Mission Statement

The Women’s Centre is dedicated to assisting women through times of crisis, distress or transition by providing support services and programs to effect positive change.

Mandate

• To be open to all women regardless of age, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
• To focus activities on women, and meeting the needs of women.
• To offer Peer Counselling and group support free of charge
• To educate women through seminars and workshops at the Centre

Guiding Principles

• Provide an environment of emotional and physical safety to foster a sense of empowerment.
• Listen, understand and validate women in a non-judgmental, safe, supportive atmosphere.
• Be sensitive to women’s choices and life circumstances.
• Enable women to have a voice through provision of opportunity, knowledge and support.
• Afford women equal opportunity to attain full potential.
• Respect all cultures and all differences.
• Partner with other organizations to meet the needs of women in our community.
• Promote anti-discrimination policies based on race, culture/sexual orientation, religion and disability.