Shelter Life
Upon arrival you will be welcomed:
- Into a large building were many families live
- You will be asked to put your belongings into the dryer as part of our bed bug policy
- You will be provided with food, linens, and towels
- You will be shown to your private room that has a bed, dresser, closet space and phone
- You will be introduced to your primary counsellor
- You and your child/ren will receive support during this difficult transition
- You will be able to take a minute and breathe
Throughout your stay you will have:
- Your own private room
- Access to interpretive services
- Access to culturally specific food
- Access to a counsellor 24 hours, 7 days a week
- The opportunity to tell us your story and we will listen
- You will be able to identify your immediate needs, and goals
- Support to register your child in school or daycare
- Support to apply for housing
- information about your legal and housing rights
- Support to apply for custody
- A range of culturally appropriate programming
- Appropriate referrals to community agencies
- TTY, elevator and some automatic door openers
- The ability to participate in groups held at the shelter (client meetings, skill exchange meetings and women’s support group)
- A clean environment
- Outside playground
- Communal living environment, where you will be requested to participate in chores
- A cook that prepares dinner meals
- Laundry facilities
20%
of the cases of sexual abuse involving disabled people are ever reported to the police, community service agencies, or other authorities.
