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The Women’s Resource Centre
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Dedicated to providing support and mentoring for all women and their families
BY MIA BASTIEN, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT,
The Women’s Resource Centre Brandon was established in August of 1989 by various local individuals and interest groups. Growing and surviving through the many challenges of a non-profit organization, the Women’s Resource Centre is an integral part of the community.
We continue to see a rise in the need for services for women and their families. The after effects of COVID has increased this demand due to stress, lack of access to programs, loss of income and increased isolation increased the risk of violence to women.
WHO IS THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE?
We are a team of specialists from diverse fields, committed to delivering low-barrier, trauma-informed programs, services, and counselling on issues affecting women and children. This includes family violence and sexual assault while encouraging respect, diversity and equality with a feminist perspective.
WHO USES THE CENTRE?
Our organization serves all self-identifying women in the Westman region. Women from northern and rural communities reach out for our support. Though our headquarters are in Brandon, our Centre serves a large geographic region in the province.
WHAT IS A COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT THE CENTRE OR WOMEN WHO FREQUENT THE CENTRE?
A common misconception is that family violence and sexual assault is something that only impacts a specific group of women. These issues are non-discriminatory and they penetrate all social strata and backgrounds. In our work though, we understand the complexity of intersectionality and recognize that depending on various circumstances, the barriers, and solutions for each person that we help, will look different.
