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Program: Y's Wish Shelter and 24/hour Crisis Line
Organizations: YWCA Durham
Phone Numbers: 905-576-6743
Toll-Free: 1-888-576-2997
Crisis: 905-576-2997
Fax: 905-576-0816
Email: shelter@ywcadurham.org
Website: www.ywcadurham.org
Address: 33 McGrigor St
Oshawa, ON
L1H 1X8
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Ramp at entrance.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Contacts: Stephanie Layng - Executive Administrative Assistant
905-576-6356 ext 102 * sl@ywcadurham.org
Service Description: Y's WISH Shelter - 15 bed shelter providing safety, security and support for women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships. Meals, clothing and basic necessities are provided free of charge * services include:
  • short term crisis counselling
  • safety planning for women and children
  • access to community agencies including housing, social services, legal aid
  • in-house women's groups
  • individual and group counselling for women and children
  • information, referrals and advocacy
Fees: No fees
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Women and children fleeing abusive relationships
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Greek, Russian and American Sign Language
Area(s) Served: Durham Region

This information was last completely updated on: 11-20-2024


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