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John Howard Society London & District

Site: Stratford Jail

Service: Institutional Visiting and Reintegration Support Program

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Record #: PER1698

Last Modified: 30 Aug 2023

Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Visiting program every Thursday morning (specific day subject to change, please call office to confirm) that offers :

counselling, advocacy and support
discharge planning/reintegration planning
drug treatment options
government services
financial service
housing basic needs
clients are referred to local organizations and agencies
worker assists with filling out applications, scheduling appointments, follow up release appointments and information about the criminal justice system

Anger management group offered monthly to incarcerated individuals on Thursdays afternoons. There are three group sessions to allow individuals to start addressing and understanding their anger, gain an assessment of their personal anger and develop healthy responses to anger in the home, work, and community.

HOPE Kits provided to aid individuals upon release from Stratford jail to ensure a safe and successful return to the community, who may otherwise face homelessness.

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri- 8:30 am - 3 pm. Closed 12 noon-1 pm daily
Areas Served	Huron County ; Perth County
Eligibility	Incarcerated individuals Individuals recently released from custody Family members of incarcerated individuals
Application	Call
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	Stratford Jail; 30 St Andrew St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 1A3 View Google Map
Intersection	Birmingham St and St Andrew St
Mailing Address	c/o Courtney Coqu; 601 Queens Ave London, ON Canada N6B 1Y9
Physical Access	Not Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-438-4168 Ext 224, Collect calls accepted
Fax	519-438-7670
E-Mail	ccoqu@jhslondon.on.ca
Website	https://johnhoward.on.ca/london/https-youtu-be-c7vkv9nivfw/services-2/service-2/
Primary Contact	Courtney Coqu, Institutional Worker; Email: ccoqu@jhslondon.on.ca

Agency Overview

Community Connection / 211 Central East Ontario

Admin offices temporarily located at: New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood (across from bowling alley), ON L9Y 0G7

Admin: 705.444.0040 Fax: 705.445.1516

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