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If you are a victim of abuse or think you may be, please call us at 306-445-2742

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A Guide to Staying at Interval House

Battlefords Interval House is a shelter for women and their children fleeing abuse.  We offer a safe, caring home, counselling and support for you as you heal and plan for the future. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from violence.
 

During your stay you can expect:

• That you and your children’s safety is the most important issue

• That the counsellor will explain confidentiality

• That you will be given guidelines to living within the shelter

• That you will be given opportunities that promote positive self-worth

• That your cultural beliefs and practices are affirmed and respected

• That the counsellors are here to help you understand your experience of violence and abuse

• That the counsellors will help you to look at options and help you make informed choices

• That the counsellors will discuss with you the effects that domestic violence may have on your children

During your stay, we will provide mandatory groups relevant to domestic violence – you can expect:

• That your input and participation is encouraged and respected

• That you will be introduced to outside agency domestic violence groups

• That you will be given opportunities to identify your strengths, coping skills and personal resources

Staff at the Shelter Provide:

• One-on-one counselling for you and your children

• Help to find safe, affordable housing

• Help to establish a safety plan

• Rides to appointments if required

• Referrals to community resources

• Family-based activities and celebrations

• Rides to school

Our expectations of residents of Interval House 
Respect for all – confidentiality, residents, children, staff and the house curfew