Our Mission

Mission Statement

The Women & Children's Shelter (barrie) provides a safe refuge
and emergency support services for abused women and their
children in its commitment to end the cycle of violence.

Corporate Objectives

• To provide a safe and secure refuge for battered women and their children
• To create a non-judgemental environment of support that recognizes and respects the strengths of each woman
• To provide counselling that enables women to gain perspective on their situation, explore alternatives and options, and make decisions for themselves
• To provide information and education to the community and to professionals on the problem of violence against women and children in our society

       “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.”
                                                                                                              Maya Angelou