Drop in to DWS

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Who…

Women (at DWS women includes both transgender and cisgender women) and their children can drop in to DWS.

What…

Pop by for:

  • a cup of tea and a chat

  • to borrow a book or movie from DWS’ Resource Library

  • to have a shower

  • to do some laundry

  • to take part in a drop-in social group

When…

Any day of the week from 9am until 7pm.


If it’s an emergency, please call 911. If you urgently need shelter, please call or drop by Dawson Women’s Shelter anytime.

How…

For safety, DWS’ location is confidential. Call us to find out where Dawson Women’s Shelter is located - 867.993.5086.

 

DWS is located in self-governing Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Territory (Dawson City, Yukon).

If you are in Dawson Creek and need support, Mizpah Transition House is the domestic violence shelter in Dawson Creek, BC:

 
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DWS Events
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Nov 25
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Check out all the events and activities organized by many awesome groups in Dawson.

Keep an eye on dawsonwomensshelter.com for calendar updates, event details, and daily blog posts.

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
Dec 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women

On December 6th, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered or are missing. The day was created in response to the Montreal Massacre.