Elizabeth Fry Toronto - mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca

Organization:

Elizabeth Fry Toronto

Phone Numbers:

416-924-3708

Toll-Free:

1-855-924-3708

Fax:

416-924-3367

Email:

info@efrytoronto.org

Website:

www.efrytoronto.org

Address:

658 Danforth Ave Suite 402
Toronto, ON
M4J 5B9

Location:

Cross street: Danforth Ave and Pape Ave

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, some evening programs

after hours -- residential telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours

Service Description:

Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs
Housing
Phyllis Haslam Residence - transitional residence for women on parole

staffed 24 hours
referral and support to plan for community re-entry

Housing Success Program - case management program supporting individuals and households exiting homelessness to work towards continued housing stability
Counselling
General Counselling - individual and group counselling and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues; counselling programs include:

healing from abuse and trauma, parenting, anger management, theft and fraud, domestic/gender based violence, substance use

Standing Strong: Trauma Recovery Through Empowerment (TREM)

individual and group supportive counselling program for women and gender-diverse young adults (ages 16-29) who have experienced family or gender-based violence

Reintegration Counselling - individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole
Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W
Partner Abuse Response Program - 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Employment and Community Supports
Women's Empowerment Through Business (WEB) - trauma-informed program to promote economic security and independence for women and gender-diverse individuals through entrepreneurship training, personal development workshops and expanding peer connections
Just in Time - for women and non-binary individuals who have experienced gender-based violence; assists with financial literacy, job readiness, and healing from trauma
Record Suspension (Pardon) Service - supports women and men with submitting a record suspension application to the National Parole Board of Canada

application processing fees covered
virtual support to anyone living anywhere in Canada

Volunteer Led Supports
Court Support - practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system; assistance with referrals, information and resources

Fees:

Partner Assault Response - sliding scale; most services free of charge

Application:

Contact reception for information on applying to services and programs

staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly
private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff
accepts collect calls from prisons

Any women in a federal or provincial prison can ask to speak to the Elizabeth Fry Toronto worker or call toll free 1-855-924-3708

intake worker with meet with inmates to discuss and assess eligibility for residence and release plan

Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting

Standing Strong - call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting or email at standingstrong@efrytoronto.org

Eligibility / Target Population:

Women and non-binary people 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law

Partner Assault Response program - women 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence

Phyllis Haslam Residential Program - women 18 years and older who are on parole, probation or long-term supervision order, and are referred from Correctional Services Canada

Languages:

English

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