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Drin Cho zhìt shò ä̀hłąy

Image Description: Text ‘Drin Cho zhìt shò ä̀hłąy. Happy New Year.’ on dark background with watercolour fireworks in the centre.

Drin cho zhìt shò ä̀hłąy!
Happy New Year!

What is your intention for the new year?
Something you’d like to do more of? Less of?
A skill you’d like to learn?
Relationships you’d like to grow?
A place you’d like to explore?


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:

Whitehorse

  • Dawson City

    • Dawson Women’s Shelter

    • 24 Hour Support Line - 867.993.5086

  • Watson Lake


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