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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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
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Looking back and looking ahead
PART II So much has changed over the time Women’s Resources has existed. In her 25 years with the organization, Penny Chatson has seen that change up close. Appointed as […] …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
This is going to be an INCREDIBLE night!! High Valley, led by Brad Rempel, such a legendary band, huge energy and great songs. For them to perform at the FLATO Academy Theatre to benefit Women’s Resources in Lindsay is amazing – no bad seats, only 540 in the entire Theatre, and you will feel like you are right there, next to them – SO CLOSE – it’s like they are performing just for you.
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@Scotiabank has been a generous Sponsor since our first Marquee Event in 2011, donating well over $50,000!! And again this year Scotiabank is Sponsoring our Marquee Event Fundraiser featuring High Valley at the Community Leader level through their matching funds program. Scotiabank, Lindsay is also Women’s Resources Financial institution helping us with the daily ins and outs of accounts and investments. How grateful we are for their support and expertise. Tickets on sale at the FLATO Academy Theatre > www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
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Here are five trailblazing Black women who changed Canada as we know it and did not take no for an answer:
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Five fearless Black women who left their mark in Canadian history – NOW Toronto
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Here are five trailblazing Black women who changed the history of Canada as we know it and did not take no for an answer.The countdown is on! 🤠High Valley will be in Lindsay at the FLATO Academy Theatre on Friday, March 6th! Get your tickets today! ➡️ www.flatoacademytheatre.com/whats-on/high-valley-womens-resources-fundraiser … See MoreSee Less
This is the kind of energy we are looking for on tour in March! Who’s going to bring it? BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario?
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This Valentine’s Day, love looks like giving. 💕
Your donations help support those in our community who need it most.
đź“… Please bring donations by February 10, 2026
đź“Ť Drop-off location: 22 Russell St E, Lindsay, ON K9V 2A1
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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