We believe that women, given emotional support and much needed resources, can be empowered to recognize their own strengths and choose a safe and fulfilling future.
Executive Director Michele Hansen and Board Chair |
Residents are offered individual and group counselling, as well as information on housing, legal aid, financial assistance, and job training. Residents benefit from a feminist analysis of woman abuse, an empowerment model in supportive counselling and the understanding and support of the staff and other residents. Since 1985 our shelter has provided safe, temporary housing for victims of woman abuse and their children. Second Stage Housing has been operating since 1991 and provides rent geared to income apartments in secure buildings where women and children can live for one year. |
Upcoming Groups
Support Group for Women who have Experienced Sexual Abuse in Childhood
12 week group sessions - No Fee
Next group will begin September 28- Dec 14th
Tuesday Mornings 9-12
For more information:
Call Blanche at 519-524-5333 or 1-800-265-5506
Sponsored by Huron Women's Shelter, Second Stage Housing
and Counselling Services and Huron-Perth Centre
Changing Families
A Workshop for Children and Moms exposed to Domestic Violence
Next workshop starting in OCTOBER 2010. Referrals are currently being accepted for the October group.
Changing Families is available to Children ages 6 to 13
No fee
Snacks provided
Transportation and childcare assistance is available
For more information, please contact Connie at Huron Women's Shelter - 519-524-5333 or 1-800-265-5506 or Kelly, Arletta or Krista at Second Stage Housing - 519-524-1620
How Can You Help?
At the Huron Women’s Shelter we’re all about providing shelter, support, counselling and advocacy to women in need, and the best way for us to achieve our goals is through your continued support.
Here are just a few of the ways you can help us
make a difference in the lives of others:
• JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• DONATE
• STAY INFORMED
• SERVE ON A COMMITTEE
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