We Empower Women to Move Beyond Violence

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Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR) empowers and supports women* and children to move beyond violence by providing safe shelter, outreach services, prevention and education.

WCSWR operates two emergency shelters in Kitchener and Cambridge for women and children experiencing domestic violence. We also offers a free, confidential, outreach program for women who are experiencing domestic violence but do not require emergency shelter. The program is flexible, accessible and has no wait list.

Programs and services can be accessed by calling our 24/7 support lines at 519-653-2422 or 519-742-5894 or using the online chat.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. 

 *WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Programs & Services

to support women and children moving beyond violence.

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Ways to Give

Giving your way enables us to meet the needs of our growing community by supporting more women and children experiencing violence.

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Season 6 is released: Back to basics

In this series, we are going back to the basics and exploring different forms of violence and avenues for finding support. The six-episode series takes listeners back to the basics, exploring different forms of abuse from stalking to sexual violence, physical to financial abuse, and highlighting where survivors can seek support. 

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Prevention saves lives

How we are investing in preventing domestic violence in Waterloo Region.

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ACCESSING SUPPORT

shelter

Women’s Crisis Services provides safe shelter for women and their children experiencing domestic violence. While in shelter, residents have access to programs and services designed to aid in their healing and transition. 

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outreach

Outreach is a free, confidential service for women experiencing domestic violence who may not require emergency shelter. Our outreach program also supports women transitioning from shelter to independence. 

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24/7 support

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you require support please call our 24/7 Support Lines or talk with us anonymously through the online chat in the bottom right corner.

Call 519-653-2422 or 519-742-5894

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people supported through our outreach program annually

people supported through our crisis support line and chat

The Outreach Program has been a god send in helping with my recovery from leaving an Emotionally Abusive relationship. My Outreach Worker has helped me see that what I went through was indeed abuse and not my fault. I will be forever grateful for the aid I have received this far.

— Former Outreach Client 

My primary worker was super kind and accommodating. And I love it most when she says, “We will figure it out together.” It reminds me that I am not alone.

— Former Shelter Resident 

Thank you so much for all the support I received. My workers literally changed my life and were my guardian angels during the hardest period of my life. I have no idea what I would have done without the support and guidance I received.

— Former Outreach Client 

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Women’s Crisis Services operates two emergency shelters for women and children experiencing domestic violence. In addition to safe shelter, Women’s Crisis Services provides a free, confidential outreach program for women who are experiencing domestic violence but do not require emergency shelter.

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Ways to Give

Whether you’re able to give a single gift, a monthly gift, donate a gift of securities or organize your own fundraising event, your donation makes a big difference to women and children who are moving beyond violence.

We are grateful for your support!

 

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