Mishkeegogamang Safe House - Women's Shelter

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Mishkeegogamang
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807-928-2407
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807-928-2407
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Fax: 807-928-0242
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Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Female members aged 16 years and older, from a First Nation community in the Sioux Lookout District

  • Women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse and their children

  • Maximum length of stay is 6 weeks

Fees

None

Contacts

Mellissa Skunk - Safe House Manager
mellissa.skunk@mishkeegogamang.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Operates a short term emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children
  • Provides public education workshops and seminars to raise awareness about the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
  • Gratefully accepts donations of money, furniture, lightly used clothing or any household items or appliances

Services provided include:
  • 24-hour crisis line
  • Advocacy
  • Child Support Worker
  • Counselling support
  • Court accompaniment and referrals
  • Emergency transportation
  • Referral to community services
  • Transition and safety planning

Transitional Support Services

Provides assistance in safety planning for women and their children through the following services:
  • Counselling
  • Educational upgrading
  • Health and wellness services
  • Housing
  • Income support
  • Job training
  • Legal assistance/legal aid
  • Parental support
Last updated: Oct 21, 2024: Suggest an edit