Mission
Gillian’s Place offers hope to women and children by providing safety and support through a range of services and by working through effective partnerships with our community to end violence and abuse.
Vision
Women and children are free from violence and abuse.
Core Values
The fundamental beliefs of Gillian's Place that guide the actions and decisions of the organization are reflected in the following values:
• Respect and Dignity
• Community Education and Responsiveness
• Partnerships and Collaboration
• Leadership and Excellence
• Integrity and Accountability
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Agency overview
As one of Ontario's first shelters for abused women and children, Gillian’s Place has been providing safe refuge and non-residential programs that enable women and their children to break the cycle of violence for over 30 years. More than 12,000 women and their children have found safe emergency shelter and essential support services since 1977.
Qualified and experienced staff provides immediate assistance through our 24/7 support line, 24-hour support counselling; one-on-one and group counselling. Emergency safe shelter, meals and clothing are provided. Child and Youth programs are available to help the children dealing with the trauma they have experienced through trained child and youth counsellors. Many recreational activities are provided to allow children to have fun and just be kids.
In addition, we provide outreach support services for abused women living in the community. The program has two components, a Transitional Worker to assist women and their children to develop a plan from living in an abusive relationship to independent living free from violence. This includes linking women to support services in the community such as housing, day care, educational upgrading, employment, income support and health and wellness services. Planning for safety of the family is reviewed with each woman as they enter the program. The second critical component is our Manager of Legal Services, a family law lawyer, providing advice. Our legal services program is able to assist with legal advice on issues of child custody and access, support and property division. She can fill out and review legal papers including interim custody and access agreements and advise of your legal rights. Having a solid understanding of the legal system she is able to advocate and access information with the police and criminal justice system. To our knowledge, we are the only shelter in Ontario who has a full time family lawyer on staff.
Our facility is fully accessible and translation services are available. It is not necessary to live in the shelter to access the free and confidential support services we provide. Gillian's Place is the only shelter and supportive services agency for abused women and their children in Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines and Thorold.
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Contact information
For women in need of support or to contact the shelter:
24/7 Support Line 905-684-8331
For all business inquiries:
Business line 905-684-4000
Mailing address:
Gillian’s Place
P.O. Box 1387
St. Catharines ON L2R 7J8
Fax Number 905-704-4556
Physical Address:
Gillian's Place
15 Gibson Place
St. Catharines ON L2R 0A3
For administration information, please contact:
Administrative Assistant
905-684-4000 ext 237
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Anne,
Executive Director
905-684-4000 ext 224
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Business Manager
905-684-4000 ext 225
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Nicole, Community Development Manager
905-684-4000 ext 231
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For general inquiries please contact:
Development Assistant
905-684-4000 ext 233
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Are you interested in volunteering at a special event or hosting a third party event?
Please contact:
Joanne, Fundraising Events Coordinator
905-684-4000 ext 235
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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact:
Volunteer & Public Education Coordinator
905-684-4000 ext 234
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Gillian's Place Web Host
Vaxxine Computer Systems
905-685-1539
Career opportunities
Position: Relief Counsellor
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We would like to thank any applicant who provides a submission. Please be advised we only contact applicants who are selected for an interview - no telephone calls please. Gillian’s Place is an equal opportunity employer.
Student placement
Gillian’s Place provides opportunities for student placements in both the Child & Youth counselling area and in our Development & Public Relations department.
Public speaking
Gillian’s Place works diligently to provide public education and raise community awareness on the issue of violence against women.
To request a speaker at your event regarding our organization, please contact the Volunteer & Public Education Coordinator at 905-684-4000 ext 234.
Only with the ever-present support of the community can Gillian’s Place continue to provide essential support services to abused women and their children. The St. Catharines and North Niagara community has played a pivotal role in our ability to serve women and children in need. Please take a moment to read about some of the community members who support our work.
Media Release
November 16, 2007 – Women’s Place St. Catharines and North Niagara Opens Doors as Gillian’s Place Click here to download
November 16, 2007 – Women’s Place St. Catharines and North Niagara Officially Opens Doors to More Women and Children Fleeing Abuse Click here to download
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