Ernestine's Women's Shelter - Emergency Shelter

Program:	Emergency Shelter

Organizations:	Ernestine's Women's Shelter

Phone Numbers:	Administration: 416-743-1733

Teletype:	416-746-3716

Crisis:	416-746-3701

After Hours:	416-746-1733

Fax:	416-743-1732


Email:	contact@ernestines.ca

Website:	www.ernestines.ca/get-help

Address:	c/o Laverne Blake PO Box 141, Station B Etobicoke, ON M9W 5K9

Location:	Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps

Hours:	Administation: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm Service: Daily 24 hours

Executives:	Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director 416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca

Contacts:	Laverne Blake - Manager Programs and Client Services 416-743-1733 ext 2043 * laverne@ernestines.ca

Service Description:	Service for women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals who are single or those with children who are currently experiencing abuse and need immediate shelter Emergency Shelter: for women who are single or those with children, fleeing violence and needing immediate shelter. Helps shelter residents heal from violence through counselling, child and youth programs, housing support, legal support

Fees:	None

Application:	No referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Women, trans, two-spirit, bon-binary, and gender-diverse individuals, children, and youth who are currently experiencing or who have experienced violence

Languages:	English ; Many other languages

Area(s) Served:	Greater Toronto Area


This information was last completely updated on: 11-3-2025

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