Family Problems, Violence and Abuse
Nobody’s family is perfect, but no parent has the right to hurt their child. If you feel threatened, bullied, or violated by someone in your family, talk to someone. Whether you are being harmed physically, psychologically, or sexually, or if you just can’t get along, there are resources for both you and your parents. It’s important to seek help for your own safety as well as the sake of your whole family. Emergency contact for the Police and OPP are listed in the ” Victim and Witness Assistance” section.
COVID19 Teleconferencing with clients on a secure medical platform. Limited in-person visits. Call to book appointment and see website for safety procedures
Diverse group of experienced practitioners that provide short and long term counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families from ages 4 and up. A variety of group therapy interests are also represented. Issues that are treated include:
- anxiety
- depression
- relationships
- adjustment to illness or injury
- trauma
- anger management
- Cognitive Behaviioural Therapy (CBT)
- family and marital relationships
- mediation
- separation and divorce
- meditation
- personality problems
- substance abuse
COVID19 During COVID19 continuing to operate and assess referrals on a case-by-case basis . Non-essential guests and service providers not permitted in shelter. To access services or respite there is an email for victims that is monitored during business hours HERE. 24 hour crisis line continuing to operate
Provides information on the family court process, assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings, referral to specialized services and supports in the community, safety planning, court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate, court documents, assistance with Legal Aid application, assistance finding a lawyer or access to legal advice, gathering and completing court papers, preparing evidence statements, understanding court outcomes. Provides access to community services and programs
Information on the family court process. Assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse and accessing Legal Aid). Referral to specialized services and supports in the community. Safety planning. Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Available to meet with women throughout Perth County, call for details.
Handling calls for emergency housing in Perth and Huron.
SHELTERS/ACCOMMODATION for ANYONE:
PERTH and HURON (offices located in Stratford but serves all of Perth and Huron County)
During regular business hours, people and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works [CIOC PER2173] or ODSP [ CIOC PER0681] . Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program for assistance, [CIOC PER0038] or ShelterLink [CIOC PER0054]
HURON
Salvation Army, WINGHAM (serves Howick, Huron East, Huron-Kinloss, Morris-Turnberry, North Huron, South Bruce) – can arrange emergency accommodations [ CIOC GBA2364] ]
Salvation Army, CLINTON (serves Bluewater ; Central Huron ; Huron East) – emergency accommodations in certain situations available for 1 to 2 nights maximum [CIOC GBA2150]
Salvation Army, GODERICH (serves Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh ; Central Huron ; Goderich ; Grand Bend ; Huron-Kinloss ; Kincardine (Town of) ; Seaforth) – emergency accommodations in certain situations available for 1 to 2 nights maximum [ CIOC GBA3657]
Huron Out-of-the-Cold:Heart to Home GODERICH (serves Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh ; Central Huron ; Goderich ; Grand Bend ; Huron-Kinloss ; Kincardine (Town of) ; Seaforth) – emergency overnight shelter plus wraparound services including hot evening meal and breakfast at Lakeshore United Church, 56 North St., Goderich [ CIOC PER0245] FOR HURON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Society of St Vincent de Paul, GODERICH (serves Huron County) – emergency overnight accommodations [CIOC GBA2160]
SHELTERS for YOUTH:
PERTH
Shelterlink (serves Perth County) – emergency or transitional shelter and support services [CIOC PER0054]
HURON
Huron Safe Homes for Youth (serves Huron County) – temporary shelter and support services [CIOC GBA2132]
SHELTERS for WOMEN:
PERTH
Optimism Place (serves Perth County) – women’s shelter and support services [CIOC PER0026]
Emily Murphy Centre (serves Perth County) – transitional second stage housing and support services [CIOC PER0037]
HURON
Women’s Shelter (serves Huron County) – emergency women’s shelter and second stage housing [CIOC GBA1807]
24 hour helpline and crisis line, counselling service for individuals in acute emotional distress and/or with mental illness, face-to-face support and assessment 7 days a week in the local community serving 8 hospital ER departments. Crisis staff will provide onsite assessment in the individual’s home in the company of local police service. Will assist individuals to find the appropriate addictions or mental health service
Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.
Emergency Homelessness – People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance
Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties
Municipal policing services for the City of Stratford. For non emergency crime related incidents such as vandalism, graffiti and to provide information on past acts. For emergency incidents, residents should call 911.
COVID19 Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) staff conducting interactions with clients by phone. Call office for information, support and referrals.
Information and assistance to support participation in the criminal court process. Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over.
Providing assistance with;
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund – financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court with travel arrangements and expenses, language interpretation and real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities.
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers like all Crime Stoppers Programs is a registered charity that helps make streets safer by connecting the Community, Media and the Police together to combat all types of crime. This is done by allowing members of the Community to ANONYMOUSLY provide Tips on criminal activity through the Crime Stoppers toll-free phone number or on the web site that are then sent to the Police to be investigated. Typically, Tips are received for activities such as drug trafficking, break and enters, assault and vandalism but Crime Stoppers has many partners in the prevention of crime and Tips are also taken about the trafficking of endangered species, poaching as it relates to fishing and hunting, illegal dumping of garbage on Crown Land and the sales of contraband tobacco products.
Also work with the Department of Transport to help track down those who shine a laser beam in the eyes of airplane pilots and help prevent smuggling and thefts from the airports. Tipsters not only do not have to identify themselves or testify in court but they may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Text 519-719-3766
COVID19 Currently offering in-person, virtual and telephone service. Drop-in service currently on hold. Continue to offer a range of services including children’s mental health, youth justice and VAW services-Renascence.
An accredited community-based children’s mental health centre that provides assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse – Renascence.
Drop-in every Tue 9am-11:30am in Stratford & Clinton COVID19 Drop-in service currently on hold.
Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford – inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.
Crisis Response – 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484
COVID19 Open for counselling and supports by phone. Call office for intake
For small business owners including farm/agriculture Mental health supports and psychotherapy to deal with uncertainty, business closure, job loss and financial stress due to COVID19.
For front line workers free virtual counselling. Call office for intake
Non-profit, community based, family service agency that supports, strengthens and enriches individual, couple and family life.
Provides counselling, support, advocacy and educational services. Volunteer board of directors
Cooperates with other care providers and service deliverers, consumers, planning groups, and funding bodies towards the development of coordinated and effective service programs to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario.
Family Services Perth-Huron is an accredited member of Family Service Ontario and a registered charity.
519-719-3134 Text
COVID19 Currently offering in-person, virtual and telephone service. Drop-in service currently on hold. Continue to offer a range of services including children’s mental health, youth justice and VAW services-Renascence.
An accredited community-based children’s mental health centre that provides assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse – Renascence.
Drop-in every Tue 9am-11:30am in Stratford & Clinton COVID19 Drop-in service currently on hold.
Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford – inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.
Crisis Response – 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484
519-719-2350 Text
COVID19 Currently offering in-person, virtual and telephone service. Drop-in service currently on hold. Continue to offer a range of services including children’s mental health, youth justice and VAW services-Renascence.
An accredited community-based children’s mental health centre that provides assessment and treatment services for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday. Offers individual, group and family counselling. Services include Youth Justice, School Based Outreach and Consultation Services for Professionals. Counselling for women who have been victims of abuse – Renascence.
Drop-in every Tue 9am-11:30am in Stratford & Clinton COVID19 Drop-in service currently on hold.
Office locations in Clinton, Listowel and Stratford – inquiries can be directed to your nearest location.
Crisis Response – 24/7 service for serious mental health crises, suicide risk or psychosis offered in partnership with the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team. To access call 1-888-829-7484
Confidential telephone, chat, and email information and referral and listening service providing detailed descriptions of mental health services and supports in Ontario, including how to access them
- information about community-based counselling services and supports
- strategies to meet goals
- support
- basic mental illness education
Web chat with information and referral specialist available * operated by ConnexOntario Health Services Information
Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society advocates for and protects children’s rights, supports, and strengthens families; and is a leader for change in our community.
Provides child protection services as mandated by the Child Youth and Family Services Act including:
- As a paramount objective, to promote the best interests, protection, and wellbeing of the children
- Investigate allegations or evidence that children who are under the age of sixteen years or are in the Society’s care or under its supervision may need protection
- Protect, where necessary, children who are under the age of sixteen years or are in the Society’s care or under its supervision
- Provide guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children
To provide such family support services as:
- child management
- parenting education
- family counseling
ALL intake through Stratford office – call toll-free number and dial 0 for reception. This office is open by appointment only. Access to programs only through case management
Advocates with and provides programs and services for people with mental disorders. Enhances, maintains and promotes the mental health of all individuals.
Services include: community support programs including case management, concurrent disorders and court support services, peer support programs, family support programs, education, volunteering and supported housing program.
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The Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society (H-PCAS) serves children, adolescents and families under the Child and Family Services Act
Services provided by the H-PCAS include:
- Child Protection
- Counselling services to children under 16 years of age and their parents
- Placement of children at risk in individual and group home foster family settings
- Adoption placement of infants and older children who are legally and emotionally free for adoption
- Supervision, finalization of adoptions through the court
- Ongoing assistance to adoptive families
- Information Dissemination regarding “Duty to Report” suspected cases of child abuse and neglect through the Purple Ribbon Campaign