New Starts for Women - Red Lake - Emergency Women's Shelter

Application

Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 16 years of age and older who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused and their children

Fees

None

Contacts

Jennifer Chamberlin - Executive Director
director@newstartsforwomen.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button door; Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:

Offers emergency shelter for abused women and their children

Provides emergency transportation to the shelter

Offers a 24-hour crisis line

Provides counselling to women and children

Facilitates safety planning

Provides crisis intervention

Advocates and offers support to victims of sexual assault

Provides information about legal and housing rights

Offers community education and awareness

Operates a 2 year transitional housing program

Provides outreach program to the community

Also provides the following:

Laundry facilities
Prepared dinner meals
Communal living environment where residents assist with chores
Outside playground for children