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.
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