Purpose Statement
We support individuals impacted by domestic abuse through:
1. Safe secure living options & services.
2. Education & resources to end the cycle of abuse.
3. Targeted advocacy, collaboration and, guidance.
Who we are
Odyssey House is a non-profit organization and registered charity. We provide safe, secure, and supportive accommodation for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse, are in crisis, or in need of a housing alternative. Odyssey House is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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In the 2022/2023 year, we supported 246 women and 197 children at our emergency shelter. We facilitated 137 groups attended by 770 people. Our Trauma Counselors provided 728 hours of therapy to 131 individuals. Our second-stage shelter, Serenity Place, supported 19 women and 22 children. We had 2,040 calls to our 24/7 crisis line.
Public Education delivered 371 presentations, with a total of 5,613 individuals in attendance. Odyssey House was also present at 21 public engagement events.
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Our Childcare Support Team supported 328 children through our childcare programs. 10,449 hours of trauma-informed programming were provided to the children accessing our programs.