Program: Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay - Aakwa'ode'ewin (Courage for Change)
Organization: Ontario Native Women's Association
Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay
Phone Numbers: 1-800-667-0816
Fax: 807-623-1104
Email: onwa@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


Crisis response services Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Description: Provides supports for Indigenous women, youth and girls affected by sexual exploitation
Crisis services include:
  • Immediate response to women at risk of human trafficking or leaving a situation of trafficking
  • Stabilization with transportation to safe housing
  • Collaboration with police services as required
  • Access to ongoing trauma-informed, culturally-based crisis care and supports as needed
Long-term supports and services include:
  • Case management
  • Developing safety plans
  • Short and long-term planning
  • One on one supportive counselling
  • Referrals and transportation/accompaniment to community resources
  • Follow-up services as required



Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous women, youth and girls at risk of human trafficking, leaving a situation of human trafficking or affected in any way by sexual exploitation
Languages: English
Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Last Updated: 4/10/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=190919

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