SERVICES

Donations and Clothing Room

Our clothing room is not available at this time, unless you are in an emergency situation please contact the centre

This services is a room in the centre, where women and children can come to find belongings, clothing, and small items they may need. The room is open to all womyn in the community and accepts donations.

Programming at the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre

Programs we offer

Transitional Housing Program

The Community Transitional Housing Program is a bilingual program put in place to assist women and their children that are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or are victims of domestic violence. Potential clients could be living in the community or in an emergency shelter.

Referrals are accepted from all sources within the district who are wanting to live and seek services in Mattawa and area.

Outreach Services

Our outreach program offers community based information, resources, and supports to women and children who may require assistance away from the Centre. The focus is supporting those most in need in the community while promoting self-sufficiency and community involvement.

Within our outreach support program, we work under the vision that we reside in a community where every member has the opportunity to succeed. To bring that vision into reality, we provide resources and supports for community members in a way that fosters self-sufficiency.

Help with Legal Matters

The Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre can provide you with information regarding a variety of community resources including housing, employment, financial information and more. We understand that violence often creates compounding needs, and we seek to address womyn’s legal needs in a holistic way, which often includes more than just legal representation but also counseling and advocacy services.

Do not hesitate to contact us at (705)744-5567 for further information on how we can help.

Transportation services

The Centre offers transportation services to resident’s and emergency transportation for those who are in need of services not offered in the town of Mattawa. Transportation to appointments and/or social service organizations are on a as needed basis (emergency only) due to safety measures put into place for the womyn that we serve.

Art Therapy Program

Our Art Therapy sessions have been put on hold for the time being, to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and community as whole. Please check back for updates on the commencement of these Sessions at a later date. *

Art Therapy for womyn and children is a group therapy program that utilizes art-making to help everyone combat mental and emotional challenges as a result of stress, violence and homelessness. The creative process can foster self-esteem and self-awareness, promote insight, and support cognitive functions, among other benefits for wellbeing. Join the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre for small group sessions on Coping with Change and Finding Calm during Chaos! These sessions promote the health, recovery and community integration of womyn in the community.