Nellie's

Community Support and Outreach Program


Description

Assistance for women in accessing and maintaining safe, affordable housing, and in developing community support networks including support for women with children who have experienced or survived violence, practical support to women who have been homeless or lived in poverty for a long period, assistance for women with mental health or substance abuse issues to live independently in the community, and support for women with disabilities

  • information, referrals, community links including immigration and legal information
  • family advocacy
  • individual and group support
  • workshops and seminars
  • community development and outreach


Transitional Housing Support Program

  • includes assistance with application process for subsidized housing in Toronto, as well as Durham, Peel and York regions
  • safety planning, crisis support, advocacy
  • connections to community resources
  • assistance with finding furniture and household items
Eligibility
Women 16 years or older, with or without children, who are homeless or leaving violence; all Nellie's facilities are trans-women positive
Application Process
Call for appointment
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
647-461-5315 - Community Program Manager
Office
647-461-9505 - Community Housing Support Program Supervisor
Office
416-425-2252 - Community Housing Support Program
Fax
416-461-5157 - Administration
Web Site
https://www.nellies.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 98118, 970 Queen St E
Toronto, ON, M4M 1J8
Canada
Languages
English, Cultural interpretation available for other languages
Contact
Jennifer Garvan, Community Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Program Director
Jiin Yiong
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 647-927-1972
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
May 13, 2025
Last Verified On
May 9, 2025
Address
Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Barrier free washrooms
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
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area