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The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Algoma's 24 hour toll-free support line: (800) 461-2232
Algoma's 24 hour toll-free support line: (800) 461-2232
Mission Mississauga Women's Shelter will provide a safe home for all women and their children, in any crisis situation; will educate families on the issues and impacts of the cycle of violence; and will promote healthy lifestyle |
CONTACT INFORMATION
13 Sawmill Rd. P.O. BOX 370 Mississauga First Nation, ON P0R 1B0 Phone: 705-356-7142 Alternate: 705-356-7800 Fax: (705) 356-3354 Email: mfnshelter@mississaugi.com |
Vision
All families will live a safe, healthy and non-violent lifestyle.
All families will live a safe, healthy and non-violent lifestyle.
Emergency shelter service
Mississauga Women’s Shelter offers a 10 bed emergency shelter service. The shelter is located in Mississauga First Nation, but the service is offered to any women and her children within the Algoma District. Emergency transportation can be arranged for women and their children who need to come to the shelter. In addition to safe, confidential accommodation, we also provide food and basic necessities, laundry facilities, private bedrooms, children’s play areas, and some storage area. Public education on the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICe
The Transitional Housing & Support Worker provides assistance with:
- Locating and maintaining safe housing
- Safety planning
- Information about rights
- Referrals
- Advocacy
- Accompaniment to appointments
- Ongoing emotional support
CRISIS TELEPHONE SERVICE 24 HOUR TOLL-FREE SUPPORT LINE
This toll free support line is available anywhere in the 705 area code. You may remain anonymous if you choose. The staff at Mississauga Women’s Shelter provides emotional support, information and referrals to any woman who calls in. The toll free number is (800) 461-2232.
Who can use this service?
- This service is available to any woman 16 years of age and over, including her children, who:
- Fears for her safety or the safety of her children
- Has been physically, emotionally, sexually, financially or psychologically abused
- Is in a housing crisis
- Is a survivor of sexual assault or abuse
- Finds herself in need of emergency shelter
- Needs information, support or referrals
What is abuse?The ongoing and continuous use of various tactics and behaviours which have as their goal, the gaining and maintaining of power and control by one person over another. Woman abuse can take many forms. The following are some examples:
Verbal
physical
psychological & emotional
sexual
spiritual
neglect & isolation
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WANT TO HELP? Help by recognizing and being aware of the signs of violence in our community and reporting it to the proper authorities. We will always accept furniture, lightly used clothing, or any other household items or appliances. Financial contributions are also greatly appreciated by the shelter and its clients. Thank you for your help / Chi-Miigwetch
If you have any further questions or inquiries please don't hesitate to contact us. |