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Birchway Niagara

VAW Emergency Shelter, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line, Community-based advocacy services

Birchway Niagara provides safe shelter and outreach supports for individuals experiencing gender-based violence. We will be a shoulder to lean on, a voice to advocate for, a space to feel safe in, an ally to trust, a guide to navigate, and a counsellor to heal for everyone affected by abuse of all forms.

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Address: 8903 McLeod Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario

Phone Number: 905-356-3933

Crisis Line: 905-356-5800

Text Number: 905-356-5800

Hours of operation: 24/7, Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)

Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
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
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Legal Services/Advocacy
Community-based advocacy services
Mobile/Home Based Services

Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)

Languages Available: English

Translation Services: Yes

Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Text, Phone

Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Phone Virtual

Accessibility: Partially

Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes

Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire

Pet Accommodations: Coordinate with local humane societies

Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth

Inclusivity Policies: Harm Reduction (Policy Includes Complaint Procedure), Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework

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