VAW Emergency Shelter
Huron Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing, and Counselling Services is a safe place for women and families in crisis.
Address: 376 Huron Road, Goderich, Ontario
Phone Number: 1-519-524-5333
Crisis Line: 1-800-265-5506
Web: http://www.huronwomensshelter.com
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
Sexual Assault Individual Counselling Services
Sexual Assault Group Counselling Services
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
Survivor engagement groups
Mobile/Home Based Services
Organization Located In: Rural (population 29,000 or less)
Languages Available: English
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Phone , Crisis Helpline, Virtual
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Phone Virtual
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Inclusivity Policies: Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter)