Please indicate which program location you are in interested in applying for
St. Catharines (T:289-273-2874) (F:289-273-2874)
Niagara Falls (T:905-988-3528 ext. 4021) (F: 905-357-9161)
Welland / Fort Erie (T:905-650-6883) (F:289-820-7662)
West Niagara (T:289-235-8747 ext. 3281) (F:1-289-235-8031)
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First Name
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Date of Birth
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Age
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Marital Status
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Married
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Partnership
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Marital Status
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Previous Accommodation?
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Correctional Facility
Hospital- Medical & Psychiatric
Unsheltered (street, vehicle, campsite, public space, squatting)
Staying with friends, family, strangers
Emergency Shelter
Rental Housing
Ownership Housing
Transitional Housing
Residential Care Facility
Foster Care
Alcohol/ Drug Recovery Facility
Supportive Housing
Subsidized/ Social Housing
Other
If other, please specify
Client Type?
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Youth
Senior
Victim of Family Violence
Person of colour/ racialized person
Client type not indicated
2SLGBTTQQIA+
Veteran
Recent Immigrant
Refugee
Other
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Identifying Gender
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Male
Female
Genderqueer/Gender nonconforming
Two-Spirit
Trans Female
Trans Male
Other
If other, please specify
Current Address
City
Postal Code
Email Address
Contact Number
Alternate Contact #
May a message be left for you at these numbers?
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Last Name
Address
Phone
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Do you have children in your care?
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No
If yes, how many?
Children
Please Include Name, Age, Date of Birth, and Gender For All Children Seperated by This Format: John Doe, 10, 22/08/2014, male ; Sarah Smith, 4, 11/02/2020, female;
Are you currently pregnant?
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No
If yes, when is your due date?
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Are you currently involved in any community agencies?
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No
If so, which agencies?
Do you have any health concerns?
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No
If so, please explain
Do you have any addictions?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate what (alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.) and give details (frequency of use, clean time, etc.)
Are you interested in treatment of any kind or have you attended any treatment?
Yes
No
If yes, please give details (when, where, etc.)
Do you agree to abstain from using alcohol or illicit drugs while in this program?
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No
Have you ever been to see a Psychiatrist/Psychologist?
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No
Name of Psychiatrist
First Name
Last Name
Address
Phone
Country
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Fax Number
Is there ongoing care?
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No
Psychiatric Diagnosis
What do you know about the YW Transitional Housing Program?
What expectations do you have from me personally as your Transitional Housing Support Worker/Case Worker?
What behaviours or lifestyle habits do you currently engage in that you believe enhances you?
What behaviours or lifestyle habits do you currently engage in that you believe are self-destructive?
What barriers do you foresee in making lifestyle changes?
Income
Please specify the Source, Amount, and Frequency by listing using this format: Earnings, $1450, bi-weekly ; Support Payments, $830, monthly ;
Are you eligible for Niagara Regional Housing?
Yes
No
If not, please explain why?
Do you give the YWCA Niagara Region permission to verify that you are active on the general waitlist with Niagara Regional Housing?
Yes
No
Do you owe any funds to Niagara Regional Housing?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain why?
Employment: Are you currently working? If so where do you work? If no, who was your last employer?
How many hours do you work in a week?
Why do you think you could benefit from living in supportive housing?
Is there anything else we should know about you that will help us assess your suitability for the program and help us to serve you better if you are accepted?
Provide a list of your housing placements for the last year (please include dates).
What caused you to leave your previous living arrangement?
How long have you been living in your current living arrangement?
Please list the barriers to permanent housing that you have encountered.
How much are you able to pay for rent per month?
Ground Floor
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Basement
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Upstairs
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Are you able to climb stairs?
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Do you smoke cigarettes?
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No
Do you have a registered service animal with appropriate paperwork?
Please note that only service animals are permitted in our programs. Non-service animals will not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding.
Yes
No
If so, please list
Please list three short-term goals and three long term goals that you would like to achieve
Short Term
What skills do you need or want to develop? Please check off as many that are applicable to you.
Budgeting
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Relationship / Life Skills
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Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
Parenting
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Education / Training
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Disagree
Neutral
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Strongly Agree
Anger Management
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Self- Esteem
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Any other skills you would like to explore?
Would you like to be involved in any support groups offered by the YWCA
Sex Trade On My Terms (STOMT)
Drop in programs in St. Catharines & Niagara Falls.
STOMT is a weekly drop-in for women-identified individuals who engaged in survival sex work. We offer sex positive, non-judgmental support in an inclusive, safe space. Participants can come hang out and grab a meal, access community referrals and resources, clothing donations and harm reduction supplies, or just drop by for a chat.
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Women’s Addiction Recovery Mediation (WARM)
Virtual groups Monday & Wednesday.
WARM provides Personal Support Recovery Programs designed for women experiencing addiction and families affected by addiction. Professionally facilitated, participants are guided through a process group that provides the opportunity to share experiences with addiction in a safe, confidential and mutually respected environment. Participants are then invited to consider a psycho-educational skills development activity that builds motivation, awareness, coping skills and a balanced life of wellness.
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Are you willing to sign a participation agreement with the YWCA? (You can revoke the relationship at any time; however, this action will result in your immediate discharge from the program.)
Yes
No
City Selection
Niagara Falls
St. Catharines
Welland
Fort Erie
Port Colborne
Grimsby
Beamsville
Vineland
Jordan Station
Smithville
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