In the City of Yellowknife there are a variety of Organizations that offer supports and services for youth, adults, families and seniors.
Addiction Services
| Salvation Army - Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) |
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14 day live-in program, where participants are assisted with information about recovery, post detox planning, access to treatment referral agencies and support their choices. Contact: P: (867)920-4673 W: Salvation Army Addiction Services |
| GNWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery |
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Mental wellness and addiction recovery can look different for every individual. This is why it is important to have a variety of options that covers a spectrum of supports for healing and connection in various areas of a person’s life. Contact: P: (867)767-9061 E: mha@gov.nt.ca W: GNWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery |
| Yellowknife Day Centre/ Sobering Centre |
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The Day Centre is a place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness to access services and have a safe place to be. The Sobering Centre is a place for individuals who are intoxicated to sleep off their intoxication. Contact: P:(867)873-3272 E: coordinator@nwtdc.net W: Day Centre and Sobering Centre |
| Tree of Peace |
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Tree of Peace provides social, health, economic, and educational activities that are respectful of the Indigenous culture and its distinctiveness, and aims to encourage self-reliance and independence. Contact: P: (867)873-2864 W: Tree of Peace Friendship Centre |
Counseling
| Dene Wellness Warriors |
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A one-on-one counseling service for men and women residential school survivors in Yellowknife Contact: P:(780)983-5811 E: denewellness@gmail.com W: Dene Wellness Warriors |
| Tree of Peace Friendship Centre |
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Tree of Peace provides social, health, economic, and educational activities that are respectful of the Indigenous culture and its distinctiveness, and aims to encourage self-reliance and independence. Contact: P: (867)873-2864 W: Tree of Peace Friendship Centre |
| Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation |
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Counseling and access to Traditional ceremonies, language, tool making, gatherings, on the land teachings. Contact: P: (867)447-1095 E: info@arcticindigenouswellness.org W: Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation |
Family Violence & Victim Services
| Native Women's Association of NWT - Victim Services |
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NWA Victim Services Provides assistance and support for victims of crime and/or sudden trauma by providing information, support and assistance. Contact: P: (867)873-5509 Crisis Line:(867)756-8811 Toll Free: 1-888-459-1114 E: vscoordinator@nativewomens.com W: Native Women's Association of NWT |
| Allison McAteer House |
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This Family Violence Shelter is a secure and anonymous place for women to receive support while they are fleeing violence. Women from across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut can call us so we can assess your situation and safety planning regardless of where you live. Contact: P: Crisis Line: (867)873-8257 Toll Free: 1-866-223-7775 W: YWCA Family Violence Shelters |
| GNWT Victim Services Information |
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The Community Justice and Policing Division offers services to victims that can assist you in dealing with the emotional and physical consequences of crime, and the associated justice processes. All victims are encouraged to contact their local victim services worker to learn about the services and help available to you. Contact: W: GNWT Victim Services |
Food & Clothing
| Yellowknife Women's Society - Women's Centre |
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The Yellowknife Women's Centre houses a weekly walk-in clinic, and a food hamper program. Contact: P:(867)873-2566 W: YKWS Women's Centre |
| YWCA - Food Box Program |
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This program allows individuals to purchase meat at a much lower price than prices at the supermarket and offers a 'hand up' and not a 'hand out'. Contact: P:(867)873-5760 W: YWCA Food Box Program |
| Salvation Army Food Bank |
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Food hampers consisting of non-perishable, and where possible, perishable food items are available to supplement individuals and families. Hampers are distributed each week on Mondays and Thursdays. Contact: P:(867)920-4673 E: INFO@SALVATIONARMYNWT.CA W: Salvation Army Food Bank |
| Food Rescue |
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Food Rescue Yellowknife is a charitable, non-profit volunteer organization that accepts safe and healthy food and distributes reclaimed food to local social organizations that provide food and meals to families and individuals needing food security. Contact: P: (867)669-3663 (Tabia Hercun) |
| Yellowknife Food Bank |
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Provides bi-monthly distribution of basic grocery staples to individuals and families who have a need. Contact: P: (867)873-4035 E: ykfoodbank@gmail.com |
| Saint Vincent DePaul |
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Provides home visits, emergency food vouchers, and furniture when available. Contact: P: (867)446-1934 |
| Food First Foundation |
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Food First is a registered charity whose mission is to support food and nutrition education programs in schools with the goal of encouraging a healthy population of children and youth for future generations. Contact: P: (867)445-6949 E: coordinator@foodfirst.ca W: Food First Foundation |
Health & Wellness
| YWCA Family Centre |
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For children up to age 5. With focus on mental and physical wellness for every family, programs are for families and parents in need of space to engage with their children through play and learning. Contact: E: familycentre@ywcanwt.ca W: Family Centre | YWCA NWT |
| HSSA - Healthy Family Program |
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The Healthy Family Program provides support for families with children, including children with special needs. Contact: P: (867)767-9118 E: healthyfamilyprograsm@gov.nt.ca W: HSSA Healthy Family Program |
Legal
| Integrated Case Management |
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Aims to support and accelerate system changes in the way that the NWT delivers services to individuals with complex needs. Contact: P: (867)767-9256 ext.82082 E: sue_glowach@gov.nt.ca W: Integrated Case Management |
Day Shelters, Resource & Training Centres
| Home Base - Yellowknife Youth Centre |
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A drop in space for youth aged 12-24, Youth can access internet, social activities, and programming at the space. Contact: P: (867)766-3272 E: youthcentre@homebaseyk.com W: Home Base Youth Centre |
| Native Women's Association- Training Centre |
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Aims to improve qualified students literacy and basic skills. Contact: P: (867)873-5509 E: english@nativewomens.com or instructor@nativewomens.com W: Native Women's Association Programs |
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Native Women's Association - Indigenous Skill and Employment Training Strategies (ISETS) |
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The Native Women's of Canada provides employment and training support services to Indigenous women across Canada. Contact: P:(867)873-5509 E: isets@nativewomens.com W: NWA Indigenous Skill and Employment Training Strategies |
| Salvation Army- Resource Centre |
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Provides services including: food hampers, soup kitchen, life skills course, and job search, among others. Contact: P: (867)920-4673 E: info@salvationarmynwt.ca W: Salvation Army Resource Centre |
| Yellowknife Women's Society - Women's Centre |
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The Yellowknife Women's Centre also houses a weekly walk-in clinic, and a food hamper program. Contact: P:(867)873-2566 W: Yellowknife Women's Society Women's Centre |
| Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife |
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An outreach organization to support queer youth and their allies in Yellowknife. As an organization, we strive to make Yellowknife a safer, more open, more knowledgeable place for all LGBTQ2S+ youth, their families and their allies. Contact: P:(867)444-7295 E: info@rainbowcoalitionyk.org W: Rainbow Coalition |
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Yellowknife Day Centre/Sobering Centre |
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The Day Centre is a place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness to access services and have a safe place to be. The Sobering Centre is a place for individuals who are intoxicated to sleep off their intoxication. Contact: P:(867)873-3272 E: coordinator@nwtdc.net W: Day Centre and Sobering Centre |
Services for People with Disabilities
| Canadian Hard of Hearing Association |
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Assists persons in Yellowknife with concerns due to hearing loss, or are hard of hearing. Contact: P: (867)873-3344 E: chha2014@hotmail.com W: Canadian Hard of Hearing Association |
| Disabilities Council |
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A cross-territorial organization that has been providing education, support and advocacy for all people with disabilities in the NWT. Contact: P:(867) 873-8230 OR 1-800-491-8885 E: admin@netdc.net W: NWT Disabilities Council |
| Institute of the Blind |
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Provides community-based support, knowledge and information for Canadians with vision loss. Contact: P: (867)873-2647 or 1-800-563-2642 |
| Inclusion NWT |
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Inclusion NWT is a non-profit charitable organization that support people with intellectual and other disabilities and their families, across their lifetime. They help them live meaningful lives and be active in all aspects of community life. Contact: P: (867)920-2644 E: info@inclusionNWT.ca W: Inclusion NWT |
Transportation
| Yellowknife Accessible Transit - YATS |
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Provides accessible door-to-accessible-door service for persons who are unable to board, ride or disembark a fixed transit route with safety and dignity. Contact: P: (867)920-5683 W: Yellowknife Accessible Transit |
| Street Outreach |
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Provides transportation to a safe location for vulnerable and at risk individuals who are intoxicated. Contact: P: (867)445-7202 W: Street Outreach |