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The Stop Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee is a coalition of diverse community service agencies in Perth County who are committed to the education, awareness, and prevention of violence against women. In the case of an emergency, please see our list of resources below:

Ontario Provincial Police
www.opp.ca

Optimism Place
www.optimismplace.com

Emily Murphy Centre
www.emilymurphycentre.com

Family Services Perth-Huron
www.familyservicesperth-huron.ca

Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society
www.h-pcas.ca

Huron Perth Public Health
www.hpph.ca

Stratford Police Services
www.stratfordpolice.com

Regional HIV/AIDS Connection
www.hivaidsconnection.ca

Supervised Access Program Perth-Huron
http://emilymurphycentre.com/supervised-access-visitation/

Victim Services Bruce-Grey-Perth
www.vsbgp.com

Zonta Club of Stratford
www.zontastratford.org

11/09/2026

Our free walk-in counselling appointments will take place at the Special Services Unit building at the Stratford General Hospital site this Monday, November 9, from 1-4 p.m.

Available to those 16 years of age and older, individuals can get:

> Timely and responsive access to care for mental health concerns.
> Support when you need it, as often as you need it.
> Resources and information tailored to specific needs and preferences.

No appointment is needed. People can also return for additional appointments as needed.

Want more information? Contact the Huron-Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484.

11/04/2026

We're excited to be bringing back our IPV 101 Community Learning Sessions

Join us at the Friendship Centre in St. Marys on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6 to 8pm

During this free event, you will:
* Learn about different types of abuse
* Learn how to recognize the signs of abuse
* Hear from survivors about how someone could have helped
* Gain skills to help someone experiencing or causing harm

Community services will also be on-site to provide support and resources.

All community members are invited to attend this free event!

Town of St. Marys
St. Marys Friendship Centre

11/04/2026

11/02/2026

Gender-based violence (GBV) is any act of violence committed against a person because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity, or perceived gender.

GBV includes intimate partner violence, sexual violence, family violence, and human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Anyone can experience GBV. Women and girls face higher rates and more severe violence, including being killed by intimate partners.

Who’s most at risk? Indigenous women, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, women with disabilities, younger women, and those in rural communities.

Need help? Contact Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services at 519-271-5550 / 1-800-265-8598 (24/7).

💜 More resources: www.stopvaw.ca | www.itsnotok.ca

10/30/2026

Reserve your spot for Restorative Justice Lunch, celebrating 30 years!
This year's event will feature a talk by Jane Piper, author and sexual assault survivor. Join us for a panel and working group discussion.

The details:
📅When: November 17
📍Where: Mitchell Golf Course
🕚Time: 11am-3pm
🎟Tickets: $25.00
Register by clicking the link below

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/restorative-justice-lunch-2

10/07/2026

We are grateful to our partners who work everyday alongside us to end gender-based violence and support all the members of our community!
The Emily Murphy Centre Huron Perth Public Health Victim Services Huron Perth Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth Shelterlink Youth Services Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Family Services Perth-Huron Huron-Perth CAS WELLCom Speech

As we head into the fall, a season of gratitude, FSPH is launching our first official Fall Community Provider Circle of Kindness. This social media initiative celebrates local community providers we work alongside every day as we serve our community.

To our Community Partners, we invite you to join us in spreading gratitude and celebrating the impact of local organizations. To help build our Circle of Kindness, follow FSPH, share this post, and add your own gratitude post recognizing a local community partner.

Let’s shine a light on all the great work happening in our community and take a moment to say THANK YOU!
Stratford Police Service Stratford-Perth Pride Stratford Public Library Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Huron Perth Public Health Huron Perth & Area OHT Shelterlink Youth Services The Emily Murphy Centre Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank Stop Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee of Perth County The Local Community Food Centre VON Perth Huron CMHA Huron Perth Partners in Employment - Perth & Huron Counties Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services United Way Perth-Huron Community Living, Stratford and Area L'Arche Stratford Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation

09/22/2026

LIVINGWORKS safeTALK is a free, in-person, four-hour workshop open to members of the public aged 18 and over.

Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livingworks-safetalk-tickets-1999699820995

09/18/2026

Join the 3rd annual Take Back the Night on Friday, September 18, from 6–8 p.m. at Market Square in Stratford.

Stand with survivors, raise awareness, and help build safer streets and public spaces for everyone.

Gender-based violence is a priority area in our Community Safety and Well-Being Plan—addressing it requires a coordinated, community-wide commitment. To learn more about Community Safety and Well-Being visit https://www.cswb-stratfordperthstmarys.com/

This event is free and open to everyone.

If you are a survivor of violence in need of support, contact Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services- 519-271-5550.

06/22/2026

Dear Survivors,

We are collecting pieces of art for a new "No More Silence" gallery art wall at our Take Back the Night event this year. You can submit any piece of artwork (painting, drawing, poem, journaling, collage, etc.) that is meaningful for your healing.

You can drop off physical art pieces at the community doors at Optimism Place (270 Freeland Drive) or Emily Murphy Centre (67 Barron Street).

Submissions are due by Saturday, August 1st.

If you have questions or want to arrange a special drop-off time/location, please email Emily at [email protected] or Jen at [email protected].

We cannot wait to see your creativity and we hope you'll join us in Market Square on Friday September 18th starting at 6pm to see the display.

Address

270 Freeland Drive
Stratford, ON
N4Z1G8

Telephone

519-788-5504

Website

http://stopvaw.ca/

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