Elizabeth Fry Toronto - Toronto

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-924-3708

Toll-Free:

1-855-924-3708

Fax:

416-924-3367

Email:

info@efrytoronto.org

Website:

www.efrytoronto.org

Address:

658 Danforth Ave Suite 402
Toronto, ON
M4J 5B9

Location:

Cross street: Danforth Ave and Pape Ave

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm , some evening programs

after hours -- residential telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours

Talk and Listen Phone Line -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm

Service Description:

Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs
Housing
Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole

staffed 24 hours
individual and group counselling, practical assistance
referral and support to plan for release
capacity 19

House Success Program -- case management program supporting individuals and households exiting homelessness to work towards continued housing stability
Counselling
General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues

provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours
programs include parenting, newcomer family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, and substance abuse

Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole

referred clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making
general counselling topics recommened by parole officers such as parenting, substance use behaviours and healing from abuse

Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W

Partner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

TREM Standing Strong (TREM SS), 416-924- 3708 ext 261 or ext 252 - 16 week group program for women 16-29 who identify as survivors of gender based or family violence

trauma informed group and individual counselling
groups available to participants 16-19 and 20-29
clients also receive individual counselling and resource support as needed/requested during enrollment in program
Youth Dating Violence (YDV) training and knowledge sharing opportunities to community service organizations

Employment and Community Supports
Women's Empowerment Through Business (WEB) -- trauma-informed program to promote economic security and independence for women and gender-diverse individuals through entrepreneurship training, personal development workshops and expanding peer connections
Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- supports women and men with submitting a record suspension application to the National Parole Board of Canada

application processing fees and TTC fares covered
virtual support to anyone living anywhere in Canada

Volunteer Led Supports
?Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4 pm, assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system

information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning
does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf

Court Support -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system

assistance with referrals, information and resources
free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail
located at 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W courts

Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports
The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration

provides donations such as clothing, hygiene supplies and gift cards to clients

Bingo Hall Program - provides volunteer opportunities for volunteers and clients the bingo hall to provide information about the organization while raising funds

Fees:

Partner Assault Response -- sliding scale

Application:

Contact Reception for information on applying to services and programs

staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly
private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff
accepts collect calls from prisons

Any women in a federal or provincial prison can ask to speak to the Elizabeth Fry Toronto worker or call toll free 1-855-924-3708

intake worker with meet with inmates to discuss and assess eligibility for residence and release plan

Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting

Eligibility / Target Population:

Women and non-binary people 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law

Partner Assault Response program -- women 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence

Phyllis Haslam Residential program -- women 18 years and older who are on parole, probation or long-term supervision order, and are referred from Correctional Services Canada

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region