Support for Immigrant and Refugee Women


What Is Domestic Violence...

Domestic Violence against women occurs when your intimate partner attempts to control you through physical, emotional or sexual violence. It happens in many countries, including Canada .

Our Services Include...

  1. •A safe place for Immigrant / Refugee women to meet and to support one another in solving their problems.

  2. •Confidential, non-judgmental support service to: immigrant / refugee women who have been or are being battered.

  3. •Culturally appropriate programming

  4. •Accessible, downtown location close to all bus routes

  5. •Free programs, services and advocacy


Individual Counselling For:

•Abuse

•Cycle of Violence

•Your rights in Canada

•Family issues

•Domestic Violence / Cross Cultural issues

•Process of adaptation

•Post traumatic stress disorder


Support Groups For:

•Self Esteem, Parenting, Healthy Relationships

•Anger Management, etc.


Help With:

•Interpretation and Accompaniment


Information, Advocacy And Referral:


  1. •Legal, Daycare, Education, Housing, Social Assistance, Employment,

  2. •Immigration Issues, Medical Services, Community Resources.

  3. •Volunteer Interpreteur training


Seeking To Promote...

•Healthy environment for immigrant or refugee women and children

•Violence-free communities

•Equal rights for immigrant/refugee women

•Education and support on how to leave an abusive relationships

•Healthy adjustments into Canadian Society

•Culturally sensitive services for immigrant or refugee women

•Holistic Health


In Canada You Have The Right To...

•Not be abused

•Be safe

•Seek support

•Change your situation

•Be free of fear

•Privacy

•Express yourself

•An education.

•Training and employment


Important Contact Numbers…

•Police - 911

•Klinic 24 Hour Crisis Line - 786-8686

•Osborne House - 942-3052

•IKWE Widdjiitiwin - 987-2780

•C.F.S. - 944-4200

•Kids Help Line - 1-800-668-6868

•Women's Advocacy - 945-6851

•Legal Aid - 985-8500

•Social Assistance - 948-4000

•Winnipeg Harvest - 982-3663



THERE IS MULTILINGUAL HELP FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE WOMEN IN MANITOBA

CALL US FOR A CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT AT (204) 940-2172

We are located at:

Immigrant Women's Counselling Services

200-323 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C1

Phone: (204) 940-2172

Immigrant Women’s Counselling

Updated April 2009