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Address:
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PO Box 818
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Location:
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Location is confidential; contact office for more information
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Operates an emergency shelter for abused women and their children
Offers a variety of support services and programs that can include:- Access to donations room for clothing
- Child care (limited) for 2nd Stage residents
- Counselling
- Food
Child Witness Program- Offers a therapeutic program
- Hosts program in neutral settings such as schools
- Educates mothers about the harmful effects of abuse on children
- Teaches mothers skills to help their children during the healing process
- Program length varies, up to 12 weeks
Outreach Services- Helps individuals understand options to assist in making life choices
- Offers assistance in accessing housing, legal and other community services
- Offers individual counselling
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Application:
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Call toll-free 1-800-465-3348
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Abused women 16 years of age and older and their children throughout the Rainy River District
Child Witness Program
- Any child who has witnessed abuse
- Open to children and their mothers residing in the Rainy River District
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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