- We Are Navajo
Utah Navajo Health System Shelter Program
The Gentle Iron Hawk Shelter - Blanding, UT
The Gentle Iron Hawk Shelter offers 24/7 services like:
24/7 Intake Number: (435) 678-0777
- Women/Children Only
- Video Surveillance
- Case Management Services
- 24/7 Staffing
- Traditional Healing Services Available
- On-site Individual Counseling Services Available
- Safety Planning and Relocation Services
- Outdoor Animal Kennel
- Housing
- Counseling
- Behavioral health therapy
This modern and spacious building hosts 18 beds with the potential of accommodating up to 30 women and children. The building itself, hosts living and administrative spaces, featuring indoor and outdoor play areas for children and added special security.
Northern Tree House Shelter - Shiprock, NM
The Northern Treehouse Shelter offers 24/7 services like:
24/7 Intake Number: (505) 368-1157
- Women/Children Only
- Video Surveillance
- Case Management Services
- 24/7 Staffing
- Traditional Healing Services Available
- On-site Individual Counseling Services Available
- Safety Planning and Relocation Services
- Housing
- Counseling
- Behavioral health therapy
This modern and spacious building hosts 18 beds with the potential of accommodating up to 30 women and children. The building itself, hosts living and administrative spaces, featuring indoor and outdoor play areas for children and added special security.
What to Expect
The Diné inspired design reflects and pays homage to cultural traditions while offering a safe and secure place to obtain services. Programs and services include basics like essentials care packages of:
- Food
- Hygiene
- Cleaning supplies
- Blankets
- Clothing
and in some cases, cell phones to communicate with Crime Victim Advocates, and medical providers, and access to UNHS Behavioral Health staff for support.
- Safe, private location
- Free Shelter and other services
- Transportation provided to shelter
- Support, information, and parenting resources to ensure children’s safety
- Self-provided childcare (available during some GIS activities)
- Confidential services
- Food, clothing, and toiletries provided as needed
- Shared common areas and shared bedrooms if necessary.
- Laundry facilities provided (sheets, towels, and blankets provided)
- No visitors in the shelter, but you can meet loved ones elsewhere
- During your stay at GIS, you will have daily access to advocates who will make every effort to assist you in developing goals and plans to secure long term shelter/housing and provide transportation to get you there.
- Duration of stay at the shelter varies.
- Advocates are available in-person weekdays and by phone on weekends.
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