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A voluntary non-medical facility. Provides crisis counselling and a safe, therapeutic environment for men and women to stay throughout a mental health crisis as an alternative to hospitalization. Average length of stay is three to five days. Seven beds are available.

Workers are available to:

• discuss crisis situation
• identify both current strengths and any challenges to overcome
• assist with short-term goal setting while developing new planning and coping skills
• support in regaining confidence and independence
• provide information and referrals as required

The Emergency Shelter provides dormitory accommodation for adult men. Three meals per day are provided to residents. Residents also receive assistance with finding and securing housing. Clothing vouchers and referrals provided for in-house residents.

Offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for women, non-binary individuals, and their children experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.

Services include:

• compassionate one-on-one and group counselling
• emergency accommodation and transportation
• safety planning
• child and youth programming
• violence prevention programs and education
• second-stage housing
• transitional housing and support
• legal advice and support

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

Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.

Provides temporary housing and shelter for women who are homeless, for any reason, in a safe, homelike environment.

Facility has 20 beds, shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The centre is staffed by advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.

On-Site Transitional Housing- Application, Personal Interview and Wait List

Provides temporary emergency shelter to refugee claimants. Each case is assessed immediately as clients arrive and there is a "No wrong Door" policy. Residents are encouraged to cook and clean up after themselves during their stay (15-30 day stays in emergency shelter)

Offers assistance with:

• Immigration procedures
• Transportation and accompaniment to appointments
• Forms
• Language translations
• Orient newcomers to Canadian life and help with finding local settlements
• Provide furnishings for apartments and help with shopping
• Make arrangements for transfers to other cities
• Provides friendship and encouragement
• Connect clients with other helping agencies such as health care providers, jobs, schools and day care centres.

Also provides safe and comfortable supported transitional housing to families and individuals. Priority is given to the most vulnerable persons such as single mothers and fathers with babies, women and children. Offers coaching in maintaining and retaining a home, connect with employment and assist clients to find affordable housing. Maximum 1 year stay in transitional housing is expected.

A centre of hospitality and outreach for refugees. The centre is supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of St Catharines. A vast volunteer program serves the Niagara Region.

A transitional home that offers shelter for refugees coming into Canada.

Provides immediate safe housing, food and clothing to refugees arriving into Canada. Social, emotional and practical support is offered to each guest of the Matthew House to deal with experienced trauma and the challenges ahead. The Matthew House's main goal is to prevent homelessness for refugees at the very first point of entry into Canada. The shelter also provides full housing needs to women, men and children in Niagara affected by family breakdowns such as divorce or domestic violence or sexual violence. The staff at Matthew House act as case managers for this at-risk population.