A century of support for women and children
Our programs and services are designed to help vulnerable women find stability, then build the skills and confidence they need to make permanent, positive change in their lives. We also offer programs for children and men, as well as services to help women and men overcome language barriers.
24-Hour Crisis Line
Call 24/7 for support if you’re in crisis or transition.
Adult Counselling
Women, men and gender-diverse individuals can develop coping skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Affordable Housing
The YW Affordable Housing program offers safe housing for lone women, and/or women with one child.
Canadian Employment Skills Program
Immigrant women and men with professional skills from their home country receive awareness and experience with the Canadian workplace.
Child and Family Counselling
Counselling can help the entire family work through trauma and establish a healthy dynamic for the future.
Community-based Supports
Women facing homelessness receive an individualized plan that helps them overcome health issues and other barriers to establish a secure, stable home.
Domestic Violence and Mental Health
This course will look at several mental health concerns that are often present for those impacted by domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Shelter
YW Sheriff King Home offers a safe place for women and children fleeing violence as they heal, and continued support as they plan for the next stage in their lives.
Domestic Violence Support
A flexible, personalized program to help women find — and stay in — secure housing.
Emergency Shelter
YW offers a safe place for women fleeing violence as they heal, and continued support as they plan for the next stage in their lives.
Family Resource Network
The YW Family Resource Networks is a provincial network of community-based service providers providing high quality prevention and early intervention services and supports for families.
Group Supervised Parenting
Supervised parenting time on weekends in a group supervision setting. Fee-for-service with subsidy available.
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Our LINC program helps women and men refugees and permanent residents new to Canada learn English and adapt to their new home.
Mindful Moments
Learn mindfulness and self-regulation skills to manage stressful situations and build stronger family connections.
Mindfulness and Domestic Violence
This course will provide an overview of how mindfulness can be used to promote emotion regulation and prevent the perpetration of domestic violence.
Parent and School Support (COMPASS)
Community based support for families with children up to the age of 12 to create healthy relationships and independent futures.
Parenting Time Alternatives
Private, flexible, full-cost supervised parenting time and monitored exchange services.
Strengthening Families
Free virtual workshops for children, parents and caregivers navigating family transition (divorce / separation).
Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing offers a place for women to stay as they secure housing and take steps towards empowerment and independence.
Women’s Economic Prosperity
Women ages 18 - 35 Programs are currently [...]