Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region

A collective of 10 organizations that support individuals in a hub based. Similar to a Family Justice Centre model.

The Family Violence Project exists to provide a community-based response to family violence, with wrap around services in a single location, focusing on support, advocacy, prevention, education and awareness.

Organization Information

Address: 400 Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario

Phone Number: 519-743-6333

Email: coordinator@familyviolenceprojectwr.ca

Hours of operation: Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)

 

Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
Hospital Response Program
Sexual Assault Individual Counselling Services
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection (18+)
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection (Child/Youth)
Domestic Assault/ Domestic Violence Physical Evidence Collection Crisis Lines/Help Lines
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Community-based advocacy services
Survivor engagement groups
Immigration and refugee supports
Mobile/Home Based Services

Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)

 

Languages Available: English

Translation Services: Yes

Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services) Phone

Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person Text Phone

Accessibility: Yes, fully

Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes

Childcare Services: No

Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
LGBTQ+
Newcomer
Older Adults
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking

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: None

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Provincial Gender Based Violence Associations

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