A women empowerment organization working to end violence against women.

 

Womencare, a private, non-profit organization was established in 1979 to provide safe, confidential, emergency shelter and support services to women and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
 
Trained in advocacy based counseling, Womencare advocates support battered women and their children as they examine the tactics and dynamics of domestic violence, safety planning, explore options, problem solve, and learn about community resources.

 

Womencare Shelter provides:
  • Whatcom County's only 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline and 24-hour crisis intervention for survivors of domestic violence, their family, friends, or co-workers.
  • Emergency shelter, food, limited clothing and personal care items to shelter residents.
  • Access to shelter 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence
  • Individual, and group advocacy-based counseling, legal, medical and financial referrals and advocacy, parenting and child advocacy.
  • Appropriate community referrals.
  • Community Education and training opportunities on domestic violence, intervention, and prevention for the general public and professional groups.
  • Support, information, safety planning and community referrals via our 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline.
    • Online resources available via the side-bar navigation:

    The Shelter:

  • Contacting Us : How to contact us for help or questions.
  • Services : Further details about what we provide.
  • Herstory : History, and milestones of our organization.
  • How Can You Help? : Volunteer time, financial and goods donations
  • Volunteering : Volunteering background.
  • Donations : How you can give donations.
  • Our Wishlist : Items of immediate need.
  • Related Links : Other online resources.

    • Just the Facts:

  • Domestic Violence : Definition and background of DV issues.
  • Statistics : Data gathered from various agencies across the country.
  • Wheel of Violence : Relationship between Power and Control and Abuse
  • Residents Speak : Feedback and comments given to us.

    • Stop the Violence:

  • Are YOU at Risk? : Characteristics, behaviors, and warning signs of abuse.
  • Types of Abuse : Categories of abuse and Domestic Violence.
  • Thinking Of Leaving? : Keeping yourself safe and prepared.
  • Helping Someone : Suggestions and tips for offering support.