YWCA Niagara Region

Emergency Housing Facilities, Niagara Falls
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Record #: NIA0796 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 26 Apr 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionProvides temporary housing and shelter for women and their children who are homeless for any reason in a safe, homelike environment. Any woman and her children requiring shelter are welcome. The minimum age for admittance is 16 years old. Per-night fees are based on each individual's ability to pay but subsidies are available for people who are unable to pay. Facility has 8 single rooms, 4 double rooms and 3 facility rooms; shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack to the residents. The centre is staffed by women's advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * Emergency Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Women and their children
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Address & Map
6135 Culp St
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2B6
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionCulp St and Drummond Rd
Office Phone905-357-9191 ext 25
Fax905-357-9161
Websitewww.ywcaniagararegion.ca
Primary ContactJackie Cirocco, Operations Manager; Phone: 905-357-9191 ext 23; Email: jackiecirocco@yahoo.com
Primary ExecutiveElisabeth Zimmermann, Executive Director; Email: ezimmermann@ywcaniagararegion.ca
AccessibilityNot Accessible - stairs
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
MeetingsNew Life Skills Programming: 
 
“Moving Forward in Health and Wellness” in the Niagara Falls location for all the Niagara Falls Housing Programs every other week from 1-3:30pm starting March 29, 2012 
 
YPN (Young and Pregnant in Niagara) which is hosted every Monday night in Niagara Falls 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 
 
Women's Addictions Support Group Wednesday nights from 6 pm-7 pm (application required) 
 
Anger Solutions 6 Week Group 
 
12 week Step Up to Leadership Certificate Program March 27, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm St Catharines location 
 
**Women do not need to be involved with the YWCA to access these programs**
Established2001
Subjects
SubjectsHomeless people ; Outreach ; Shelters ; Supportive housing ; Women ; Young adults
Broader TermsAdults ; Age groups ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Supportive settings