You should know...
You are not alone. Violence and abuse happen to many women, and any woman can be a victim.
You do not cause the abuse. An abuser has learned to use violence as a means of control.
You do not have to put up with it. No one has the right to treat you badly. You have the right to live without fear of violence and abuse.
Abuse can take many forms… Psychological, emotional, spiritual, financial, verbal, sexual, stalking, etc… You do not always see the bruises.
Ignoring an assault is dangerous. Even the threat of an assault should be considered a danger signal. It will very likely happen again. Assaults usually only get worse.
Process for Referral/Admission
- Clients can self-refer or can be referred by Nursing, Mental Health, NNADAP, RCMP etc. with consent of the client
- Referring person (including client) calls (306) 439- 2777 and speaks to intake staff. Intake is completed over phone.
- If the shelter is full, the client is put on a wait list and based on their situation is prioritized as low, high, or immediate.
Note: Single women can come to the shelter, not only women with children. No men will be admitted into the shelter, but we will assist in making referrals for other agencies who house men of domestic violence.
Process for Transportation
- The Transportation for Treaty Status clients living in Fond du Lac, Uranium City, Camsell Portage, and Black Lake will be covered by NIHB. The Safe Shelter must provide a letter of acceptance to the Medical Transportation Department for the client. Transportation will then arrange travel to Stony Rapids for the client.
- For non-status clients, please refer the client to either the Family Violence Worker or to R.C.M.P’s Victim Services. The client will need to be accepted by the Safe Shelter before transportation can be arranged through the Family Violence Worker or Victim Services.
The Safe Shelter provides these services to women and children who have been victims of any type of violence:
- Referral information
- Women’s support groups
- Exercise facilities
- Transitional program
- Early Years Program (ages 0 – 17)
- Outreach services
The Safe Shelter staff can act as advocates for women and children, accessing housing, legal aid, and other community services.
The Athabasca Health Authority Safe Shelter is a safe place for women and children fleeing any type of violence. If you are experiencing:
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Physical Abuse
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Emotional/Psychological Abuse
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Sexual Abuse
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Abuse of Children
Contact our shelter for help. Phone: (306) 439 – 2777