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Transition House Association

Outreach Services:

• Queens 566-1480
• East Prince 436-0517
• West Prince 859-8849
• Eastern P.E.I. 838-0795

The Transition House Association was established in 1980 to provide a place of safety for women and children who are victims of abuse and to work towards the elimination of family violence. The Association believes that it is a basic human right to be free of abuse and fear of abuse in relationships.

Our membership includes individuals and groups who accept the Statement of Beliefs of the Association. Our volunteer Board of Directors represents a broad range of interest and views. The services provided by the Association are funded by the Provincial Government, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the United Way of P.E.I., and by contributions and donations from individuals, community groups and local business.

SERVICES WE OFFER:

1. Anderson House, the provincial emergency shelter for abused women and children, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Confidential crisis and support phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3. Outreach Services in Queens County.
4. Second stage housing.
5. Information and support groups for women and children.
6. Public education training.
7. Liaison with other community and support services in West Prince, East Prince, and Eastern P.E.I., in partnership with local community committees.
8. Cooperative second stage housing units in Summerside and O'Leary, in partnership with local community committees.

Abused Women Support Group

10-week support and information group for women who have been or are currently in an abusive relationship.

Anderson Apartments

Anderson Apartments are independent, second-stage housing for women and their children leaving Anderson House and who continue to be threatened or harassed.

• Eight high-security apartments - one wheelchair accessible.
• Outreach Support Services available - one apartment has a Support Resource Service meeting space.

Anderson Apartments are Second-stage housing and offers safe and supportive housing for women and children who wish to make a change in their lives after they stay at Anderson House. Second Stage Housing provides an opportunity to think about and plan for a future without fear.

We offer supportive, comfortable housing. We have eight self-contained units (seven two-bedroom apartments, one one-bedroom apartment which is wheelchair accessible) and a cooperative living environment with confidential address. You are permitted a nine-month term of residency with rent equivalent to rent ceiling set by the Department of Health and Social Services. We have regular monthly meetings within a violence free environment.

Anderson House

Anderson House is a safe and supportive shelter for women and their children who have been physically or emotionally abused or who live in constant fear of abuse. Anderson House is staffed at all times by trained women who honour confidentially.

We have a 24-hour toll-free crisis / support line (1-800-240-9894), Charlottetown, 892-0960. We offer support groups, information and education. Service is accessible for women and their children with disabilities.

Child Care Program

Specialized child care for children of women residents at Anderson House, providing quality play experiences to alleviate effects of having witnessed/experienced abuse and giving mother opportunity to rest/reflect/attend appointments, etc.

Location
Charlottetown (84 Fitzroy Street)

For More Information
Joanne Ings, Executive Director
P.O. Box 964
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7M4
Telephone: (902) 894-3354
Toll-free: 800-240-9894
Facsimile: (902) 628-8718
Email: tha@peitha.org