Women's Place of South Niagara
Site: Niagara Falls - Nova House
Service: Women's Place of South Niagara
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0059 | Last Modified: 07 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-356-3933 |
| Crisis Phone | Call Collect 905-356-5800 |
| Fax | 905-356-5522 |
| Website | www.womensplacesn.org |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Amanda Braet, Development Director; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 240; Email: amanda@wpsn.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jennifer McQuestion, Community Engagement Manager; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 239; Email: jmcquestion@wpsn.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jennifer Gauthier, Executive Director; Phone: 905-356-3933 ext 223; Email: execdir@wpsn.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls |
| Boundaries | Surrounding areas |
| Located In Community | Niagara Falls |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 853 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides shelter and services for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include: * 24-hour support line * Counselling and emotional support for women and children/youth who are being or who have been abused * Development of safety plans * Transitional and housing support * Public education programs * Referrals. Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis. |
| Hours | Support Line/Shelter Services Mon-Sun 24 hours * Administration Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm |
| Eligibility | Abused women and their children. |
| Application | Women are asked to contact the support line at 905-356-5800 to speak with a trained counsellor. Each situation will be assessed and formal support will be provided based on the situation. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1983 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Donations ; United Way |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Safety Planning ~ Abused Women ; Domestic Violence Hotlines ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling |
| Print Material | Women's Place publishes an agency brochure that outlines agency services. Copies of the agency's gratitude (annual) report are also available on request and are available online at www.womensplacesn.org |
| Events | Mar 7 2020: Brunch Bid and Bowl at Club Italia & Cataract Bowl Jun 4-7 2020 (pre-sale Jun 3): Women's Place Book Riot – Canada's biggest and best charitable used book sale at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls. November (Date to be confirmed)- Join the WAVE! 5 km beach party-themed fundraising walk through the halls of the Seaway Mall. |