Program: Supportive Housing
Organization: YWCA Durham
Phone Numbers: 905-728-5227
Toll-Free: 1-888-576-2997
Crisis: 905-576-2997
Fax: 905-728-1688
Email: hsg55@ywcadurham.org
Website: www.ywcadurham.org
Address:
55 McGrigor St
Oshawa, ON
L1H 1X8
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Ramp at entrance.
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm * Fri 10am-4:30pm *closed for lunch daily from 12noon-1:30pm
Public Contacts: Stephanie Layng - Executive Administrative Assistant
905-576-6356 ext 102 * sl@ywcadurham.org
Service Description: Supportive Housing (55 McGrigor Street) - 40 unit rent geared to income apartment building with on-site social work support to assist residents with linkage to community agencies. Onsite counselling. This is permanent housing. Tel: 905 728 5227, mail to: hsg55@ywcadurham.org

2nd Stage Housing (33 McGrigor Street) - Residents of Adelaide House will find safe, comfortable and affordable housing and meals. The program also provides a peer network, professional counselling, advocacy and skills development. Over a maximum 24 months stay, the women will gain skills, connections and confidence to achieve long term success and independence. This program is for women over the age of 18 at risk. Tel: 905 576 8880, mail to: housing@ywcadurham.org


Y's WISH Shelter - 15 bed shelter providing safety, security and support for women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships. Meals, clothing and basic necessities are provided free of charge. Tel: 905 576 6743, mail to: shelter@ywcadurham.org



Fees: Rent is geared to income.
Application: Call for appointment * Waiting Period - Wait times vary depending on availability.
Eligibility / Target Population: Must be a single female or a female with children.
Languages: English
Language Notes: French interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Durham Region
See Also: Adult Survivors of Abuse
Affordable Housing
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Gender-Based Violence Shelters
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Last Updated: 11/20/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=51711

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