Housing and Support - For women recovering from addiction or transitioning out of the justice system
Addictions / Substance Use, Housing / Shelter, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Transitional housing and support for women, with or without addictions and mental health issues, transitioning out of the justice system.
Ellendale:
EFry was the first organization in Canada to operate a home that accepted opiate-using women due to our belief that women struggling with addiction need and deserve help in overcoming their issues. Ellendale provides live-in addiction treatment for polydrug-using women for three months of treatment and assists women in developing long-term plans for their futures.
EFry was the first organization in Canada to operate a home that accepted opiate-using women due to our belief that women struggling with addiction need and deserve help in overcoming their issues. Ellendale provides live-in addiction treatment for polydrug-using women for three months of treatment and assists women in developing long-term plans for their futures.
STEPS to Brighter Futures:
A program for self-identifying women (ages 15-29) not currently employed, in school, or training, and looking for support and assistance as they move forward from personal challenges like homelessness, conflict with the law, and/or substance use. For more information, click here.
Rosedale Intensive Residential Treatment Program:
The program provides live-in services for women with moderate to severe substance misuse. Women participate in this 4-6 month bed-based program that addresses substance use management through individual support, intensive group programs, and clinical counselling.
Legacy Manor:
Located in Abbotsford, Legacy Manor is a 37-unit supported housing program for women seeking an abstinence-focused environment.
Columbia Place:
Columbia Place provides women in transition from prison with housing, counselling, and goal planning to prepare them to successfully re-enter their communities and make the move to independent living.
Mazarine Lodge:
Supported housing program for high-needs women in Abbotsford. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the well-being of residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily.
Firth Residence (includes Firth Hostel, Firth Star and Firth Stellar:
Located in Abbotsford, the program provides a continuum of live-in services for women with substance use concerns. Up to 6 women are provided non-medical detox services for up to one week, with support from Fraser Health medical staff. Firth also provides women 30 days of support recovery in which to stabilize while abstaining from substance use; and 3-5 months of structured support recovery.
Woolwerx:
EFry’s social enterprise that employs both incarcerated women and those transitioning back to community life. Women receive training to clean, card and spin donated wool into artisanal yarns. Visit woolwerx.com to learn more
Third Party Administration:
EFry helps both female and male clients access the government's financial support to which they are entitled. Third-Party Administration clients cannot receive these services from government offices for behaviour or their need for high levels of support and case management. EFry tailors our support to each client’s circumstances, with the goal of helping them meet the criteria necessary to reinstate their direct access to government services.
Prison Integrated Outreach Homeless Prevention:
Incarcerated women with mental health and addiction issues and significant contact with the Justice System are supported to find housing and develop and maintain a personal care plan for a stabilized life after incarceration for a period of up to one year.
Transition to New Beginnings:
Transition to New Beginnings provides temporary shelter to women who are pregnant or with an infant and awaiting access to safe, affordable housing following addiction counselling or treatment.
Ellendale Cradle:
Ellendale Cradle provides expectant and new mothers who struggle with addiction live-in treatment and support as they plan for their future. The program includes child development monitoring and skills development, as well as participation in the Growing Great Kids parenting curriculum.
604-520-1166 (Lower Mainland)
Toll Free: 1-888-879-9593
Public email: info@elizabethfry.com
Website: https://efry.com/programs/
Service is available in English.
Cost: Fees may apply
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Family Counselling and Support - For children and youth at risk
- Emergency Shelter and Supported Housing - For women with addictions and/or at risk of homelessness
- Drop-In Centre and Program - For women at risk
Availability
Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Housing / Shelter
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
- Provided at home
- Provided at multiple locations
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