Being Trafficked

In the Game?

Want Support?

We’re Here for you.

In partnership with Project Safe Horizon

Please call (705)-817-7467

You have the right to be safe and protected. We can help you find a way out.

Outreach

Outreach Services are available to women in the community who have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse and violence. Women can meet with a counsellor, obtain legal support and information, or attend one of the psycho-educational or support groups that are offered throughout the year. These services are free and confidential.  Appointments can be made by calling 705-721-9977.

Short term solution-focused counselling

Safety planning

Information and education about violence against women

Referrals to other community and social service agencies
Public education about violence against women

Legal information and support

Safety planning

Legal referrals

Accompaniment to legal appointments and court support

Public education about violence against women

Psycho-educational groups

Support groups

Individual counselling as needed

Public education about violence against women

Public Education

Our Outreach and shelter staff is available for presentations to the community to raise awareness about gender-based violence and its devastating effects upon women and children. This service is offered to service clubs, community and social service agencies, college students and faculty, law enforcement, court personnel, and both the elementary and secondary schools in the area.

Any group wishing to gain more information about the services that are offered by the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie or to request a presentation about violence against women can call 705-728-6300 ext 229 or fill out the Request a Speaker Form (can this be fillable right on the website like the volunteer form?) All fillable forms should be linked to kaity@barrieshelter.com

Shelter

The Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie provides emergency shelter 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Our shelter can accommodate 27 women and children; each family has their own room and share communal living space with other families. We accept self-referrals and referrals from community agencies, law enforcement, and other shelters and social services.  There are community services available through The Safe Pet Program for women who want to take their pets with them when they leave.

Services for Women

24 hour crisis telephone counselling
Safe emergency shelter 24/7
Safety planning
Counselling
Support groups
Legal information
Court support
Information about violence against women
Referrals to community resources
Advocacy
Assistance with transportation
Parenting support
Respite for mothers

Services for Children/Teens

Safety planning
Counselling
Children’s groups
Recreational activities
Advocacy
Referrals to community resource specific to children & teens

24 Hour Crisis

705-728-2544
Shelter counsellors are available 24 hours per day to respond to calls from women seeking information, support, counselling, or shelter. The crisis line  is often the first point of contact for women who are thinking of leaving or planning to leave an abusive relationship. All service is confidential. Women can call as often as they like for as long as they require support. Women may come into the shelter or be referred to our outreach services or another community agency. This line is also available to people who call for information about a friend or loved one that they are concerned about, and to community agencies calling on behalf of a client. Counsellors always must speak directly with the woman before residency can be offered.