Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Family Shelter for Men and Children


Description

Safe, spacious temporary residence, residential services include:

  • emergency case management
  • emergency trauma counselling
  • male survivors of domestic abuse support group
  • food, clothing and additional in-house resources
  • Legal Clinic for family and criminal law matters
  • Fathering After Separation or Divorce - parenting program
  • drop-in peer support group
  • assistance with housing applications
  • outreach and advocacy on behalf of men and their children
  • referrals to additional external services

Capacity is up to 10 families, or 24 individuals

Eligibility
Male-identified individuals and their family members
Open to both single men as well as fathers with children
Must have experienced some form of domestic abuse, family violence or other forms of trauma; exceptions where vacancies exists for families in other forms of crisis
Application Process
Register online - Family Shelter Registration Form or call anytime
Initial intake questionnaire is necessary, registration may be done more quickly if this questionnaire is completed and emailed to [email protected], otherwise Shelter intake staff will contact you to complete the form together Intake Questionnaire available here to print
Documents Required
No documents required
Toll Free
1-844-900-2263 ext 1
Office
647-479-9611 ext 1
Web Site
https://menandfamilies.org/familyshelter/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
26 Mansur Terrace
Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Justin Trottier, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Fees
Free
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
December 4, 2025
Last Verified On
October 17, 2025
Address
26 Mansur Terrace
Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1
Cross street: Finch Ave W and Keele St
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Accessibility
Partially Accessible - Designated parking at entrance; Not wheelchair accessible
Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Shelter Mon-Sun 24-hours, call for intake
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area