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: Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
See Also: Emergency Shelters for Adults with Children
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Employment Assistance
Gender-Based Violence Shelters
Youth Centres
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=202362

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