Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence (Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa)
Provided by: Athabasca Health Authority
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Service Description
Space for single women and single women with children, fleeing any type of violence
- minors ages 16+ with no parental accompaniment welcome
- six rooms available (with private bathroom) – can hold up to 22 people
- transportation to shelter and additional programs available
- staff advocates for accessing housing, legal aid, and other community services
Eligibility
- single women and women with children affected by domestic violence
- minors ages 16+ 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 can be referred by nursing, mental health, NNADAP, RCMP with consent of the client
- call 306-439-2777 and speak to intake staff - if there is a referral, the client must also speak to the shelter before being admitted
- an interview will be completed over the phone
- if shelter is full, client will be 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 – Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa – Safe Shelter
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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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