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Organization:
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Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline: 519-271-5550
Administration: 519-271-5310
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-265-8598
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Teletype:
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519-271-5550
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Crisis:
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519-271-5550 (24-hour)
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Fax:
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519-271-5313
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Address:
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270 Freeland Dr
Stratford, ON
N4Z 1G8
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Intersection:
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Freeland Dr and Lorne Ave W
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Location:
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Southern Perth
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Executives:
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Jasmine Clark - Executive Director
519-271-5310 ext 112 * director@optimismplace.com
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Service Description:
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Emergency shelter, housing support, counselling and support to abused women and their children * weekly support groups, legal advocacy and community outreach
Transition and Outreach Support Programs - Supports women to help them move toward a safe and independent life * based on personal choices * email transitionaldvpp@optimismplace.on.ca
Early Intervention - Group Support For Moms And Kids - Mothers and children attend separate groups at the same time * children see their mothers involved as key players whose knowledge and experience help guide the process of recovery * email earlyintervention@optimismplace.com
Healthy Relationships - 519-271-5310 ext 24 - Support for women affected by the sexual, physical or emotional abuse of one partner by the other in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together * email transition@optimismplace.com
Legal Advocacy - Legal advocate will help women through the legal system * will accompany women to legal appointments, the police and provide court accompaniment * support and education to keep women informed of their rights * email transition@optimismplace.com
Services for Older Women - Support for women of an older generation offering services geared to the needs of older women including a fully accessible building, managing medications, assistance with financial matters, finding a long-term place to live and organizing health care services
Family Court Support - Legal advocate to help guide women through family or criminal court, dealing with custody, access and support issues or acting as witness in a criminal case * email transition@optimismplace.com
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or visit
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Women who have been or are being abused and their children
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Stratford and Perth County
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This information was last completely updated on 4/12/2024 |
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