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COVID-19 Response
Emergency residence with 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships, residential services include:
Donations of food, new household items and clothing accepted by appointment, call for information at 705-728-6300
Family Court Support Worker Program
Winter Sponsorship Program
- For women in need of support call Crisis Line at 705-728-2544 or 1-800-461-1716
- For Outreach Services, call Crisis Line 705-728-2544 for support by phone, no in-person appointments
Emergency residence with 27 beds for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their significant relationships, residential services include:
- Safe, temporary accommodation
- Crisis telephone and on site counselling
- Children's services for residents
- Legal and court support
- Information and referral
- Education, advocacy and assistance with social services including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Program and Social Housing
- Emergency transportation if required
- Emergency Residential support for women experiencing human trafficking
Donations of food, new household items and clothing accepted by appointment, call for information at 705-728-6300
Family Court Support Worker Program
- Information on the family court process
- Assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- Referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- Safety planning
- Court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Winter Sponsorship Program
- Matches families staying at the shelter and those families that access outreach services with individuals or businesses, who would like to adopt a family in need and provide a Christmas of gifts, gift cards and food gift certificate/food items
- To sponsor a family, contact the Shelter at 705-728-6300
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Emergency shelter for abused women and children in crisis situations and fleeing abuse. Offers:
- 24-hour crisis line providing counselling and information
- Outreach/Legal Advocacy Program (ext. 223)
- Transitional Housing & Support Program (ext. 224)
- Crisis counselling
- Support groups
- Public education presentations are available (ext. 224)
- Information and referral to other services
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Green Haven Shelter for Women
Office: 705-327-7383Crisis: 705-327-7319
Office: 1-888-285-6958
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Green Haven Shelter is a safe alternative to an abusive home.
Trained staff are available 24/7. Safety and confidentiality are key priorities. Information on options, rights, resources, and referrals to services that best meet clients needs will be provided. These could include legal, financial, housing and employment issues. Concerns about the impact of exposure to violence and the effect of trauma on both children and women can be explored.
Programs available include:
24 Hour Crisis Line
Trained staff are available 24/7. Safety and confidentiality are key priorities. Information on options, rights, resources, and referrals to services that best meet clients needs will be provided. These could include legal, financial, housing and employment issues. Concerns about the impact of exposure to violence and the effect of trauma on both children and women can be explored.
Programs available include:
24 Hour Crisis Line
- Immediate telephone support
- Crisis intervention
- Toll-Free: 1-888-285-6958
- Local: 705-327-7319
- Text: 705-345-1302
- Email: crisis@ghws.ca
- Safe, secure refuge 24 hour / 7 days a week
- Informal, confidential support and crisis counselling
- Financial, legal and housing information and referrals
- Information on community resources and referrals
- Emergency transportation
- Safety planning
- Housing alternatives for women in residence or from the community
- Employment and education opportunities
- Applications to subsidized housing programs
- Income support and budgeting, financial resources and options
- Information and support regarding legal aid
- Parenting support resources
- Local: 705-327-7383 ext 222
- Email: transition@ghws.ca
- An alternative to the Residential Shelter Program
- Court/legal support
- Confidential individual and/or group counselling by appointment
- Local: 705-329-2806
- Email: outreach@ghws.ca
- Individual and group counselling
- Recreational and play activities, including arts and crafts
- School support while residing at the shelter
- Parenting support for mothers
- Local: 705-327-7383 ext 225
- Email: youth@ghws.ca
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La Maison Rosewood Shelter
Office: 705-526-3221Crisis: 705-526-4211
Crisis: 1-800-461-1750
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An emergency shelter providing residential and non-residential supports to women and their children fleeing violence and/or experiencing homelessness.
The shelter provides services en francais to women whose first or preferred language is French.
Counselors provide crisis counselling both in person and via the telephone for women who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual abuse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Child residents receive counselling and support as well as age-appropriate activities through our Child Support Program.
Counselling, legal advocacy and accompaniment, assistance with finding and maintaining housing, assistance with subsidized housing and income support programs such as Ontario Works are available to shelter residents and on an outreach basis to women living in the community.
All services maintain confidentiality of client information.
Support is available for alternate care for pets and can be accessed through shelter staff.
The shelter provides services en francais to women whose first or preferred language is French.
Counselors provide crisis counselling both in person and via the telephone for women who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual abuse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Child residents receive counselling and support as well as age-appropriate activities through our Child Support Program.
Counselling, legal advocacy and accompaniment, assistance with finding and maintaining housing, assistance with subsidized housing and income support programs such as Ontario Works are available to shelter residents and on an outreach basis to women living in the community.
All services maintain confidentiality of client information.
Support is available for alternate care for pets and can be accessed through shelter staff.
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Huronia Transition Homes
1-800-461-1750 Office: 705-526-3221
Crisis: 1-800-461-1750
Office: 705-737-2884
Office : 1-800-987-0799
Fax: 705-737-4071
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Offers an emergency shelter in Midland that provides support to abused and homeless women across Simcoe County and their children.
La Maison Rosewood Shelter:
La Maison Rosewood Shelter:
- a 15 bed emergency shelter for abused women and their children located in Midland has
- a residential program
- confidential supportive counselling
- legal advocacy and information
- support groups for women and children
- 24 hour telephone crisis line
- community referrals
- a 5 bed emergency shelter for homeless women and their children
- 5 - designated beds for women who have been trafficked
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A women and children's shelter that provides support in many areas including Therapeutic Counselling, Housing, Legal Advocacy, and programming for Children and Youth.
Services include:
Services include:
- Therapeutic Counselling
- Transitional Housing and Legal Support Program
- Children's Program
- Youth Program
- 24 hour Crisis Line for support
- Shelter Program
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Shelter and Support Services
1-800-661-8294 Office: 905-722-3220
Crisis: 905-787-8604
Crisis: 905-722-3220
TTY: 905-787-8264
TTY: 905-722-6223
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COVID19 Emergency shelter and crisis line open, call 1-800-661-8294
Emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line and crisis intervention, including support, counselling, advocacy, information and referral, legal information and court support, women's groups including transition support program, and Let's Talk children's groups; also second stage housing and outreach programs
Emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line and crisis intervention, including support, counselling, advocacy, information and referral, legal information and court support, women's groups including transition support program, and Let's Talk children's groups; also second stage housing and outreach programs
- capacity 30
- multicultural focus
- public education
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COVID19 Essential services available, including wraparound services for female survivors of human trafficking
Transitional housing and services for female survivors of human trafficking aged 16-26, including wraparound services, counselling and employment assistance
Transitional housing and services for female survivors of human trafficking aged 16-26, including wraparound services, counselling and employment assistance
- 6 bedroom transitional residence, stays up to one year
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Emergency Shelter and Programs
1-800-265-9178 Office: 519-942-4122
Crisis: 1-800-265-9178 , 519-941-4357 or 905-584-4357
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Emergency Shelter - Provides safe, secure shelter and support for women with or without children who are experiencing abuse or homelessness. Includes advocacy, support and assistance with transportation and childcare. Emergency transportation available to get to the shelter
Second Stage Housing - Supportive temporary housing to help women who have experienced abuse transition to independent living
Support Within Housing - Support for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse and are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing or who are precariously housed
Second Stage Housing - Supportive temporary housing to help women who have experienced abuse transition to independent living
Support Within Housing - Support for women who have experienced trauma due to abuse and are also managing moderate to severe mental health issues while struggling to find or maintain housing or who are precariously housed
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Shelters and Community Supports
Crisis: 1-800-263-3247 Office: 1-800-263-2231
Office: 905-709-0900
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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, and transitional housing support, public education and prevention programs, and volunteer opportunities
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, and transitional housing support, public education and prevention programs, and volunteer opportunities
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Safe, spacious temporary residence, residential services include:
- in-house emergency case management
- trauma counselling
- support groups
- legal assistance
- food and clothing
- Fathering After Separation or Divorce - parenting program
- assistance with housing applications
- agency referrals for additional resources
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Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills
- capacity 73
- maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
- safe environment
- spiritual care
- recreational events
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COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals; enhanced screening and safety measures
Emergency shelter, including crisis individual and group counselling, practical information and assistance with legal services, housing support, food, clothing and personal care items, action plan development, life skills development, self esteem, parenting groups, computer training, and activities and homework club for children
Emergency shelter, including crisis individual and group counselling, practical information and assistance with legal services, housing support, food, clothing and personal care items, action plan development, life skills development, self esteem, parenting groups, computer training, and activities and homework club for children
- safety planning for residents and non-residents
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COVID19 Shelter open with enhanced safety measures; visit website for details
Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, supportive counselling, case management, life skills, in-house programming, referrals to other social service agencies
Family Reconnect Program works with youth and families to rebuild relationships
Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, supportive counselling, case management, life skills, in-house programming, referrals to other social service agencies
- capacity 40
Family Reconnect Program works with youth and families to rebuild relationships
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Residence and emergency shelter
- crisis intervention
- counselling for residents
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Nellie's Shelter
Crisis: 416-461-1084Office: 416-461-8903
Fax: 416-461-0976
Fax: 416-461-0970
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Emergency shelter and support, including clothing, food, crisis intervention, counselling, children's program, referrals, advocacy, housing supports, workshops
- capacity 36
- stay up to four months, or longer if dealing with legal or immigration issues
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COVID19 - Remains open * outreach workers provide counselling in person and by phone
Emergency shelter
Emergency shelter
- free and confidential services to women who are or have experienced abuse
- access to resources and support services
- promote public awareness
- 24-hour crisis line
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Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes
1-800-565-5350 Office: 705-878-4285
Crisis : 705-878-3662
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Women's Resources provides emergency shelter, support and referral for abused women, those identifying as women, and their children in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Outreach appointments can be conducted in person or virtual. All current COVID protocols are in place.
- 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter staffed 24 hours a day.
- Community services include: individual counselling, housing supports, support groups, Bridges of Kawartha Lakes, Family Court Support and a resource library.
- Resource Centre - information and education on women's abuse and women's issues
- Outreach Services - supportive, one-to-one counselling for those who have experienced past abuse or are experiencing current abuse
- Bridges of Kawartha Lakes - connects women with necessary community partners and resources such as housing, legal aid, children's aid, medical consulting and parenting support
- Family Court Support - Information, support and referrals to help women navigate the family court support system
- Support Groups - support groups for women who have experienced violence in their lives
- Child Witness Program - groups for children who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their home. Sessions involve both boys and girls and groups are organized by age.
- Individual teen counselling for youth ages 12-16 who are experiencing abuse or issues of past abuse including sexual abuse. All calls are confidential.
- Public Speaking and Education - Women's Resources offers speakers to church groups, schools, service clubs and other organizations or businesses who are interested in learning more about Women's Resources or issues related to women abuse.
- Vicky's Values - gently used clothing store provides affordable quality clothing and household items to the community.
- Volunteers - are the cornerstone of Women's Resources. We rely on their dedication and commitment to support the services we provide. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please call 705-878-5938 or go to our website https://womensresources.ca/join/
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Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and employment assistance, addiction counselling and harm reduction, assistance accessing income supports, primary health and mental health supports, life skills activities, and recreation
- capacity 92
- access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
- pet friendly environment
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One of two shelters in Muskoka for abused women (with or without children). Chrysalis in Huntsville, 1-866-789-8488 or 705-789-8488 is the second location. 10 transitional apartments for women and their children in Huntsville.
Provides:
Provides:
- Safe, short-term shelter
- 24 hour phone support/ 24 hour staffing
- Child and youth programming
- Outreach support
- Educational support groups for women
- Assistance with navigating the legal system
- Accompaniment and advocacy
- Safety planning
- Risk assessment
- Practical needs assistance
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Emergency shelter, includes in-person and telephone support
- emergency transport to shelter
- food, clothing, basic personal necessities
- counselling
- child and youth support
- assistance in finding community resources, supports
- information and referral, including to legal and court support
- assistance in finding and securing special priority housing
- education and employment supports
- health and mental health wellness programs
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COVID19 -- Shelter operating with enhanced screening and safety measures, including masks and distancing
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
Short term emergency shelter for women, pre-screening intake assessment required prior to admission
There are current limitations to the available beds, call shelter line for current information
Short term emergency shelter for women, pre-screening intake assessment required prior to admission
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Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter
Office: 416-243-7669 ext 226Crisis: 416-920-1492 ext 221
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COVID19 Shelter open, call for information
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 18) 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
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Long-term recovery and outreach programs designed to guide sexually exploited or trafficked women and youth, or those at identifiable risk of becoming sexually exploited/trafficked, into full rehabilitation and re-integration into society
Day Program
Day Program
- successfully resolve past issues of abuse and addictions (if applicable)
- engage in healthy relationships
- manage emotions in a healthy, functioning manner
- improve quality of life and increased level of self-esteem and self-compassion
- break the cycle of abuse in their own lives
- reach a higher level of education and employability skills
- each participant can choose from several activities outside of SafeHope Home that they would like to engage in after programs
- some program offerings have been horseback riding, music, kickboxing, dance and rock-climbing lessons
- provides survivors of human trafficking a safe and supportive home to reside in while working on their recovery in conjunction with the day program
- develop basic living skills
- encourages independent living in a roommate environment
- each participant has their own bedroom and can come and go from the house freely, while respecting house rules and curfews
- House Manager resides in the home with the young women
- staffed with support workers that are available during waking hours to support the girls in any way needed
- for those individuals who have experienced or are currently involved in the sexual trade or for those who do not fit the criteria or have chosen not to commit to our Residential/Day Program
- Outreach team will provide ongoing case management and individual support and connecting with vital community resources
- supports all survivors whether they choose to continue to their journey of recovery in the community, have left or have graduated SafeHope Home's long-term residential program or who have previously resided in the residential home after they have graduated from the program
- participants in follow-care are monitored as needed and receive assistance in transitioning from a residential setting to independence
- able to remain involved and access services from the medical doctor, dentist and trauma therapist they saw while at SafeHope Home
- all services available to outreach participants are available to follow-care participants upon exiting the residential home
- participants monitored by staff on a scale deemed appropriate per individual need
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FCJ Refugee Centre
Office: 416-469-9754Office Services - WhatsApp: 437-217-3786
Migrants Worker Mobile Program: 647-971-2153
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COVID19 -- virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Migration
Settlement Shelter
Primary Health Care Clinic - by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required
Support Groups and Activities for Women
English Language Learning (ELL)
Youth Program -- for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status offering mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm
Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking -- holistic support and a full range of services through the process including orientation, legal information, immigration options, housing, employment support, and counselling
Migrant Protection Clinic Program
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Migration
- legal information and support on immigration and refugee issues, work permits, student permits, permanent resident applications, and other issues
- new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm
Settlement Shelter
- transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
- help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals
- support and accompaniment to appointments
Primary Health Care Clinic - by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required
Support Groups and Activities for Women
English Language Learning (ELL)
Youth Program -- for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status offering mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm
Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking -- holistic support and a full range of services through the process including orientation, legal information, immigration options, housing, employment support, and counselling
Migrant Protection Clinic Program
- travelling clinic where FCJ staff help local agency staff to conduct a clinic
- help for migrants needing support
- coaching for local staff to understand immigration processes
- mobile service to support migrant workers by informing them about labour and immigration laws, human rights, and community supports
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