Elizabeth Fry Toronto
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0389 | Last Modified: 12 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-924-3708 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-924-3708 |
| Fax | 416-924-3367 |
| info@efrytoronto.org | |
| Website | www.efrytoronto.org |
| Primary Contact | Kelly Potvin, Executive Director; Phone: 416-924-3708 ext 256; Email: kpotvin@efrytoronto.org |
| Alternate Contact | Lemoi Peters, Executive Assistant; Phone: 416-924-3708 ext 246; Email: lpeters@efrytoronto.org |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Transitional housing, community, court and outreach programs
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 14 * also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a child Community programs Group and individual general counselling * probation and parole counselling including theft and fraud prevention, anger management * financial literacy * support provided through the following programs -- assessment required, TTC and child care provided as available * parenting programs * Healing from Abuse -- counselling for women who have experienced abuse * drug and alcohol counselling Court Programs -- alternative to the normal court process * allows offenders to get their charge withdrawn and avoid a criminal conviction * involves community work, shoplifting workshops, charitable donations * for women and men * must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the alleged offence * charge must be a minor, first time criminal offence * referral from Crown Attorney * operates at the College Park court 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 Exit Doors Here 416-924-3708 ext 257, fax 416-504-4845, exitdoors@efrytoronto.org -- sex work transition program for women wishing to leave the sex trade including trafficked victims * personalized wrap-around services, practical and emotional support * case management Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) -- provides counseling and support for women who have complex trauma histories Outreach programs BEST (Believing in Employment Success Training) -- pre-employment training program for women with criminal records * Work Safe Program -- counselling, support, education and referrals for sex workers Volunteer programs One-to-one support for residential and community clients * College Park Court Program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody * Vanier Centre for Women -- recreation program, life skills |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * some evening programs * after hours -- telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Toronto |
| Eligibility | Women 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law * Community Justice Program -- women and men 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 Exit Doors Here -- women 18 years and older residing in the Greater Toronto Area wishing to leave the sex trade Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model -- women 18 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced trauma and/or abuse |
| Application | Contact Access Worker * staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly * private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff * accepts collect calls from prisons Partner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting Exit Doors Here -- call, email or visit website for information * self referral or referral from professional -- online referral form available Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting |
| Languages | English ; interpreters for other languages |
| Fees | Fees for some programs * Partner Assault Response -- sliding scale |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Transitional housing, community, court and outreach programs * registered charity |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown East |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Sherbourne St and Wellesley St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |