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Tree House Drop In Centre

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Community Based

Contact Name: 
Genevieve Clarke
Contact Title: 
Program Coordinator
Phone: 
867-874-2103
Fax: 
867-874-2103 (phone before faxing)
Email: 
treehouse@northwestel.net
Mailing Address: 
Box 4471 Hay River, NT X0E 1G3
Mission or Purpose: 

To provide fun free programing for parents/caregivers with children ages 0-6.

Programs, Products or Services: 

Children's programs - Crafty Kids, Tumbling Toddlers, Circle time, open play, science station, sing-a-long, getting active, T-ball, beach days, etc.
Parents programs - Felt Story Creations, Crochet Lessons, Scrapbooking, Crafty Moms, Baby sign language, ect.
Special occasion parties for parents/caregivers and children ages 0-6.

Partners: 

Hay River Ministerial Association, Health Canada - Community Action Program for Children

Hay River Speed Skating Club

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Community Based

Speed Skating

Other Areas of Interest

Contact Name: 
Harry Scheper
Contact Title: 
Coach
Phone: 
867 8743411
Email: 
frnchfry@northwestel.net
Mailing Address: 
Hay River Speed Skating Club c/o 52 McBryan Drive, Hay River, NT X0E 0R3
Mission or Purpose: 

Speed Skating offers opportunities for all ages to learn how to skate, have fun and experience the pure thrill of speed on ice. The minimum requirement is a basic ability to skate. Minimal safety equipment is required.

GARREAU Training

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Private Sector

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Contact Name: 
Martin R. Garreau
Contact Title: 
Instructor
Phone: 
867-874-1698
Email: 
garreau@ssimicro.com
Mailing Address: 
15 Eagle Cres. Hay River, NT X0E 0R7
Programs, Products or Services: 

Personal protection courses based on self-escape techniques for children, men and women
Know & Go(r)
Bullyguard(r)
Schoolsafe(tm)
Training for life(r)
RapeFree(tm)
log on to www.tompatire.com for more information.

CDT(r) Compliance - Direction - Takedown
Family Protection
Private Security
log on to www.cdt-training.com for more information.

Sutherland House

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Community Based

Contact Name: 
Helena
Contact Title: 
Supervisor
Phone: 
24 hour Crisis line: 872-5925 or Business line: 872-4133
Fax: 
867-872-3398
Mailing Address: 
Box 908, Fort Smith, NT, X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

Shelter for abused women and their children.

The YWCA of Yellowknife exists to increase the well-being and independence of people, particularly WOMEN.

Programs, Products or Services: 

A 6-bed crisis shelter where abused women and their children can stay a maximum of 6 weeks.

- Individual support councelling
- Referrals to other services
- Support for children in school
- Assistance in finding a new home
- Help with the legal system
- Children who witness abuse counselling
- Community Outreach and follow up program

Partners: 

YWCA Yellowknife

Healthy Family Program, Fort Smith Health & Social Services Authority

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Government

Contact Name: 
Larissa Doyle
Contact Title: 
Healthy Family Program
Phone: 
(867) 872-4355
Fax: 
(867) 872-4356
Email: 
Larissa_Doyle@gov.nt.ca
Mailing Address: 
TAPWE House 62 Portage Avenue, PO Box 1080 Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Mission or Purpose: 

The Healthy Family program provides support, referrals and home visiting services to families beginning prenatally, and continues until your child reaches 6 years old.
Family home visitors work closely with the Midwives, Public Health, and other departments in the Health Authority.

Programs, Products or Services: 

All services are CONFIDENTIAL. Free of Charge.

What can the Healthy Family program do for me?
* Help strenthen your family life
* Teach parenting skills
* Enhance child development
* Share resources, suchs parenting videos, information and developmental toys
* Help transport and/or accompany families to medical appointments and other services if needed
* Help you be the best parent you can be

Partners: 

Sutherland House
Tapwe House
Our Babies, Our Future
Midwivery Program, FSHSSA

Lou's Small Engines

Communities: Fort Smith

Sector: Private Sector

Contact Name: 
Blaine Walterhouse
Contact Title: 
owner
Phone: 
867-872-2777
Fax: 
867-872-2776
Email: 
blaine@loussmallengines.ca
Mailing Address: 
Box 810 Fort Smith N.T X0E 0P0
Programs, Products or Services: 

Can-Ams, Ski-doos, Bikes, Clothing, Chain saws

Mackenzie Diocesan Catholic Womens' League

Communities: Hay River

Sector: Community Based

Other Areas of Interest

Contact Name: 
Joan Langevin
Contact Title: 
President
Phone: 
867-874-8708
Fax: 
867-874-8720
Email: 
ruth_boden@gov.nt.ca
Mailing Address: 
164 Desnoyers Drive, Hay River, NT, X0E 0R2
Mission or Purpose: 

The Catholic Women's League of Canada is an organization that contributes to the life and vitality of the church, family and community, both at home and abroad.

Programs, Products or Services: 

The CWL provides spiritual Development for women from the age of 16 years and up. As well, we are involved with education programs surrounding Christian family life, community life, education and health, and resolutions and legislation from the grass roots to the national level. The CWL is actively involved in all aspects of social justice.

Partners: 

Knights of Columbus
Catholic Church

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