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Organization: Bernadette McCann House
Phone Numbers: 613-732-7776 * 613-639-1233 texts only
Crisis: Crisis/Support Line 1-800-267-4930 and 613-732-3131
After Hours: 1-800-267-4930 or 613-732-3131
Fax: 613-732-8667
Email: wssshs@wsssbmh.org
Website: www.wsssbmh.org
Address: PO Box 244
Pembroke, ON
K8A 6X3
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
Executives: Leigh Sweeney - Executive Director
Service Description: Emergency Shelter: 16-bed Short term Crisis Intervention Shelter for women who experience abuse and their children, and women who are being trafficked * Provides 24 hour telephone support * all calls are confidential, no call display and callers will be directly connected to a worker

Outreach Services: available in 5 locations throughout Renfrew County to women and their children * Services to children and youth who witness violence

Children and Youth Services: Provides support and education to children and youth who are experiencing violence

Transitional Support Program: assists survivors of domestic violence and survivors of human trafficking, with housing * educational, employment and financial support as well as other resources  * a Francophone Transitional Support Caseworker is available to work with Francophone clients

Public Education: available to the community groups and businesses

Family Court Support Worker Program: information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings

Caring Dads Group: for men who want a better relationship with their children

Volunteer Opportunities
Fees: None
Application: Self referral * for support email help@wsssbmh.org
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Admission to Shelter - women ages 16 years and older * Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian * Community Outreach Services - women 16 years of age and older * Family Court Support Worker Program victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Renfrew County

This information was last completely updated on: 6-19-2025


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