VAW Emergency Shelter
To stop abuse and violence against women and children by providing safety through shelter, counselling, education, advocacy and community partnerships.
Address: 8903 McLeod Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Phone Number: 905-356-3933
Crisis Line: 905-356-5800
Text Number: 905-356-5800
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy
VAW Crisis Line Support
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
Legal Services/Advocacy
Community-based advocacy services
Mobile/Home Based Services
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Text, Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Web-based chat, Phone
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Pet Accommodations: Coordinate with local humane societies
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Inclusivity Policies: Harm Reduction (Policy Includes Complaint Procedure), Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), Public Transportation for programming/appointments