Program: Women's Shelter Saakaate House - Crisis Intervention
Organization: Women's Shelter Saakaate House
Women's Shelter Saakaate House
Phone Numbers: 807-468-1889
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-1117
TTY: 807-468-1889
Crisis: 807-468-5491
Fax: 807-468-7870
Email: wssh@wssh.ca
Website: www.wssh.ca
Address:
c/o Stn Main
PO Box 49 Stn Main
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X1
Street
Address
:
Kenora
Location: Location is confidential; contact office for more information
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Kendall Trembath - Executive Director
kendall.trembath@wssh.ca

Service Description: Provides crisis intervention services to women and their children affected by family violence
  • Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
  • Provides a 24-hour crisis line
  • Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
  • Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
  • Provides transportation to/from shelter and for transfers between facilities
  • Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
  • Provides information and referrals to appropriate resources and services



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Women 16 years of age and older and their children involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or have experienced physical, sexual, emotional, physiological, financial or spiritual abuse
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Last Updated: 3/6/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141686

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