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Organization:	Women's Community House
Phone Numbers:	Administration: 519-642-3003
Teletype:	519-963-0427
Crisis:	Abused Women's Helpline: 519-642-3000 1-800-265-1576 (24 hour)
Fax:	519-642-3002
Website:	www.shelterlondon.org
Address:	101 Wellington Rd London, ON N6C 4M7
Intersection:	Wellington Rd and McClary Ave
Location:	London (Central)
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes:	Accessible units available in housing
Hours:	Shelter and Helpline: Daily 24 hours Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
Contacts:	Marie Nother - Executive Assistant [email protected]
Executives:	Kate Wiggins - Executive Director [email protected]
Service Description:	Emergency short-term shelter, housing, counselling and support to abused women and their children Public Education - Presentations on abuse and women's issues to service clubs, church and school groups, community service agencies, associations and information fairs   24 Hour Abused Women's Helpline and Walk-In Crisis Support - Support, information and referrals * also serves adult males by telephone seeking advice for their women friends   Clarke Road Shelter - Emergency shelter for abused women and their children   Community Group Program for Children and Their Moms - Group program for children provides the opportunity for children to understand the abuse the happened in their family * groups held in safe, accessible locations * includes transportation and healthy snacks * moms also have the opportunity to learn how to support their children's healing   Counselling and Support Centre - Counsellors onsite * provide support and information for questions relating to woman abuse and the impact it may be having on a person's life * risk assessment and safety planning available * anonymous   Family Court Support Worker Program - Direct support for victims of domestic violence who are involved in the family court process * provides information about, and helps victims prepare for, family court proceedings, refers victims to specialized community services and supports, helps with safety planning, and accompanies victims to court, where appropriate   Mine101 - Low-cost clothing and accessories shop * thrift store items * social enterprise of the Women's Community House * donations accepted at the Women's Community House Shelter, 101 Wellington Rd   Second Stage Housing - Safe rent-geared-to-income housing for women and their children for up to one year * transitional outreach program * 25 self-contained apartments available for women and their children   Transitional Outreach Program - Trained staff counsellors provide ongoing support to women entering into or leaving shelter and Second Stage Housing and to those in the community who are in need of support related to abuse in their lives   Wellington Road Shelter - Emergency short-term shelter for abused women and their children
Fees:	Free for shelter * rent geared to income for Second Stage Housing
Application:	Call or drop-in for support and service
Eligibility / Population(s) Served:	Abused women and their children
Languages:	English ; American Sign Language (ASL)
Area(s) served:	London and area
See Also:	Child Abuse Family Violence
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 21/04/2015
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