First Nation Healing Centre Inc. - Fisher River Cree Nation
“Break the Cycle, Create a Circle”
Located in Fisher River Cree Nation, the mission of the FNHC Inc. is to provide a community resource for women, children, and families who are impacted by family violence.
When you reach out for help, we are here to offer you the following services:
- 24-hour toll-free crisis line 1-800-692-6270
- Emergency shelter for women and children
- Anger management program for women and men
- 4-week Healing Our Spirits program
- One-on-one counselling therapy
- Culturally appropriate and respectful
- Art therapy
- Networking and referrals to local resources
Healing Our Spirits Program:
The power to heal comes from within; the program uses a holistic approach to best meet your needs.
- 4-week program
- Crisis counselling
- Culturally appropriate, respectful
- Privacy and confidential
- Referrals to medical, legal, and social service agencies
- Protection Order Assistance (POA) for women
- Follow-up services
Director: Katina Cochrane
Jean Folster Place – Norway House Cree Nation
Located in Norway House Cree Nation, we provide services for all who seek refuge from domestic / family violence. We provide women, children, and families suffering from abuse with temporary and secure shelter where they have the reassurance of safety to assess their situation.
- 24-hour crisis line: (204)-359-3446
- Emergency shelter for abused women, children, and families
- Support groups
- Walk-in counselling
- Crisis counselling
- Non-judgmental crisis intervention
- Culturally appropriate, respectful
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Referrals to medical, legal, and social service agencies
- Open to all other outlying communities
- Follow-up services
Director: Natalie Apetagon
Wechihin Waskkahikan Women's Centre – Shamattawa First Nation
Located in Shamattawa First Nation, our staff are here to help you with your needs. Our staff are committed to helping you.
Our shelter respectfully offers the following services:
- Emergency shelter for abused women, children, and families
- Support groups
- Crisis counselling
- Culturally appropriate, respectful
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Referrals to medical, legal, and social service agencies
- Follow-up services
- Call us today: 1-204-565-2551
Director: Sherri Schweder
Mamawehetowin Crisis Centre – Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
“Together in Unity”
Located in Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, we are here to listen and we care. We provide women, children, and families suffering from domestic and / or family abuse with temporary and secure shelter in which they can seek refuge to assess their situation.
We offer the following services:
- 24-hour toll-free crisis line: 1-866-432-1041
- Emergency shelter for abused women, children, and families
- Support groups, walk-in counselling
- Crisis counselling
- Non-judgmental crisis intervention
- Culturally appropriate, respectful
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Referrals to medical, legal, and social service agencies
- Open to all other outlying communities
- Follow-up services
Director: Flora Castel
Noosi Muskwa Women's Shelter
“A safe place where healing begins”
We are a safe space that provides temporary shelter for up to eight women (with their families) at a time. The women’s shelter is available 24 hours a day, with security, monitoring, and policies to ensure safety at all times.
We offer a sense of security and normalcy for you and your children while you determine your next step. This creates a higher chance of success for you and your family.
You’ll appreciate:
- A peaceful space
- Security systems that allow you to feel safe
- Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol
- Counselling services
- Childcare support
- Elder support
- A feeling of fellowship
- Support from shelter staff
- Program delivery addressing family and domestic violence
- Outreach programs
Interim Directors: Colleen Hunter