We are the intimate partner violence hub of York Region, which is a safe, welcoming place where you and your children can get help all in one spot—from emotional support to legal and safety services. You don’t have to figure things out alone—caring professionals are there to listen, support you, and help you build a safer future.
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
First Step Women’s Shelter
The mission is to facilitate the healing and self-empowerment process of women and their children who have found themselves survivors of violence. This is accomplished by providing support and advocacy services and by focusing on healing in the areas of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual growth within a safe and secure haven.
Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings
Maggie’s Resource Centre is dedicated to empowering and supporting women navigating the complexities of intimate partner violence. To achieve this, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs. These include safe and secure transitional housing, vital education and outreach programs to raise awareness and provide practical support, and specialized women’s programming. Our women’s programs focus on fostering crucial skills and confidence through self-esteem building, job readiness training, and opportunities for social connection, ultimately helping women rebuild their lives and thrive.
Nisa Foundation
When women are empowered and supported, the entire community benefits & flourishes. These women go onto build healthy homes, strong communities, and inspire future generations. Our mission isn’t just to provide immediate support, shelters or counselling; it’s about building futures and fostering communities where women’s empowerment is a driving force.
YWCA Durham
YWCA Durham is a trusted community leader that provides high quality programs, services and resources that respond to the needs of women, children, youth and families. We provide an inclusive community where women, children, youth and families are safe, inspired and empowered to grow.
Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region
The Family Violence Project exists to provide a community-based response to family violence, with wrap around services in a single location, focusing on support, advocacy, prevention, education and awareness.
Manitoulin Family Resources Haven House
To support individuals and families by providing resources, advocacy and education through the agency’s three program areas of Violence Against Women Prevention, Children’s Services, and Emergency Food Assistance.
Good Shepherd Centres, Women’s Services
We are called to Never Stop Loving. Inspired by the Hospitality of St. John of God and rooted in Catholic teachings, Good Shepherd provides person-centred health, housing and human services.
Halton Women’s Place
Halton Women’s Place is a safe haven, providing information, education and support for women and children fleeing violence.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton exists to help women and children in our communities live safely, eat well and know satisfaction and joy in their daily lives. We offer shelter, educational programming, counselling, and advocacy, in collaboration with the community and women themselves. The YWCA knows that its fiscal management, community reputation and most importantly, valued staff are the basis for these trusting relationships.
