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
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!
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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.
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Dyson Alarm Tech Systems has been a great supporter of Women’s Resources for many years in many ways. They are again sponsoring our Marquee Event at the Community Supporter level featuring High Valley on March 6, 2026 at the FLATO Academy Theatre. Dyson are Security and Fire Safety Professionals and truly, they are the best, bar none! Our Property and Facility Manager has Dyson on speed dial, and she can’t say enough good things about them. Prompt, accurate service with our alarm systems and so much more, throughout all of our facilities. This is so important to keep our staff, residents and clients safe and secure. We sleep easy knowing that Dyson is looking after us. THANK YOU for all you do and all you are for Women’s Resources.
Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay – www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
So often we show up for everyone else.
This is your reminder that you deserve that same kindness.
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“She sees this as a way to maintain herself financially as well as maintaining what she thinks is a loving relationship.” Read Nancy Payne’s latest blog here ➡ womensresources.ca/helping-women-escape-trafficking/ … See MoreSee Less
We only have good things to say about @Nix Tire! They are on board again, but this year at the Community Supporter level for our Marquee Event featuring High Valley on March 6, 2026 at the FLATO Academy Theatre. We are so grateful for their support of our programs and services for women and their children experiencing abuse. Nix Tire, specializes in tires as well as offering a comprehensive automotive maintenance and repair service – you can count on quality workmanship, fair prices and great customer service! Learn more about the automotive services that Nix provides at www.nix-tires.ca/ THANK YOU Nix Tire Inc. for your loyal and generous contributions!
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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