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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - Equay Wuk Women's Shelter

Equay Wuk Women's Shelter

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Equay Wuk Women's Shelter
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation
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807-537-2242
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807-537-2242
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Fax: 807-537-2308
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Crisis Line and Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Oct 16, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires initial confidential intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Priority given to First Nation women aged 18 years and older, who have been physically, sexually, financially or emotionally abused and their children, but will accept non-Indigenous women if space is available

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Not applicable

Description of Services:

  • 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
    Last updated: Oct 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
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