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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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
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Ugly Influence
We need to offer boys better examples of masculinity. The findings were shocking: Respected polling firm Angus Reid had found that four in five teachers had witnessed misogynistic behaviour by …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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We are so pleased to welcome Colonial Concepts Log & Timberframe to our lineup of Special Friends Sponsors for our Marquee Event on March 6, 2026 featuring High Valley at the FLATO Academy Theatre. Family owned, Colonial Concepts is 100% Canadian and a leading manufacturer in the industry with 30 years of experience. Check out their website and see the beautiful designs and models available. colonialconcepts.com/ THANK YOU Colonial Concepts for supporting our services for women and children experiencing abuse. Tickets for High Valley on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser or see our website for more details: womensresources.ca/event/marquee-event-2/ … See MoreSee Less
Never settle for less than love that nurtures your heart.
You deserve safety, calm, and kindness.
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Serving Kawartha Lakes since 1935, Blewett Printing provides a wide range of services including creative development and graphic design, right through to the finished product. They have helped us with a number of our campaigns over the past few years including Direct Mail, our Marquee Event ads and our CASH PLUS RAFFLE! ads. We appreciate their expertise and that they are local. Thank you Blewett Printing for supporting Women’s Resources programs and services for women and children experiencing abuse.
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✨💰 The Women’s Resources CASH PLUS RAFFLE! is back—giving you the opportunity to win big while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse. 💜 Get your tickets here ➡ www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wroklplus … See MoreSee Less
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Womens Resources – Kawartha Lakes
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For over 30 years, Women’s Resources has worked with the community to provide services and support to help women & their children fleeing abuseAnother returning Sponsor at the Special Friends level, is Dentistry on Kent for our Marquee Event Fundraiser featuring High Valley on March 6th at the FLATO Academy Theatre! Caring for generations of families since 1971, their goal is to provide you and your family with excellent service and first-rate dental care. With dedicated and knowledgeable staff, they are committed to helping you maintain healthy gums and teeth for a lifetime through regular preventative care. THANK YOU for your generous sponsorship that supports our services for women and their children experiencing abuse.
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The Community Services Manager provides leadership, coordination, and supervision to all community-based (non-residential) programs, including Outreach Counselling, School-Based Services, Child Witness, Group Services, and Violence Against Women programs.
This senior leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality crisis intervention, supportive counselling, advocacy, and referral services for women and their children.
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Employment Opportunities – Womens Resources
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Location: City of Kawartha Lakes, OntarioOrganization: Women’s Resources of Kawartha LakesPosition Type: Full-TimeHours: 35Salary/Wage: $61,790-$69,906 per yearStart Date: TBDReports To: Executive D…