Domestic AbuseCommunity

Resource Map

City ofBrandon

Manitoba JusticeDomestic Violence Support

Service (DVSS)

Phone: 204-726-7400or Toll free: 1-866-484-2846L10-1104 Princess Avenue

Brandon, MB R7A 0P9

Toll free domestic abuse24 hour crisis line: 1-877-977-0007

DVSS helps victims ofdomestic violence whencriminal charges have

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8 Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services702 Douglas StreetBrandon, MB R7A 7B2 204-729-3650docfs.orgChild protection and services to strengthen capacity of D.O.T.C. families.

9 West Region Child and Family Services1239 Princess AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0R2 204-571-2090Child protection and services to strengthen capacity of families.

10 Sandy Bay Child and Family ServicesB1212 18th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 5C3 204-725-5760Child protection and services to strengthen capacity of Sandy Bay families.

11 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Family and Community Wellness Centre720 Douglas StreetBrandon, MB R7A 7B2 204-726-3690Child protection and services to strengthen capacity of NCN families.

12 The Children’s AdvocateWinnipeg, MB1-800-263-7146childrensadvocate.mb.caRepresents the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth throughout Manitoba who are receiving or are entitled to receive services under the Child and Family Services Act and the Adoption Act.

Women and Children’s Resources

13 The Women’s Resource Centre731 Princess AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0P4 204-726-8632 thewomenscentrebrandon.comInformation, referrals, family violence counselling for women and children, monthly legal clinics, wellness workshops, computer and internet access and protection order assistance.

14 Westman Youth for Christ1228 Rosser AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0L9 204-727-1251yfc.caCounselling for teens to work through abuse, addictions, family hurt, and suicide concerns.

15 John Howard Society of Brandon153 8th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 3W9 204-727-1696brandonjohnhoward.caAnger management groups for adults and youth (age 12-17).

Men’s Resources

16 The Counselling Centre for Hope, Healing and Encouragement 335 9th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4A8 204-726-8706counsellingcentre.caGeneral services for individuals, couples and groups. Offers a 12 week group counselling program for men to assist them in developing positive behaviour patterns toward their partners.

Brandon offers a variety of different services that support individuals who have been affected by domestic violence. These resources are located throughout the city. The Domestic Abuse Community Resource Map was developed by Manitoba Justice to assist individuals to identify available resources and access the services that best meet their needs.

Aboriginal Resources

2 Brandon Friendship Centre836 Lorne AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0T8 204-727-1407brandonfriendshipcentre.comProvides counselling services built on the Aboriginal world view of traditional healing and wellness. Programs include a daycare, youth activity centre, cultural programs, access to elders and housing assistance.

Family Resources

2 Brandon Friendship Centre836 Lorne AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0T8 204-727-1407brandonfriendshipcentre.comServices for families and youth, day care, Aboriginal Head Start, recreation, supervised child access and exchange, parent/child programs and parent/infant programs.

3 Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre (Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba Foundation Inc.)255 9th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 6X1 204-726-6280 or toll free 1-800-483-8980cfswestern.mb.caOffers support groups and courses for parents, family literacy programs, drop in play time, and runs THE STORE which offers clothing and household items that are in good condition and reasonably priced.

4 Samaritan House Ministries820 Pacific AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0K7 204-726-0758samaritanhouse.netOffers a food bank, resource centre, literacy programs, second-stage housing, family counseling services and protection order assistance.

5 The Counselling Centre for Hope, Healing and Encouragement 335 9th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4A8 204-726-8706counsellingcentre.caProvides professional therapeutic counselling for individuals, couples, families and groups.

6 Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba800 McTavish AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 7L4 204-726-6030 or toll free 1-800-483-8980Child protection, child therapy, Family Enhancement Program.

7 Michif Child and Family Services141 Rosser Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0J6 204-727-8540michifcfs.comChild Protection, youth mentoring, family support program and cultural programming.

17 John Howard Society of Brandon153 8th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 3W9 204-727-1696brandonjohnhoward.caAnger management groups and groups to assist individuals to break the cycle of violence in their relationship and assist in prevention of reinvolvement in the criminal justice system.

18 The Men’s Resource Centre of Manitoba Winnipeg, MBToll free 1-855-672-6727Counselling and support services for men who have experienced trauma and stressors including intimate and family violence. Offers protection order assistance and emergency shelter for men and their children fleeing their homes due to family violence.

LGBTTQ Resources

19 Sexuality Education Resource Centre Unit C - 1700 Pacific AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 7L9 204-727-0417serc.mb.caFree LGBTTQ support (in cooperation with the Winnipeg Rainbow Resource Centre), youth and parent workshops, community education, lending library, B Town Q – drop-in program for LBGTTQ and Allies.

Newcomer Resources

20 Westman Immigrant Services1001 Pacific Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0J2 204-727-6031westmanimmigrantservices.caProvides settlement, English classes, interpretation, outreach, employment, family and youth programs and services to immigrants in the Brandon and Westman areas. Services are available to permanent residents of Canada who have not become Canadian citizens and to refugees as defined in Section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Temporary workers are not eligible for services or programs.

Housing Support

21 Manitoba Housing 253 9th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 6X1 204-726-6455 or toll-free 1-800-651-8217manitoba.ca/housing Affordable and subsidized rental housing options for low to moderate income individuals and families.

22 Brandon Friendship Housing Authority 836 Lorne Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0T8 204-727-1407brandonfriendshipcentre.comUnits for eligible aboriginal clients who cannot afford to obtain adequate and suitable accommodations in their market area.

23 Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority Incorporated2-345 10th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4E9 204-729-3600dotc.mb.caSubsidized housing for low income, aboriginal people with dependent children.

32 Phone- in Lawyer Referral Program (Community Legal Education Association)

Winnipeg, MB Toll free 1-800-262-8800communitylegal.mb.caProvides general legal information on the telephone; referrals made to appropriate local agencies.

Mental Health Crisis Services & Hospitals

33 Brandon Health Centre150 McTavish Avenue EastBrandon, MB R7A 2B3 204-578-4000 or toll free 1-800-735-6596Full Service Hospital

34 Spiritual Care Department/Prairie Mountain Regional Health AuthorityBrandon, MB 204-578-4000Provides spiritual care and support to patients in hospital. Assists victims of domestic violence who are not in hospital.

35 Adult Community Mental Health Services, Prairie Mountain Health B13-800 Rosser AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 6N5 204-578- 2400 or toll free 1-855-222-6011prairiemountainhealth.caProvides services for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, coping and adjustment difficulties.

36 Westman Crisis Services, Prairie Mountain Health404 13th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4R1Mobile Crisis Unit 204-725-4411 or toll free 1-888-379-7699brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_HealthProvides Mobile Crisis and crisis stabilization beds for adults experiencing mental health issues.

37 Centre for Adult PsychiatryAP1 - 150 McTavish Avenue East Brandon, MB R7A 2B3 204-578-4555brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_Health Delivers acute comprehensive services to adults experiencing psychiatric illness (Ages 18-64).

38 7th Street Health Access Centre20 7th Street Brandon, MB 204-578-4800brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_HealthHelps people of all ages with their health needs, provides counselling and assistance with housing and addiction issues, protection order assistance and help to adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma or schizophrenia. Assistance with language interpretation offered.

39 Child & Adolescent Treatment Centre1240 10th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 7L6 204-578-2700 or toll free 1-866-403-5459brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_HealthProvides mental health assessments, treatment, crisis stabilization, individual, group and family therapy for children, adolescents and their families.

40 Kids Help PhoneToll free 1-800-668-6868kidshelpphone.caProvince wide 24/7 free anonymous and confidential phone and web counselling for ages 20 and under.

41 Manitoba Farm and Rural Support ServicesUnit 1-217 10th Street Brandon, MB, R7A 4E9 toll free 1-866-367-3276ruralsupport.caMobile site: supportline.caProvince wide telephone and online counselling, information and support to rural and farm families.

42 Klinic Crisis Line Toll free 1-888-322-3019Klinic.mb.caProvince wide confidential crisis phone line for people who are in crisis or struggling to cope.

43 Manitoba Suicide Line Toll free 1-877-435-7170reasontolive.caProvince wide confidential crisis phone line for people who are suicidal.

44 Sexual Assault Crisis Line Toll free 1-888-292-7565Province wide confidential phone services for people who have experienced sexual assault.

Police

45 Brandon Police Service Emergencies: 911All other calls: 204-729-23451020 Victoria AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 1A9

46 Brandon Police Victim Services 204-729-2335Provides support to victims prior to charges being laid, information on police procedures and file updates and referrals to programs, agencies or support groups.

47 Dakota Ojibway Police ServiceSioux Valley Detachment: 204-855-4400Canupawakpa Detachment: 204-854-2953

48 R.C.M.P. Brandon204-726-7500

24 YWCA Meredith Place148 11th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4J4 204-571-3680ywcabrandon.comTransitional housing with supervised care and emergency family units. Peaceful Futures Program operates from the residence for couples who wish to deal with past partner abuse.

25 Mary’s House (Samaritan House Ministries Inc.) 820 Pacific AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0K7 204-726-0758samaritanhouse.netSecond-stage housing for women and children who have experienced domestic violence; counselling for women and children.

26 Canadian Mental Health Association 1233 Rosser AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0M1 204-726- 8865manitoba.cmha.ca/programs_services/westman-region24 Hour Emergency Shelter as well as transitional and affordable housing; supportive services to people with mental health issues

27 Samaritan House Ministries820 Pacific AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0K7 204-726-0758samaritanhouse.netOffers a food bank, resource centre, literacy programs, second-stage housing, family counseling and protection order assistance.

Shelters

28 YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter c/o 148 11th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4J4 204-727-3644 or toll free 1-877-977-0007ywcabrandon.comEmergency shelter, counselling, support, children’s programs, housing assistance, referrals and protection order assistance.

Financial Resources

29 Employment and Income Assistance340 9th StreetBrandon, MB 204-726-6336 or toll free 1-866-559-6778manitoba.ca/fsFinancial help for Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves of their families.

Legal Resources

30 Legal Aid Manitoba 236 11th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4J6 204-729-3492 or toll free 1-800-766-2148legalaid.mb.caLegal Help for low income persons, criminal, family, divorce child custody maintenance enforcement etc.

31 Brandon Court100-1104 Princess AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0P7 204-726-7114Location to make protection order applications and/or applications for divorce, child support, custody and access.