Ywca Durham

for over 75 years we have provided a safe and supportive place for women and children impacted by domestic violence in the durham, ontario region. we offer a 24-hour crisis line attached to our y’s wish shelter, an emergency shelter for women and children in immediate danger. our 2nd stage housing program provides safe and supportive housing for single women for two years and includes a job/life skills program. interim housing is a 6-month program that supports homeless women and our supportive housing offers geared-to-income apartments. we also offer several counselling and outreach programs for our clients and women in the community.