YWCA Halifax is a multi-service agency that builds economic security, promotes wellness and creates opportunities for women, girls and their families by providing a strong voice and integrated services.

WEBSITE: www.ywcahalifax.com

FACEBOOK: @ywcahalifax 

Safer Spaces (NSTAY Program)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A 24-hour staffed, supportive emergency/crisis housing program for all youth, aged 16-26, exiting the sex trade. 

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: All Gender Inclusive; 16-26

REGION COVERED: Located in Dartmouth; Participants from anywhere in Nova Scotia

PHONE #: 782-414-7657

HOW TO ACCESS: Referral through NSTAY Program Intake

DIRECT REFERRAL: Danielle- NSTAY@ywcahalifax.com

PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/nstay/ 

Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM) 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: SHYM provides supportive housing, parenting support, and life skills development. SHYM provides a safe, nurturing environment, self-contained housing, access to common areas such as a program room, children’s playroom and backyard, case management, home visitation, group programming, and 24-hour access to on-site staff.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Women and Girls;16-24; In 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy or Independently Parenting a Child or Children

REGION COVERED: Located in Dartmouth; Participants from anywhere in Nova Scotia

PHONE #: 902-410-8766

HOW TO ACCESS: Participants 16-18 can call or email to self-refer. Participants 18+ must complete a referral to the By Name List. Call for more information. 

DIRECT REFERRAL: Shelly - housing@ywcahalifax.com

PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/supportive-housing/shym/ 

Women in Supportive Housing (WISH) 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: WISH provides safe, secure, supported housing to single women who have experienced homelessness, and have barriers to stable housing.  WISH offers furnished apartments, support with financial management, home visitation, eviction prevention, case planning, service navigation, individualized support, and 24-hour emergency on-call support. YWCA Halifax holds the lease and provides advocacy and assistance with housing.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Trans and cis women/girls; 19+; In receipt of Income Assistance

REGION COVERED: Halifax Regional Municipality

PHONE #: 902-410-8766

HOW TO ACCESS: A referral to the By Name List must be completed. Call for more information.

DIRECT REFERRAL: Shelly -  housing@ywcahalifax.com 

PROGRAM WEBSITE: https://www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/supportive-housing/wish/

SEE ALSO: Specialized CSEC Programs and Services; Youth Programs & Outreach; Education & Employment Services; Family & Parenting Services