VAW Emergency Shelter
We offer emergency shelter, crisis line services, transitional housing, outreach and transitional supports to women and children impacted by gender based violence. Our vision is a world where all women and children live in homes free of violence and fear.
Address: Napanee, Ontario
Phone Number: 613 354 0808
Crisis Line: 613 354 1010
Text Number: 613 449 1080
Email: laihrws@kingston.net
Hours of operation: 24/7 Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy
VAW Crisis Line Support
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Community-based advocacy services
Organization Located In: Rural (population 29,000 or less)
Languages Available: English
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services) Text Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person Text Phone
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Indigenous
LGBTQ+
Older Adults
People with Precarious Status
Sex workers
Substance Users
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Sex-Work Positive Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter)