Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Support Services