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Organization: YWCA Toronto - Housing and Supports - Toronto - Elm Centre - Elm Centre  
Phone Numbers: 416-961-8787 ext 397
Fax: 416-961-7427
Email: housingintake@ywcatoronto.org
Website: www.ywcatoronto.org
Address:
150 Elizabeth St
Toronto, ON
M5G 0B1
Street Address:
Toronto  
Location: Mail address only
Accessibility Notes: Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description: Affordable and supportive housing for women and gender diverse persons and their dependents
Permanent affordable housing, capacity 165
Private, self-contained units including junior, one, two and three bedroom unfurnished apartments
Supportive housing, capacity 85
On-site individual support including
  • connection to mental health
  • substance use and health services
Winona's Place, Apartments for Aboriginal Women and Gender Diverse People, capacity 50
  • including 10 units for women-led families fleeing violence
  • in partnership with Wigwamen, see separate listing

Fees: Affordable housing - low market rent; supportive housing - rent supplement; Winona's Place - rent geared to income
Application: Elm affordable housing: income assessment and interview required, visit website or contact housingintake@ywcatoronto.org


Supportive housing: apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to complete application


Winona's Place: contact Wigwamen, 416-481-4451 (see separate listing)
Eligibility / Target Population: Women and Gender Diverse People, 16 years and older




Affordable housing: single women and gender diverse people with modest income, and their dependents




Supportive housing: women and gender diverse people living with mental health challenges and/or substance use, and their dependents




Winona Place: Indigenous women and gender diverse people, and their dependents
Languages: English * Spanish
Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area  
See Also: Emergency Shelters for Adults with Children
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Employment Assistance
Gender-Based Violence Shelters
Youth Centres

This information was last completely updated on March 14, 2025

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