Transitional Safe Housing for Women and Children

Leaving Abusive &

Violent Relationships

Children’s Literacy

Programs

Adult Computer Training

& Job Search

Drop-in Centre

Youth Life Skills

Our Story:

Samaritan House—Simcoe County was incorporated in May of 2001.  We have been operating, over the past 4 years, out of lower level of Burton Avenue United Church, which has provided space to run our programs.

Current Programs:

· NEW!  Transitional Safe Housing for Women & Children leaving abusive and violent relationships:  Transitional Housing is quite different from crisis shelter housing, in that it provides long term affordable housing & support services for both adults & children.  The apartments are furnished and the stay is up to one year.  Programs may include: Parenting, Like Skills, Family Violence Prevention Program, Computer Training/Job Search, and Educational Supports for Children.

· Children’s Literacy Program:  One on One tutoring is provided weekly.  Workshops for tutors, graduated level reading material, reading level assessments, grade level resource material and dedicated tutors make it possible for Samaritan House to provide a literacy program that is more than just reading.

· Adult Computer Training and Job Search:  Provided 3 afternoons a week.  Basic training in Windows and Word is offered.

· Drop-in:  Families are taking an active role in sharing responsibilities regarding the drop-in, which provides clothing and household items.  Coffee is on at the centre Monday thru Wednesday with a play area provided for the children.

· Youth Life Skills Program:  Eight weekly sessions, three times a year; youth from grades 7 to 9 will address issues concerning: Conflict Resolution, Boundary Setting, Communications, Health, Goal Setting, Anger & Stress Management.

From the Community:

“As a principal with fourteen years experience in educational administration, I have never experienced such a rewarding, satisfying & effective school-community partnership as I have with Samaritan House over the past 4 years.”  Catherine Hannon—Principal, King Edward Public School

“Thank you for being there, for listening, for walking with our family.  We have gone through such difficult times over the past 3 years and now things are looking better.” D.

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