Beendigen Inc
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| Record #: TBY0162 |
Last Modified: 02 Sep 2010 |
Last Full Update: 26 Oct 2009 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Description | Crisis Home:
Provides a safe temporary shelter to women and their children who are fleeing abuse
Wakaigin Housing:
Operates 14 transitional and 12 permanent housing units with rent geared to income
Outreach Services:
Provides a diverse array of services to women and children leaving the Crisis Home to establish violence free living in the community
Healing Our Own Counselling Unit:
Provides quality counselling to women experiencing physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse
Services delivered through individual and group work incorporating traditional ways
Women's Walk-in Counselling Clinic (call for dates and time)
Community Action Program for Children (CAPC):
Improves the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of off-reserve Aboriginal families with children aged 0-6 yrs
Provides early childhood interventions that are targeted to promote a pathway for healthier child development
Provides information on children's nutrition and mental health
Pre-Post Natal Nutrition:
Improves the nutritional health of Aboriginal mothers and their babies up to 6 months of age
Native Alcohol and Drug Assessment:
Provides education and support to women dealing with addictions
Assesments and referrals to treatment are also providded
Transitional Support:
Provides support and encourages women to live free of violence by connecting them with the necessary community support
Child Witness of Women Abuse and Early Intervention: Offers early intervention to children who have witnessed and/or been exposed to women abuse
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| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9-5
Crisis Home: 24-Hour Service
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| Areas Served | Thunder Bay ; Thunder Bay District |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Cree; Ojibway |
| Contact Information |
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| Address | 100 Anemki Dr, Ste 103
Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1A5
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| Located In Community | Thunder Bay |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 807-622-1121
Crisis Home: 807-345-0964
Counselling Unit: 807-344-9579 |
| Crisis Phone | 24-hour Service: 807-346-4357
24-hour Service: 1-888-200-9997 |
| Fax | 807-622-2240 |
| Website | www.beendigen.com |
| Primary Executive | Patricia Jurivee, Executive Director, Email: patricia@beendigen.com |
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| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Established | 1978 |
| Funding | City / Town - Thunder Bay ; Regional / Municipal - Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board ; Provincial - Ministry of Community & Social Services ; Federal - Health Canada |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
