Green Haven Shelter for Women, Orillia

Green Haven Shelter for Women

Site: Orillia - Unpublished

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Record #: ORI1135

Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone	705-327-7383 ; 1-888-285-6958, Toll Free
Crisis Phone	705-327-7319
Fax	705-327-0342
E-Mail	hello@ghws.ca
Website	www.greenhavenshelter.com
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Primary Contact	Linda Reid, Executive Director; Phone: 705-327-7383 ext 223; Email: director@ghws.ca
Hours	Service: Mon-Sun 24 hrs

Description and Service

Description (Service)	Green Haven Shelter is a safe alternative to an abusive home. Trained staff are available 24/7. Safety and confidentiality are key priorities. Information on options, rights, resources, and referrals to services that best meet clients needs will be provided. These could include legal, financial, housing and employment issues. Concerns about the impact of exposure to violence and the effect of trauma on both children and women can be explored. Programs available include: 24 Hour Crisis Line Immediate telephone support Crisis intervention Toll-Free: 1-888-285-6958 Local: 705-327-7319 Text: 705-345-1302 Email: crisis@ghws.ca The Residential Shelter Program Safe, secure refuge 24 hour / 7 days a week Informal, confidential support and crisis counselling Financial, legal and housing information and referrals Information on community resources and referrals Emergency transportation Safety planning Transitional Housing Support Services Housing alternatives for women in residence or from the community Employment and education opportunities Applications to subsidized housing programs Income support and budgeting, financial resources and options Information and support regarding legal aid Parenting support resources Local: 705-327-7383 ext 222 Email: transition@ghws.ca The Community Outreach Program An alternative to the Residential Shelter Program Court/legal support Confidential individual and/or group counselling by appointment Local: 705-329-2806 Email: outreach@ghws.ca Child and Youth Services Individual and group counselling Recreational and play activities, including arts and crafts School support while residing at the shelter Parenting support for mothers Local: 705-327-7383 ext 225 Email: youth@ghws.ca
Eligibility	Self-identifying women, with or without dependent children, currently experiencing gender-based violence and/or abuse. 18 years and older or minors accompanied by eligible guardian
Application	Service Assessment for Shelter services to be completed by phone at 705-327-7319
Languages	French Language Services can be provided, if requested in advance
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County
Description (Site)	Unpublished
Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	Orillia, ON Canada View Google Map
Mailing Address	PO Box 612 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 6K5
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Overview

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