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 allcultures
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
Society of
St. Vincent de Paul
Toronto Central Council
240 Church
Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 1Z2
Tel: 416-364-5577 Fax: 416-364-2055