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Women's Habitat of Etobicoke

Emergency VAW Shelter


Description
Emergency shelter; referral through Assaulted Women's Helpline, call 416-863-0511, toll free 1-866-863-0511
  • capacity 25 (10 rooms)
  • ​crisis counselling
  • case management
  • referrals and advocacy
  • housing application supports
  • support with legal system
Eligibility
Women identified persons and their dependents, who are experiencing immediate violence (intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and/or human trafficking)
Application Process
Intake through Assaulted Women's Helpline, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511 for current bed availability
Documents Required
None
Office
416-252-7949 - Shelter
Crisis
416-252-5829 - Crisis Line
Fax
416-252-1520
TTY
416-252-0361 - Crisis Line
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
140 Islington Ave
Toronto, ON, M8V 3B6
Canada
Languages
English, Interpreter services available for all languages
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Last Updated On
March 11, 2026
Address
Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Accessibility
Shelter partially accessible with 1 fully accessible unit; outreach program main floor accessible; service dogs welcome; contact for details
Hours of Operation
Open 24/7
Crisis line Mon-Sun 24 hours; Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area