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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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
WARDS Lawyers PC, Lindsay have been a generous supporter of Women’s Resources for many years and for many different programs. We want to recognize Wards for your Community Builder Sponsorship for our March 6, 2026, Marquee Event featuring High Valley! Wards Lawyers are also our legal representatives when needed. They have a complete legal team – real estate, family law, wills and powers of attorney, accidents, employment law and so much more, they have the experts! THANK YOU Wards Lawyers for your ongoing support of our programs and services for women and their children fleeing abuse.
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Feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise to bring yourself back to the present moment.
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At the Community Builder level for our March 6th Marquee Event featuring High Valley, we have The Kent Florist, long time, generous donors to Women’s Resources! Have you been into their beautiful store on Kent Street lately? So unique and their seasonal gifts are the best. Plus they offer special classes so you can create your own centerpieces and floral decorations. They are always committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and the best customer service. THANK YOU Kent Florist for you generosity and caring in supporting Women’s Resources programs and services for women and their children fleeing 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
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Women's Resources CASH PLUS RAFFLE!
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Join thousands of community organizations – big and small – who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is let go.
Not because you didn’t care but because you care about your peace.
If it’s breaking you, draining you, or costing you your mental health, it’s okay to choose yourself. Healing begins the moment you stop holding on to what hurts you. 🤍
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THANK YOU to KRGinsure for sponsoring our March 6, 2026 Marquee Event Fundraiser featuring High Valley at the Community Builder level this year – supporters of our Marquee event since 2013! KRGinsure is also our insurance brokers and have been for over 30 years. Although they have changed their name a few times through amalgamations, KRGinsure still offers friendly, expert service, striving to make the process as uncomplicated as possible. We are very grateful to KRGinsure for your loyal and generous support in many ways. THANK YOU!
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Your strength isn’t about carrying everything on your own.
It’s about knowing when to rest, release, and ask for support.
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Managing our IT systems for many years, MicroAge Peterborough – Whitby are also supporters of Women’s Resources! Our Marquee Event is happening again on March 6th, featuring High Valley and we want to recognize MicroAge for continuing their Community Builder Sponsorship! Specializing in managed IT services and support, MicroAge provides practical business solutions. THANK YOU MicroAge for your generous support!
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