Residential & Community Programs
Saint Monica House offers comprehensive expectant and new mother's programs for women living in residence or the community. Support services offered include: a residential program for expectant mothers, and new mothers and infants; decision making workshops; individual and group counselling; parenting classes; pre and post adoption support; health care and prenatal classes; career counselling; recreational opportunities; toy lending library; and 24 hour support from Saint Monica House staff.A nursery, for babies up to 11 months, is also on-site for young women who choose to parent and wish to attend parenting groups and the school program.
Monica-Ainslie Place
Supportive Housing Program
Monica-Ainslie Place is a subsidized, supportive housing complex for single mothers and their children. Tenants can stay in this transitional housing program for a limited period of time. Group and individual programs are offered to tenants and residents of the Cambridge community through the Monica Resource Centre located on site at Monica-Ainslie Place. Program options include: individual and group counselling; recreational opportunities; peer support; parenting groups; child development assessments; toy lending library; referrals to other community services; and workshops focusing on topics such as self-awareness, independent living, budgeting, personal health, conflict resolution, and relationships.
