Searching for Shelter For Women Experiencing Abuse

Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and shelter to adults and children experiencing violence

Emergency shelter, capacity 32

• counselling and referrals
• advocacy and follow up
• court and immigration escort
• children's program and counselling
• legal and housing assistance

Transitional Housing and Outreach Support Program (TH&O)
Community-based support in applying for affordable housing, including counselling, safety planning, assistance accessing food supports, outreach and workshops

Emergency short term shelter, capacity 35

• average stay 8-12 weeks
• crisis intervention and counselling referrals
• information and referral
• advocacy, awareness and education
• supportive groups for women and children
• children's programs
• public education

Shelter includes food, some clothing, crisis counselling, support groups, legal support, information and referral, children's program

• 24 hour crisis line
• capacity 30

• capacity 33

• music interactive therapy, academic support, group sessions, leadership and mentoring, and recreational activities
• in-school programs include Media Interactive, Music Interactive, WIT (Whatever It Takes)

• capacity 25 (10 rooms)
• ​crisis counselling
• case management
• referrals and advocacy
• housing application supports
• support with legal system

Emergency short term shelter, including crisis intervention and counselling, family support, and legal, housing, education and employment support; advocacy and outreach; workshops

• capacity 35
• Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

iDetermine.ca
Online chat support for women experiencing violence and abuse; professional counsellors assist with emotional support, safety planning, referrals and information

• capacity 27
• ex-residents support program

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

Supportive community-based emergency and support services, includes shelter, crisis intervention, counselling, safety planning, and support group programs for women and their children

• information and referral
• accompaniment and advocacy
• assistance in obtaining services
• development of support networks
• outreach and home visit services provided in various community locations

Emergency shelter

• includes counselling, referrals, court and immigration escort, follow-up, and advocacy and assistance with housing, welfare, immigration, medical and legal services
  • capacity 30
  • children's programs

Transitional and Housing Support Program

• counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance obtaining affordable housing, and follow-up

Women and Communities Against Violence (WACAV)

• builds and strengthens linkages between under-serviced areas, supports service providers and shelters

Violence Against Women (VAW) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Emergency Shelter

• 40-bed, trauma-informed emergency shelter providing safe, confidential accommodation
• pet friendly; on-site kennel available for dogs and cats
  
• 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support
• individual and group counselling
• referrals, advocacy, and court accompaniment
• personalized safety planning and service coordination
• housing supports
• children's programming
• community education and outreach
• transitional support services

• • assistance finding permanent affordable housing
  • help accessing subsidized childcare and local schools
  • school registration support
  • educational workshops, recreational activities, and outings
  • follow-up services for continued safety and well-being

• capacity 36
• stay up to four months, or longer if dealing with legal or immigration issues

• capacity 50
• length of stay depends on need

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

• capacity 72
• laundry and lockers available

• capacity 100
• includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

• capacity 51
• includes Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) and client centred case management services

• capacity 22
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

• capacity 86
• meals
• life skills programs
• crisis intervention
• clothing
• housing help
• counselling and referrals
• advocacy
• maximum length of stay varies according to need

Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 24) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling

• Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
• life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective

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

Emergency shelter, capacity 104, includes

• meals, clothing
• counselling and referrals
• crisis intervention
• advocacy and housing help
• life skills
• maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
  
• safe environment, spiritual care
• recreational events

• capacity 101
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment

• community health centre
• diabetes education (nurses, dieticians, social worker, chiropody)
• health promotion programs
• chiropody
• sexual assault and domestic violence
• meals on wheels program
• volunteer services

• Active Living Centre
• Adult Day Centre Program
• Assisted Living
• Children and Youth Health/ Wellness Programs
• Community Diabetes Education Program
• Community Health Centre
• Congregate Dining/Social Dining
• Early ON Child and Family Centre
• Food Bank
• Friendly Visiting
• Hepatitis C Clinic
• Home Help and Respite Programs
• Home Maintenance
• Interprofessional Primary Care Team
• Lawrence East Partnership Program
• Meals on Wheels
• Scarborough Furniture Bank
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
• Toronto - 4175 Lawrence Ave E - Assisted Living
• Transportation

• Emergency shelter - capacity 20
• Accompaniment, transitional support and referrals

• 24-hour security system
• children's play room
• mental health assessment
• on-site laundry

Transitional supports available, including in-home and remote casework

Culturally sensitive transitional shelter and essential supports for women leaving violence, and remote casework and mental health support for adults and youth

Resident and remote services:

• counselling and treatment programs
• financial assistance and help securing housing
• supports for health and mental health
• education assistance and life skills training
• employment supports including resume workshops, interview preparation, help finding employment
• assistance with immigration issues
• access to legal advice and assistance applying for Legal AID
• referrals including legal, financial, immigration, employment, food
• safety planning and follow-up
• capacity 9

Training and awareness for community organizations

Crisis support line, emergency shelter program, centralized intake for transitional housing, community support and outreach

24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program

• immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake

Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region

• First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services

  • one-to-one support

  • risk assessment and safety planning
  • emotional support
  • legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
  • housing supports
  • information and referrals
  • problem-solving, advocacy
  • shelter access

Emergency Shelter Program

• 24/7 intake for individuals and their dependents who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
  • capacity 72
  • stay up to 4 months
  • service provided regardless of geographical location
  • referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues

Anti-Human Trafficking Program

• in partnership with Victim Services of Peel, dedicate bed spaces for survivors of Human Trafficking

• counselling and treatment programs
• financial assistance and help securing housing
• supports for health and mental health
• education assistance and life skills training
• employment supports including resume workshops, interview preparation, help finding employment
• assistance with immigration issues
• access to legal advice and assistance applying for Legal AID
• referrals including legal, financial, immigration, employment, food
• safety planning and follow-up
• shelter capacity 12

Emergency shelters and crisis line, call 1-800-263-3247

Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, outreach, counselling and support services

Emergency Shelters
2 shelters, 24 hour crisis line and crisis intervention

Community supports - non-shelter resident services include

• counselling and group supports for women and children
• parenting programs
• legal support program
• transitional housing support
• public education and prevention programs
• volunteer opportunities