YWCA Niagara Region

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Record #: NIA0638 Last Modified: 17 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
183 King St
St Catharines, ON L2R 3J5
 
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Office Phone24 hours 905-988-3528
Fax905-988-3739
Websitewww.ywcaniagararegion.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionThe YWCA Niagara Region provides shelter, food and assistance to homeless women and their families living in poverty. Committed to social change and works to create a community that supports women in need and provides a helping hand through each step towards financial stability and independent living. 
Services include: 
* Two 20 bed emergency homeless shelters across the Region 
* One 4-unit family emergency homeless shelter 
* Three phases of transitional housing across the Region 
* Women specific, self-development Life Skills groups in the following areas: Abuse and Trauma, Anger Solutions, Self-Abuse, Addictions, Depression, Budgeting, Self-Esteem, Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Healthy Living, Civic Engagement and Leadership and After-School Programming for Youth 
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Crisis Housing Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityFemale
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationIntake Process - No Charge
FeesFee assistance available.
Subjects
Service CategoriesAdministrative Entities ; Life Skills Education ~ Girls ; Life Skills Education ~ Women ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Women
See Also TermsCategorical Program Administrative Units ; Domestic Violence Shelters ; Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing ; Homeless Women ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ; Medical Respite Facilities/Beds for Homeless People ; Post Pregnancy Shelter/Transitional Housing ; Street Outreach Programs
SubjectsChildren ; Family support ; Life skills training ; Shelters ; Single mothers ; Supportive housing ; Volunteering ; Women ; Young adults