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)
- Mental Health and Addictions Program (4 locations)
- 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)
Fees
None
Coverage Area
Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City
Languages Offered
Dene, English, Cree
Documents Required
Contact for information
Location Info
Address
Black Lake SK S0J 0H0
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sun 24 hours
Office
306-439-2777
Accessibility
Unknown; contact for information