John Howard Society London and District, Stratford Jail, Institutional Visiting and Reintegration Support Program

John Howard Society London and District

Site: Stratford Jail

Service: Institutional Visiting and Reintegration Support Program

Record #: PER1698

Last Modified: 10 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2024

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
substance related options - relapse prevention, referrals to treatment
Referrals - income tax, mental health, medical, social assistance, and applicable local organizations and agencies
financial service
housing options, basic needs
worker assists with filling out applications, scheduling appointments, follow up release appointments and information about the criminal justice system

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-Thu 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
Intersection	Birmingham St and St Andrew St
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; Phone: 519-438-4168 Ext 224; Email: ccoqu@jhslondon.on.ca
Mailing Address	c/o Courtney Coqu; 601 Queens Ave London, ON Canada N6B 1Y9