Emergency and crisis in Winnipeg, Manitoba
DIRECTED EMPOWERMENT: Support for Immigrant Women Impacted by Domestic Violence / Abuse
Offered by Safe Housing And Directed Empowerment (SHADE)
In short
For immigrant women impacted by domestic violence / abuse. Provides 1-on-1 support, facilitated by a SHADE case worker.
- Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM - 7 PM; Monday-Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM
- Who it is for
- Women, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Women, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- Winnipeg
- How to reach
- Contact through Safe Housing And Directed Empowerment (SHADE): (204) 880-3022 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
Contact the organization to confirm
About this service
For immigrant women impacted by domestic violence / abuse.
Provides 1-on-1 support, facilitated by a SHADE case worker. One or multiple sessions, as needed. Interpreters available.
www.shadewinnipeg.org/directed-empowerment
Psychosocial counselling
Identifying areas of pain and hurt that are caused over the duration of abusive relationships and work carefully toward a path of recovery.
Provide clients with the necessary support required to begin their healing process and move on in self-determination.
Address mental, physical, and social issues.
Practical support
Customized to the situation of each client, identifying particular needs to be addressed
Support in accessing public and private resources:
- housing, financial assistance, transportation
- Education and employment readiness
- Children school enrolment and daycare
Awareness of legal supports and information
Advocacy in communicating with other agencies
Who can use it?
Newcomer / immigrant / refugee women impacted by domestic violence / abuse
When is it open?
DIRECTED EMPOWERMENT: Support for Immigrant Women Impacted by Domestic Violence / Abuse is open Sunday: 11 AM - 7 PM; Monday-Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM.
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 880-3022, or use the website.
Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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