To build community capacity in West Toronto by helping individuals and families achieve their full potential. To ensure that our collaborative efforts result in socially integrated and empowered individuals, families and communities.
VAW Counselling/Support Services
Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings
Maggie’s Resource Centre is dedicated to empowering and supporting women navigating the complexities of intimate partner violence. To achieve this, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs. These include safe and secure transitional housing, vital education and outreach programs to raise awareness and provide practical support, and specialized women’s programming. Our women’s programs focus on fostering crucial skills and confidence through self-esteem building, job readiness training, and opportunities for social connection, ultimately helping women rebuild their lives and thrive.
Design For a New Tomorrow
Supporting individuals who have experienced abuse in intimate adult relationships in their journey towards healthy self-directed lives and respectful relationships.
Mandate: To provide counselling services for individuals who identify as women and who are currently or previously in abusive circumstances with an intimate partner.
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre offers emergency accommodation and assistance for women and children in the District of Parry Sound who find themselves in crisis. Priority is given to women leaving abusive situations. Our Staff provide supportive counselling and information to assist women in changing their lives and the lives of their children. All services and programs are voluntary, free of charge, and confidential.
CHADWIC Home
CHADWIC Home Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization representing North Algoma, Chapleau, all First Nations, and all communities within that geographical area. CHADWIC Home Inc. is dedicated to the eradication of all forms of violence and abuse against women and children by providing shelter and supportive services to women aged 16 and over, and their children.
Nisa Foundation
When women are empowered and supported, the entire community benefits & flourishes. These women go onto build healthy homes, strong communities, and inspire future generations. Our mission isn’t just to provide immediate support, shelters or counselling; it’s about building futures and fostering communities where women’s empowerment is a driving force.
Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke (WHE) is a feminist, multi-service, community-based organization in South Etobicoke, serving diverse women and their dependents experiencing violence and poverty since 1978. Our mission is to provide a safe refuge, counselling, support and advocacy for women and their children who are fleeing violence; while also working towards a more equal society where the inherent value of all women is recognized and celebrated.
In 2006, WHE opened an outreach centre to respond to the increasing needs for services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. WHE offers transformational services and programs in two distinct locations to address the impact of violence and poverty on women and their dependents which includes, safety audits, safety planning, trauma-informed crisis and ongoing counseling services, housing support services, advocacy and referrals to settlement and community resources, as well as skills and capacity building for promoting healthy relationships and prevention of gender-based violence.
Thunder Bay Counselling
Thunder Bay Counselling is the leading provider of personal and workplace support services. We provide counselling, psychotherapy, education and support services to help people make positive changes in their lives.
YWCA Durham
YWCA Durham is a trusted community leader that provides high quality programs, services and resources that respond to the needs of women, children, youth and families. We provide an inclusive community where women, children, youth and families are safe, inspired and empowered to grow.
Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region
The Family Violence Project exists to provide a community-based response to family violence, with wrap around services in a single location, focusing on support, advocacy, prevention, education and awareness.
