“Since 1979, Lanark County Interval House and Community Support has been providing safe, emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Over the years, our services have grown to include extensive community support programs including individual and group counselling, second stage housing, family court support and programs specific to children and youth. As we honour our 40th year of service, we celebrate the leadership of strong feminist advocates, the outstanding support of community and the amazing demonstration of courage by women and children of Lanark County. We continue to do the work with gratitude, and our evolution remains rooted in the lived experience and the strong voices of women.”
Erin Lee, Executive Director
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As the only shelter and dedicated support service in Lanark County for victims of woman abuse, LCIHCS offers not only a 24-hour Help Line and Emergency Shelter but also extensive Community Support Programs for women and children. www.lcih.com
Wishing you all a Happy Earth Day! What are you doing today to be kind to Mother Earth?![]()
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Our Volunteers and Staff will be on site at our properties all week for a Spring Clean Up to make sure our gardens are cared for and all litter is removed.
What Are the Power and Control Wheels?
What Are the Power and Control Wheels?
www.domesticshelters.org
The Power and Control Wheel and the Cycle of Violence help victims of domestic violence better understand what they’re going through.
Lanark County Interval House and Community Support Requires Summer Student Support Workers![]()
This opportunity is for two 8 week contract positions, 35.0 hours per week starting May 15, 2024.![]()
LCIHCS is a shelter and support network for women and children who are navigating, fleeing, or dealing with abuse or violence. The Summer Students will provide support to agency programs and participate in supporting all summer programming.![]()
These are both student positions, and the successful candidates must be compliant with Canada Summer Job eligibility criteria.![]()
RESPONSIBILITIES![]()
Position 1: Suit Yourself /Second Stage Housing & Pantry Support Worker![]()
This position is designed to support both our As Good as New Store and our Second Stage/Perseverance Pantry Program. This role will spend half the week at the AGAN store and the other half at our Community Support office working in the Pantry and Second Stage housing program.![]()
Position 2: Administrative/Residential Program Support Worker This position is designed to support both our shelter program as well as our administrative team. ![]()
This role is engaged in residential services programming and administrative support to our business admin and resource development team and general administrative![]()
support.![]()
POSITION RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:![]()
• Knowledge and experience with the impacts of violence on women and youth![]()
• Experience with working with vulnerable populations.![]()
• Experience in customer service/direct service especially in a non-profit environment.![]()
• Familiarity with a feminist & anti-oppressive approach.![]()
• Strong interpersonal, communication and coordination skills.![]()
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.![]()
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.![]()
• CPR/ First Aid training is an asset.![]()
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver abstract with access to a vehicle is an asset.![]()
• A valid criminal record check![]()
Female only relying on provisions of Section 23 of Humans Rights Act in setting the restriction.![]()
LCIHCS strongly encourages women from diverse communities, including, but not limited to, Indigenous women, women of color and women with disabilities to apply.![]()
A résumé with a cover letter that speak to experience, capacity, and skills are due ![]()
May 1, 2024, by 4 PM to:![]()
Tess Powter tess.powter@lcih.com
"Getting away for two weeks for work, seeing his outrageous behavior from a distance, and then the two friends I had been staying with sitting me down and telling me what they had observed."
True Stories About the Moment Survivors Decided to Leave
www.domesticshelters.org
True accounts from survivors of domestic violence on the exact moment they decided to leave
"Contrary to what many believe, shelter hotlines are not only for people who are looking for a safe escape from domestic abuse; the trained advocates on the other end of the phone are also ready to provide information and resources to a wide range of callers."
You Can Call a Hotline Even If You Don't Want to Leave
www.domesticshelters.org
There are ten other reasons you can call a domestic violence hotline other than needing shelter.