FAQ & Resources

https://www.oaith.ca/

https://www.awhl.org/ 

https://www.domesticshelters.org/ 

https://canadianwomen.org/

https://sheltersafe.ca/

https://www.mulberryfinder.ca/

https://211.ca/

The following are some common signs that a person is or may turn out to be abusive to his intimate partner. Answering yes to one or two questions below does not necessarily mean a person is abusive. However, if any of the questions below are true to your partner, you should be cautious in this relationship and seek help and support.

Is My Partner A Person Who…

• Was abused by a parent or parent figure?
• Grew up in a home where an adult was abused by another adult?
• Got very serious in our relationship very quickly – said “I love you” very early in the relationship, wanting to move in together or get engaged after only a few months, or pressured me for a serious commitment?
• Comes on very strong, is extremely charming and an overly smooth talker?
• Is extremely jealous?
• Isolates me from my support systems – wants me all to themselves and tries to keep me from my friends, family, doing things that interest me and are outside of what we do together?
• Attempts to control what I wear, what I do or whom I see?
• Is abusive towards other people, especially his mother or sisters?
• Blames others for his own misbehaviour, mistakes and choices?
• Abuses drugs or alcohol?
• Has unrealistic expectations, such as expecting me to meet all of his needs and be the perfect partner?
• Is overly sensitive – acts hurt when not getting his way, takes offense when others disagree with his opinion, gets very upset at small inconveniences that are just a normal part of life?
• Has ever been cruel to animals?
• Has ever abused children?
• Has ever hit or been controlling to a girlfriend in the past?
• Has ever threatened violence, even if they said later it wasn’t a ‘serious’ threat.
• Calls me names, puts me down or swears at me, even if he apologizes later?
• Is extremely moody and switches quickly from being nice to exploding in anger?
• Believes women are inferior to men or that men and women have certain roles just because of their gender?
• Is intimidating, for example, uses threatening body language, punches walls, or breaks objects?
• Holds me against my will to keep me from walking away or leaving the room?

Nipissing Transition House provides residential services to approximately 140 women and 60 children annually.

Through Women’s Outreach, the shelter’s Outreach program provides services to approximately 209 women and 60 children annually.

Through the shelter’s Transitional Housing Support Program, approximately 140 women per year receive services.

Abuse is an issue in our society that we don’t openly talk about. We think it happens to other people, not to us or to the people in our lives. The reality is that it can happen to any woman, including someone you know and love. A large part of helping is getting information about violence against women and the resources that are available in your community. For further suggestions on how you can help, visit neighboursfriendsandfamilies.ca.  To explore information on how other communities and countries are working to end violence against women please visit endingviolencecanada.org , domesticviolenceinfor.ca or unwomen.org for more information.

Community Resources and Supports

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Women, 16 years of age and older, who are fleeing an abusive relationship can request admission to the shelter and complete an assessment. The Emergency Shelter Worker will complete an assessment with each woman to determine suitability for admission. Women coming to the shelter must be able to live independantly and cooperatively with other residents in the shelter, abide by shelter expectations, and care for herself and her children.

Due to the housing crisis in North Bay, we do not have a definite predetermined length of stay; however, all women are expected to be actively looking for housing while they are here. The needs of our clients, including length of stay, are assessed on an individual, and regular basis.

No. Abuse can take many forms and impact on a women’s physical and emotional safety. Nipissing Transition House assists women who are fleeing all forms of abuse including emotional, financial, psychological, sexual etc.

Nipissing Transition House is located at 547 John Street, North Bay, Ontario. We are such a small community that our location cannot remain confidential. We ask that if you are able, to please call ahead so we know who is coming to the shelter. The shelter phone number is 705-476-2429.

Yes. We accept all female children. When a female reaches the age of 16, we then consider her a woman in the shelter. We accept male children up to and including 15 years of age. Women with male children sixteen years of age and older will be referred to the Crisis Centre, a coed shelter in North Bay. The phone number for the Crisis Centre is 705-474-1031. Staff will assist you with alternate arrangements if necessary.

Yes. Staff can assist you in enrolling your children into a nearby school or making arrangements for transportation so they can continue to attend their current school-provided it is within school-busing zones. Shelter staff can also assist you in applying for subsidized daycare services.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets in the Shelter. Service animals, with proper documentation, are permitted to be with you at all times during your stay. Food and water will be provided to service animals during this time.

If you can, you should bring your identification and your children’s identification. Bring any paperwork/documentation/pictures that you will not be able to replace or get copies of. Bring with you clothing that you will need during your stay. Please be aware that all clothing must be washed in the shelter prior to it being allowed in your bedroom. We are unable to accommodate furniture due to limited space.