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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON2632 | Last Modified: 13 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 Service Change: Offices closed but accessible via telephone and online services. Counselors working Mon-Sat per usual program days, reaching out and providing individual phone based sessions to existing clients, past clients and potential future clients. Still receiving and processing program referrals and offering ongoing support. Women’s Contact Support Program offered by phone. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-438-9869 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-438-9869 |
| Fax | 519-438-9780 |
| info@changingways.on.ca | |
| Website | www.changingways.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Howe, Program Director; Phone: 519-438-9869 ext 234; Email: lisah@changingways.on.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services to help men eliminate their abusive and violent behaviours in their primary and intimate relationships * public education presentations Partner Assault Response - 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict * victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender’s progress Volunteer Training - Violence-free men and women are trained to co-facilitate men's groups, provide partner contact and participate in other activities Services and Programs:
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| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm |
| Meetings | Client groups usually run on Tue, Wed, Thu evenings, some weekday afternoons, and Sat mornings * frequency of client groups is dependent upon sufficient client referrals to run in a group format. |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent ; Elgin County ; London ; Middlesex County |
| Boundaries | London-Middlesex, St. Thomas-Elgin, Chatham-Kent |
| Eligibility | Men, 18 years and older, who wish to eliminate violent behaviour against their spouses/partners and who are able to benefit from a group program * both voluntary and court mandated Partner Assault Response - Offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence |
| Application | Call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting * referrals initiated by the Criminal Justice system or other community agencies |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Client fee based on sliding scale |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Primary Executive | Tim Kelly, Executive Director; Email: timkelly@changingways.on.ca |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General * United Way Elgin-Middlesex * United Way Chatham-Kent |
| Agency Services | |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | London (South) |
| Located In Community | London |
| Address & Map | 555 Southdale Rd E, Unit 100 London, ON N6E 1A2 |
| Intersection | Nixon Ave and Southdale Rd E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |