DWS Community Response

Dawson Women’s Shelter wants to acknowledge that our community has been hurting and on high alert due to multiple physical and sexual assaults this past week.  

We know that gendered violence affects women, their families, loved ones, and communities.

Please know that DWS services are here for folks needing and wanting support, especially in light of recent events.

DWS is available 24 hours a day to listen via phone 867-993-5086, both for those who have experienced violence or homelessness or are supporting a survivor.

DWS and Victim Services are available to take Third Party Reports for survivors of sexualized violence who do not want to communicate directly with the RCMP.

For more information about Third Party Reporting, please visit dawsonwomensshelter.com/thirdpartyreporting

Hǫzǫ łëkʼä̀nä̀cha,
Take good care of each other,

Dawson Women’s Shelter

RESOURCES

If it is an emergency, call 911.

Dawson Women’s Shelter can support survivors of stalking and their allies with:

• confidential listening, support, and validation - either 24 hours a day on the support line, 867.993.5086, or in-person through the drop-in program

safety planning and determining the level of risk

• connecting with resources

• outreach, advocacy, and accompaniment

• emergency housing

Victim Services Yukon supports folks who’ve been affected by a crime, whether or not the crime has been reported to the police. Victim Services can help a survivor of stalking with:

• Provide emergency support with the Victims of Crime Emergency Fund. Emergency support could include funds to make your home safe.

• Provide crisis support (you do not need an appointment)

• Help victims understand their options

• Inform victims about resources available to them

• Share information about the court process, including how victims can participate

• Inform victims about their rights

• Provide support and information for victims throughout the criminal justice process, as needed

• Help victims develop a safety plan and apply for protective court orders

• Help victims prepare victim impact statements

• Provide information to communities on how to prepare community impact statements.

In Dawson City, Victim Services can be reached at 867-993-5831.

Yukon Supports:

• Whitehorse

• Yukon Women’s Transition Home

• 24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.668.5733

• Dawson City

• Dawson Women’s Shelter

• 24 Hour Support Line - 867.993.5086

• Watson Lake

• Help and Hope for Families

• 24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.536.7233

SART - Sexualized Assault Response Team
24 Hour Support - 1-844-967-7275

CMHA ReachOut Support Line
1-844-533-3030

Canada-wide Supports:

Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Toll-free: 1 866-863-0511

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Toll-free: 1-855-242-3310

TransLifeline
1.877.330.6366

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Toll-free: 1-800-273-8255

Kid's Help Phone
24 hours a day 7 days a week
Toll-free: 1-800-668-6868
Text Services: Text “CONNECT” to 686868

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