Women's Place of South Niagara
Site: Niagara Falls - Nova House
Service: Women's Place of South Niagara
Record #: NIA0059 | Last Modified: 28 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2019 |
Contact Details | |
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Office Phone | 905-356-3933 |
Crisis Phone | Call Collect 905-356-5800 |
Fax | 905-356-5522 |
Website | www.womensplacesn.org |
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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 De Angelis, Acting 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 | All, 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 ; 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 | March 2, 2019: Join us as we Brunch Bid and Bowl in support of International Women's Day. Form a team, raise pledges, and attend to enjoy brunch, place some bids and bowl! The 2019 event takes place at Club Italia and Cataract Bowl. June 6-9, 2019 (pre-sale June 5): Women's Place Book Riot – Canada's biggest and best charitable used book sale at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls. November 2, 2019: Join the WAVE! - Join this 5 km beach party-themed fundraising walk through the halls of the Seaway Mall. For more details, call 905-356-3933 ext 240 or 239 or visit website. |