First Step Women's Shelter in Sioux Lookout, ON
Domestic Violence Help in Sioux Lookout, ON
Program reports that it provides residential facility for people to live temporarily. Scroll down for information on maximum length of stay.
Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Program reports that it is solely focused on providing services for victims of domestic violence.
Focused
Program
Focused Program
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Profile
Strength 60%
Strength 60%
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Hotline
800-465-3623 800-465-3623 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
800-465-3623 800-465-3623 -
Business
807-737-1438 807-737-1438 -
Text
- - *Collect calls accepted
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Languages Spoken
English
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
807-737-3177 -
Email
firststep@fsws.ca firststep@fsws.ca -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
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Services
Emergency Services (7)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (3)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Child custody services
Counseling Services (2)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
Housing Services (6)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
Support Services (8)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Spiritual services
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (5)
- Child care during support groups
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- After school programs
- School liaison
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (4)
- Women
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (1)
- Rural
About First Step Women's Shelter
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Website
www.fsws.ca -
Established
1985 -
Beds
14 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
90 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
No
Description
First Step Women’s Shelter provides a safe and secure emergency shelter for physically, emotionally and/or sexually abused women and their children. The shelter strives to offer cultural appropriate services with a particular focus on Indigenous women and children.
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State Coalition Member
No
