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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON3295 | Last Modified: 20 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 Service Change: Programs operating via telephone and other modified methods. Limited in-person services available by appointment. Services and intake remain available by phone. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-438-4168 |
| Fax | 519-438-7670 |
| jhslondon@execulink.com | |
| Website | johnhoward.on.ca/london/ |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Not-for-profit, charitable organization providing a broad range of evidence-based and outcome-driven community services in London and District * organization has a strong history of helping individuals and families who are at risk of, or who have come into conflict with the law * provides services on a continuum from preventing involvement with the law, to arrest and detention, to successful reintegration back into the community. The John Howard Society of London and District provides:
Boullee, Huron and Kipps Lane Program - Offers counselling, advocacy, and referrals to other community agencies for youth and families who reside in the three subsidized housing projects * identifies high risk behaviours and develops an effective intervention plan to ensure that youth are able to complete school successfully and graduate to an apprenticeship, college, university or employment * offers school-based counselling services to youth attending Montcalm Secondary School Children's Groups - Offers a group for girls and a group for boys (5 to 12 years old) in the Huron, Boullee and Kipps Lane communities * children explore other cultures, racism, discrimination, bullying, healthy relationships, family violence, safety planning, making positive choices and building self-esteem Direct Accountability Program - Alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals over the age of 18 who have been charged with minor criminal offences * program involves accused persons being held accountable by community-based actions Indigenous Services Program - Delivers culturally relevant probation and parole for Indigenous adults and youth Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) - Highly collaborative Housing First program serving the City of Stratford, Perth County, and St. Marys * program provides housing assistance and wrap around support services to people who are experiencing homelessness Women's Group - Weekly support group for women who have a loved one involved in the criminal justice system Services and Programs:
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| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-3pm Closed Mon-Fri 12noon-1pm |
| Areas Served | Elgin County ; London ; Middlesex County ; Oxford County ; Perth County |
| Boundaries | London and District |
| Eligibility | Persons involved in the criminal justice system, persons at risk of becoming involved in the justice system, their families |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free for most services |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Taghrid Hussain, Executive Director; Email: thussain@jhslondon.on.ca |
| Funding | Donations ; Private ; Provincial - MCYS ; United Way |
| Agency Services | |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | London (Central) |
| Located In Community | London |
| Address & Map | 601 Queens Ave London, ON N6B 1Y9 |
| Intersection | Adelaide St and Queens Ave |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |