Women, gender diverse people and children fleeing violence.

24-hour line
416-929-3316
arise@ywcatoronto.org

• Furnished room for every woman, gender diverse individual and their children

• Shared bathrooms

• Nutritious meals and snacks (we support families with their health and cultural dietary needs)

• Welcome kit upon arrival (toiletries and personal care items)

• Secure building with closed circuit cameras

• YWCA staff available at all times

• Assistance applying for a personal needs allowance

• Access to clothing bank

• Community garden

• Warm staff that specialize in the following areas: children and youth, mental health, employment, violence against women, addictions, immigration, trauma, and housing

• One-on-one counselling for women, gender diverse individuals and their children

• Help to establish a safety plan

• Help to find affordable housing

• Referrals to lawyers, doctors, and community resources

• Accompaniment to appointments if requested

• Family-based activities and celebrations

• Ongoing support after women and gender diverse individuals leave the shelter

• Support in many languages through staff and cultural interpreters

Mandarin, Polish, Hindu, Urdu, Croatian, Slavian, Punjabi, and English.