VAW Emergency Shelter
To support and provide services to women, and the children in their care, who are fleeing abuse – to be part of creating a community in which women, and the children in their care, can live free from abuse.
Address: 547 John Street, North Bay, ON
Crisis Line: 704-476-2429
Text Number: 705-498-8536
Email: nthfrontline@vianet.ca
Hours of operation: 24/7
Services Available:
VAW Shelter
VAW Counselling/Support Services
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy/THSP
VAW Crisis Line Support
Support/service for children/youth who have experienced violence/abuse
Support/service for children/youth who have witnessed violence/abuse
Education/Prevention Services for Adults
Community-based advocacy services
Organization Located In: Rural/Urban Mix (population 30,000-99,999)
Languages Available: English, French
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services) Text Phone , email
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person Phone
Accessibility: Yes, fully
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: Yes, call to inquire
Specialized/targeted Programming:
None of the above
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter) Public Transportation for programming/appointments