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Program:
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Alexandria - Outreach Services
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Address:
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256 Industrial Blvd
Alexandria, ON
K0C 1A0
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Kenyon St W
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Executives:
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Muriel Lalonde - Executive Director
1-800-461-1842 ext 226 * mulalonde@minterludeh.ca
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Service Description:
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Confidential support and outreach services to women who are victims of abuse and their dependents * Awareness and education activities within the communities and schools
Outreach Program: Safety plan; needs assessment; individual counselling; accompaniment to court, lawyer, police, etc.; advocacy; and referrals * individual counselling for children and youth
Transitional and Housing Support Programs: Safety plan, needs assessment, find and keep suitable housing, accompaniment, assistance applying for documents and financial assistance, budget assistance, going back to school, finding a job, etc.
Pattern Changing Support Group: An educational program to help abused women live a better life
Girls Only Support Group: For girls in grades 9 and 10
Hand in Hand Network: A network of volunteers offering clients transportation, shelter support, and community development
Self Discovery Group: Getting to know and accepting yourself
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Application:
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Call or visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women and their dependents victims of domestic violence, primarily residing in the catchment area
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website
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Area Served:
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Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties
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