Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Email Format
Individual and Family ServicesOntario, Canada51-200 Employees
WCSWR is a regional nonprofit in the individual and family services sector that supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals affected by domestic violence and their children. It operates two emergency shelters—Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge—for women and children experiencing domestic violence, providing safe shelter alongside education and transitional housing. In addition to shelter, it runs a free, confidential outreach program for those who do not require emergency shelter, with no wait list, accessible via 24/7 crisis lines by phone or online chat. The organization is based in Kitchener, Ontario, and serves the Waterloo Region. A notable development in 2024 is a collaboration with Smilezone Foundation to transform the Cambridge shelter with a child-focused Haven Treehouse. The organization maintains 24/7 crisis support channels to connect clients to shelter and outreach services as needed.