Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence (Sa Kew Chu Sa’Kew Ko’ni Kwa)
Provided by: Athabasca Health Authority
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Service Description
Provides a safe place for women and children fleeing any type of violence
- minors ages 16+ with no parental accompaniment welcome
- six rooms available (with private bathroom in each) and can hold up to 22 people
- transportation available to shelter and additional programs
- staff act as advocates for accessing housing, legal aid, and other community services
NOTE: Serves the Athabasca Basin region (which includes Black Lake First Nation, Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City and Camsell Portage). They will also accept calls from all over Northern Saskatchewan.
Eligibility
Women (and their children) who have been affected by domestic violence.
- Minors ages 16+ with no parental accompaniment welcome.
Application Process
Any women (and children) experiencing interpersonal violence in Northern Saskatchewan
- clients can self-refer or can be referred by nursing, mental health, NNADAP, RCMP etc with consent of the client
- call 306-439-2777 and speak to intake staff however, 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 the shelter is full, the client will be put on a wait list based on their situation (prioritized as low, high, or immediate)
NOTE: single women and women with children are accepted. Men will not be admitted into the shelter, but assistance and referrals to other agencies who house men of domestic violence will be given
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Contact for information
Office: 306-439-2777
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Website
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
English, Cree
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
Business Line: 306-439-2777
Website
www.athabascahealth.ca/FacilitiesServices/Pages/safeshelter-fv.aspx
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