Walpole Island First Nation
Site: Walpole Island - Tecumseh Rd
Service: Place of Caregiving - Three Fires Ezhignowenmindwaa Women’s Shelter
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CHK2388 | Last Modified: 23 Aug 2018 | Last Full Update: 11 May 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-627-3635 |
| After Hours Phone | Answering machine |
| Fax | 519-627-4840 |
| Website | walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/womens-shelter/ |
| Primary Contact | Debra Issac, Supervisor for Healing the Family Circle; Phone: 519-627-3635 |
| Alternate Contact | Glena Jacobs, Administrative Assistant |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provide counselling for families of violence and supply information to anyone who needs help from any other services. Prevention & awareness group counselling; counselling for men and women; cultural based programs * he facility has accommodations for as many as 16 women and children. Besides temporary emergency shelter for battered women and children, the centre offers crisis intervention counseling, individual counseling, advocacy, children’s services and community education. The shelter will provide support services for native and non-native battered women and children in Southwestern Ontario. Three Fires Ezhignowenmindwaa Women’s Shelter is committed to working toward the elimination of violence against women and children. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Year-round |
| Meetings | At the office depending on the need; |
| Areas Served | Walpole Island First Nation |
| Eligibility | Reserve members only; band members |
| Application | Walk-in; Call for information; |
| Languages | English ; native |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1999 |
| Funding | Federal |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Walpole Island First Nation |
| Address & Map | Enodmaagajig Social Services Centre 150 Tecumseh Rd W, RR 3 Walpole Island, ON N8A 4K9 |
| Intersection | Tecumseh Rd and River Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |