Women's Place of South Niagara Inc

Welland and Area Shelter
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Record #: NIA0627 Last Modified: 21 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 21 Dec 2012
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Abuse (Domestic/Sexual)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunityWelland
Office Phone905-732-4632
Crisis PhoneCall Collect 905-788-0113; 905-356-5800
TDD PhoneCrisis 905-788-0113
Fax905-732-2485
Websitewww.womensplacesn.org
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 853 
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6
Primary ContactHaley Bateman, Development Manager; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 240; Email: haley@wpsn.ca
Alternate ContactJennifer Dickinson, Development Officer; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 241; Email: jennifer@wpsn.ca
Primary ExecutiveRuthann Brown, Executive Director
Description & Services
Areas ServedPelham - and surrounding areas ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland
DescriptionProvides 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
HoursAdministration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Crisis Line/Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll, abused women and their children 
 
Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process
LanguagesEnglish ; French - available at specific times ; Interpreters available for some languages through Cultural Interpreter Service
ApplicationWomen 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.
FeesNone ; None
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Established1981
ElectionsSep
FundingUnited Way - South Niagara; Provincial - Ministry of Community & Social Services; Regional; Municipal; Donations
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Service CategoriesCrime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; General Crime Victim Assistance ; Housing Search and Information ; Individual Advocacy ; Outreach Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Counselling