Interval House

Building Economic Self Sufficiency (BESS) Program

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Description
Community-based program includes intake and assessment, information and referral, individual and group counselling, follow up and support, resettlement assistance for shelter clients, employment help, program tailored to client's individual needs
  • access to education and professional skills training
  • job search support, job development, and life skills workshops
  • work experience through internship and volunteer opportunities
  • access to Career Boutique for professional wardrobe options
  • access to financial literacy training
  • housing assistance and support with private landlords
  • access to child care, translation, and transportation

BESS Financial Literacy Program
Financial management knowledge and hands-on, skills-based activities for select BESS participants
  • one-on-one financial coaching sessions
  • peer support circles
  • workshops on budgeting, credit counselling, tax clinics, and saving

BESS Rent Subsidy Program
Financial assistance to select BESS participants in attaining, retaining and upgrading employment, and accessing housing and counselling
Eligibility
Female-identifying individuals 16 years and older who are survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and who are separated and live separately from their abuser; includes emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse
Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application Process
Self referral or referral by community agency
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-924-1411 ext 279
Fax
416-593-1854
Web Site
https://intervalhouse.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 911, Stn U
Toronto, ON, M8Z 5P9
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
February 11, 2026
Last Verified On
November 19, 2024
Address
Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible - call for details ; Street parking close to entrance
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region
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