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
"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.
#SupportAndHealing #WomensResources #TraumaInformedCare #HopeAndGrowth #CommunitySupport #womensresources … See MoreSee Less
@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
We are very grateful that Krown Rust Lindsay & Action Car and Truck Accessories have come on board for the first time as a Community Supporter Sponsor for our Marquee Event on March 6th, featuring High Valley at the FLATO Academy Theatre. Krown offers the best rustproofing and undercoating in Lindsay, with advanced rust protection that goes beyond traditional methods. Plus their friendly, customer service is amazing and quick – in and out in no time!
Action Car & Truck Accessories, Krown’s affiliated shop, has been helping customers accessorize their cars, trucks, vans and fleet vehicles for more than 45 years – they will help you find the parts and accessories you need.
Thank you Krown & Action for supporting our services for women and children experiencing abuse.
Tickets on sale NOW at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay – www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
THANK YOU to @Global Peterborough for producing such excellent video ads for us to promote our fundraising events each year including High Valley Marquee Event at the FLATO Academy Theatre on March 6, 2026. A lot of people see these videos on their local station and this really helps ensure our fundraisers are successful. We appreciate this promotional support so much more than we can say.
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay, www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
Family can mean many things – relatives, friends, community, or chosen loved ones.
Today, we honour the support systems that help us grow.
Happy Family Day 💛
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How fortunate we are to have Kate and Kevin, Sales Representatives Royal Lepage Kawartha Lakes Realty as a Marquee Event, Community Supporter Sponsor again this year! This concert will be extra-special as we are featuring High Valley at the FLATO Academy Theatre on March 6, 2026. Kate & Kevin have supported Women’s Resources in many ways and just recently, finished another fundraising “Trek”, this time to Cambodia! The last Trek to Equador raised $12,000 for Women’s Resources – Wow! Kate & Kevin, please know how much we appreciate your generous support. THANK YOU!
Visit our website for more details: womensresources.ca/event/marquee-event-2/ … See MoreSee Less
The Lindsay Advocate always has the latest news from our community – in their excellent magazine or online, and their paper, Kawartha Lakes Weekly – they write articles that will make you think. Women’s Resources depends on The Lindsay Advocate to get the word out about our latest fundraisers and events and they have been promoting High Valley Marquee Event on March 6, 2026 at the FLATO Academy Theatre. THANK YOU to The Lindsay Advocate for your ongoing support. We are very grateful.
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay, www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less