Saugeen First Nation

Site: Southampton - 24 Christine St

Service: Kabaeshiwim Respite Women's Shelter

Record #: GBA2525
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service) Provides a 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter. The shelter houses up to four families (9 beds, 2 cribs) and provides food, clothing and practical needs to support with safety and healing.

Staff assist in-house clients with finding housing, social assistance, medical and legal help.

Shelter works with other community agencies who provide counselling and interpretation services.

Length of stay depends on situation, average stay is six to eight weeks.

Service Details

Hours Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Admin: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Women and children experiencing or at risk of experiencing violence, all religions and cultures, 16 years and older.
Application Intakes done over the phone. Call the 24 hour crisis line 519-797-3677. Intake can also be done in person.
Languages English; Ojibway
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Saugeen Shores
Address & Map
24 Christine St
Saugeen Shores, ON
Canada N0H 2L0
 
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Intersection Christine St and Hwy 21
Physical Access Partially accessible.

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-797-2521 ; Crisis Line: 519-797-3677
Website https://saugeenfirstnation.com/kaebashiwim-respite-womens-shelter
Primary Contact Marcia Ritchie, Shelter Manager; Email: Marcia.Ritchie@saugeen.org
Mailing Address c/o Saugeen First Nation 
RR 1 
Southampton, ON 
Canada N0H 2L0

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