Ontario Native Women's Association - Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay - Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay - Nihdawin Program

Program:

Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay - Nihdawin Program

Organization:

Ontario Native Women's Association
Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay

Phone Numbers:

1-800-667-0816

Fax:

807-623-1104

Email:

reception@onwa.ca

Website:

www.onwa.ca/

Address:

380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4E6

Location:

Thunder Bay satellite office located on Ray Blvd near Queen St

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Service Description:

Supports Indigenous women who are at-risk of homelessness or who are homeless

Assists with maintaining existing housing and finding affordable sustainable housing

Strives to improve the quality of life for homeless women and mothers and to help achieve a life of stability

Family support workers provide the following services:

Advocacy
Aftercare and follow up
Assessment and goal setting
Budgeting and life skills
Cultural teachings and healing
Help with finding, securing, and maintaining housing
Home visit support
Referrals and partnering with community agencies

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Indigenous women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a greater risk of interacting with the criminal justice system

Languages:

English

Area Served:

City of Thunder Bay