VAW Emergency Shelter
24 Bed Shelter with Outreach, THSP, Family Court Worker, 24-7 hotline
Address: Thunder Bay, ON
Crisis Line: 8073450450
Email: faye@fayepeterson.org
Web: http://www.fayepeterson.org
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Sexual Assault Individual Counselling Services
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Children and Youth
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Legal Services/Advocacy
Survivor engagement groups
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English , Caring Dads
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: Text Web-based chat Phone , police or referring agency
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person Text Web-based chat Phone
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Indigenous survivors
LGBTQ+
Older Adults
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (Policy Available Online), Trauma-Informed - Policy Includes Training, Informed-Consent Framework
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter) Public Transportation for programming/appointments