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New Starts for Women - Red Lake - Emergency Women's Shelter

Red Lake - Emergency Women's Shelter

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Red Lake
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807-727-2820
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807-727-3303
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Toll-Free: 1-800-565-5368
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Fax: 807-727-2487
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Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Last updated: Sep 17, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 16 years of age and older who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused and their children

Fees

None

Contacts

Jennifer Chamberlin - Executive Director
director@newstartsforwomen.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button door; Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:

  • Offers emergency shelter for abused women and their children
  • Provides emergency transportation to the shelter
  • Offers a 24-hour crisis line
  • Provides counselling to women and children
  • Facilitates safety planning
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Advocates and offers support to victims of sexual assault
  • Provides information about legal and housing rights
  • Offers community education and awareness
  • Operates a 2 year transitional housing program
  • Provides outreach program to the community
  • Also provides the following:
    • Laundry facilities
    • Prepared dinner meals
    • Communal living environment where residents assist with chores
    • Outside playground for children
    Last updated: Sep 17, 2024: Suggest an edit
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