Jùk drin khä̀h zhe dinch'è! Happy Solstice!

 

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!

The longest night of the year can be a time for reflection.

Artist Angie Pickson created a stop motion tribute to winter solstice.

Winter and holiday-times can be a struggle for some. Feeling isolated or disconnected is normal during this cold and dark period.

Without getting too much into toxic positivity, everyday gets a bit brighter from now until June.

Digital image with text, “Everything gets brighter from here, @dws_EndViolence’ on a background of a sun rising over a mountain

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:

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

 
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