YWCA Toronto - Shelter and Supports

YWCA Women's Shelter


Description

Women leaving abuse call Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511

Emergency shelter includes counselling, crisis management, needs assessment, referrals and support (medical, financial, legal, employment, education, housing), and advocacy for clients and their children

  • capacity 33
  • 1 accessible room
  • public education

children's program includes individual and group counselling, recreational activities

Eligibility
Assaulted women 16 years and older, and their children

Residency Requirements: East York
Application Process
Call for crisis support or information on admission to shelter; women leaving abuse call Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511
Documents Required
Contact for information
Office
416-693-6978
Crisis
416-693-7342
Fax
416-693-8471
Web Site
https://www.ywcatoronto.org
Mailing Address
3003 Danforth Ave
PO Box 93647
Toronto, ON, M4C 5R4
Canada
Languages
English, Other languages available through interpreters and/or staff, including Bengali, Farsi, French (basic support), Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu
Contact
Carol Hines-DaCosta, Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-693-6978 ext 226
Director of Shelter and Clinical Services
Harmony Adzido
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-961-8100 ext 316
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
March 11, 2026
Last Verified On
October 14, 2025
Location
Toronto
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible main floor, call for details
Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Crisis line: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
East York