Harmony House

The only second-stage women's shelter in Ottawa, Ontario

Ex-residents

Ex-residents are an important part of the Harmony House network. Current and ex-residents form friendships, which provide a peer support network that residents carry with them as they move back out into the community.

Current and ex-residents often provide each other with invaluable input on how the system works or doesn’t work for them. All residents of Harmony House eventually move on with their lives, but friendships formed with each other help bridge their transition into their new lives free of violence. Many return to share their experiences – both triumphs and hardships – with staff and friends. 

Harmony House welcomes all ex-residents to call or drop-in and share news about their journeys. We continue to offer support to those who wish to access it and encourage current and ex-residents to join with us in our efforts to end violence against women.

Programs and Services

Harmony House provides services to ex-residents of Harmony House. These services include:

• advocacy
• crisis intervention
• accompaniment
• information and referral
• development of safety plans
• women’s groups services and programs available to ex-residents with and without children eg. volunteer tutor system for kids

To learn more, contact us.

Get involved

If you are an ex-resident of Harmony House, why not volunteer? It’s a great way to keep in touch and make new friends. To find out more, contact us.

Did you know that as of June 2009 current and ex-residents are no longer restricted from joining the board?

Volunteer to join our board!