Programs & Services
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers many services and programs to support and help families who are victims of abuse.
All of our services are free and confidential.
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse.
We can help you make the transition to a new life.
We can help you feel emotionally and physically safer.
We can help you learn how to build healthy relationships.
We can help you live a life without abuse and fear.
We can help you change your life.
Brief descriptions of our programs and services are provided below. Please contact us for more information.
24-7 Crisis/Help/Information Line
Contact DASO if you are in crisis or if you need help, support or advice about Intimate Partner Violence/Gender-Based Violence.
Call 519-539-4811/1-800-265-1938 or text 519-788-9993.
Shelter Services
Safe, secure accommodation for women* 16+ (with or without children) who are impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness in our 21-bed shelter. Please call first (see telephone/text numbers above) for bed availability and an assessment.
DASO is open 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year and trauma -informed, trained staff are always available. We are wheelchair accessible. Residents receive individual support, risk assessment, safety planning, meals, assistance with accessing community services, parenting advice, information and referrals. Transportation within Oxford County can be arranged.
Take a tour of our shelter!
Click the link below; after viewing the video hit the backspace key to return to DASO’s website.
Outreach Services
All support programs are confidential, free and non-judgemental. We can help you feel emotionally and physically safer while learning how to build a healthier, happier life. We can help you develop coping skills and make changes to improve your quality of life. Please note that these are not crisis-based programs, and run during business hours on an appointment basis. You can expect a wait of 3-5 business days for most program workers to get back to you.
DASO’s Outreach Programs include:
- Community Support Program: One on one support for women* 16+ (living in Oxford County) who have been impacted by intimate-partner violence. This program includes 3-5 sessions of psychoeducational, empowering emotional support. To arrange an intake for this program, please contact the Intake Coordinator at 519-539-7488 ext. 246. Group support for women* 16+ (living in Oxford County) who have been impacted by IPV. This program includes 8 weeks of emotional support, psychoeducation, and connection with other survivors in a safe and supportive environment. To arrange an intake for this program, please contact the Intake Coordinator at 519-539-7488 ext. 246.
- Believe In Me: A psychoeducational support program to empower children and adolescents in their journey of healing from family trauma. This group also supports mothers with their recovery from intimate partner-violence. To arrange an intake for this program, please contact the Family Support Worker at 519-539-7488 ext. 225.
- Transitional Resource Program: Our transitional support worker will help you overcome the barriers to starting a life free of intimate-partner violence by providing practical assistance, advocacy, goal planning, safety planning, budgeting, legal/court support and assistance with housing applications/housing search. To arrange an intake for this program, please contact the Intake Coordinator at 519-539-7488 ext. 246.
For all outreach programs, assistance with transportation and childcare can be arranged.
Click here to download a copy of the Believe in Me brochure.
* or those who identify as women