Bernadette McCann House

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.

Organization Information

Address: Pembroke, Ontario

Phone Number: 613-732-7776

Crisis Line: 613-732-3131

Text Number: 613-639-1233

Email: wssshs@wsssbmh.org

Web: http://www.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)

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Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

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