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)
We are asking all women a few Covid-19 screening questions before admission to the building. Outreach counselling appointments can be held virtually. Please discuss with our Intake Worker or a counsellor.
Our Programs are provided to all women.Learn about us
Created and run by local womenWho are we?
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not-for-profit organization created and run by local women.Accessibility
Services for allWomen’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 dvds are available in our libraryInformation and Education
Women’s Resources provides information and education on woman abuse and woman’s issues.Online Resources
Help may be available to you onlineLocal, National and Provincial
Easy access to some very informative books that will help you better understand you situation.Real Support. Real People.
The services provided by Women’s Resources, are available to women and their children residing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the surrounding area.
Our services help support women and their children who are being abused or have been a victim of domestic violence.
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
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