Keeping Women and Children Safe
If you are experiencing violence at home and are looking for help, contact us. Whether you need a safe place to stay, an Emergency Protection Order or someone to talk to, we're here to help.
Our 24/7 crisis line is available whenever you need us: 1-866-223-7775
NWT Family Violence Shelters
Alison McAteer House – Yellowknife
Crisis line: (867) 873-8257
Toll-free: 1-866-223-7775
Website: www.ywcanwt.ca
Family Support Centre – Hay River
Crisis line: (867) 874-3311
Toll free: (833) 372-3311
Inuvik Transition House – Inuvik
Crisis line: (867) 777-3877
Sutherland House– Fort Smith
Crisis Line: (867) 872-4133
Toll free: (877) 872-5925
Website: www.ywcanwt.ca
Aimayunga Women and Emergency Foster Care Shelter – Tuktoyaktuk
Crisis line: (867) 977-2000
You can access a shelter even if there is not one in your community.
Call our 24/7 crisis line and a worker will help you locate the shelter nearest you.
In addition to providing a safe and anonymous place to stay, shelter staff can help with:
- Basic needs
- Safety planning
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Referral services
- Advocacy
- Trained crisis support workers to talk to
- Transportation for admissions and discharges
- Education about family violence and risk factors