Domestic Abuse Services Oxford
Site: Woodstock - James St
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OXF0934 | Last Modified: 19 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 19 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Administration 519-539-7488 |
| Toll Free Phone | Crisis Line and Inquiries 1-800-265-1938 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-539-4811 or text 519-788-9993 |
| Fax | 519-539-1163 |
| info@daso.ca | |
| Website | www.daso.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Rhonda Hendel, Executive Director, Domestic Abuse Services Oxford; Phone: 519-539-7488 ext 223; Email: rhonda@daso.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jennifer Weicker, Residential Services Manager, Domestic Abuse Services Oxford; Email: jennifer@daso.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Important COVID-19 Information:
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* transitional support and counselling services by telephone or computer
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include: * Crisis/Help/Support Line * Community Counseling * Residential Shelter Services * Sexual Assault Counselling * Transitional Resource Program Believe in Me This program is currently on hold and not operating: Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused * weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem * a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen * assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available * transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential. |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 24 hour service Crisis Line: 24 hour service Believe in Me: Group Meetings are after school, call for times and locations |
| Areas Served | Oxford County |
| Boundaries | Oxford County |
| Eligibility | Women and their dependents in Oxford County who are impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness Crisis/Help/Support Line: Available to anyone who needs information related to domestic abuse and/or homelessness Believe in Me: Children and teens 4-16 years, must be accompanied by mother or guardian |
| Application | Intake assessment is required for all programs. |
| Languages | English ; Translation services can be arranged |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Domestic Abuse Services Oxford provides programs and services to women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. |
| Established | 1974 |
| Primary Executive | Rhonda Hendel, Executive Director; Phone: 519-539-7488 ext 223; Email: rhonda@daso.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Jennifer Weicker, Residential Services Manager, Domestic Abuse Services Oxford; Phone: 519-539-7488 ext 222; Email: jennifer@daso.ca |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - County of Oxford ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ontario Ministry of Health ; Foundation - Donors |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Woodstock |
| Address & Map | 975 James St Woodstock, ON N4S 0A5 |
| Intersection | Springbank Ave S and James St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Domestic Abuse Services Oxford PO Box N4S0A 975 James Street Woodstock, ON Canada N4S 0A5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |