National Directory for Canadian Families

In person crisis services

Services and support for sexually abused adults/children Provide medical and legal examinations medical treatment / psychological support to the victim Photographic documentation of injuries Referral to appropriate community agencies Follow up by Domestic Violence nurse Education to the community SAFEKIDS is a program which provides a medical evaluation for sexually victimized children and their families. Services are provided by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Compassionate, professional response available 24 hours a day through Windsor Regional Hospital - Emergency Room

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Injury and Falls Prevention * Provides information and reliable resources related to injury prevention throughout the life cycle * offers linkages to the Windsor-Essex County Injury Prevention and Falls Prevention Coalitions and other prevention initiatives in the community * Falls Mobile Clinic registration Physical Activity and Active Transportation Promotion * Provide "free" copies of Canada"s Physical Activity Guides and related information * Provide consultation, education, media information, reliable resources and assistance with the development of policies that promote and support physical activity Substance Misuse Prevention * Provides consultation, education, media information, reliable resources and assistance with the development of policies and environmental supports on preventing alcohol and drug abuse * works closely with community partners and coalitions Tobacco Use Cessation * Provides consultation, education, media information, reliable resources and assistance with the development of policies and environmental supports on smoking cessation * Access to free Nicotine Replacement Therapy Tobacco Enforcement * Primary enforcement of the Smoke Free Ontario Act, local municipal smoking by-laws (municipality dependant) and the Electronic Cigarette Act * works closely with community enforcement agencies * complaints taken

Youth Addictions

The Withdrawal Management Centre (aka Detox Centre) provides help with withdrawal from addictions such as alcohol.   Detox residence Provides some sanitary products (toothbrush) Voluntary participation These services are now offered through the Cornwall Community Hospital (2nd Street Site).

Crisis lines

COVID-19 Response For women in need of support call Crisis Line at 705-728-2544 or 1-800-461-1716 For Outreach Services, call Crisis Line 705-728-2544 for support by phone, no in-person appointmentsRegular ServiceEmergency residence with 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships, residential services include: Safe, temporary accommodation Crisis telephone and on site counselling Children"s services for residents Legal and court support Information and referral Education, advocacy and assistance with social services including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program and Social Housing Emergency transportation if required Emergency Residential support for women experiencing human traffickingOutreach services include legal advocacy and court support, individual counselling, groups, information and referral, education, advocacy,assistance with social services and community services including Barrie Food BankDonations of food, new household items and clothing accepted by appointment, call for information at 705-728-6300Family 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 appropriateHave created a Violence Prevention video series, designed for youth, but accessible to all on a variety of topics related to healthy relationships. Visit: www.barrieshelter.com/resources/ to view the five videos. Check back as additional videos will be added soon.Winter Sponsorship Program Matches families staying at the shelter and those families that access outreach services with individuals or businesses, who would like to "adopt" a family in need and provide a Christmas of gifts, gift cards and food gift certificate/food items To sponsor a family, contact the Shelter at 705-728-6300

Support Groups

Self-help recovery group for women with substance use disorders

Mental Health Counselling

Offers individual sexual assault and abuse counselling to women. Provides both long-term and short-term support depending on the individual and the length of the court process.

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Research-informed peer support and mental health programming to Canadian veteransProgramming art therapy beekeeping organic gardening chicken keeping donkey walking

Helplines & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers support to young people experiencing, or who are more exposed to experiencing, human trafficking. Services and supports include residential services to offer a safe shelter, 24/7 telephone and text line, counselling, legal information services, and mental health services.

Helplines & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers support to young people experiencing, or who are more exposed to experiencing, human trafficking. Services and supports include residential services to offer a safe shelter, 24/7 telephone and text line, counselling, legal information services, and mental health services.

Helplines & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers support to young people experiencing, or who are more exposed to experiencing, human trafficking. Services and supports include residential services to offer a safe shelter, 24/7 telephone and text line, counselling, legal information services, and mental health services.

Crisis lines

Violence Against Women Services: Crisis Lines: Crisis telephone lines, and text line are available 24/7 Emergency Shelter: The 24/7 emergency shelter services are open for women and children fleeing partner abuse Housing: The Transitional Housing Worker supports clients to find long term housing Counselling: Supportive Counselling services are available to shelter clients Second Stage Residential Housing Program: Available to families and single women Clinical Counselling: Support is available to shelter and outreach clients Child and Youth Programs: Available to shelter and second stage clients Outreach Services: Workshops, and Educational Groups are available weekly Family Court Support: Clients who separate from their partners are assisted with the family court process The Anti-Human Trafficking Program For Youth: Shelter, counselling and court support services

Community Mental Health Centers & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups

Mental health advocate for women struggling with depression, anxiety or other undiagnosed mental health challenges and are in need of mental health supports Drop-in support open to all women who may be going through a difficult time and are facing challenges in their everyday life peer supporters provide one-on-one support by phone, email or in person Abuse/crisis counselling one-on-one counselling for women dealing with the effects of abuse women will receive emotional support and guidance throughout the healing process with a focus on concrete plans for future safety Life skills coaching women dealing with low self-esteem can receive up to eight personalized life coaching sessions learn skills to find empowerment and boost self-esteem Legal Advice volunteer lawyers provide a free half hour legal advice session Income tax clinic tax preparation for low income women that includes advice on rebates and benefits including the Canada Child Tax Benefit and health care benefits call or visit for financial eligibility clinics run from the end of February to the end of March Borrow a Laptop loaning laptops to women in the Halton region to support their personal and professional development goals, and to make it easier for women to join our workshops Drop in or send an email to borrow one from our Technology Lending Library

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provincial initiative to support health care providers in treating people with substance use disorders with care models, clinical addiction tools for health care providers, resources for patients, and information about rapid access addiction medicine clinics Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM Clinics)To access a list of RAAM clinics across Ontario, www.metaphi.ca/raam-clinics/ low-barrier, walk-in clinics for addictions time-limited medical addiction care, including pharmacotherapy, brief counselling, and referrals to community services

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- Substance Use Service and RAAM Clinic openSubstance Use Service assessment and ongoing management of substance use disorders harm reduction education and supplies brief individual counselling; group counselling/support management of acute withdrawal from alcohol and opioids medication assisted treatment referral to long-term treatmentRapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic -- addiction assessment and care for people without connections to other addiction treatment

Support Groups & Crisis lines

Safe steps is a 6- week foundational program for mothers where there has been domestic violence in the home. The focus of the program is to provide a good understanding on the impact of violence on children and youth and, learn strategies and tips to support children impacted by the violence. The 6 -week program consists of learning about stages of child development and brain development of children, exploration of children and youth experience of domestic violence, feelings and emotion regulation, boundaries, sexual abuse prevention, safety plans and safety planning with children and, self-esteem and resilience- building tools. Child- focussed activities are discussed with the mothers to support them with engaging their children in the journey of healing from the violence experienced in the home. Program is offered virtually to mothers only, once a week for 1.5 hours over a period of 6- weeks. A letter of participation and certificate is provided to mothers who complete the program. Please email safesteps@wcswr.org for more information or to register for the program.