer@wpsn.ca
Primary Executive	Ruthann Brown, Executive Director
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
Established	1981
Elections	Sep
Funding	United Way - South Niagara; Provincial - Ministry of Community & Social Services; Regional; Municipal; Donations
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