Record #:
MUS0169
Last Modified:
08 Nov 2024
Last Full Update:
23 Oct 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Chrysalis is one of two shelters in Muskoka for abused women (with or without children). Safe, short-term shelter, 24 hour phone support/ 24 hour staffing, child and youth programming, outreach support, support groups, assistance with navigating the legal system, accompaniment and advocacy, safety planning, risk assessment, practical needs assistance. Also offers 10 supportive transitional apartments for vulnerable women and children. See separate record 92201930. Second shelter location is Muskoka Interval House (MIH) in Bracebridge, 1-800-461-1740 or 705-645-4461. See separate record 71103815. |
Service Details
| Hours | Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Women in crisis, 16 years or over, with or without children |
| Application | By phone. Chrysalis supportive housing applications available at the shelter. To become a volunteer: applications available on website or at shelter. Mandatory volunteer training program provided. Vulnerable sector check required. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Huntsville |
| Address & Map | Huntsville, ON Canada |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - main floor washroom and bedroom ; Partially Accessible - kitchen is accessible, appliances and cupboard are not accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-789-8488 ; 1-866-789-8488, Toll Free |
| Crisis Phone | 705-789-8488 |
| Fax | 705-789-0825 |
| Website | https://www.mwag.ca |