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Elizabeth Fry Society

Hamilton Branch, Sex Trade Alternatives and Resource Services, Drop In Centre
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Record #: HAM0568 Last Modified: 13 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
St Giles Church
85 Holton Ave S
Hamilton, ON L8M 2L4
 
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Site LocationSt Giles United Church
Major IntersectionHolton Ave S and Main St E
Office Phone905-527-3097 ext 230
Toll Free Phone1-866-216-3379
Fax905-527-4278
E-Mailsmcloughlin@efryhamilton.org
Websitewww.efryhamilton.org
Primary ContactShannon McLoughlin / Betsy Hudy, Coordinator; Phone: 905-527-3097 ext 230 * ext 225; Email: smcloughlin@efryhamilton.org
Alternate ContactEmail: lkilby@efryhamilton.org
Primary ExecutiveLeanne Kilby, Executive Director; Phone: 905-527-3097 ext 228; Email: lkilby@efryhamilton.org
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)STARS
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 3
DescriptionThe Sex Trade Alternatives and Resource Services (STARS) drop in centre for women provides a safe place for women involved in sex work, or who have been involved in sex work, to relax, have coffee and access numerous services that are offered * Some of the services provided include:  
 
* Support 
* Harm reduction information 
* Computer services 
* Clothing 
* Telephone access 
* Legal support 
* Safer-sex supplies 
* Peer Outreach Training Program 
* Special events 
* Diversion 
* Peer Support 
* a healthy meal 
* personal hygiene supplies
HoursTue 6 pm-9 pm 
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
FundingFoundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Hamilton Police Services and donations
Indexing
Service CategoriesCase/Care Management ~ Sex Trade Workers ; Drop In Centres ~ Sex Trade Workers
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Case management ; Clothing ; Counselling ; Drop-in centres