The Shelter
We have a 25-bed emergency shelter where we work with women and their children fleeing violence. We understand violence to take many forms.

We also recognize that there is a strong relationship between women and their children. The well being of the adults in their lives is the most important indicator for well being in children. In this spirit, we strive to improve the lives of children through advocacy and support for their mothers.

To this end, women receive support, counselling and referrals to community services, such as legal aid, subsidized childcare, subsidized housing, welfare, language and job training, employment counselling. Child and Youth counsellors work with the children to address the effects of witnessing abuse.


Crisis Line
416-252-5829
TTY: 416-252-0361
Administration and Outreach
416-252-7949
140 Islington Avenue
Etobicoke, ON M8V 3B6

 

Outreach Program
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Group Services for Women:

Women's Group (English and Spanish): Eight to twelve-week sessions, held in the evenings. Gain insight into the impact of living with abuse and control. Healthy meal and childcare are provided.

Women's Drop-In: This drop-in program is a casual atmosphere, where women enjoy arts and crafts; guest speakers; facilitated discussions; games and lots of laughs. A healthy meal is provided.

New Program. Housing Drop-In: This drop-in programs runs Wednesday evenings and provides Housing Search Support, Subsidized Housing application, Rent Bank Info and Referral and Information on Tenant Rights and Responsibilities.

Friday Morning Flicks: Women join us every Friday morning at 9:30 for breakfast and a documentary.

For Women and Children:

Parent/Child Drop-In: This program provides an opportunity for Moms to socialize and trade information with other Moms. Sometimes the group runs special programs, such as Nobody's Perfect.

Nobody's Perfect: This is a parenting and support program for mothers of children ages 0 to 6. It focuses on positive discipline and parenting skills. Childcare and a healthy meal provided.

For Young Women:

Girlz Space After-School Program: For girls ages 10 to 13. Girlz Space runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. during the school year; full days on PD days, during March Break and for one month, full days in the summer. Each day has a different theme, including Girl Talk; Social; Drama; Homework Help; and Recreation.

New Program. "Girlfriends" Drop-In: A drop in for girls' age 14 - 18 to come and have fun, hang out with friends and learn new things.

For the Community:

Good Food Market: A weekly fruit and vegetable stand that sells healthy, fresh produce at an affordable price. In co-operation with FoodShare.

Outreach Centre Individual Services:

One-on-one counselling (English and Spanish): Direct counselling for women who are escaping, or have already escaped violence.

Transitional Services: Help with developing safety plans, advocacy with other workers from other agencies, eviction advocacy and more.

Housing Support: Works with women to access affordable housing and market rate rents.

Parent Support Services:

Parent Support Worker: Works with parents and children to provide supportive parenting education, children's counselling, advocacy for child care subsidy.

Parent Relief: Women can leave their children for up to four hours with a qualified childminder while they do errands; go to an appointment; or take a much-needed break.

Respite Care: Our Respite Care Program is for mothers in transition - women living in a shelter, maternity home, with friends or family, or other short-term housing. Free overnight care is provided for children in a safe and supervised home environment for up to five days.