VAW Emergency Shelter, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line
Yellow Brick House provides life-saving services and prevention programs to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence.
Address: 52 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Phone Number: 905-709-0900
Crisis Line: 1-800-263-3247
Email: info@yellowbrickhouse.org
Hours of operation: 24/7 Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
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
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
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter) Public Transportation for programming/appointments