For well over a century, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton has been a leader in providing women with a path to safety and the opportunity for a fresh start.
Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey.
All services are free, confidential and woman-centred.
Services for Women in Crisis
Information, resources and support
24 Hour Support & Crisis Line
Support, safety planning and referrals by phone and/or text for women and their friends and family
START – Support Team for Abuse Response Today
Walk-in services at the YWCA (216 Simcoe Street, Peterborough) Mondays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Transition & Family Court Support – Peterborough
Appointments and flexible meeting arrangements
Transition Support, Clinical Therapy and Family Law Information & Support – Women’s Centre of Haliburton County
Walk-In (available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm) / Appointments and flexible meeting arrangements
Shelter/SafeSpace
Crossroads Shelter
Emergency shelter, meals and support for women and children fleeing abuse
HERS – Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace
Independent living units for women and children fleeing abuse
Services for Women & Families
Nourish – Belonging Through Food
A collaborative approach to growing access to healthy, locally-produced food, food literacy and food advocacy
Education Awards
Financial support for survivors of abuse pursuing higher education
Centennial Crescent Housing
Second-stage housing for women-led families impacted by abuse
Homeward Bound Peterborough
A wrap-around program for women-led families living in unstable conditions
Programs for Youth
Youth Engagement
Programming for youth with a focus on healthy relationships and self-esteem