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.
Coordinate with local humane societies
Gillian’s Place
Gillian’s Place provides safe refuge and support programs in an effort to end domestic violence. At Gillian’s Place, we provide safe shelter, confidential over-the-phone and in-person support services such as outreach counselling, legal advice and transitional housing for women, children and LGBTQQIA2S+ individuals.
Bethesda House Shelter and Community Outreach Services
In partnership with our diverse community, Bethesda House provides secure shelter, woman-centered advocacy and support to women and their dependents (including non-human family members), to empower them to live free from fear, domestic abuse and oppression.
