Several services are available

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• 24/7 Telephone service

  INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

  Are you or someone you know experiencing violence and in need of information or service referrals? Do you have questions about services offered, your rights and the recourse available? Do you need guidance in providing assistance to another person? A counsellor is always available to help you.
• 24/7 Telephone service

  TELEPHONE SUPPORT

  Are you worried about your situation or concerned about your personal safety or that of your children’s? Are you questioning your relationship and in need of assistance? A counsellor is available to provide attentive, supportive and non-judgmental listening.
• Shelter and support

  SHELTER

  La Maison Simonne-Monet-Chartrand is a secure and confidential shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence as well as their children. Do you need to take a step back, to reassess a situation, or to talk to someone who listens and supports you in your choices? A team of counsellors is present 24 hours a day to assist you. Our priority is to respect your rhythm and your choices.
• Shelter and support

  ACCOMMODATION

  Are you in difficulty, with or without your children, and in need of accommodation for a few days to evaluate your situation and to better determine your needs? Our shelter offers assistance, support, information and references to help you.
• Shelter and support

  SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

  Do you need information about your rights and recourse related to the violence you are experiencing? Counsellors are available to provide support and information. If you decide to take action assistance will be provided at each step of the process.
• Shelter and support

  INDIVIDUAL FOLLOW-UP

  Individual meetings aim to support you and to foster a sense of security throughout your stay at the shelter. These meetings are centred on your needs. Counsellors encourage you to talk about your experience with domestic violence, to recognize the cycle and the different forms of violence, to learn about victimization and its consequences, to share feelings, and to practice self-assertiveness and self-empowerment.
• Shelter and support

  WORKSHOPS

  Themed workshops are organized on a regular basis for women at the shelter. During these meetings, various subjects related to the understanding of domestic violence and self-knowledge are discussed. Participation in the workshops is strongly recommended as they allow women to exchange and share with others about their similar experiences. They also encourage mutual aid and they provide self-empowerment tools.
• Shelter and support

  SERVICES FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN

  While at the shelter, a youth counsellor is available to offer support to mothers and their children. The counsellor ensures that everyone’s needs are met and she organizes activities and workshops for women and children to nurture the mother-child relationship. The counsellor can also provide respite for mothers if necessary. Our team of counsellors is present to address any questions and concerns regarding the impact of domestic violence on children as well as the parental role.
• External services

  FOLLOW-UP SERVICES

  Once you leave our shelter, you can continue to receive assistance and support through post-accommodation follow-up sessions. These meetings will allow you to continue your progress and to be supported regarding your needs and rights.
• External services

  EXTERNAL INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

  If you do not need to be sheltered but are in the need of support and accompaniment, or require information concerning your rights and recourse, you can still receive help from Maison Simonne-Monet-Chartrand. We offer an external individual counselling service consisting of 6 to 8 meetings. Contact us at (450) 658-9780 and a counsellor will provide further details.
• External services

  SUPPORT GROUPS

  We offer support groups for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence to enable them to exchange on their shared experiences and to discuss various themes related to violence, self-awareness and self-empowerment. These meetings help to break isolation and to encourage self-help, solidarity and networking. For further information, contact us at (450) 658-9780.
• RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

  Raising awareness

  Thanks to our awareness in the workplace, become a “Sentinel” and master the essential tools to spot the signs in a colleague living with domestic or family violence. *available in French only at the moment*.

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• RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

  MANY OPTIONS

  We offer different services to raise awareness and prevention strategies to address the general population, education centers, day care for children, community organizations, workplace environments and/or other groups that are interested in raising awareness.