VAW Emergency Shelter, Stand alone Transitional/ Second Stage Housing, Regional Crisis Line/Help Line
New Starts for Women provides a safe place for women who have experienced violence, where we can provide the opportunity to live free from abuse.
Address: Box 169, Red Lake, Ontario
Phone Number: 807-727-2820
Crisis Line: 800-565-5368
Text Number: 800-565-5368
Email: support@newstartsforwomen.com
Web: http://newstartsforwomen.com
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Transitional/Second Stage Housing Program
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Community-based advocacy services
Organization Located In:
Languages Available: English
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Text, Phone , Email
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Phone Email
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: No
Pet Accommodations: Allow pets to stay in shelter with survivors , Each situation is assessed to ensure we are meeting the needs of the individual and also of current survivors/dependents in the shelter.
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Indigenous survivors
LGBTQ+
Older Adults
Substance Users
Survivors of Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (Policy Includes Complaint Procedure), Harm Reduction (Policy Includes Complaint Procedure), Service Trans and Non-Binary (Policy Includes Complaint Procedure), Feminist Intersectional Framework (Policy Includes Training), Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (Policy Includes Training), Harm Reduction (Policy Includes Training), Service Trans and Non-Binary (Policy Includes Training)
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), Public Transportation for programming/appointments