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Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope - Support Services

Support Services

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Atikokan
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807-597-2868
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807-597-6908
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Toll-Free: 1-800-465-3348
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Fax: 807-597-6910
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call toll-free 1-800-465-3348

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Abused women 16 years of age and older and their children throughout the Rainy River District

Child Witness Program

  • Any child who has witnessed abuse

  • Open to children and their mothers residing in the Rainy River District

Fees

None

Contacts

Heather Larocque - Administrative Assistant
807-597-2868 Ext 3 * finance@rrdwsoh.ca
Colleen Kehler - Counsellor and Outreach Worker
807-597-2868 Ext 6 * colleenk@rrdwsoh.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Offers a variety of support services and programs that can include:
  • Access to donations room for clothing
  • Child care (limited) for 2nd Stage residents
  • Counselling
  • Food
Child Witness Program
  • Offers a therapeutic program
  • Hosts program in neutral settings such as schools
  • Educates mothers about the harmful effects of abuse on children
  • Teaches mothers skills to help their children during the healing process
  • Program length varies, up to 12 weeks
Outreach Services
  • Helps individuals understand options to assist in making life choices
  • Offers assistance in accessing housing, legal and other community services
  • Offers individual counselling
Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit
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