Haldimand and Norfolk Women's Services

Site: Simcoe - Mailing Address

Service: Stop The Abuse in Relationships (STAR) Program

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Record #: SIM0524
Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2025

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Dates

Sep-Jun
Areas Served Haldimand County ; Norfolk County
Eligibility Ages: 14 year(s) and up 
 
Secondary students whose lives have been affected by abuse in Haldimand and Norfolk
Application

Appointments can be made by through Student Services at each school or by calling Haldimand Norfolk Women's Services
Languages English ; French ; Portuguese ; Spanish
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Simcoe
Mailing Address PO Box 731 
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4T2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Counselling available in all secondary schools in Haldimand and Norfolk for all students who:

  • have witnessed abuse
  • have experienced abuse in a dating relationship, either as the victim or as the abuser
  • have been a victim of sexual assault / abuse
  • have experienced other forms of abuse in dating or peer relationships - bullying, harassment
  • want information and help to support a friend in an abusive situation

Classroom presentations are available at the request of a student or teacher on issues including:

  • abuse
  • sexual assault / abuse
  • healthy relationships
  • female empowerment

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-805-8188
Crisis Phone 1-800-265-8076
E-Mail hnws@hnws.on.ca
Website https://hnws.on.ca/
Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Vanessa Dion, Community Services Manager; Phone: (Business) 519-805-8188 ext 207; Email: vanessa@hnws.on.ca
Primary Executive Amber Wardell, Executive Director