Harmony House is Ottawa’s only 2nd stage (transitional) shelter.
We bridge the gap between crisis living (in an emergency shelter) and working through trauma to live independently in the community.
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If you are in a life-threatening situation
Contact emergency services if you require immediate assistance
Preparing to leave a violent situation
Click here for a checklist of important papers and items to bring with you
Learn How to Cover your Tracks
A woman should not underestimate her partner if she wants to leave a situation of abuse
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Fact: EVERY 2.5 days a woman is KILLED by her partner
See our Executive Director, Ray Eskritt on CTV News and how YOU can help #endviolenceagainstwomen
CTV interview with Ray Eskritt about Violence against Women in Canada…
Nokia StrongHer Initiative Gives the Gift of Connection to Domestic Violence Survivors
Harmony House receives donation of technology and cash to help female survivors and their families of violence during COVID-19
April 1, 2021. OTTAWA – This March, Nokia’s StrongHer Canada’s International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallenge Fundraising Campaign raised over $15,000 to support …
#ChoosetoChallenge 2021
What’s To Be Done About Domestic Violence?
March 8, 2021
OTTAWA-Throughout this pandemic, domestic violence has doubled or even tripled.
With the added high stress, job losses, and loss of community supports, those who work
in the Violence Against Women …