Violence against women may happen behind closed doors, but it isn't just a private matter.
It's a public problem, with a devastating and real impact on the health and welfare of individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
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MEMBER DIRECTORY
Because it takes a community to make a difference
Children’s Services
Counselling & Support Services
Catholic Family Services of Durham
Family Services Durham – Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)
First Nations Women & Family Services
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle
Public Health Services
Women & HIV/AIDS
Housing Supports
Durham Region Housing Services
Income & Employment Supports
Region of Durham Income & Employment Supports
Legal/Justice Services
Durham Family Court Clinic
Durham East Probation and Parole
Durham Regional Police Service
Victim Services of Durham (DRPS)
Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
Luke’s Place
Legal Aid
Mental Health
Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health
Durham Mental Health/Lakeridge Health
Multi-Cultural Services
Women’s Multi-Cultural Resource & Counselling Centre
Newcomer/Immigrant Services
Community Development Council of Durham (CDCD)
Settlement Services (CDCD)
Schools/Educators
Senior/Elder Abuse Services
Durham Elder Abuse Network (DEAN)
Elder Abuse Support Team
Sexual Assault Care
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Care Centre (DVSACC)
Women’s Shelters & Second Stage Housing
Bethesda House (Bowmanville)
Cedar Haven Women’s Centre (Uxbridge)
Herizon House (Ajax)
The Denise House (Oshawa)
Y’s Wish (Oshawa)
YWCA of Durham (Oshawa)
Youth Services
Are you in immediate danger? Please call 911.
The VPCC does not have onsite staff and cannot provide immediate or emergency services.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please visit our Resources-Crisis Support page.
In non-emergency situations, please see the Member Directory
for information on support services for women, children & seniors.