Crisis lines

Major Services: 24 hour crisis lines for abused women HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter community agency information and referral when necessary court support for interim custody and restraining orders children"s services emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary depart planning SafePet Program advocacy and public education around ending violence against women transitional support program accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here) 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 Schools programs EngageMENt "male ally" program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what "healthy masculinity" means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)