YWCA Toronto - Housing and Supports

Elm Centre

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Description

Affordable and supportive housing for women and gender diverse persons and their dependents

Permanent affordable housing, capacity 165
Private, self-contained units including junior, one, two and three bedroom unfurnished apartments

Supportive housing, capacity 85
On-site individual support including

  • connection to mental health
  • substance use and health services

Winona's Place, Apartments for Aboriginal Women and Gender Diverse People, capacity 50

  • including 10 units for women-led families fleeing violence
  • in partnership with Wigwamen, see separate listing
Eligibility
Women and Gender Diverse People, 16 years and older
Affordable housing: single women and gender diverse people with modest income, and their dependents
Supportive housing: women and gender diverse people living with mental health challenges and/or substance use, and their dependents
Winona Place: Indigenous women and gender diverse people, and their dependents
Application Process
Elm affordable housing: income assessment and interview required, visit website or contact [email protected]
Supportive housing: apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to complete application
Winona's Place: contact Wigwamen, 416-481-4451 (see separate listing)
Documents Required
Contact for information
Office
416-961-8787 ext 397 - Housing Intake
Fax
416-961-7427
Web Site
https://www.ywcatoronto.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
150 Elizabeth St
Toronto, ON, M5G 0B1
Canada
Languages
English, Spanish
Fees
Affordable housing - low market rent; supportive housing - rent supplement; Winona's Place - rent geared to income
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Last Updated On
March 25, 2026
Last Verified On
March 14, 2025
Location
Toronto
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area
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