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Address:
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658 Danforth Ave Suite 402
Toronto, ON
M4J 5B9
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Danforth Ave and Pape Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, some evening programs
- after hours -- residential telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs
Housing
Phyllis Haslam Residence - transitional residence for women on parole- staffed 24 hours
- referral and support to plan for community re-entry
Housing Success Program - case management program supporting individuals and households exiting homelessness to work towards continued housing stability
Counselling
General Counselling - individual and group counselling and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues; counselling programs include:- healing from abuse and trauma, parenting, anger management, theft and fraud, domestic/gender based violence, substance use
Standing Strong: Trauma Recovery Through Empowerment (TREM)- individual and group supportive counselling program for women and gender-diverse young adults (ages 16-29) who have experienced family or gender-based violence
Reintegration Counselling - individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole
Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W
Partner Abuse Response Program - 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Employment and Community Supports
Women's Empowerment Through Business (WEB) - trauma-informed program to promote economic security and independence for women and gender-diverse individuals through entrepreneurship training, personal development workshops and expanding peer connections
Just in Time - for women and non-binary individuals who have experienced gender-based violence; assists with financial literacy, job readiness, and healing from trauma
Record Suspension (Pardon) Service - supports women and men with submitting a record suspension application to the National Parole Board of Canada- application processing fees covered
- virtual support to anyone living anywhere in Canada
Volunteer Led Supports
Court Support - practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system; assistance with referrals, information and resources
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Fees:
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Partner Assault Response - sliding scale; most services free of charge
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Application:
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Contact reception for information on applying to services and programs
- staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly
- private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff
- accepts collect calls from prisons
Any women in a federal or provincial prison can ask to speak to the Elizabeth Fry Toronto worker or call toll free 1-855-924-3708
- intake worker with meet with inmates to discuss and assess eligibility for residence and release plan
Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting
Standing Strong - call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting or email at standingstrong@efrytoronto.org
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women and non-binary people 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law
Partner Assault Response program - women 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence
Phyllis Haslam Residential Program - women 18 years and older who are on parole, probation or long-term supervision order, and are referred from Correctional Services Canada
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