For over 30 years, Women’s Resources has worked with the community to provide services and support to help women & their children fleeing abuse
Abuse is when someone uses their power to control the actions and beliefs of another person.
We Can Help
If you need immediate help or a counsellor to talk to about your experience of domestic violence or abuse call the 24-hour support line at:
(705) 878-3662 – or – 1 (800) 565-5350
*These numbers will not appear on your phone bill
Our programs are provided to all women and those identifying as women:
- Counselling (Learn More)
- Support Line (Learn More)
- Support Groups (Learn More)
- Resource Centre (Learn More)
- Emergency Shelter (Learn more)
WHO ARE WE?
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not-for-profit organization created and run by local women.
Accessibility
Women’s Resources is committed to ensuring that our services are as accessible to all as possible. We have an Accessibility Policy as well as a Customer Service Plan.
RESOURCE CENTRE
Books and DVD’s are available in our library including online resources.
We also provide information and education on woman abuse as well as local, national, and Provincial women’s issues
Real Support. Real People
Women’s Resources offers a range of services to support women and their children who are fleeing abusive situations in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area.
All services are free and confidential.
Women and children sheltered since 1992
Support and crisis calls received since 1992
Number of women who have experienced abuse that have been helped by WR since 1992
News and Events
Women’s Resources Is Always Hosting Events To Raise Awareness And Funds
Blog
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Beware creative abusers
Many survivors face harassment at every turn A woman who’s done everything she was supposed to, who’s found the strength to break off an abusive relationship, who may even be […] …read mo
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Stalking isn’t Cute
Let’s change how we talk about this form of gender-based harassment. A lot of movies we loved when we were younger might make us cringe now—the bad hair, the dated […] …read mo
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She needs you!
Pay attention to your coworkers for signs of abuse More than one-third of Canadians say they’ve worked with a woman they believed to have experienced intimate partner violence, according to […] …read mo
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To learn more about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and Trans communities, view the following link: metrac.org/content/user_files/2022/04/11-24_TransFormed_HPT-ServiceProviders.pdf
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Happy #IntlDayOfFamilies to all the beautiful and diverse families around the world! Whether blood-related, life partners, or found family, let’s show some love to the people who make us feel at home. 💗 … See MoreSee Less
It’s #PoliceWeekON, and Kawartha Police Services has a Colouring Contest for you!It’s #PoliceWeekON, and our Colouring Contest is open!
The #KawarthaLakes Police Service invites kids of all ages to make our world more colourful! Colour and submit your work by Saturday May 18th, to be entered into a prize draw!
Deliver your entry to the police service at 6 Victoria Ave, North, Lindsay. Remember to add your name and phone number on the rear of the colouring page.
The winner will be announced Monday May 20, 2024.
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#SexualAssaultPreventionMonthIt can happen between people in romantic relationships. It can happen in families, at work, and between friends and acquaintances and strangers. It often occurs in private places between people who know each other.
The harm of this preventable violence is significant and has long-lasting, widespread impacts on those who experience it.
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Vicky’s Values Thrift Boutique will be closed on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and will reopen Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am for the Victoria Day Long Weekend.
Please DO NOT leave donations at our donation door or front door over the weekend, as they may get damaged or stolen. We will be open Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 10:00am – 2:00pm and will be gladly accepting donations.
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National Nursing Week took place last week (May 6-12, 2024)
Indigenous Nurses Day was on May 6, 2024 and International Nurses Day was on May 12 2024.
We would like to say THANK YOU to all the nurses and shine a spotlight on them as they continue to change lives and shape tomorrow!
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