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)
Fun Fall 50/50 Winner in October 2025… Myles S. with ticket #D-1262.
Myles won $665.00!
Christmas in July 50/50 Winner in July 2025… Stephen T. with ticket #D-1917.
Stephen won $930.00!
Spring Fling 50/50 Winner in May 2025… Heather L. with ticket #D-1563.
Heather won $1,270.00!
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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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
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Make the Season Bright
There are still lots of ways to help women in need, as well as their children, and to find great gifts and stocking stuffers that give back. The holidays can …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
Even if it doesn’t feel clear right now,
you are exactly where you need to be to grow.
#PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #TrustYourPath #HealingAndHope #ProgressNotPerfection #womesnresources … See MoreSee Less
Women’s Resources is honoured to bring this exciting, Canadian country talent to the stage for our 14th Marquee Fundraiser Event. 🤠🪕✨ Don’t miss High Valley at the FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay on March 6th! Visit the theatre box office or get your tickets online ➡️ www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
A huge THANK YOU to KX105 FM for assisting with promoting our Marquee Event, High Valley on March 6th at the FLATO Academy Theatre. KX105 is currently affiliated with Y91.9 Radio and we rely on them to keep our message current and consistent. With a Country vibe, KX105 is the very best station to promote High Valley. MUCH APPRECIATED!
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay, www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
The life you want is waiting not for approval, but for courage.
Trust yourself enough to begin.
#trustyourself #stepintoyourpower #HealingAndGrowth #LiveFully #InnerStrength #HopeAndHealing #womensresources … See MoreSee Less
For more than 20 years, The Kawartha Promoter has been a proud partner in our communities and is one of the few remaining independently owned and operated community online papers. As a supporter of Women’s Resources, we are grateful for their advertising and promotion for our special events and programs, recently promoting our Marquee Event, High Valley on March 6, 2026 at the FLATO Academy Theatre. THANK YOU The Kawartha Promoter for being there when we need you the most!
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay, www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
"We need to pay more attention to our young people,” La-Ferne says. “We need to teach our teenagers, both boys and girls, about healthy relationships and what the expectation is, about boundaries.” Read Nancy Payne’s blog here ➡ womensresources.ca/how-you-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-trafficking/ … See MoreSee Less
Our next Marquee Event Sponsor at the Community Supporter level for the second year is @Cavaliere Mini Storage on Walsh Road. Our Marquee concert is on March 6th, at the FLATO Academy Theatre featuring High Valley! Cavaliere has been in our community a long time and you need to give them a try if you are looking for a reliable storage facility – units of all sizes and the best price you will find anywhere, plus outstanding customer service! Cavaliere also provides Women’s Resources with a storage unit free of charge – an important service for women fleeing abuse so they have a place to keep their belongings if needed. We can also store larger items that are donated for women when they are setting up a new home. THANK YOU Cavaliere for generously supporting our services for women and their children who have experienced abuse.
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay. See our website for more details: womensresources.ca/event/marquee-event-2/ … See MoreSee Less
Sometimes starting over is not the end; it’s the beginning of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
We’re here for every chapter.
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@Y91.9 FM does an awful lot for Women’s Resources. We have rotational ads run every month to ensure the community knows about our programs and services plus they run promotional ads for our fundraisers like High Valley Marquee Event on March 6, 2026 at the FLATO Academy Theatre. Also, Vanessa Murphy will arrange an interview anytime to promote our special events and she always makes you feel comfortable on air. PLUS she will be our Emcee for the evening – and she’s great! THANK YOU to Y91.9 and Vanessa Murphy for all you do for us. We are very grateful.
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay, see our website for more details: womensresources.ca/event/marquee-event-2/ … See MoreSee Less