Women's Support

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

It consists of any form of violence, including but not limited to psychological, physical, sexual, economic abuse, perpetrated by a person toward another, in the context of a conjugal or intimate relationship.

Intimate Partner Violence can be experienced in any type of relationship, whether it is exclusive or non-exclusive, romantic, or non-romantic, with or without commitment, and regardless of the sexual orientation or gender identity of the person involved.

In a situation of violence, as soon as a threat of assault or a death threat is expressed, a simple assault, an assault causing bodily harm, an assault with weapon, criminal harassment, a sexual assault, is committed, IT BECOMES A CRIME.

If you are in danger, feel threatened or are afraid, do no wait! Dial 911 immediately.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your situation or any concerns you may have. We're here to offer assistance and support.

Fight Against Poverty

The center provides a community fridge as well as a variety of poverty-alleviating services, such as our community pantry. Additionally, we engage in community outreach to raise awareness about poverty-related issues.

Social Isolation

At the heart of our mission, we work to break the isolation of all women.

Do you ever feel alone, isolated, bored, depressed, and lonely? The Centre is the place for you, where you can make connections with other women, do volunteer work, take a class, join a workshop, or go on an outing. There is a myriad of activities that you can choose from and enjoy the ‘gift of friendships’ at our Centre.

Join us and be part of a growing community!

EMERGENCY KIT 🚨

If you know a person in a conjugal violence situation, you can suggest that they keep copies of the following documents

at your home or in a safe place:

• Birth certificate (those of your children also)
• Medicare card (those of your children also)
• Social Insurance card (those of your children also)
• Passport (those of your children also)
• Children’s health records
• Driver’s license
• Bank records and credit cards
• Proof of revenue and income tax reports
• List of important telephone numbers
• List of resources such as shelters, Women’s center, SOS conjugal violence, etc.
• Lease, marriage certificate, investments, mortgage, insurance policy, court judgement, etc.
  

List of supplies:

• Small bag of clothes and underwear for you and your children
• Medications and prescriptions for you and your children
• An extra set of house keys and car keys
  

Picking up your personal effects from your home:

It's essential to have police accompany you, regardless of how you left your home or whether you think your partner is present upon your return. Remember, your children are also going through a tough time. Consider bringing along a symbolic item, such as your child's favorite blanket, stuffed animal, or book.