Yellow Brick House |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Dates | Year round | |||
| Funding | United Way - York ; Ministry of Community and Social Services, United Way | |||
| Print Material | Pamphlet | |||
| Alternate Name | Family Court Support Worker Program ; FCSWP ; Project Hostel | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Administration Office 52 West Beaver Creek Rd, Unit 4 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9 | |||
| Office Phone | Admin: 905-709-0900 * Shelter: 905-727-1944 * Outreach counselling Services 1-877-222-8438 * Donations 905-709-0900 | |||
| Fax | 905-709-1308 | |||
| Crisis Phone | 1-800-263-3247 * 905-727-1944 (Emergency Shelter) | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Admin:1-800-263-2231 * Shelter:1-800-263-3247 * Outreach Counselling Services: 1-877-222-8438 * Donations: 1-800-263-2231 | |||
| info@yellowbrickhouse.org | ||||
| Website | www.yellowbrickhouse.org | |||
| Executive 1 | Lorris Herenda, Executive Director | |||
| Areas Served | York Region | |||
| Intersection | Leslie and 16th Avenue | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9-4:30 pm * Mon-Sun 24 hours (Shelter) | |||
| Languages | American Sign Language (ASL) ; Arabic ; Chinese - Cantonese ; Dutch ; English ; French ; German ; Italian ; Russian ; Spanish ; Gujarati ; Mandarin ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi ; Fijian ; Kurdish ; Serbian | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women * Clients requesting admission to the shelter must be in crisis Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process | |||
| Application | Call for information | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Description | Emergency housing shelter for women and their children * 24 hour crisis line * crisis intervention * provide help finding housing and employment * referrals made to appropriate agencies * information, programs and speakers on relevant issues available * programs and assistance for children who may witness abuse in the home and family * individual child counselling * support group * counselling and legal support services * public education * volunteer program * PHASE 2 HOUSING: Available only through previous residence of Yellow Brick House RETA'S PLACE is a second- stage apartment building * houses ex-residents of Yellow Brick House * length of stay is six months * provide residents leaving the shelter with an apartment unit which rents below market rates * provide the family with an opportunity to set and achieve goals * promote independent living * phone 905-726-2811 or 1-888-272-2219 Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate | |||
| Subjects | Assaulted women ; Counselling ; Education ; Legal services ; Shelters | |||
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