If you feel that you are in immediate danger and need assistance please call 911.

 

Safety comes first, you know what is best for you and your children, every safety plan is different for each individual. If you would like to create a safety plan with staff please call us at 807-229-2222 and we can assist you on a plan that is geared towards your needs.

 

Some things to consider if you are planning on leaving your abuser:

 

  • Keeping a “to go” bag pack with all of your essentials, hidden with easy access for you to retrieve if needed

    • Clothes

    • Photo copies of IDs, prescriptions, legal papers, Tax papers

    • Money

    • Phone chargers and other import electronics

  • Keeping your phone charged close by your bedside

  • Having your car keys/ house key accessible to you if possible

  • Knowing where all the windows and door are in your home

  • Confiding in a family, friend or neighbour for support

  • Having a place that you can go to immediately

  • Turning off your location on your phone/ apps to ensure safety

  • Creating a safety plan with you children

 

   If you are planning on coming into Shelter try to bring:

 

  • Keys

  • Money

  • Photo ID cards (health cards, drivers licence, status cards, birth certificate)

  • Banking info/ cards

  • Prescription medications (if you have any)/ vaccination records

  • Clothes

  • Phone

  • Current income tax or tax slips

  • Legal papers

    • Custody/ decision makers papers

    • Peace bonds

    • Restraining orders

    • Lease/ rental agreements or mortgage documents

 

  • Documentation that shows proof of cohabitation (lease/bills with both parties names on it)

 

Things to consider bringing for your children:

 

  • Comfort items

    • Favourite blanket / toy

  • Photo ID cards

  • School books and records

  • Clothes

  • Prescription medications (if needed)/ vaccination records