Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - District of Kenora

Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - District of Kenora

Services or programs that prevent, mitigate, and respond to violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in public or in private. It can also include threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation. Supports may include emergency treatment, follow-up care, and counselling. If you are experiencing an emergency situation call 911.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French Language Services		View all services
These services are located in District of Kenora
	Hoshizaki House Dryden District Crisis Shelter - Emergency Women's Shelter English ; French Ojibway, upon request
	Hoshizaki House Dryden District Crisis Shelter - Family Court Support Worker English ; French
	Kenora Sexual Assault Centre - Community Support to Survivors of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation English ; French Ojibway, Spanish; upon request
	Kenora Sexual Assault Centre - Sexual Assault Centre English ; French Ojibway, Spanish; upon request

These services are located outside of District of Kenora, but provide service to District of Kenora.
	Fem'aide - Ligne de soutien pour femmes touchées par la violence French French reception, programs, publications, and website
	ShelterSafe English ; French French website
	Thunder Bay Counselling - Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse English ; French Available upon request

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