Elisa House

OUR HISTORY:
 

• Elisa House opened in December 2001 as a combination transitional housing program and emergency shelter for women.
• Elisa House can accommodate 38 women, and we welcome women 18 years of age and older from all cultures and religions.

OUR MANDATE:
 

• To provide short and long-term accommodations to women who experience difficulty accessing and/or maintaining permanent housing
• To provide a safe environment and meet the basic needs of the women in the residence
• Residents are offered client-centered case planning, supportive counseling, referrals, advocacy and life-skills training.
• To assist women in identifying their individual goals and to provide the support and access to the resources required to meet these goals.
• To provide a living environment that is self-directed by the residents enabling them to become independent, self reliant and to build up their self esteem.
• To ensure that the women in our care are treated in a fair and consistent manner and are provided with opportunities to voice their concerns without fear of negative consequences.
• To provide an environment that is free from labels, judgments, oppression, discrimination, and violence of any type.

 THE CHARACTERISTICS AND NEED OF OUR RESIDENTS:
 

• Elisa House provides services to women who have experienced, or are dealing with, addiction issues and/or mental health issues, immigration issues, abuse or poverty.

STAFFING:
 

• DIRECTOR: Judith Kerr
   
• 24 hour staffing includes full-time, part-time and relief Re-establishment Counselors, and a community living facilitator.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
 

• PHONE NUMBER: 416 259 2528
   
• FAX NUMBER: 416 259 0051
   
• EMAIL:  elisahouse.svdptoronto@rogers.ca

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