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Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
270 Freeland Dr
Stratford, ON
N4Z 1G8
Stratford, ON
N4Z 1G8
Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline: 519-271-5550
Administration: 519-271-5310
Administration: 519-271-5310
519-271-5550 (24-hour)
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-8598
Fax: 519-271-5313
Last Updated: Apr 12, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call or visit
Eligibility / Target Population
Women who have been or are being abused and their children
Fees
Free
Executives
Jasmine Clark - Executive Director
519-271-5310 ext 112 * director@optimismplace.com
519-271-5310 ext 112 * director@optimismplace.com
Languages
English
Area Served
Stratford and Perth County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
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
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
- North Perth Violence Against Women Resource Centre Support services to meet the needs of women and children living in abusive relationships * helps people to overcome the barriers to leaving abusive relationships
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About Us
Perth County’s only women’s shelter. Since 1983, we’ve been a safe refuge for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. We also offer a range of programs and services to support the challenging journey towards safe and independent lives.
Last Updated: Apr 12, 2024: Suggest an edit