Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Women’s Centre
YWCA Hamilton strengthens women’s and girls’ voices, broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and provides essential and meaningful services that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable communities. YWCA Hamilton's Housing and Gender-Based Violence Services Department offers a range of trauma-informed housing and gender-based violence support options for those experiencing homelessness and/or violence.
Address: 75 Macnab St S (Head Office), Hamilton, ON
Phone Number: 905-522-9922 ext 100
Email: info@ywcahamilton.org
Web: https://www.ywcahamilton.org/
Hours of operation: 24/7, Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)
Services Available:
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Legal Services/Advocacy
Community-based advocacy services
Survivor engagement groups
Immigration and refugee supports
Survivor Specific employment, training and education supports
Mobile/Home Based Services
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English, French, Arabic
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Phone , Website/Email
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Phone
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
LGBTQ+
Newcomer
Substance Users
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Sex-Work Positive Framework, Harm Reduction 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