Violence Against Women
Counselling Services
The Violence Against Women program provides counselling services to women, 16 and over, and their children who have experienced or are experiencing emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse, including historic sexual abuse in childhood. The program supports women in their decisions and provides safety planning that reflects the woman and her children’s immediate needs in order to live free from violence.
Where else to get help
The Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 offers a 24-hour telephone and TTY 1-866-863-7868 crisis line for abused women in Ontario. The service is anonymous and confidential and is provided in up to 154 languages.
Call your local shelter, or to access shelter information online, go to http://www.shelternet.ca/
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Beendigen Inc. |
1-888-200-9997 or 807-346-4357 |
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Faye Peterson Transition House |
1-800-465-6971 or 807-345-0450 |
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Marjorie House (Marathon) |
1-800-465-3307 or 807-229-2222 |
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Geraldton Family Resource Centre |
1-800-265-7317 or 807-854-1571 |
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Rainy River Womens’ Shelter of Hope |
1-800-465-3348 or 807-597-6908 |
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Family Violence effects everyone
Safety Planning
Developing a safety plan is important whether you choose to leave or stay in your relationship.
Here are some areas to consider
Education and Awareness Websites about Violence Against Women
www.neighboursfriendsandfamilies.ca/
www.voisinsamisetfamilles.on.ca/index.cfm
