Drin Tsul zhìt shò ä̀hłąy
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Drin tsul zhìt shò ä̀hłąy! Merry Christmas!
Wishing everyone a safe holiday time from Dawson Women’s Shelter.
Hoping everyone gets peace, rest, and their favourite feast meal.
You are Not Alone. You Deserve Support.
Dawson Women’s Shelter is open everyday, all year.
If you are a survivor of gendered violence or are supporting a survivor, call DWS’ 24 Hour Support Line for confidential listening - 867.993.5086
DWS’ emergency housing and 24 Hour Support Line never close.
Reach Out
YUKON SUPPORTS
Women’s Shelters:
Dawson City
Dawson Women’s Shelter
24 Hour Support Line - 867.993.5086
Watson Lake
24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.536.7233
Whitehorse
24 Hour Crisis Line - 867.668.5733
SART - Sexualized Assault Response Team
24 hour Yukon-based support for someone who has been sexually assaulted or their supporters. 1-844-967-7275
CMHA Reach Out Support Line
Operates from 10am to 2am seven days a week with trained volunteers who will listen, support and help callers find options. 1-844-533-3030
Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services provides a variety of services, including individual counselling, outreach services, and community support. 1-866-456-3838
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Support Centre
Wellness is an important part of our spirit. The TH Wellness team uses a traditional approach to help our citizens. 867.993.7100 x164.
CANADA-WIDE SUPPORTS
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Toll-free: 1 866-863-0511
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line
a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. 1-844-413-6649
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed. 1-855-242-3310
TransLifeline
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources. 1-877-330-6366.
Crisis Services Canada
Available to all Canadians seeking support. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (7PM - 3AM PST).
Kids Help Phone
Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors.
Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868