About us
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.
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.
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.
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
people provided with safe shelter annually
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people supported through our crisis support line and chat
Access support
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.
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.
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