Haldimand and Norfolk Women's Services

Site: Simcoe - Mailing Address

Service: Family Court Support Worker Program

Record #: SIM0913
Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2024

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Areas Served Haldimand County ; Norfolk County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of gender based violence involved in the family court process
Application

Self-referral or referral by other professionals

Languages English ; French ; Dari ; 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)

Family Court Support Worker Program – Facilitates a victim’s understanding of and passage through the family court system.

Support provided includes:

  •  information on the family court process

  • assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid, 

  • debriefing with clients following family court appearances

  • referral to specialized services and supports in the community

  • safety planning 

  •  court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-805-8188
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 Jane Scheel, Executive Director