Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre
Women’s Centre, Community-based advocacy services
We are a non-profit, community-based feminist organization providing frontline advocacy, support and information to local and regional self-identified women experiencing violence, poverty, human rights concerns or problems with legal (family, criminal) or administrative systems. We are often the first contact or last resort for women experiencing violence. We support them to navigate and access other services such as high-risk teams, shelters, income support, counselling, legal and human rights services so they can make informed and strategic choices. We work towards prevention of gender-based violence, as well as economic justice and food security, by engaging women, local organizations, and the public in education, programming and systemic advocacy.
Organization Information
Address: 73 N. Cumberland St., Thunder Bay, Ontario
Phone Number: 807-345-7802
Email: ed@nwowc.org
Web: https://nwowomenscentre.org/
Hours of operation: Varies by day (contact organization to inquire)
Services Available:
VAW Legal Support/Advocacy
VAW Housing Support/Advocacy
Legal Services/Advocacy
Accountability and/or justice focused programming
Community-based advocacy services
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Web-based chat, Phone , Email to: navigator@nwowc.org
Ongoing Service Delivery: Phone , Email, Zoom
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: Yes
Childcare Services: No
Specialized/targeted Programming:
None
Inclusivity Policies: Trauma-Informed Service Framework, Informed-Consent Framework, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, Sex-Work Positive Framework, Harm Reduction Framework, Feminist Intersectional Framework, Organization-wide capacity to provide responsive service to trans and non-binary individuals and communities
Transportation Costs Provided For: Public Transportation for programming/appointments
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Accessibility
AccessibilityProvincial Gender Based Violence Associations
