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YWCA NWT
NonprofitEmergency shelter and transitional housing for women and children fleeing violence; child supports and referrals to recovery programs. Call for intake
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+1-591-697-7530
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Housing Shelter Transportation Healthcare Utilities: local programs and next steps
Call YWCA NWT first for family housing, violence shelter, crisis support, and legal-help referrals.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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NWT Housing Corporation - Housing
Local Government ProgramApply for subsidized rental housing, waitlists and emergency housing supports; referrals to DV shelter and addiction services. Apply online
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Legal Aid - Government of Northwest Territories
Local Government ProgramFree legal representation and advice for evictions, tenancy disputes, custody and benefits appeals related to housing. Apply for assistance
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+1-867-767-9361
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Government of Northwest Territories - Programs and Services
Local Government ProgramSearch NWT programs for housing supports, income assistance, mental health and transportation aid across the territory. See hours & eligibility
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City of Yellowknife - Support and Wellness
Local Government ProgramLocal intake for housing help, benefits enrollment, child supports and DV referrals in Yellowknife; coordinated referrals to shelters. See hours & eligibility
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+1-867-920-2737
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211 Nunavut - YWCA Northwest Territories Agency Profile
Nonprofit211 agency listing for YWCA NWT and community housing supports; use 2-1-1 to get local referrals and service navigation. Call for intake
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NWT Health and Social Services Authority
Local Government ProgramAccess community clinics, mental health and addiction services tied to housing stability, plus immunizations and family supports. See hours & eligibility
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City of Yellowknife - Transit
Local Government ProgramFind Yellowknife transit routes, schedules and accessible services to reach shelters, clinics and housing offices; info on fares and passes
Open provider page
+1-867-920-2737
Recommended next steps
- Call YWCA NWT first for family housing, violence shelter, crisis support, and legal-help referrals.
- Ask NWT Housing about rent support, public housing, and the Canada-NWT Housing Benefit.
- Contact Legal Aid for advice on housing, family, criminal, disability, or benefits issues.
- Use GNWT Programs and Services to find income assistance, health benefits, IDs, and transportation services.
- Check City Support and Wellness for local shelter, food, mental health, and community service contacts.
- If disability support is needed, contact Inclusion NWT for supported living, employment, and advocacy.
- Ask Habitat NWT about affordable homeownership eligibility if your housing situation is stable enough.
- Use 211's YWCA listing to confirm program details and alternate contact pathways.
- Contact NWT Health and Social Services Authority for primary care, mental health, addictions, and benefits navigation.
- Use Yellowknife Transit information for routes, fares, and access to appointments or service agencies.
Need categories
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance
- Food Security