Are you...

• afraid to express your own opinions because of your partner's reaction?

• being ridiculed, put down, called names by your partner?

• experiencing anger or threats of violence or abandonment from your partner?

• restricted in where you go, who you see, how much money you spend?

• being physically hurt?

• coerced into unwanted sexual activity?

• beginning to believe the terrible things your partner says about you are true?

• worried that things are getting out of control?

If you are in need of...

• a safe place to talk about what's going on for you

• help determining if you're in an abusive relationship

• safety strategies for staying in your relationship

• support and safety strategies as you leave your abuser

• respite from your abusive home

Counsellors are available to provide you with support, safety planning, referrals or just to listen.  Call 1-800-265-5390 anytime: this line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you are a woman 16 years of age or older, with or without children, seeking refuge from an abusive relationship, you are welcome to stay in our emergency shelter for up to six weeks.  In this psychologically and physically safe place, you can get information and sort out your next steps.

In an atmosphere of support and increased safety and independence, we can provide you and your children with a place to live for up to one year after leaving your abusive relationship.  Attainment of one of two 3-bedroom units in Strathroy will be based on availability and your particular safety needs.  Rent is set on a “geared-to-income” basis.

If you are interested in Second Stage Housing, email transition@wrrcsa.org 

If you need help sorting out whether you're in a bad relationship or an abusive one, or need a safe space to talk about what's going on for you, you are welcome to meet with a counsellor/advocate.  We offer short and long-term and long-term support for women experiencing the impact of woman abuse.  We provide group and individual counselling, advocacy, education, support and referrals.  Services provided in Strathroy as well as outreach sites in West Middlesex County: Ilderton, Lucan, Glencoe, Melbourne,  Mt. Brydges,  Newbury and Parkhill.  If you are interested in Counselling Services, email counselling1@wrrcsa.org