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Program:
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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - Equay Wuk Women's Shelter
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Phone Numbers:
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807-537-2242
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Crisis:
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807-537-2242
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Fax:
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807-537-2308
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Address:
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c/o c/o Kitchenuhmaykoosib Equaygamik
PO Box 66 c/o Kitchenuhmaykoosib Equaygamik
Big Trout Lake, ON
P0V 1G0
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Equay Wuk Women's Shelter
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Women's Shelter is located in the community of Big Trout Lake First Nation
- Serves as a shelter for abused women and their children from communities in the Kenora district
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Accessibility Notes:
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Not applicable
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Crisis Line and Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Operates a short-term emergency shelter for abused women and their childrenProvides a 24-hour crisis lineAccommodates a maximum of 10 individualsCoordinates the following support services for residents:- Helps women 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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires initial confidential intake assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Priority given to First Nation women aged 18 years and older, who have been physically, sexually, financially or emotionally abused and their children, but will accept non-Indigenous women if space is available
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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10/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140893
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