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
Bruce 519-881-0431

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

There is a new Group for Men Who have Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse starting on January 24th, 2007 the M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre, Owen Sound.

This twelve week group for men is available locally and open to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Each group will have about 8 participants and meets once per week for 12 weeks. Groups are facilitated by experienced and trained councellors, one male and one female counsellor per group. Groups will be offered in four location across Grey and Bruce Counties over the period of January 2007 to March 2008.

For confidential information on the next Group please contact Ruth at 519-371-1147

Address: M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre, Owen Sound.

Local Phone Number: 519-371-1147