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Services
Program Co-Ordinator:
Coordinates the WNSS program and has done so since 1998. She organizes the housing from application to in house counselling. The women in our units pay according to income. The units are fully furnished and integrated in the communities. She visits with the client in the unit weekly and supports, counsels and helps the client find the resources she needs.
Transitional & Housing Support Worker:
All services are free, confidential and include:
- Assist in the development of safety plans for women and their children
- Individual counselling and support to address issues of violence and abuse against women
- Housing support planning
- Developing short and long term goals
- Assisting women in meeting their goals and carrying out transitional plans
- Provide emotional support
- Provide services or referrals to any services pertaining to women seeking a violence free life
- Provide advice in the areas of finding and maintaining housing, including budget management and life skills
- Provide advocacy with third parties where necessary, including interactions with Police, Family and Children’s Services,
Ontario Works, court appearances, etc.
- Referrals for children and youth who have witnessed and/or experienced violence
- Liaison and advocacy with police services, victim witness, victim services and legal aid
- Arrange for cultural interpreters
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