Program: 24 Hour Crisis Line
Organization: Ernestine's Women's Shelter
TTY: 416-746-3716
Crisis: 416-746-3701
Fax: 416-743-1732
Email: contact@ernestines.ca
Website: www.ernestines.ca/get-help
Address:
c/o Sharlene Tygesen
PO Box 141, Station B
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5K9
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director
416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca
Public Contacts: Laverne Blake - Manager Programs and Client Services
416-743-1733 ext 2043 * laverne@ernestines.ca
Service Description: Help for people in an abusive situation

Crisis Line:Daily 24 hour emergency telephone crisis line to support those who do not currently reside at the shelter. A trained counsellor will listen and provide important information on how to be safe, as well as resources to meet immediate needs



Fees: None
Application: No referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: For women, children and youth who are currently experiencing or who have experienced violence
Languages: English ; Many other languages
Language Notes: Interpretation
Area Served: Greater Toronto Area
See Also: Abuse and Sexual Assault Helplines
Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Last Updated: 11/5/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=216910

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