- Description
- Offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for women, non-binary individuals, and their children experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.
Services include:- compassionate one-on-one and group counselling
- emergency accommodation and transportation
- safety planning
- child and youth programming
- violence prevention programs and education
- second-stage housing
- transitional housing and support
- legal advice and support
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community. - Eligibility
- Women aged 16 years of age and older, and their children, indigenous, LGBTQQIA2S+ individuals. Referrals are accepted from all areas
Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process - Application Process
- Call for information * Family Court Support Worker Program - visit website to learn more about the program and how to access it
- Administration
- 905-684-4000
- Crisis
- 905-684-8331
- Fundraising
- 905-684-4000 ext 254
- Fax
- 1-866-617-7604
- Web Site
- https://www.gilliansplace.com
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 1387
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7J8
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Interpretation available
- Contact
- Kristi Lawrence, Director of Client Services & Facility Operations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-684-4000 ext 238 - Executive Director
- Nicole Regehr
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-684-4000 ext 231 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Call for information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
- Abuse / Assault - Counselling for People Experiencing Abuse
- Abuse / Assault - Crisis Lines for People Experiencing Abuse
- Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
- Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Women Experiencing Abuse
- Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
- Emergency / Crisis - Crisis lines
- Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services
- Emergency / Crisis - Shelters from Abuse
- Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs
- Housing - Transitional Housing
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- April 16, 2024
- Last Verified On
- April 10, 2024
- Address
- 15 Gibson Place
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
Cross street: Gibson Pl and Niagara St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7
Mon-Sun 24 hours - Service Area(s)
- Niagara Region
