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Organization:
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North York Women's Shelter
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Phone Numbers:
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416-638-7335
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TTY:
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1-833-286-9865
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Crisis:
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1-866-863-0511
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Fax:
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416-638-9557
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Address:
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940 Sheppard Ave W
North York, ON
M3H 2T6
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Intersection:
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Dufferin St and Sheppard Ave W
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Location:
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Toronto (Bathurst Manor)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Elevators and ramps
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours * Office Mon-Fri 9am -5pm
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Executives:
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Carol Latchford - Executive Director
416-638-7335 ext 120 * carol@nyws.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Jhoanel Lucero Ruiz - Programs and Services Manager
416-638-7335 ext 103 * jhoanel@nyws.ca
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Service Description:
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Emergency Shelter / Violence Against Women Shelter (VAW)- 40+ beds, trauma-informed emergency shelter providing safe and confidential accommodation
- pet friendly - on-site kennel available for dogs and cats
- 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support
- individual and group counselling
- referrals, advocacy and court accompaniment
- personalized safety planning and service coordination
- transitional housing supports
- children's programming
- community education and outreach
- navigation of systems and resources
Transitional Support Services- assistance finding permanent affordable housing
- help accessing subsidized childcare and local schools
- school registration support
- educational workshops, recreational activities and outings
- follow-up services for continued safety and well-being
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Individuals can call directly to our office and self-referring and/or referred by Assaulted Women’s Helpline or other service providers
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women, trans, non-binary, two spirit people, with or without children escaping from violence
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Languages:
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English ; Hindi ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Cree ; German ; Hungarian ; Jamaican Creole ; Persian ; Somali ; Swahili
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Area Served:
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Aurora, Barrie, Brampton, Burlington, Hamilton, Kingston, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, St. Catharines, Thornhill, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby, Woodbridge
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Last Updated:
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12/5/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=222921
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