Family Service Kent is a nonprofit, multi-service agency empowering individuals and families through high quality counselling and community based services in Chatham-Kent.
Community-based advocacy services
York Region Centre for Community Safety (YRCCS)
We are the intimate partner violence hub of York Region, which is a safe, welcoming place where you and your children can get help all in one spot—from emotional support to legal and safety services. You don’t have to figure things out alone—caring professionals are there to listen, support you, and help you build a safer future.
Riverside Community Counselling Services, Riverside Health Care Facilities
At Riverside Community Counselling Services, we provide community-based mental health, addictions, and intimate partner violence services to those in the Rainy River District.
Riverside Health Care Facilities mission is “Improving the health of our communities” and our vision is “Caring, Together”
First Step Women’s Shelter
The mission is to facilitate the healing and self-empowerment process of women and their children who have found themselves survivors of violence. This is accomplished by providing support and advocacy services and by focusing on healing in the areas of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual growth within a safe and secure haven.
Abrigo Centre
To build community capacity in West Toronto by helping individuals and families achieve their full potential. To ensure that our collaborative efforts result in socially integrated and empowered individuals, families and communities.
Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings
Maggie’s Resource Centre is dedicated to empowering and supporting women navigating the complexities of intimate partner violence. To achieve this, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs. These include safe and secure transitional housing, vital education and outreach programs to raise awareness and provide practical support, and specialized women’s programming. Our women’s programs focus on fostering crucial skills and confidence through self-esteem building, job readiness training, and opportunities for social connection, ultimately helping women rebuild their lives and thrive.
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre offers emergency accommodation and assistance for women and children in the District of Parry Sound who find themselves in crisis. Priority is given to women leaving abusive situations. Our Staff provide supportive counselling and information to assist women in changing their lives and the lives of their children. All services and programs are voluntary, free of charge, and confidential.
Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region
The Family Violence Project exists to provide a community-based response to family violence, with wrap around services in a single location, focusing on support, advocacy, prevention, education and awareness.
Good Shepherd Centres, Women’s Services
We are called to Never Stop Loving. Inspired by the Hospitality of St. John of God and rooted in Catholic teachings, Good Shepherd provides person-centred health, housing and human services.
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
We support survivors of sexual violence.
We listen, facilitate healing, and celebrate resiliency. Using an anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach, we work to transform systems which promote gender-based violence.
