Saugeen First Nation
Site: Southampton - 24 Christine St
Service: Kabaeshiwim Respite Women's Shelter
Record #:
GBA2525
Last Modified:
16 Dec 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 |
| 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 |