Alternatives for Women in Prince Edward County offers free and confidential counselling services and Second Stage Transitional Housing to abused women.
Violence against women increases during every type of emergency, including #COVID19. Ontario’s emergency shelters for women and children fleeing domestic violence or abuse continue to provide their services and offer support.
As Canadians shelter in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some are worried about another unspoken pandemic. @Faiza_AminTV looks into the spike of gender-based violence calls to shelters across the province. https://t.co/lVz6wJgmvw @NisaHomes @HaltonWomensPl@OaithDotCa
Across Ontario, our shelters remain open so that those fleeing violence have the support they need to keep themselves and their families safe. Associate Minister @JillDunlop1 recognizes the hard work and dedication of those working on the frontlines who have made this possible.
#PrinceEdwardCounty physicians have issued an open letter to seasonal residents: "Before you choose to reside at your seasonal residence, we are asking that you consider our limited medical resources in Prince Edward County." Read the letter 👇 #COVID19#StayHome#StayWell
Alternatives for Women has created a Twitter account to increase our presence online during this difficult time. Although our office is closed until March 30th (or possibly later) our counsellors are still available to clients via our 24 hr crisis line 613-476-2728