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Program:
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Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Women's Shelter
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Phone Numbers:
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807-226-2605
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Crisis:
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807-226-2603
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Fax:
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807-226-2606
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Address:
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c/o c/o Women's Shelter, Pawitik Post Office
Women's Shelter c/o Netaawgonebiik Health Services, Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
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Street
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Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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Location:
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Women's emergency shelter located in an undisclosed location
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Hours:
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Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Public Contacts:
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Joanne Guendouze - Centre Director
whitefishbay.band@bellnet.ca
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Service Description:
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Operates a short-term emergency shelter for abused women and their children- Provides a 24-hour crisis line
- Accommodates a maximum of 10 individuals
Coordinates 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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- Call for assistance
- Requires initial confidential intake assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nation women 18 years of age and older who have been physically, sexually, financially or emotionally abused and their children up to 16 years of age living within the Treaty #3 area
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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10/21/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152406
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