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We provide crisis telephone support and emergency shelter for women and children in Windsor and area who are fleeing violence and abuse. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing help and hope for families faced with domestic violence.

We also provide education to women, men and children through counselling and group services. Learn more about our program on the Programs and Services page.

Our team is committed to helping women, children and men live violence-free lives. Hiatus House is funded in large part by the government of Ontario, and through grants and donations from individuals and organizations.

We currently have:

·         26 rooms providing 42 beds for abused women and their children from Windsor and Essex County

·         Services provided in a culturally-sensitive manner

·         The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

·         Services are also provided to abused women in a same sex relationship

·         Child and Youth Program available to children in the shelter