Maison L’Esther offers free services to the people of Laval and to the population of greater Montreal. But we reach out to other regions in the sense that some of the women we shelter come from elsewhere in the province, and some even from outside the province.

We are also there for women and children who do not need accommodation. Maison L’Esther is more than a shelter that's safe, confidential, welcoming and free. It's also:

• Individual and group follow-up for women and children during and after their stay
• Help and guidance as women plan their future (e.g. criminal and civil court, Youth Protection, etc.)
• The defence of women's and children's rights
• A round-the-clock, 7-day-a-week telephone hotline
• Information and resources
• Awareness-raising, training and conferences
• Prevention activities in the community, in schools, the government and individually
• A "Heads-up House" to set up prevention activities in schools, entitled "Heads up on violence".