We are the intimate partner violence hub of York Region, which is a safe, welcoming place where you and your children can get help all in one spot—from emotional support to legal and safety services. You don’t have to figure things out alone—caring professionals are there to listen, support you, and help you build a safer future.
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Riverside Community Counselling Services, Riverside Health Care Facilities
At Riverside Community Counselling Services, we provide community-based mental health, addictions, and intimate partner violence services to those in the Rainy River District.
Riverside Health Care Facilities mission is “Improving the health of our communities” and our vision is “Caring, Together”
First Step Women’s Shelter
The mission is to facilitate the healing and self-empowerment process of women and their children who have found themselves survivors of violence. This is accomplished by providing support and advocacy services and by focusing on healing in the areas of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual growth within a safe and secure haven.
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
SASC Ottawa is a non-profit charity and community-based organization established in 1983. Our purpose is to provide survivor-directed support services by survivors, to survivors who have experienced sexual violence.
Child Development Institute (CDI)
CDI is a charity that supports children, youth, and their families to transform their lives through innovative and impactful early learning and mental health services.
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre offers emergency accommodation and assistance for women and children in the District of Parry Sound who find themselves in crisis. Priority is given to women leaving abusive situations. Our Staff provide supportive counselling and information to assist women in changing their lives and the lives of their children. All services and programs are voluntary, free of charge, and confidential.
CHADWIC Home
CHADWIC Home Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization representing North Algoma, Chapleau, all First Nations, and all communities within that geographical area. CHADWIC Home Inc. is dedicated to the eradication of all forms of violence and abuse against women and children by providing shelter and supportive services to women aged 16 and over, and their children.
Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke (WHE) is a feminist, multi-service, community-based organization in South Etobicoke, serving diverse women and their dependents experiencing violence and poverty since 1978. Our mission is to provide a safe refuge, counselling, support and advocacy for women and their children who are fleeing violence; while also working towards a more equal society where the inherent value of all women is recognized and celebrated.
In 2006, WHE opened an outreach centre to respond to the increasing needs for services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. WHE offers transformational services and programs in two distinct locations to address the impact of violence and poverty on women and their dependents which includes, safety audits, safety planning, trauma-informed crisis and ongoing counseling services, housing support services, advocacy and referrals to settlement and community resources, as well as skills and capacity building for promoting healthy relationships and prevention of gender-based violence.
YWCA Durham
YWCA Durham is a trusted community leader that provides high quality programs, services and resources that respond to the needs of women, children, youth and families. We provide an inclusive community where women, children, youth and families are safe, inspired and empowered to grow.
Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region
The Family Violence Project exists to provide a community-based response to family violence, with wrap around services in a single location, focusing on support, advocacy, prevention, education and awareness.
