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Emergency Shelters for Victims of Violence

Women and children fleeing violence or abuse

If you are a single woman or a woman with children fleeing violence or abuse, you can go to a Violence Against Women (VAW) shelter. These shelters provide safety and support for women and have many services for victims of abuse. There are many resources for women who have experienced abuse in the Region of Durham. If you have experienced domestic abuse from a spouse or family member you are living with or have recently lived with, you can apply for Special Priority status.

Denise House

https://thedenisehouse.com

Phone: 1-800-263-3725

 

Y’s WISH Shelter

http://www.ywcadurham.org/emergencyshelter

Phone: 905-576-6743

 

Bethesda House

https://bethesdahouse.ca

Phone: 1-800-338-3397

 

Herizon House

http://www.herizonhouse.com/

Phone: 1-866-437-4066

If you are a single man or a man with children fleeing violence or abuse, you can go to Cornerstone Community Association. Cornerstone can provide shelter for men who need support to leave an abusive relationship. There are resources for men who have experienced abuse in the Region of Durham.

 

Contact Us

The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3

Telephone: 311 (within region limits)
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102

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