Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women's Shelter

Provided by: Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women's Shelter - AKA: Lennox Island Women's Shelter

Service Description

Provides shelter accommodation for women in Epekwitk / PEI. Residents have access to:
  • Employment services
  • Parenting programs
  • Life skills programs
  • Services of the Lennox Island Health Centre
  • A safe and supportive housing environment
Emergency stays at the shelter can be up to six weeks. Aboriginal women who have left a violent relationship or who find themselves in a homeless situation can apply and be assessed for a one year stay at the shelter.

Transportation can be arranged.

Information

Eligibility:
Female identifying and non-binary PEI residents ages 18 years and older who are in distress, without housing, or are a young mother who needs extra support * Children may accompany their mothers but male children must be age 14 years and younger * Open to aboriginal and non-aboriginal women
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call the 24/7 crisis line
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Language:
English * Mi'kmaq
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info