Searching for Shelter For Abused Women

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

Residence and emergency shelter

• crisis intervention
• counselling for residents

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

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

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

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

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

• capacity 30
• multicultural focus
• public education

Secure locations in Jackson's Point and Richmond Hill, call for information; also Keswick Outreach 905-476-8992, Markham Outreach 905-479-4551

COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals; Moving Program not accepting furniture donations at this time

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Emergency shelter, including meals, counselling and support, orientation and interpretation, referrals, medical support, outreach and housing support, child care

• capacity 106
• length of stay depends on need

Moving Program accepts donations of furniture and funds to assist residents in reestablishing a home

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

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

Emergency Shelter Program, 416-392-5522, 416-392-5527
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting, with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals, and access to lounge, resource room, computers

• capacity 240
• laundry and lockers available

Long Term Program, 416-392-5542
Long term accommodation for men 50 years and older in residential crisis with a documented need for 24-hour bed access, men 18-49 years with chronic health problems may be accepted

• capacity 134
• includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

O'Neill House Program/Seaton House Overdose Prevention Site (SHOPS), 416-392-5407
Housing transition program for men 18 years and older who are homeless for the first time, including newcomers

• capacity 50

Annex Harm Reduction Program, 416-397-5598, 416-338-3190
Overnight wet shelter for men 18 years and older, ineligible for service in other programs due to chronic alcohol use, or who are vulnerable in other programs due to their behaviours related to alcohol use and/or mental illness

• capacity 100
• includes Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) and client centred case management services

Infirmary Program, 416-392-5598, 416-338-3190
Acute, respite, chronic and palliative care for men 18 years and older with complicated health care issues currently using the hostel system, including medical assessment, primary care and clinical case management

• capacity 28
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

George Street Revitalization includes Seaton House programs, with residents moving to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

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

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

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 obtaining affordable housing, including counselling, assistance accessing food supports, outreach, workshops and speakers bureau

COVID19 Call crisis line 416-724-1316 for intake, assessment and COVID19 procedures

Emergency short term shelter, capacity 35

• crisis intervention and counselling
• information and referral
• advocacy, awareness and education
• supportive groups for women and children
• children's programs
• average stay 6-8 weeks
• public education

COVID19 Emergency shelter and crisis line open; other programs offered online or by telephone, call for details

Shelter (capacity 30) includes food, some clothing, crisis counselling, support groups, court support, information and referral, children's program; 24 hour crisis line

COVID19 Emergency shelter open, new referrals accepted if space permits; other services offered remotely where possible, call for details

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Emergency shelter
Includes telephone crisis counselling, support and advocacy, individual and group counselling, referrals and ex-resident follow-up and support

• capacity 33

Transitional Worker assists residents and women in the community in finding housing, job search training and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

Building Opportunities for Women (BOW)
Assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, job search, academic advancement and school programs, computer training, skills development and life skills

VIBE (Violence Intervention Breakthrough Empowerment)
Prevention program offered in-house, and in schools and communities

• 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), and Man Up (mentorship)

COVID19 Emergency shelter and crisis line open; shelter accepts new clients with referral from Assaulted Women's Helpline, call 416-863-0511

Emergency shelter, capacity 25

• counselling
• ​crisis intervention by telephone
• child care program
• referrals and advocacy

COVID19 Emergency shelter open and crisis line 416-533-8538, text 647-370-8300, and chat iDetermine.ca available for support; community outreach counselling available, call for details

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

• capacity 33
• Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

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

Referrals from Assaulted Women's Helpline only, 416-863-0511

Emergency shelter, including counselling, crisis intervention, needs assessment, mental health and addiction counselling, immigration and housing assistance, referrals and support (medical, financial, legal, employment, housing, parenting, immigration, substance abuse, cycle of violence), and advocacy for clients and their children; children's program includes children's group, counselling and recreation

• capacity 27
• ex-residents support program

COVID19 Shelter open for current residents; others leaving abuse should call Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511

Emergency shelter, including counselling, crisis management, needs assessment, referrals and support (medical, financial, legal, employment, education, housing), and advocacy for clients and their children; children's program includes individual and group counselling, recreational activities

• capacity 24
• 1 accessible room
• public education

COVID19 Contact or visit website for update on phone, virtual and in-person programs and services

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

COVID19 Shelter available Mon-Sun 24 hours; for shelter intake call Assaulted Women's Helpline 416-863-0511; all other services call 416-638-7335 ext 103

Violence Against Women (VAW) emergency shelter
Includes crisis intervention and group counselling, referrals and advocacy, court accompaniment, safety planning and service coordination, children's program, and community education

• capacity 40
• pet kennel available

Transitional support services
Includes assistance in finding permanent housing, subsidized day care and local schools

• psycho-educational workshops
• recreational activities and outings
• follow-up services

COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals

Emergency shelter, including meals, crisis counselling and support, child care, referrals, outreach and housing support

• capacity 50
• length of stay depends on need

COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals, call for details

Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills programs

• capacity 56
• maximum length of stay varies according to need

COVID19 - Remains open * outreach workers provide counselling in person and by phone

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

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

• safety planning for residents and non-residents

COVID19 - remains open * provides counselling by phone


Emergency shelter

• 15 bed shelter
• services include counselling, referrals and advocacy
• transitional support and children's advocate worker
• crisis line