| Organization: | Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services | ||
| Phone Numbers: |
Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline: 519-271-5550 Administration: 519-271-5310 |
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| Toll-Free: | 1-800-265-8598 | ||
| Teletype: | 519-271-5550 | ||
| Crisis: | 519-271-5550 (24-hour) | ||
| Fax: | 519-271-5313 | ||
| Website: | www.optimismplace.com | ||
| Address: |
270 Freeland Dr Stratford, ON N4Z 1G8 |
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| Intersection: | Freeland Dr and Lorne Ave W | ||
| Location: | Southern Perth | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Executives: |
Jasmine Clark - Executive Director 519-271-5310 ext 112 * jasmine@optimismplace.com |
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| Service Description: |
Emergency
shelter, housing support, counselling and support to abused women and their
children * weekly support groups, legal advocacy and community outreach Transition and Outreach Support Programs - Supports women to help them move toward a safe and independent life * based on personal choices * email joanne@optimismplace.com Early Intervention - Group Support For Moms And Kids - Mothers and children attend separate groups at the same time * children see their mothers involved as key players whose knowledge and experience help guide the process of recovery * email sally @optimismplace.com Healthy Relationships - 519-271-5310 ext 24 - Support for women affected by the sexual, physical or emotional abuse of one partner by the other in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together * email transition@optimismplace.com Legal Advocacy - Legal advocate will help women through the legal system * will accompany women to legal appointments, the police and provide court accompaniment * support and education to keep women informed of their rights * email transition@optimismplace.com Services for Older Women - Support for women of an older generation offering services geared to the needs of older women including a fully accessible building, managing medications, assistance with financial matters, finding a long-term place to live and organizing health care services Family Court Support - Legal advocate to help guide women through family or criminal court, dealing with custody, access and support issues or acting as witness in a criminal case * email transition@optimismplace.com |
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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Application: | Call or visit | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Women who have been or are being abused and their children | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Stratford and Perth County | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 5-16-2025 |
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