Haldimand and Norfolk Women's Services

Site: Simcoe - Mailing Address

Service: Elementary School Based Counselling Program

Record #: SIM0529
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: 4 year(s) - 14 year(s) 
 
Elementary school students who have witnessed woman abuse
Application

Referrals must come from the custodial parent or guardian or the parent with whom the child is living with if custody has not been legally established
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)

Provides individual counselling for children junior kindergarten to grade eight who have witnessed woman abuse. Service is provided in both public and separate schools in Haldimand & Norfolk

  • counsellor meets with the child on a weekly basis to discuss issues related to witnessing abuse and to practice safety planning
  • priority is given to the needs of the child and the goal of counselling identified by the parent/guardian
  • counsellor will meet with the parent to discuss progress

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