TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

We provide safe, subsidized transitional housing across the entire Niagara region.

Through their transition, clients work with skilled staff to set goals that will lead to more independence. The YW also provides residents with skills development training, support, goal setting, advocacy, and referrals to other programs and services that might be of benefit.

On-Site Supported Transitional Housing

Operates out of the King St. & Culp St. Shelters

  • 24/7 support from staff and women’s advocates

  • Skill Development Programs include coping skills, self esteem improvement and goal setting

  • Clients can stay in On-Site Housing for up to a year

Stage 1 Supported Transitional Housing

Operates as a fully subsidized Women’s Residence

  • For women capable of living independently but still needing advocacy and support

  • An advocate is on duty Monday – Friday, from 9-5 p.m.

  • Skill Development Programs include resume building, job searching skills, apartment hunting skills, budgeting, advanced goal setting and other self esteem building programs

  • Clients can stay in Supported Transitional Housing for up to a year

Stage 2 Off-Site Supported Transitional Housing

(Offered through partnerships with the Niagara Region and local landlords)

  • Approximately 65 apartments throughout the Niagara region

  • For clients ready to live independently

  • Support available from a Support Worker as needed

  • Support Workers help clients with setting and reaching goals

  • The YWCA carries the lease for one year. At the end of one year, the client has the option to take on the lease and continues to live independently with a place to call home.

  • NOTE: all clients have the option to stay in program for up to 3 years, including clients at stage 1.

  • Skill Development programs are available to anybody in the program

To apply for the Off-Site Transitional Housing program, download our application here. Note: We are only able to consider applications for individuals and families who are already on the Niagara Regional Housing waitlist.

Please contact the coordinator of the location you’re interested in applying to for more information:

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)

The YW’s WNAH program maintains a waiting list of clients in need of affordable housing. We are looking for landlords who are willing to work with us to provide rental housing for these individuals and families.

When you lease your property to us you will have a secure tenancy with secured rent being paid directly to you, by the YW, according to the tenancy agreement. The lease between the YW and the landlord is retained in a traditional landlord-tenant relationship. Even if a client becomes ineligible to participate in the housing program or if the apartment is vacant, we still pay the negotiated rent as agreed in the lease.

Our current landlords enjoy peace of mind and cost savings with reduced advertising and vacancy costs, as well as saving valuable time. If you are interested in working with us through our landlord program please contact us.

Reach out to Dana via email at dwoods@ywcaniagararegion.ca!

ARE YOU A LANDLORD?

RENT IS GUARANTEED

The YWCA assumes the lease on behalf of the program participants, ensuring rent is paid on time, consistently.

MONTHLY CHECKS

Have a peace of mind knowing your unit is being checked monthly by the YWCA Niagara Region employee assigned to the program participant.

LONG-TERM STABILITY TENANTS

Even after the 3 year program has concluded, program participants can take on the lease as their own resulting in lower turnover rates.

PROVIDING FUTURES

Many of our clients are single mothers and families looking for a safe and affordable place to raise their children instead of on the street or an unsafe environment.

DAMAGES ARE PAID FOR

Any damages incurred by the program participant will be covered by the YWCA Niagara Region.

I NEED HELP RIGHT NOW

  • (289) 273-4308
    183 King Street
    St. Catharines, ON L2R 3J5

  • 289-686-0927
    176 Oakdale Avenue
    St. Catharines, ON L2P 2K9

  • (289) 267-0411
    6135 Culp Street
    Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2B6

If you are in distress and need help immediately call 911.

Are you in crisis? The YWCA Niagara Region is open with advocates on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year.