chez doris, women's shelter foundation
Services
Transitional and permanent housing for women and an emergency health and service centre offering support and prevention programs.Accommodation and centre* Day centre: safe respite offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hygiene products, clothing distribution, showers, rest room with beds, access to a medical clinic.* Night shelter: dormitory and common areas with services, access to showers, nightwear and snacks.* Winter warming centre.* Permanent housing: Bash Shetty Residence and Marcelle and Jean Coutu Residence.Support* Health and services Centre (1445 Lambert-Closse Street): programs, monthly assistance with food purchases, access to a medical clinic, reintegration program, social and recreational activities.* Support services with a social worker.* Health services: foot care, nursing care, art therapy, massage therapy, yoga, etc.* Financial management program: support with budgeting, bill payment, check management.* Cultural activities program to break isolation and specific support program for women from Indigenous communities.* Housing support program for women with or without children.* Reintegration and educational programs.* Emergency or seasonal clothing recovery at the day centre.* Tax clinic during the busy season.* Occasional legal clinic.
Eligibility
women experiencing homelessness or in difficulty, Inuit or Indigenous women
Schedule
day centre: Monday to Sunday 8h00 to 19h30 (365 days per year), breakfast: 8h30 to 10h30, lunch: 12h00 to 13h00, diner: 17h00 to 18h00, warming centre: early December to late March
Fees
none
Coverage area
Montréal Island
Languages offered
English, French
Application process
For emergency services: Please go to the Day Centre at 1430 Chomedey Street. For emergency overnight shelter, registration is done in person; referrals are also possible by calling 514-937-2341, extension 0.For other services: Please go to 1445 Lambert-Closse Street, Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or schedule an initial appointment by phone at 514-937-2341, extension 260.
Documents required
none
Volunteer opportunities
Yes
Categories:
Mailing address
1430 Chomedey Street, Ville-Marie, Montréal, H3H 2A7
Hotline
514 937-2341 ext. 260Programs and services
Business line
514 937-2341
Other phone (1)
514 937-2341 ext. 221Emergencies
Legal Status
non-profit organization
Funding
municipal, provincial, federal, donations, foundations
Last verified on
1/28/26








