Anova - Women's & Children's Shelter and Housing (London)
Anova runs emergency shelters for women and children leaving violence, a 24/7 crisis and support line, walk-in crisis support, and longer-term housing, including second-stage housing and a 25-unit rent-geared-to-income apartment building in South London for women and children who need safe housing.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Women and their children who are at risk of violence, abuse, and/or homelessness in the London area.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Women and their children who are at risk of violence, abuse, and/or homelessness in the London area
- Second-stage and RGI housing serve women and children who need safe housing
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Emergency shelter and crisis support are free. The South London apartment building (25 units) offers rent geared to income. Amount varies.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Women and their children who are at risk of violence, abuse, and/or homelessness in the London area. Second-stage and RGI housing serve women and children who need safe housing.
Good to know
Confirmed via WebFetch on 2026-06-13: 24/7 Crisis & Support Line 519-642-3000 / 1-800-265-1576; shelters at 101 Wellington Road and 450 Clarke Road, London (Clarke Road is pet-friendly); second-stage housing is a 25-unit RGI apartment complex in South London. Slug renamed to add the 'london-' city prefix.
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