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Ernestine's Women's Shelter

Crisis 416.746.3701 / TTY 416.746.3716

We Can Help

EWS programs provide supportive counselling, safety planning and goal setting for all clients. Our objective is to provide options and tools so you and your children feel supported and empowered and gain an increased understanding of your RIGHTS.

Which option works best for you?

  1. EWS Crisis Line (416-746-3701, TTY 416-746-3716) Call 7 days-a-week, 24 hours a day and to speak with a trained counsellor who will listen to you and provide important information and resources to meet your immediate needs.

  2. EWS Shelter Program – for women who are single or those with child/ren who are currently experiencing abuse and need immediate shelter.

  3. EWS Transitional Program – for women who are single or those with child/ren who are currently experiencing abuse and require services but DO NOT live in a shelter. This program is for women who are currently in abusive situations or have returned to one.

  4. EWS Outreach Program – for women and children who formerly lived at Ernestine’s and continue to need support while getting to know their new community. This program also offers various workshops to organizations and communities with a focus on early intervention and education.
  5. contact@ernestines.ca - we will do our best to respond to email within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends. If you are able,  please call our crisis line 416-746-3701 or the Assaulted Women’s Helpline toll free at 1-866-863-0511.
did you know
did you know

$50

can provide a boy or girl with school supplies for the year.

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