Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe - Colibri - Centre des femmes francophones du comté de Simcoe

Francophone prevention centre for violence against women and sexual assault

• free and confidential services offered include counseling, transitional support, housing support, family court support, advocacy, representation and accompaniment (when possible)
• offer information and referrals to community services and provide resources for support (books, CD-DVD's, etc)
• services offered are available by phone, or by email, in-person services are available by appointment only

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

Visit website to learn more about the program and how to access it

• Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up
  
• Colibri Services -- Francophone or French speaking women who are experiencing, who have experienced or who are at risk of experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault
  
• Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process

English - Reception; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications, staff is bilingual (French and English) and have access to interpretation services

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