Chatham Kent Women's Centre
Site: Chatham Kent Women's Centre
Service: Counselling and Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CHK0171 | Last Modified: 27 Apr 2020 | Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-351-9144 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-0598 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-354-6360 or Toll free 1-800-265-0598 |
| Fax | 519-354-6038 |
| shelter@ckwc.org | |
| Website | www.ckwc.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Karen Hunter, Executive Director |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - Both the 24 hour crisis/support line and the emergency shelter remain open. All Outreach counselling services and counselling will be done over the phone or by email only. For support counselling call 519 354-6360. 24 hour crisis lines * emergency shelter * group and individual counselling for abused women and their children * Advocacy * transitional housing and support * Affiliation with other organizations: Family Service Kent, Crown Attorney's Office and Police * Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate * School based individual and group support provided to youth (male & female) across Chatham Kent. |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Meetings | Board Meetings - Third Wed of every month Women and children's groups are scheduled - All group participants must be registered to attend any group, call and ask to speak with an Outreach or Child and Youth Counsellor for further information. |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent |
| Eligibility | All Programs - Women and their children Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process Outreach Counselling for males in domestic violence situations |
| Application | Telephone and walk in, no referral required All appointments are booked through the Sandys St address * All Outreach sessions require an appointment and can be booked through the Women's Centre at 20 Sandys St. Chatham, ask to speak to a counsellor to book an appointment at a location near your home. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Multi cultural services available via interpreters |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1978 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services; Ministry of the Attorney General ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way |
| Elections | At the Annual General Meeting in June |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Chatham |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Sandys St and Grand Ave W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated Parking; Useable Entrance; Useable Washroom |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | pamphlets |