In Montreal, Thérèse-Casgrain House

The Thérèse-Casgrain House is a community residential facility (CRF), more commonly referred to as a halfway house. It is operated by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Quebec (SEFQ).

Since 1980, the Thérèse-Casgrain House has been helping people incarcerated in women's institutions. It welcomes women and gender-diverse people whose stay can range from a few weeks to several years. The length of their stay is determined by the length of their sentence.

Located in a residential area of Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) district, it is close to many services such as shops and public transport.

The house can accommodate up to forty people. Each year, it accommodates around 100 women, all of whom are in the process of social reintegration.

Residents may come from a provincial detention facility, such as Établissement Leclerc de Laval, or from a federal penitentiary, such as Joliette Institution. The Thérèse-Casgrain House can also receive women from other provinces. Women may be referred by probation officers (provincial correctional service) or by parole officers (federal correctional services).

Individualized, supportive guidance

The Thérèse-Casgrain House offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to a team of support workers and clinical counselors.

The team is made up of a clinical director, three clinical counselors and a dozen support workers who are on call during the day, evening and night, on weekdays and weekends.

The support offered goes beyond the legal framework in order to allow residents to undertake multiple steps related to their social reintegration. The team guides them in their daily lives (job search, return to school, search for housing, family and interpersonal relations, budget and health management, etc.).

Offered services

• Individualized follow-up based on each person's needs
• Programs and group activities
• Double or single rooms
• Common area living spaces
• Outdoor courtyard
• Psychosocial programs, including Anger Management and Autonomous and free
• EVE program (economic crime prevention)
• Digital education program
• Community art projects (with Art Entr'Elles)
• Creativity workshops
• Volunteer accompaniment service

Download the bilingual brochure for the Thérèse-Casgrain House.

To contact the team at the Thérèse-Casgrain halfway house, go to the Team page.

The Elizabeth Fry Centre in Québec

The Elizabeth Fry Centre in Québec is a community residential facility (CRF), more commonly referred to as a halfway house. It is operated by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Quebec (SEFQ).

Founded in 2017, the center helps incarcerated people in women's institutions. It welcomes women and gender-diverse people whose stay can range from a few weeks to several months. It can also offer women the opportunity to stay with their young children.

The Centre can accommodate around twenty people. Each year, it accommodates around 50 women, all of whom are in the process of social reintegration. Residents are referred by the Quebec Detention Centre (women's sector), the Établissement Leclerc de Laval and the Joliette Institution, as well as correctional services probation officers.

Individualized, supportive guidance

Located in the heart of Old Quebec, the Elizabeth Fry Centre in Québec offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to a team of counselors and support workers.

The team is made up of a clinical director, two clinical counselors and a dozen support workers who are on call day, evening and night, weekdays and weekends.

The support offered goes beyond the legal framework in order to enable residents to undertake multiple initiatives linked to their social reintegration. The team guides them in their daily lives (job search, return to school, search for housing, family and interpersonal relations, budget and health management, etc.).

Services offered

• Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Individualized follow-up based on each person's needs
• Programs and group activities
• Double or single rooms
• Common area living spaces
• Psychosocial programs, including Anger Management and Autonomous and free

Download the bilingual brochure for the Elizabeth Fry Centre in Québec.

To contact the team at the Elizabeth Fry Centre in Québec, go to the Team page.