We provide emergency shelter 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Our shelter can accommodate 13 women and children; each family has their own room and share communal living space with other families. Women are expected to contribute to the daily chores of meal preparation; house cleaning and child care. Families are encouraged to offer assistance and support to one another, were possible.
Residents do not pay to stay at Cara Transition House. We accept self-referrals and referrals from community agencies, law enforcement, other shelters and government agencies
each family has their own room
We Offer
24 hour crisis telephone counselling
Safe emergency shelter 24/7
Safety planning
Counselling
Legal information/referrals
Information about violence against women
Referrals to community resources and government services
Advocacy
Assistance with transportation
Parenting support
The opportunity to talk to other women with similar experiences