Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence (Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa)
Provided by: Athabasca Health Authority
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- Behaviour/Autism Consultant (3 locations)
- Children Exposed to Violence Program (5 locations)
- Children’s Mental Health & Wellness (4 locations)
- Dental Services (4 locations)
- Dietitian (RD) (4 locations)
- EMS (Emergency Medical Services) (4 locations)
- Health Careers Bursary Program
- Lab and X-Ray (3 locations)
- Medical Transportation (4 locations)
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- Occupational Therapy (OT) (4 locations)
- Pharmacy (4 locations)
- Physiotherapy (PT) (4 locations)
- Prenatal Services (4 locations)
- Primary Health Care (4 locations)
- Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence (Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa)
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) (4 locations)
Service Description
Space for single women and single women with children fleeing violence
- six rooms (with private bathroom) – holds up to 22 people
- staff advocates for accessing housing, legal aid, community services
- transportation to shelter and programs available
Eligibility
Single women and women with children affected by domestic violence
Minors ages 16 years or older with no parental accompaniment welcome
NOTE: men will not be admitted into the shelter, but assistance and referrals to other agencies who house men of domestic violence will be given
Application Process
Self-referral or referral by nursing, mental health, NNADAP, RCMP with consent of the client
Call - if referral, client must speak to shelter before being admitted
Interview completed over the phone
If shelter full, client is put on a wait list based on their situation (prioritized as low, high, or immediate)
Documents Required
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Fees
None
Office: 306-439-2777
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Website
www.athabascahealth.ca/FacilitiesServices/Pages/safeshelter-fv.aspx
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Coverage Area
Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City
Languages Offered
Dene, English, Cree
Black Lake – Private Location
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Mailing Address
PO Box 124
Black Lake SK S0J0H0
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- Children Exposed to Violence Program (5 locations)
- Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence (Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa)
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information
Office: 306-439-2777
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