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Organization:	Elizabeth Fry Toronto - Toronto
Phone Numbers:	416-924-3708
Toll-Free:	1-855-924-3708
Fax:	416-924-3367
Email:	info@efrytoronto.org
Website:	www.efrytoronto.org
Address:	658 Danforth Ave Suite 402 Toronto, ON M4J 5B9
Location:	Cross street: Danforth Ave and Pape Ave
Accessibility Notes:	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm , some evening programs after hours -- residential telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours Talk and Listen Phone Line -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm
Service Description:	Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs Housing Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole staffed 24 hours individual and group counselling, practical assistance referral and support to plan for release capacity 19 House Success Program -- case management program supporting individuals and households exiting homelessness to work towards continued housing stability Counselling General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours programs include parenting, newcomer family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, and substance abuse Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole referred clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making general counselling topics recommened by parole officers such as parenting, substance use behaviours and healing from abuse Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W Partner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress TREM Standing Strong (TREM SS), 416-924- 3708 ext 261 or ext 252 - 16 week group program for women 16-29 who identify as survivors of gender based or family violence trauma informed group and individual counselling groups available to participants 16-19 and 20-29 clients also receive individual counselling and resource support as needed/requested during enrollment in program Youth Dating Violence (YDV) training and knowledge sharing opportunities to community service organizations Employment and Community Supports Women's Empowerment Through Business (WEB) -- trauma-informed program to promote economic security and independence for women and gender-diverse individuals through entrepreneurship training, personal development workshops and expanding peer connections Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- supports women and men with submitting a record suspension application to the National Parole Board of Canada application processing fees and TTC fares covered virtual support to anyone living anywhere in Canada Volunteer Led Supports ?Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4 pm, assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf Court Support -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system assistance with referrals, information and resources free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail located at 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W courts Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration provides donations such as clothing, hygiene supplies and gift cards to clients Bingo Hall Program - provides volunteer opportunities for volunteers and clients the bingo hall to provide information about the organization while raising funds
Fees:	Partner Assault Response -- sliding scale
Application:	Contact Reception for information on applying to services and programs staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff accepts collect calls from prisons Any women in a federal or provincial prison can ask to speak to the Elizabeth Fry Toronto worker or call toll free 1-855-924-3708 intake worker with meet with inmates to discuss and assess eligibility for residence and release plan Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting Standing Strong -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting or email at standingstrong@efrytoronto.org
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Women and non-binary people 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law Partner Assault Response program -- women 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence Phyllis Haslam Residential program -- women 18 years and older who are on parole, probation or long-term supervision order, and are referred from Correctional Services Canada
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 1-23-2025
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