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Program: Child and Youth Program  
Organization: Ernestine's Women's Shelter
Phone Numbers: Administration: 416-743-1733
TTY: 416-746-3716
Crisis: 416-746-3701
After Hours: 416-746-1733
Fax: 416-743-1732
Email: contact@ernestines.ca
Website: www.ernestines.ca/child-and-youth-program
Address:
c/o Sharlene Tygesen
PO Box 141, Station B
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5K9
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps
Hours:
  ServiceAdministration
Sun24 hours - 
Mon24 hours10am-5:30pm
Tue24 hours10am-5:30pm
Wed24 hours10am-5:30pm
Thu24 hours10am-5:30pm
Fri24 hours10am-5:30pmOpen
Sat24 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: The program supports children and youth at the shelter to overcome the trauma of witnessing or being abused. This is done through counselling, encouraging self-expression and creativity, establishing routine, and unlearning unhealthy behaviours

The Child and Youth program is designed to give clients a supportive environment where they can express themselves safely. The program’s activities include:
  • Homework Clubs
  • Reading Circles
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Self-Esteem Exercises
  • Mother and Child Activities
  • One-on-One Time
  • Camp activities

Fees: None
Application: No referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: For children, and youth at the shelter who have experienced violence and abuse
Languages: English * Many other languages
Language Notes: Interpretation
Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area  
See Also: Drop-In Centres for Youth
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Mentoring Programs for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on November 5, 2024

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