A Guide to staying at Interval House
Saskatoon 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 appointment 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
