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Community Services and SupportsCommunity Services and SupportsThere are many services and supports for women, children and men who are dealing with abuse in Grey and Bruce. You will find a brief description of local services and contact information here. If you or someone you know is at risk of woman abuse, or have safety concerns, call the 24 hour Woman Abuse crisis lines at (519) 371-1600 or (519) 396-9655. If you are concerned about a child at risk call the Children's Aid Society at (519) 376-7893 or (519) 881-1822. If you have concerns about Elder Abuse, call (519) 371-4357. In an emergency situation or if you are concerned about an adult or child's safety call your local police or 911.
Provides a 24 Hour Crisis and Support Line answered by trained staff and offers: confidential support for any woman who has been sexually assaulted recently or in the past; access to a sexual assault program counsellor for individual counselling; advocacy and accompaniment for justice, legal, health & medical issues; information and referrals; access to the sexual assault program education and support groups; information concerning sexual assault; incest and child sexual abuse; laws; medical, police and court procedures; support and information for friends and family. Feminist model counselling is provided by trained counselling staff in Kincardine, Owen Sound and satellite offices in Wiarton, Durham, Walkerton, Hanover, Port Elgin, Markdale and Meaford. Transportation and childcare assistance can be provided for women to access counselling services. Age 16 & up. Public education and volunteer services available. Toll Free: 1-866-578-5566 Provides 24/7 emergency shelter for women and children who have experienced violence, crisis line, second stage housing, transitional support, counselling, group work, life skills, child and youth, public education and volunteer services including transportation. Local Phone Number: 519-371-1600 Toll Free: 1-800-265-3722 Fax: 519-376-3026 24/7 emergency shelter for women and children who have experienced violence. Emergency Hotline: 519-797-3715 Local Phone Number: 519-797-2521 24/7 emergency shelter for women and children who have experienced violence. Local Phone Number: 519-534-3764 24/7 on scene and telephone crisis support service working in partnership with police and other emergency services to provide emotional support, practical assistance and referral to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and all victims of crime and tragic circumstances. Address: 611 9th Ave., E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 6Z4 Emergency Hotline: 1-866-376-9852 Local Phone Number: 519-376-7474 (administration) Toll Free: 1-888-577-3111 (administration) http://www.victim-services.com Fax: 519-376-0865 Regional Offices: North Bruce Grey - 519-389-5000 (Port Elgin) South Bruce Grey - 519-364-7817 (Hanover) Specially educated nurses available 24/7 to provide care for children, women & men who are victims of sexual assault &/or domestic violence. Assessment, treatment of injury, potential infection or possible pregnancy, forensic documentation and medical referral as needed. Counselling available Mon.- Fri. age 12 years or older. Emergency Hotline: 519-376-2121 Local Phone Number: 519-376-2121 ext. 2458 Provides personal support and community referral services to adults with physical disabilities. Will support and provide resources with / for adults with physical disabilities who are victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Regional Offices: Grey 519-371-9251 Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy Aimed at reducing family violence through programs and services that deliver culturally appropriate, community based education/awareness, peer counselling, referrals, crisis intervention and improved access to health and violence prevention services in Grey/Bruce. Prenatal services that work to improve difficult situations for Aboriginal families by offering community based, holistic, culturally relevant services focuses family, children, nutrition education and empowerment. Health and social services that work to improve family functioning for Aboriginal families for parents and children 0- 6 years of age. Ontario Early Years -community based parenting and child development programming and educational resources incorporating an Aboriginal perspective young families and children ages 0 – 6 years. Akwe: Go For urban Aboriginal children offers support, tools and healthy activities to build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy life choices, with the main focus on children who are at risk between the ages of 7 – 12. Address: 1733 8th Ave. E., Owen Sound Local Phone Number: 519-371-1147 Partner Abuse Program for court mandated, community referred and self referred abusive men. Information for men, women and community partners who are interested in abuse issues. Public Education. My Dad’s Group, a parenting program for fathers who struggle with their parenting skills. Local Phone Number: 519-372-2720 Toll Free: 1-866-449-4452 
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