Text Box: Health & Community Services Counseling and Support provides supportive counseling and treatment services to those currently living in violent situations and/or those who have lived in violence in the past Referrals and Information provides information about services available to victims of violence and assists in the identification and coordination of referrals to other services Emergency Services assists in the area of safety planning which may involve issues such as transportation, shelter, financial support, and legal information Human Resources Labour & Employment Emergency Services provides emergency transportation and accommodations Financial Assistance normal eligibility rules for assistance may be waived in the case of a person leaving a violent or abusive situation Start up Allowance extra financial assistance to help with setting up a new residence and purchasing furniture Service Plan assists with the development of emergency exit plans for those not yet ready to leave Text Box: Eastern Region Committee Against Violence Referrals and Information provides information about services available to victims of violence, as well as provides information on various violence related topics. Grace Sparkes House Marystown Safe Temporary Shelter for women with or without children for up to six weeks, where the basic necessities of life are offered (food, clothing and shelter) Confidential 24 hour Crisis Line 1-877-774-4957 Counseling and Support provides information to help women make the best choices for them and their children, as well as contact and support from other women experiencing abuse Access to Crisis Workers child services worker, and crisis intervention workers available to assist mom and her children in a crisis situation Information provides information on legal, housing, employment issues and more Similar services are offered by Iris Kirby House in St. John’s and Cara House in Gander Text Box: Newfoundland & Labrador Housing Corporation Non Profit Rental Program affordable housing that may not be available in the private rental market Priority Status for Victims of Violence applicant is eligible for priority status regardless if they are still in the abusive home, staying with friends and family, or at a shelter Victim Services General Information provides information on the criminal justice system and how it works, as well as various issues related to violence Pre Court Preparation provides tours of the courtroom, review of trial procedures, emotional support and short term counseling during the court process, assisting with the writing of a victim impact statement if needed Case Updates updates you with information on what is happening with your case Referrals identifies and makes referrals to other programs which could assist the victim and their family