All services are free provided with the utmost confidentiality. For your protection, our address is not published online or listed in the phone book. If you would like to join us, please call 306-783-7233 or toll-free 1-888-783-3111 for help in locating our house.
Again, we welcome women and their children, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although this particular women’s shelter is based in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, we can help you transfer to any transition house within Canada.
If you are ready to join us, there is nothing you need to bring except yourself and children if you believe their safety may be in jeopardy. We will provide you with all the basic living essentials, including shelter, food, clothing, support, and referrals. Your length of stay is all dependent on your needs.
The staff at the Shelwin House will recognize your individual strengths and help you to rebuild yourself, your self-confidence, self-esteem, as well as your acceptance of self and others. We can educate you about the cycle of violence and help support your recovery.
With telephone lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Shelwin House is available to women looking to escape an abusive relationship. We can help talk you through the process, offer suggestions as well as provide you with directions to our house in Yorkton.
If you are ready to end the cycle of abuse, please call us at one of the following telephone numbers:
Local: 306-783-7233 or Toll free: 1-888-783-3111.
At Shelwin House, we believe one of the best ways to end the cycle of spousal and relationship abuse is to share your experience with others. Here, you can bring out your strengths as part of our community and network. We offer several outreach services, all of which are absolutely free to survivors of interpersonal violence.
Our Crossroads support group holds two sessions every Thursday. This group is designed for women who are currently experiencing — or have experienced — interpersonal violence.
Afternoon Sessions take place every Thursday at 1:15 PM through 2:30 PM (CT) at the SIGN (Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors) building, 345 Broadway Street West, Yorkton. Free child care and transportation services are available.
Evening sessions take place at Shelwin House, from 6:30 PM through 8:30 PM (CT). Since these sessions are for adults only, no childcare is available. Please call for address and directions: 306-783-7233 or toll-free 1-888-783-3111.
The Shelwin House Outreach Program is an extension of Shelwin House and assists in the prevention of abuse and violence. At no cost, our outreach staff is available for presentations on the following topics:
In addition to 24-hour counselling, shelter and weekly support groups, Shelwin House can also put you into contact with a number of agencies to help ensure your success. Shelwin House provides referrals to:
To request a referral or support, please call Shelwin House in Yorkton. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.