Record #: PER0441
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)

29 bed Emergency Shelter for women with or without children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include crisis counselling and support, transportation to shelter, safety planning and risk assessment, information and referrals, services for children and adolescents as well as community outreach including an office in North Perth. Assistance in completing social housing applications and advocacy in navigating criminal and family court matters

All services are available for both residential and community-based clients. All services confidential and no-cost.

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Perth County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up. Abused women and their children. Victims of sexual assault or women experiencing homelessness are invited to call for assistance or referrals.
Application

Contact for information

Languages Other - An interpreter will be brought in as required
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
270 Freeland Dr
Stratford, ON
Canada N4Z 1G8
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-271-5310
Toll Free Phone 1-800-265-8598
Crisis Phone 519-271-5550, 24 Hours, Sexual Assault
Fax 519-271-5313
E-Mail jasmine@optimismplace.com
Website www.optimismplace.com/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimismPlaceWomensShelter
Primary Contact Jasmine Clark, Executive Director; Phone: 519-271-5310 Ext 112; Email: jasmine@optimismplace.com
Alternate Contact Alicia Houston, Senior Manager; Phone: 519-271-5310 Ext 109; Email: alicia@optimismplace.com

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