You are not alone.
We are here to help.
The Shield of Athena is a non-profit organization for victims of family violence. We offer emergency shelter and professional services to women and their children.
Our support, intervention and prevention services are culturally and linguistically adapted to meet the needs of many of Montreal’s major ethnocultural communities.
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Help us transform outcomes for victims of conjugal violence. Together we can build a better future.
Please give generously. All contributions are tax deductible.
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Our impact in numbers
Real data that drives our mission forward
Services Provided
Calls Received
Clients
Public Awareness
1 out of 3 women continue to be victimized by an ex-partner and need a safe place
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Your tax-deductible contributions will help another woman and her children replenish their strength and develop a survival strategy. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Please give generously. All contributions are tax deductible.
To meet the urgent growing demand for shelter and resources
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Since 1991, the Shield of Athena has been at the service of thousands of victims of violence in Quebec and beyond, offering shelter and services to vulnerable women and children. The Shield of Athena is a leading advocate in the community, an expert voice in the media and a partner to both provincial and federal governments.
2025 will mark a milestone in the organization’s development with the inauguration of the Second Step Resource in Laval. This will be the Shield of Athena’s fourth point of service, in addition to the emergency shelter, Athena’s House, and the Montreal and Laval offices. Its purpose is to assist single women and moms with their children, victims of conjugal violence, in their transition to autonomy and a life free of violence.
Contact us today to find out how your organization can sponsor our continued efforts to help victims and bring an end to violence.
We're here for you
Every journey to safety and healing is unique. Our comprehensive support services are designed to meet you where you are, with the care and respect you deserve.
Athena’s House provides immediate safe shelter, food, clothing, and basic necessities for individuals and families fleeing abuse.
Second Step
For Women and Children
Public Awareness
At the Shield of Athena, community outreach is a core part of our mission. We regularly deliver informational sessions, presentations, and training to both the general public and professionals
Multilingual Legal Support
Our legal clinic provides guidance on protective orders, custody issues, divorce proceedings, and other legal matters related to abuse.
Activities
Updates
News, updates, and resources from The Shield of Athena
Stories from our social workers
Our dedicated team shares their experiences of helping survivors rebuild their lives.
When she first came to our shelter through Youth Protection with two young children, she was isolated without friends, family or knowledge of using public transportation, bank services or shopping for groceries.
After she got her first apartment, she became confident and eventually opened her own catering business. Today, after getting her social housing, she’s fully autonomous.
— Maria, Cultural Intermediary
The 11-year-old daughter alerted the police for her Mom and her younger sibling; all three were victims of an extreme case of family violence.
The police then referred them to our shelter. With our support, she is now able to take care of her family in a safer environment.