For over 30 years, Women’s Resources has worked with the community to provide services and support to help women & their children fleeing abuse
We Can Help
Abuse is when someone uses their power to control the actions and beliefs of another person.
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)
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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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Signs of hope amid the degradation
Any decent person of any gender spends a lot of time enraged, or learning to live with enraging news, about men’s treatment of women all over the world. Women tell …read mo
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How you can help reduce the risk of trafficking
Sex trafficking—forcing someone to have sex for money against their will—seems like a far-off, big-city scourge. But not only do traffickers bring their victims to Kawartha Lakes to work, young …read mo
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Helping women escape trafficking
There’s a whole ugly industry that forces women into sex for money. It’s called human trafficking, and it happens all over the country, including right here in Kawartha Lakes. Women’s …read mo
Help support Women’s Resources
Donations to Women’s Resources support Programs and Services in our Community
We are very grateful for our Major Funders
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From early trailblazers to today’s powerful agents of change, from the long journey for women’s suffrage towards equality of rights and opportunities for all, women have and continue to blaze a trail to create a better, more equal world for everyone.
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Women in Canadian History: A Timeline – Canada.ca
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From early trailblazers to today’s powerful agents of change, from the long journey for women’s suffrage towards equality of rights and opportunities for all, women have and continue to blaze a tr…Need High School Community Involvement Hours? We’ve Got You Covered!
Women’s Resources is excited to launch a brand-new youth program designed to help high school students earn their community involvement hours in a meaningful way.
Join us for our upcoming Youth Educational Workshop and earn 6 hours in just one day!
When: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Whether you’re a student looking to finish your community involvement hours or a parent helping them stay on track, this is the perfect opportunity.
Register & complete the consent form by Tuesday, March 17, 2026 here: womensresources.ca/educational-youth-volunteer-workshop/ … See MoreSee Less
Progress didn’t happen overnight — it happened because women spoke up, stood strong, and fought for equality. From gaining the right to vote to breaking barriers in leadership and representation, each milestone has helped shape a more inclusive future.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we honour the women who paved the way and continue to advocate for equality, opportunity, and justice for all. 💜
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"In Canada, the women’s shelter movement began in the early 1970s. In our community, Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes continues this legacy." On International Women’s Day, this is a great read from the City of Kawartha Lakes on the history of women’s shelters and the work being done.
www.kawarthalakes.ca/news-and-notices/posts/international-women-s-day-2026-give-to-gain/ … See MoreSee Less
Today is International Women’s Day.
It is a day to celebrate the progress made in advancing women’s rights and highlight the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society.
In Canada, progress has been driven by decades of advocacy and leadership. More than 50 years ago, women and civil society groups called for action, helping pave the way for the creation of Status of Women Canada in 1976, now the Department for Women and Gender Equality.
This legacy reminds us that meaningful change does not happen overnight. It takes commitment, collaboration, and sustained action. So, as we mark this important milestone, let’s look ahead to building a future where everyone can reach their full potential.
Happy International Women’s Day! 💪🌸
www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/03/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-to-mark-i… … See MoreSee Less