- Description
Provides a place of sanctuary, safety, and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.
Family Court Support Worker Program
Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the family court system. Support provided includes:
- information on the family court process
- assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid,
- debriefing with clients following family court appearances
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Transitional Housing and Support Program
- Helps women and their children access services to establish violence and abuse-free lives in the community.
Second Stage Services
- Offers furnished, affordable housing to both single women and women with children for up to one year. Supports are geared to creating greater physical, emotional, and financial stability in the aftermath of violence and abuse.
- Eligibility
- Women with or without children who are victims of domestic violence.
- Application Process
- Contact for information.
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application
- Office
- 905-523-8766
- 24-Hour Crisis Line
- 905-523-6277
- Web Site
- https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/services/community-support-services-for-women-children/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 25 Ray St N
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y8
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
- Abuse / Assault - Counselling for People Experiencing Abuse
- Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
- Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Women Experiencing Abuse
- Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
- Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs
- Housing - Transitional Housing
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Hamilton Public Library
- Last Updated On
- March 5, 2026
- Last Verified On
- September 17, 2025
- Address
- 25 Ray St N
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2X5A secure, accessible, 40-bed emergency shelter for women who are experiencing homelessness and are fleeing violence and abuse.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Contact for information.
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton

