Crossroads
For women confronting violence in their lives,
YWCA Crossroads Shelters
provide shelter, food, clothing, counselling, referrals, 24 hour telephone
crisis line, court support, children's programs and follow-up support
groups. Our counsellors handle more than 1,500 calls a year from women
who need to talk, or need help to make changes in their lives.
Our
toll-free 24-hour crisis and support line is 1-800-461-7656.
This number is TTY accessible. We do
not have call display and this number will not show up on
your telephone bill.
Women's Safety Network -
Rural Outreach
Reaching out to Rural women in Peterborough and
Haliburton Counties.
Centennial Crescent
Long-term housing for women and children in a
Peterborough townhouse community. Priority is given to women leaving
abusive relationships. Rent is dependent on each tenant's ability to
pay.
YWCA Week Without Violence
Creating an environment to foster the conviction
that violence has no place in our community. The YWCA
provides support to steering committees and co-ordinates many community
activities.
Food
Action
Long-term programs such as JustFood and community gardens that help
women and their families eat well and feel a sense of accomplishment.
Please click on the following links to find out more about our Food
Action programs.
Transitional Support
Program
A service offered to abused women who are starting or have started over.
Women's Counselling and Well Being -
Haliburton County
Clinical Counselling for women dealing with more
complex and long term issues related to violence and abuse. Client and
Counsellor work together to identify and achieve client goals, while
taking into account all aspects of the woman's life (body, mind and
spirit). Home visits where appropriate and safe. Haliburton County (706)
286-4040.
Anti-Bullying School Based
Program
-
Haliburton County
This is a school-based program with interactive presentations about
violence and in particular, bullying. Presentations and workshops are
offered at the request of teachers and principals. For more information
call 1-705-286-1942.
HERS-Haliburton
County
YWCA
HERS is a unique rural approach to providing a SafeSpace, designed for
occasional use, low staffing costs and financial sustainablity.
Our vision is to create a shelter that is modest enough to be sustainable
and powerful enough to save lives.
This
program receives generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture,
receives $100 million annually from Ontario's charity casino initiative.
website:
Welcome
to The Ontario Trillium Foundation. - La Fondation Trillium De L'Ontario.
Ending Oppression
The YWCA
is helping. Oppression occurs when someone with power uses it against
a less-empowered person. Empowerment can come from understanding your
legal rights, having an advocate or through counselling. Please click
on the following links to find out more.
