Anderson Lodge Healing Centre for Women

Provides temporary housing for homeless, at risk of homelessness, or chronically homeless Indigenous women. Five beds are for women who need somewhere stable to live while they organize their life; they may be dealing with addiction, family violence, or other issues. Five beds function as a community residential facility designated for federally sentenced women who have been conditionally released to the community under the supervision of Correctional Service Canada (CSC). One bed is designated as an emergency bed with intake during business hours; referral required from a service provider (such as an outreach or support worker or counsellor). Services include counselling from an Elder, sweat lodges, and support in finding resources to assist with reintegration into society. Residents are required to be clean and sober, on time for curfew, phone to check in while out in the community, and not associate with men participating in the Circle of Eagles programs. 24-hour staff are available, with meals provided. Space includes seven single rooms and two double rooms. Stay is up to three years. Referral is through Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction or from addiction services. Applicants must have at least 72 hours clean time to be eligible. Not wheelchair accessible, and no pets are allowed. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Receives funding from Lu'ma Native Housing Society.