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
Contact Information
Address & Map
6135 Culp St
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2B6
 
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Office Phone905-357-9191 ext 25
Fax905-357-9161
Websitewww.ywcaniagararegion.ca
AccessibilityNot Accessible - stairs
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
Subjects
Service CategoriesHousing Search and Information ; Outreach Programs ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Children ~ Women
See Also TermsDomestic Violence Shelters ; Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing ; Homeless Women ; Medical Respite Facilities/Beds for Homeless People ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Street Outreach Programs
SubjectsHomeless people ; Outreach ; Shelters ; Supportive housing ; Women ; Young adults