POLICE EMERGENCY HELP
24 Hour Emergency Service 911
Elgin Provincial Police
519.631.2920
St. Thomas Police Services
519.631.1364
Aylmer Police Services
519.773.3144
Victim Services Elgin
• Trained volunteers respond on scene 24/7 to victims of crime
• You can ask the police officer responding to call them
COUNSELLING FOR MEN WHO ABUSE
Changing Ways
519.438.9869
• Help for men who are abusive in their relationships
• Services are available in St. Thomas
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Family and Children’s Services of St. Thomas-Elgin
519.631.1492
• Protection and safety for children at risk for physical, emotional, and/or sexual harm
• Provides a 24-hour response to any child protection concerns
Oxford Elgin Child and Youth Centre
1.877.539.0463
• Counselling for children and their parents
COURT SUPPORT
Victim Witness Assistance Program
519.633.1920 or 1.866.633.1920
• Court information, assistance, and support for victims and witnesses of crime
HOUSING
St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing
519.637.2288
• Housing for rent, that is geared to income, in furnished apartment units for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships
• Counselling is provided on-site for current & past residents of the units
WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Family Law Education for Women:
www.onefamilylaw.ca
Community Legal Education Ontario
www.cleo.on.ca
Locate another shelter in Canada
www.shelternet.ca
International Directory of Domestic Violence Services
www.hotpeachpages.net
