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Program:
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Aakwa'ode'ewin (Courage for Change)
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Address:
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380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4E6
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Location:
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Thunder Bay satellite office located on Ray Blvd near Queen St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Crisis response services Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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An organization that provides supports and programs for Indigenous women and their families
Provides supports for Indigenous women, youth and girls affected by sexual exploitation
Crisis services include:- Immediate response to women at risk of human trafficking or leaving a situation of trafficking
- Stabilization with transportation to safe housing
- Collaboration with police services as required
- Access to ongoing trauma-informed, culturally-based crisis care and supports as needed
Long-term supports and services include:- Case management
- Developing safety plans
- Short and long-term planning
- One on one supportive counselling
- Referrals and transportation/accompaniment to community resources
- Follow-up services as required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous women, youth and girls at risk of human trafficking, leaving a situation of human trafficking or affected in any way by sexual exploitation
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