Whistler Women’s Centre – Howe Sound Women’s Society

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The Women’s Centre is single access point for crisis support, resources, referrals, advocacy for women and children. If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of violence or abuse, call our 24-hour crisis line.

Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society is dedicated to the prevention of violence against women and support for women, children and youth impacted by violence or abuse. We provide emergency transitional housing, support, resources, referrals and advocacy. We serve the needs of women and children in the Sea to Sky Corridor including Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish and the Nations of N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Lil’wat, Skatin, Xa’xtsa, and Squamish. Howe Sound Women’s Centre envisions a day when all women and their children are valued and lead healthy lives – supported, connected to the community and violence-free. We have two centres located in Squamish and Whistler.

Services that we provide include:

Support, advocacy, referrals
Safety planning
Children and youth counselling, Girls Groups and Girls Wellness Camps, First Nations Women’s Program
On-going support for women and children who have accessed Pearl’s Place Transition House, Safe Home or Children, Youth & Family programs
Practical assistance with forms and online applications
Internet, fax, and photocopier access
Free civil and family law legal clinic offering a half hour consultation with a lawyer at the Women’s Centre in Squamish. Call 604.892.5748 to book an appointment
Resource material including books, pamphlets, brochures and an aspiring library
A safe and neutral space for women to meet with RCMP, Victim’s Services or Mental Health with support from Women’s Centre staff through that process
Assistance with resumes, cover letters and job search
Toiletries and clothing vouchers
Drop-in Yoga