Happy Holidays from DWS
Image Description: “Jùk drin khä̀h zhe dinch'è! It is the shortest day of the year. Happy Solstice!” on a dark background with six watercolour moons of different sizes in the centre.
Jùk drin khä̀h zhe dinch'è!
It is the shortest day of the year. Happy Solstice!
Image Description: Text ‘Drin Tsul zhìt shò ä̀hłąy. Merry Christmas.’ on dark background with illustrations of everygreen trees and snowflakes in the centre.
Drin Tsul zhìt shò ä̀hłąy
Merry Christmas
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
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
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Support Line is 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. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support and cultural services and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers - 1-844-413-6649.
Hope for Wellness Help Line is 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.
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
SART Sexualized Violence Response Team 1.844.967.7275
CMHA Yukon ReachOut Support Line 2pm-10pm Toll-free: 1-844-533-3030
Assaulted Women’s Helpline Toll-free: 1 866-863-0511
National Suicide Prevention Hotline Toll-free: 1-800-273-8255
Kid's Help Phone Toll-free: 1-800-668-6868
Need support? DWS has got your back 24 hours a day. Call our Support Line for confidential listening - 867.993.5086.
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