Programs & Services
live at the shelter, as well as former residents. Through our Outreach program we also
help victims who need resources or help with leaving a violent situation.
Children and Youth Programs:
We offer in-house childcare that allows women to drop off their children free of charge while they attend school, work, or go to court or other appointments. Our childcare professionals are experts in caring for children who have experienced trauma.
The Afterschool, PD Day, Summer Camp, and March Break Programs for kids age 6 to 13 provide fun activities as they develop skills such as personal safety, communication, nonviolent problem solving, and self-confidence.
Food bank
The in-house Food Bank Program, available to current and former residents, help the women with food insecurity and budgeting.
Outreach and Housing:
While living at the shelter, women receive assistance in finding suitable, affordable, and permanent housing as they work towards rebuilding their lives and achieving violence-free living. This support includes creating a safety plan and providing information on tenant rights and available community resources.
After moving out, our Outreach Program maintains contact to ensure their ongoing safety and well-being. Additionally, Outreach staff support women on the waiting list by helping them develop a safety plan while they await a shelter unit. We also offer court accompaniment to support women attending Family Court hearings.
Residential program
The Residential Program provides women with a safe place to stay while they and their children heal from trauma and abuse. The furnished shelter units are either studio, one or two bedrooms. Everything is provided: bedding, towels, dishes, pots and pans, and small kitchen appliances like kettles and toasters. Since many women arrive with nothing, they are allowed to take these items with them when they leave to start their new home. We have an on-going need to replace these items as residents move out and new residents move in.
Unfortunately, we do not have enough shelter units to house all the women and children who need to escape their situation, and at any one time, we have between 60 and 120 families on the waiting list.
Therapy Program
An in-house Registered Psychotherapist offers individualized therapy to residents and outreach clients to help them recover from the trauma they have suffered. All sessions are conducted with strict confidentiality to ensure a safe and private environment for clients, providing a Circle of Care for each individual’s well-being.
Community Kitchen
The Community Kitchen, run by a professional chef, is open to current and past residents. It provides an opportunity to socialize while learning new recipes and techniques to stretch their food budget. The women share a meal together and take home a meal for themselves and their children.
Harmony House Miracles
Surviving and Thriving Beyond Abuse
Harmony House Miracles
Surviving and Thriving Beyond Abuse