Program: Child and Youth Program
Organization: Ernestine's Women's Shelter
Phone Numbers: Administration: 416-743-1733
TTY: 416-746-3716
Crisis: 416-746-3701
After Hours: 416-746-1733
Fax: 416-743-1732
Email: contact@ernestines.ca
Website: www.ernestines.ca/child-and-youth-program
Address:
c/o Sharlene Tygesen
PO Box 141, Station B
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5K9
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps
Hours: Administation: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Service: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director
416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca
Public Contacts: Laverne Blake - Manager Programs and Client Services
416-743-1733 ext 2043 * laverne@ernestines.ca
Service Description: The program supports children and youth at the shelter to overcome the trauma of witnessing or being abused. This is done through counselling, encouraging self-expression and creativity, establishing routine, and unlearning unhealthy behaviours

The Child and Youth program is designed to give clients a supportive environment where they can express themselves safely. The program’s activities include:
  • Homework Clubs
  • Reading Circles
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Self-Esteem Exercises
  • Mother and Child Activities
  • One-on-One Time
  • Camp activities



Fees: None
Application: No referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: For children, and youth at the shelter who have experienced violence and abuse
Languages: English ; Many other languages
Language Notes: Interpretation
Area Served: Greater Toronto Area
See Also: Drop-In Centres for Youth
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Mentoring Programs for Children and Youth
Parent and Child Groups
Last Updated: 11/5/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=216909

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