Program: Mishkeegogamang Safe House - Women's Shelter
Organizations: Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Band Office
Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Health Centre
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
Requirements
Fees: None
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
Application: Call for assistance
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-928-2407
Crisis: 807-928-2407
Fax: 807-928-0242
Website: www.mishkeegogamang.ca
Address: Mishkeegogamang Safe House General Delivery
Osnaburgh, ON
P0V 2H0
Street
Address: 		Mishkeegogamang
Map
Location:
  • Operates a short term emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Mellissa Skunk - Safe House Manager
mellissa.skunk@mishkeegogamang.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/21/2024