Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre

Gender-based violence takes many forms, including physical and sexual assault, coercive control, tech-facilitated violence and harassment. It can occur in your home, your workplace, online or anywhere else.

If you or a woman you know is experiencing gender-based violence, or is otherwise in crisis, help is available. View some of the services in the Thunder Bay community that provide support to those experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence.

Find Help – Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre (nwowomenscentre.org)

Northwest Healthline

Services or programs that prevent, mitigate, and respond to violence rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power, or harmful norms. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse inflicted in public or in private. It can also include threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation. Supports may include emergency treatment, follow-up care, and counselling.

Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response – City of Thunder Bay – northwesthealthline.ca

Crisis services providing temporary residence and supports for people escaping gender-based violence or abuse. Services provided may include counselling, community referrals, safety planning, and emergency transportation.

Gender-Based Violence Shelters – City of Thunder Bay – northwesthealthline.ca