New Starts for Women - Red Lake - TenSisters Transitional Housing

Application

Arrangements coordinated with Transitional Housing Worker

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

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

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

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:

Provides safe housing to all women 16 years of age and older, with or without dependents, who experience or are at risk of experiencing violence and/or abuse, for up to 24 months

Assists abused women in making the transition to an abuse-free life

Helps secure and maintain housing, and helps develop an individual safety and transitional plan

Supports women to live free from violence by connecting them with necessary community support such as employment, housing, counselling, parenting support, education upgrading, job training, income support, legal aid and health and wellness services

Prioritizes the safety and well-being of women and their children

Assists women in identifying the choices and resources available for them and their children

Accommodations consist of the following:

Offers 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units, including some accessible units
?Each unit comes equipped with a fridge and stove; laundry facilities are located on the bottom floor
An indoor common room allows for on-site support group and may be used by all residents
Also provides an indoor play room for children and group activities for them, as well as an outdoor area that is a safe place for resident activities