VAW Emergency Shelter
Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton provides emergency shelter and crisis services, outreach, and education to our diverse rural and urban communities; advocacy and support to individuals, families, children, and youth; community education and awareness to counteract abuse, promoting social change through inclusive feminist work; and support in navigating community social services through our active collaboration with our community partners.
Address: 681 Oxford St, Sarnia, Ontario
Crisis Line: 519-336-5200
Web: http://www.womensintervalhome.com
Hours of operation: 24/7, 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
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
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), Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Phone
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Pet Accommodations: Coordinate with local humane societies
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), Public Transportation for programming/appointments