Counselling/Support:

The WEC offers a wide range of supportive services for abused women. Services are free and confidential to women who have been abused by an intimate partner. Trained staff are available 24 hours a day on our crisis line to assist with safety planning, offer support and referrals or just to talk about the abuse. The Women's Transitional Worker is available to help you overcome barriers with moving on to a life free of abuse. She can meet women outside of Woodstock. Individual support on an ongoing basis is available in Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and Norwich. A weekly women's group is offered in Woodstock. Long-term support for women who have been sexually abused/assaulted is provided throughout the county.

Shelter:

The Women's Emergency Centre provides safe, temporary housing for abused women and their children for up to 6 weeks. The Centre is staffed 24 hours a day by supportive workers. Child Support Workers assist children in dealing with issues related to witnessing abuse in the home and may provide some childcare. Transportation is available to the Centre for women residing within the county. A wide variety of supports are available for women who do not need to stay in the shelter. All services are free of charge.

Crisis Line

Staff are available 24 hours a day to provide support, referrals and information. Call 1-800-265-1938.