- a safe place to stay (4 to 6 weeks) for women and their children who are leaving an abusive situation
- a comfortable, secure, home-like environment
- 24 hour staff available to provide information and support
- practical assistance, such as transportation to school and appointments
- necessary items for your stay, including toiletries, food, bedding, and clothing
- no charge for this service
- contact the Shelter at (306) 778-3692
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- available to women who have been a resident at the Southwest Safe Shelter
- long term secure housing (up to one year) for women and their children who are still at risk after their stay at the Shelter has ended
- fully furnished two bedroom apartments, in a secure building
- affordable rental fees
- continued outreach support
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- available 24 hours a day
- anyone is welcome to call our Crisis Line - female or male
- staff offer information and referrals
- supportive listening, and assist ance in exploring options to resolve your issues
- calls can include any situation with which you may feel unable to cope on your own
- no charge for this service
- call (306) 778-3833; residents of southwest Saskatchewan may call toll free at 1-800-567-3334
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- primarily for women who are dealing with issues of abuse in their relationships
- women living in southwest Saskatchewan who need one-on-one assistance for any difficulty are also encouraged to call
- office hours: weekdays - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; please leave a message if we're not in
- no charge for this service
- contact Barb at (306) 778-3684 or email womensoutreach@sasktel.net
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- support and referral service for men in crisis in southwest Saskatchewan
- provides crisis intervention counseling, referrals, support and assistance
- assistance for men in finding specialized services such as: addiction services, mental health, medical services, private or pastoral counseling, legal assistance or a variety of other local services
- provides peer support to men; an opportunity to "check in" from time to time
- office hours: call to arrange an appointment; please leave a message if staff is unavailable
- no charge for this service
- contact Jim at (306) 778-3433 or email mensoutreach@sasktel.net
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Children's Outreach and Violence Prevention Education
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- counseling, advocacy and education services for children and youth
- program is delivered through two strands: one-on-one child support, and school presentations
- the mother may choose to have the Children's Outreach Co-ordinator meet with her child(ren) during their time in the Shelter
- any parent in southwest Saskatchewan who has a child who is struggling may choose to access this service
- presentations are delivered at schools upon invitation
- school presentation topics include: boundaries, bullying, conflict resolution, dating violence, friendship, healthy relationships, peer pressure
- office hours for Children's Outreach are half-days Monday to Friday, please leave a message if we aren't available
- no charge for these services
- for Children's Outreach call Jessie at (306) 773-1064 or email childsupport@sasktel.net
- for Violence Prevention Education call Kayla at(403) 813-3802 or (306) 778-3386 or email matieshin.k@gmail.com
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- quality clothing for women who require career/job related clothing for job interviews, to wear to work, or to attend an educational program
- call 778-3692 to set up an appointment
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Household and Clothing Donations Program
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- good quality used clothing and small household items are available to any southwest Saskatchewan family in need
- clothing is available for women, and for male & female children, in sizes infant to teen
- call 778-3692 to set up an appointment or to make a donation
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Southwest Crisis Services
"Building healthier families and communities together"
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