Margaret Laurence House - Housing and Support for Women Fleeing Abuse

Abuse / Neglect, Advocacy, Housing / Shelter, and Victim Services

Provided by The Greater Victoria Women’s Shelter Society

A second stage program which provides housing support, counselling and advocacy to women who have experienced abuse in their intimate relationships.
A community-based second stage program which provides housing support, counselling and advocacy to women who have experienced abuse in their intimate relationships. Women will be considered for admission through self-referral or referral from other agencies.

The program has two components:
  • The MLH residential program offers temporary accommodation for up to one year in 6 townhouse units in a confidential location with the opportunity to access support while making plans for the future. Support available includes advocacy and referrals, individual counselling, and group support structured around topics chosen by residents.
  • The MLH outreach program provides support for women who are no longer living at MLH but may still need to access support and counselling. Women in the outreach program are provided with similar services to women living at MLH, but may also be offered assistance in locating safe and affordable housing.

Women in the program may receive:
  • rent subsidies
  • grants for food to families
  • bus tickets for women to attend appointments and for their children to attend school
  • birthday and Christmas gifts
  • access to computer and internet for resident use
  • lending library of educational books and dvd’s for resident use
  • activities that help the MLH residents connect with the larger community
  • speakers to come and present to the women on topics that they identify as important for them. In the recent past they have had speakers speak on Non-violent Communication, Budgeting, Internet Safety and Sexual Health.

250-995-0058

Public email: program@margaretlaurencehouse.org

Website: https://www.margaretlaurencehouse.org/

PO Box 8237, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3R8

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Availability

Service area: Victoria + show cities

Service area cities: Victoria

Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Advocacy
    Housing / Shelter
    Victim Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided at home
    • Provided in a group in-person

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