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24 Hour Crisis & Admissions Line Toll Free:

1-800-565-5368

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Red Lake Local:

807-727-3303

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support@newstartsforwomen.com

Our email is monitored every day, 7 days a week​​​​​​

Safety Planning 

Are you being abused and planning to leave? Consider these action items in your planning:

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  • Do not tell your partner that you are thinking of leaving

  • When you do leave, make a plan to bring your children with you

  • Plan your emergency exits

  • Open a bank account in your name or in the name of a person you trust. Make sure bank statements are not mailed to your home

  • Hide extra clothing, house keys, car keys, money etc. at a trusted friend's house

  • Save as much cash as you can and set money aside for taxis, phone cards or pay phones

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Items to pack:

  • Prescription medications for you and your children

  • Keep emergency phone numbers with you at all times

  • Keep an address book of trusted friends / family

  • Small valuables that you can sell if needed

  • Have an emergency suitcase packed, if possible store it in a safe place outside of the home

  • Include some special toys and comforts for your children

  • Irreplaceable and sentimental items

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Important documents to pack:

  1. Passports

  2. Marriage certificates

  3. Immigration papers

  4. SIN cards

  5. Bank cards

  6. Banking information

  7. Status Cards

  8. Health cards

  9. Birth certificates

  10. Driver's license

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Legal documents to pack:

  • Divorce papers

  • Order of protection papers

  • Restraining orders

  • Custody papers

  • If possible, bring documents that prove you have been living at the same address as your partner

  • Lease or rental agreement, house deed, etc.

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Leaving the Home

Trust your instinct and judgements to keep you and your children safe.

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  • Where is the abuser? Inside or outside the home?

  • Where are the children? Inside or outside the home? If they are not at home, make arrangements for pick up

  • Identify which doors, windows, elevators or stairs will be safe and easily accessible

  • Have a packed bag ready. Keep it in an accessible place in order to leave quickly

  • Transportation: Do you have a car, is there enough gas in the car? Can you get a ride? Are you taking a bus? Do you have money for a taxi?

  • If it is unsafe to wait for a taxi in your home, go to a neighbour's house or a close public area like a store or coffee shop.

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You can contact us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to speak with someone who will listen to you and provide important information and resources to meet your immediate needs. 

Community Contact Numbers for Area First Nation Communities

NAPS - NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE

 

CAT LAKE: 807-347-2099

 

DEER LAKE: 807-775-9954 (RADIO)

 

KEEWAYWIN: 807-771-1177

 

NORTH SPIRIT LAKE: 807-776-0025

 

PIKANGIKUM OPP: 807-773-5007

 

POPLAR HILL: 807-772-1030

 

SANDY LAKE: 807-774-4471

 

NAPS COM CENTRE: 1-888-310-1133

NURSING STATIONS

 

CAT LAKE: 807-347-2110

 

DEER LAKE: 807-775-2054

 

KEEWAYWIN: 807-771-1407

 

NORTH SPIRIT LAKE: 807-776-00019

 

PIKANGIKUM: 807-773-5550

 

POPLAR HILL: 807-772-8892

 

SANDY LAKE: 807-774-3461

Crisis Call Referrals

Sexual Assault

 

Sexual Assault Crisis Response: 

1-866-888-8988​

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Aboriginal Talk 4 Healing: 1-855-554-4325

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Kenora Sexual Assault: 1-800-565-6161

or 1-807-468-7233 (or New Starts)

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Kenora Victim Services: 1-877-467-2815

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Thunder Bay Sexual Assault: 1-866-311-5927

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Community Counselling: 1-807-727-1100

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Family Health Team (counselor):

1-807-727-2617

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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Sioux Lookout:

1-807-737-5755

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Sioux Lookout Sexual Assault & Counselling Centre - 24 Hour Crisis Line toll free: 

1-833-864-4848

Crisis Text Line: 1-807-738-1535

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Separation, Custody & Legal

 

Kenora Legal Aid: 1-807-468-6722

 

New Starts:

1-800-565-5368 or 1-807-727-3303

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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services:

1-866-468-5151

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Victim Witness (VCARS): 1-877-467-2815

Mental Wellness Supports

 

Suicide Crisis Help Line: 988

 

Crisis Response: 1-866-888-8988

 

Red Lake Community Counselling:

1-807-727-1100

 

Nan Hope: 1-844-626-4673

 

Talk 4 Healing: 1-888-200-9997

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Kids Help Phone:

1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868

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Housing & Income Supports

 

Kenora District Services Board:

1-800-461-5766

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Red Lake Ontario Works (KDSB):

1-888-767-2038 or 807-727-2312

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Ontario Aboriginal Housing: 1-866-391-1064​

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Interpreting Services (Kenora):

1-888-242-5661

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