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Elizabeth Fry Society

Hamilton Branch, Sex Trade Alternatives and Resource Services-STARS
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Record #: HAM5673 Last Modified: 19 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
85 Holton Ave S, Main Flr
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 and Betsy Hudy, Coordinators; Phone: 905-527-3097 ext 230 or 225
Alternate ContactLeanne Kilby, Executive Director; Phone: 905-527-3097 ext 228; Email: lkilby@efryhamilton.org
Volunteer CoordinatorBetsy Hudy, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-527-3097 ext 225; Email: bhudy@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 is a diversion, case management program and drop-in centre for women who have been or are presently involved in sex work.  
 
* The diversion component allows first time offenders to attend eight hours of education and counselling after which a letter is sent to the Crown Attorney and their charge is withdrawn 
 
* The case management component is offered to women involved in sex work who are looking for support, information, counselling and a variety of other services 
 
* A weekly drop-in centre is also available with a variety of services offered under one roof. The drop-in centre is offered at the Elizabeth Fry Society located in St. Giles Church on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm-9 pm. All women who are or have been involved in sex work are welcome 
 
* Women may be referred to the case management component byself-referral, a judge as part of a sentence, probation, police, social workers, medical personnel, etc. The case manager works with the client to assess her needs based on her own specific situation and referrals are made to community resources accordingly.
HoursMon, Thurs and Friday 11-4, Tuesday 6-9 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Ring the Resource Centre bell at the glass doors on Holton and a staff member will let you in.
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
FundingHomelessness Partnership Initiative
Established1970
Indexing
Service CategoriesAdult Diversion ~ Sex Trade Workers ; Case/Care Management ~ Sex Trade Workers
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Community service orders ; Counselling ; Inmate support ; Offenders ; Parole ; Probation