TRANSITION SUPPORT SERVICES

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IF YOU’RE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911
Domestic Violence Crisis Support 24/7

Gillian’s Place (North & West Niagara)
Call/Text 905-684-8331
Birchway Niagara (South Niagara)
Call/Text – 905-356-5800

Femmes victimes de violence
1-877-336-2433 Fem’aide
Niagara Sexual Assault Centre
905-682-4584

TRANSITION SUPPORT SERVICES

  • Assist in the development of safety plans for women and their children
  • Individual counselling and support to address issues of violence and abuse against women
  • Housing support planning
  • Developing short and long term goals
  • Assisting women in meeting their goals and carrying out transitional plans
  • Provide emotional support
  • Provide services or referrals to any services pertaining to women seeking a violence free life
  • Provide advice in the areas of finding and maintaining housing, including budget management and life skills
  • Provide advocacy with third parties where necessary, including interactions with Police, Family and Children’s Services, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), court appearances, etc.
  • Referrals for children and youth who have witnessed and/or experienced violence
  • Liaison and advocacy with police services, victim witness, victim services and legal aid
  • Arrange for cultural interpreters

Transitional Housing and Support Workers can be reached at the following locations:

AgencyPhone NumbersWeb Link
Gillian’s Place (North & West Niagara)905-684-8331http://www.gilliansplace.com
Birchway Niagara (South Niagara)905-356-5800https://birchway.ca/
Native Women’s Centre905 664 1114
1-888-308-6559		http://www.nativewomenscentre.com
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara1-866-885-5947
905-734-1141		http://www.cschn.ca

Second Story Community Homes & Services

905 641 1660, ext. 227https://www.secondstoryhomes.ca/site/home

Gillian’s Place
905 684 ext 223
http://www.gilliansplace.com

Native Women’s Centre
905 664 1114
http://www.nativewomenscentre.com

Women’s Place of South Niagara: Nova House – Niagara Falls
905 356 3933 ext 226
http://www.womensplacesn.org/

Women’s Place of South Niagara: Serenity Place – Welland
905 732 4632 ext 225
http://www.womensplacesn.org/

Bethlehem Housing and Support Services
905 641 1660
http://bethlehemhousing.ca

Centre de santé Communautaire Hamilton/Niagara: Welland Location
905 734 1141 ext 2229
http://www.cschn.ca