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Sedna Women's Shelter (The Denise House)

VAW Emergency Shelter

The Denise House exists to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment to abused women and their children in Durham Region and strives to provide integrated, anti-racist, anti-oppression services to empower the diversity of all women to choose their own future. The Denise House further exists to educate the public at large about issues resulting from the abuse, oppression and discrimination of women and their children.

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Address: Oshawa, Ontario

Crisis Line: 905-728-7311

Hours of operation: 24/7

Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy
VAW Crisis Line Support
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth

Organization Located In: Rural/Urban Mix (population 30,000-99,999)

Languages Available: English

Translation Services: Yes

Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Phone , email inquiries forwarded to appropriate staff; walk in services available through community service hub participation

Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Phone email contact

Accessibility: Partially

Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes

Childcare Services: No

Pet Accommodations: Allow pets to stay in shelter with survivors, Coordinate with local humane societies , Small caged animals may stay in shelter; some small dogs/support dogs; cats in shelter in rooms

Specialized/targeted Programming:
None of the above

Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed - Policy Includes Complaint Procedure

Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), Public Transportation for programming/appointments