Ernestine's Women's Shelter - 24 Hour Crisis Line

Program:	24 Hour Crisis Line

Organizations:	Ernestine's Women's Shelter

Teletype:	416-746-3716

Crisis:	416-746-3701

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:	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:	Help for people in an abusive situation Crisis Line:Daily 24 hour emergency telephone crisis line to support those who do not currently reside at the shelter. A trained counsellor will listen and provide important information on how to be safe, as well as resources to meet immediate needs

Fees:	None

Application:	No referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	For women, 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: 9-30-2025

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