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The North End Women’s Centre provides a friendly atmosphere where women can receive the understanding, support, and resources they need to make informed choices about their lives. Programs include, but are not limited to, information, referrals, counselling, addiction recovery activities, transitional housing, employment programs, outreach, groups, and volunteer opportunities.

We deliver programs for women, by women: Women's Empowerment - Our skill-based series builds strengths and personal power to promote self-confidence and success. Violence Prevention and Support Services - We offer programs and services for women who have experienced abuse or are at risk of violence. Healthy Living and Community Building - Our wellness programs support healthy living, promote social interaction and respond to local needs. Leadership Training - We offer training and internship opportunities that build competencies and experience in group leadership. Collaborations and Hosted Programs - We work with others to deliver joint programs that address community needs. Information and Referral - We're here to listen, share information and link you to services and resources. All programs are FREE.

Vision Statement: "We envision an Ontario where women work together for safe, healthy families, communities and pursue an enriched and balanced lifestyle."

Muskoka Interval House is a 15 bed women's shelter in Bacebridge, Ontario. Chrysalis is a 10 bed shelter with 10 supportive housing units in Huntsville, Ontario. Both shelters offer residential services, crisis phone lines, individual and group counselling for women and children, court and legal support, community education and co-ordination, community outreach projects, collaborative multi-agency progams and events, violence prevention classes, volunteer training and recycled goods for women and children. Although operational funds are provided by the government, a number of programs and services rely solely on donated funds.

The London Abused Women' s Centre (LAWC) offers advocacy, counselling and support services in a safe, non-crisis, non-residential setting to women 16 and over who are being abused by a current or former intimate partner (i.e., husband, boyfriend, commom-law or lesbian partner). LAWC provides short-term individual counselling, groups, resources and safety planning. Other services include speaking engagements, community collaboration, research and social action.

All services are offered from a holistic perspective that addresses the socio economic barriers encountered by immigrant women and their families. RIWC is committed to supporting and caring for our clients, bearing in mind the marginalizing experience that immigrant women face due to barriers of gender, age, poverty, language, racism and violence. Emphasis is thus placed on the practices of empowerment that include prevention/education strategies, skill and leadership development, and asset building that harnesses prior learning, skills and experience from immigrant communities.

We are a feminist community health clinic in Winnipeg, MB. Since 1981, we've offered a range of client-centred services for women of all ages. We also provide services to males through our Teen Clinics & the Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention & Recovery Program. We emphasize prevention, education and choice. We design our programs and services to encourage and empower people to take charge of their own health. We provide medical and counselling services, health education and information, and undertake advocacy and research on women's health issues. We also train and mentor volunteers in several programs to provide direct service and information to our clients and community members.

Second Story Women's Centre provides information and referral on a wide variety of topics. There is a drop-in Centre with a library of pamphlets, videos and books. Counselling is available by appointment. One-on-one assistance is available with crisis intervention, accompaniment and advocacy. The Centre offers a wide range of presentations and programs - please refer to our website or contact us for more information.

Telephone support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Secure shelter; A place where women are heard, supported, and are encouraged to regain control of their life and retrieve their “joie de vivre”; Support in various legal, financial and other procedures; Counseling tailored to the special needs of children exposed to conjugal violence; External services (without shelter) Support in creating protection scenarios; Post-shelter follow up; Support provided to the families and friends of victims as well as professionals working with victims; Access to subsidized housing.

Ishtar Transition Housing Society has been providing safe accommodation, support and counselling for victims/survivors of abuse in the Langley (BC)community since 1973. We have two transition houses (22 beds total) and a counselling service providing a continuum of services for individuals and groups.

We believe that all women have the fundamental right to economic, social and political self-empowerment. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for all women regardless of race, culture, age, sexual orientation, religion, class or ability, so that all women can achieve their potential.