VAW Emergency Shelter
The Mission of Bernadette McCann House is to work for change that will end abuse, by providing safety, support and education to all those who experience abuse.
Address: Pembroke, Ontario
Phone Number: 613-732-7776
Crisis Line: 613-732-3131
Text Number: 613-639-1233
Email: wssshs@wsssbmh.org
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Legal Services/Advocacy
Community-based advocacy services
Perpetrator/Aggressor focused services
Healthy-masculinity focused programming
Survivor engagement groups
Organization Located In: Rural/Urban Mix (population 30,000-99,999)
Languages Available: English, French
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Text, Web-based chat, Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Web-based chat, Phone
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: No
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Pet Accommodations: No accommodations or arrangements for pets
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Francophone survivors
Older Adults
Perpetrators/Aggressors of violence/abuse/unsafe behaviours in relationships
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Sex-Work Positive Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter)