Women's Services
Good Shepherd’s Women’s Services are now housed in the new Good Shepherd Square.
At Women’s Services, we strive to provide a place of sanctuary, safety and support for women (and their children) dealing with issues such as: woman abuse, violence, homelessness, mental health, and poverty. We are privileged to offer programs that provide support, give hope and restore dignity.
Residential Programs
Mary’s Place
Mary’s Place is a 20-bed shelter for women 18 years of age or older in need of safety, support and/or emergency shelter.
The staff of Mary’s Place support women in coping with such diverse issues as homelessness, poverty, mental illness and violence.
Mary’s Place also offers a daily drop-in program for residents as well as women living in the community. The drop-in incorporates a wide range of recreational and educational activities designed to promote a sense of community and enhanced self-esteem.
Martha House
Martha House is a secure shelter that has 40 beds in 15 apartment units dedicated to assisting women and children who are fleeing abuse.
Martha House offers:
- Safe, short-term accommodation for women and their children
- 24-hour crisis line: 905.523.6277
- Emergency transportation to the shelter if needed
- Referrals and advocacy for legal, medical, financial, employment, housing and other community services
- Assistance for women and children seeking to re-establish themselves in the community
Outreach Services for Women & Children
Community & Counselling Services
- Violence Against Women Community Counselling
- Child & Youth Counselling
- Migrant Women Workers’ Project
- Wellness Program
- SAGE Family Camp
- Learning Effective Anti-Violence in Families (LEAF)
Housing & Support Services
- Transitional Housing & Support Program
- Legal Advocate
- Family Court Support Worker
- Second Stage Services
- Second Stage Housing
- Second Stage Works
Medical Services
- Health Clinic
- Comfort Foot Care
- Dental Hygiene for Children