Introduction
Welcome to the West Island Women’s Shelter.
Since 1979, the West Island Women’s Shelter offers a free, confidential and safe haven to women and their children who are victims of conjugal violence.
Our a multidisciplinary team offers a variety of services to women and children victims of conjugal violence as well as families and friends of victims and professionals working with them. We also provide specific trainings and workshops to educational institutions, businesses and health organizations.
To learn more about the West Island Women’s Shelter, we invite you to browse this site.
Whether you are a victim or know someone who is, we can help you.
- C’est la température idéale pour faire du cocooning et du « self-care »! Bonne journée à vous! 🍩 ☕️
It’s a great day to stay inside and cocoon with a treat and some « self care »!
Refuge pour les ... - Prendre du temps pour soi-même, lorsque l’on est victime de violence, fait parti du processus de reconstruction que les femmes amorcent au Refuge. 💅🏻 👩🏻👩🏻🦳👩🏾🦱👱🏻♀️👵🏽
As a victim of conjugal violence, tasking time for self-care is part of the recovery ... - No need for violent gestures for criminal harassment conviction, Court of Appeal rules A victory for the rights of women victims of conjugal violence and post separation harassment! #WIWS #RFOI
The Quebec Court of Appeal has restored a criminal harassment conviction against a man, saying his ex-partner's concerns for her psychological or emotional ... - Toutes nos pensées sont avec vous et vos proches ♥️
- On profite du bon temps à l’extérieur avec les résidentes du Refuge et leurs enfants! Bon appétit! 🍔 ☀️ 🏡
We’re taking advantage of the nice weather with the residents of the shelter and their children! Yum!
Refuge pour les ... - #rfoi #wiws #violenceconjugle #conjugalviolence #covid19
Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter added a new photo. - Delicious donuts brought in by the counsellors to make confinement in our shelter a little sweeter 🍩 🏡
De bons beignes frais afin de rendre le confinement un peu plus doux
Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island ... - Meurtre possiblement suivi d’un suicide à Pointe-aux-Trembles Malheureusement, la violence conjugale ne prend pas de pause, même dans le contexte actuel. Si tu penses en être victime, n’hésite pas à nous écrire ici en privé, ou nous appeler sur la ligne de crise. Tous nos services sont ...
- Modo Yoga West Island Avez-vous participé à la séance de yoga d’aujourd’hui? À tous les vendredis du mois de mai, Modo Yoga West Island offre une classe de yoga par zoom, au profit du Refuge pour les femmes de l’Ouest de l’Ile. Namaste 🙏 ...
- Les invités de la soirée Une chance qu’on s’a dévoilés N'oubliez pas d'écouter Une chance qu'on s'a, ce soir à 19:30. Donnez généreusement!
Marc Labrèche, Gildor Roy, Mélissa Bédard, François Bellefeuille, Ariana Moffatt, Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse, Grégory Charles, Louis-Jean Cormier, Kim Thuy... e... - Modo Yoga West Island Don’t forget Karma Fridays at Modo Yoga West Island tomorrow at 4pm!
#froi #wiws #wearentallsafeathome
Did you know we hold a Karma class every Friday at 4 pm? 💜
This month, all proceeds are going to Refuge pour les femmes ... - Modo Yoga West Island A touching testimonial from a former client of our shelter. Don’t forget to head over to Modo Yoga West Island to see more throughout the month of May.
#rfoi #wiws #karmafridays
Today at 4 pm, join Monique on Zoom in ... - Modo Yoga West Island Head over to Modo Yoga West Island where they are hosting Virtual Karma Fridays, raising much needed funds for our organization. They will also be posting about our shelter thoughout the month, so be sure to check it out!
Thanks ... - The Nova Scotia shootings began with an act of domestic abuse — and there were... There are always red flags. Conjugal
violence is about power and control; a mentality that leads to violence, femicide and unfortunately at times, mass murder.
#rfoi #wiws
Before he went on a rampage that claimed the lives of 22 victims, ... - Dimitrios Jim Thank you to the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro for their support and acknowledgement of our valuable work supporting women and children victims of conjugal violence, during these trying times.
#rfoi #wiws #covid19 #communitysupport
Ce soir nous avons adopté une résolution pour ... - Photos from Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter's post Il y a des moyens d’appeler à l’aide. Parce que « restez chez vous », ça ne s’applique pas à tous. Partagez, pour toutes celles qui se retrouvent confinées avec leur agresseur. #RFOI #COVID19 #FuirlaVC
There are alternative ways to ... - Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter's cover photo Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter updated their cover photo.
- Quotidien du Refuge / Everyday life at the Shelter Au Refuge, on ne se laisse pas abattre. Petite activité de coloriage pour les femmes et les enfants.
We aren’t loosing hope at the Shelter. Enjoying a little colouring activity with the moms and kids today.
Refuge pour les femmes ... - Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale Le gouvernement Legault débloque 2,5 millions supplémentaires pour soutenir les organismes d’aide et d’hébergement pour femmes victimes de violences conjugales.
https://www.lapresse.ca/covid-19/202003/27/01-5266723-quebec-debloque-25-millions-pour-les-femmes-victimes-de-violence-conjugale.php?fbclid=IwAR3AQvcpezsQylUsRgR41Df8lskwupua2IcDMXzByFoh2CPdDBzG2oxSwo8 - Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter's cover photo Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter updated their cover photo.
- Domestic violence shelters adapt as coronavirus forces families home Our crisis line is still available 24/7 in order to support women in need. There are options of support available. However, if you fear for your safety, please call 911.
#rfoi #wiws #covid19
Some shelters are providing outreach over the ... - Carlos J. Leitão C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous apprenons le décès de Madame Louise Robic, membre fondatrice du Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'Ile. Nous serons à jamais reconnaissante de votre implication et de votre grande humanité. Nos sincères ...
- Photos from Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter's post Féministes, de toutes nos forces! #RFOI
Feminist, with all our might! #WIWS - Photos from Refuge pour les femmes de l'Ouest de l'île/West Island Women's Shelter's post Le 8 mars n'est pas une deuxième Saint-Valentin. Cette journée est malheureusement nécessaire pour souligner tous les efforts que nous devons encore mettre afin de faire respecter les droits des femmes. #RFOI
March 8th is not a second Valentine’s Day. ... - Violence conjugale: toutes les femmes sont à risque « Pas au visage!, lui ai-je dit en évitant le projectile du mieux que je le pouvais, avant de recevoir la bouteille de vitamines en plein thorax. Le lendemain, je devais donner une conférence à l'université. Un chandail à col ...
Many women who are victims of domestic violence live in fear. They are beaten, raped or assaulted in different ways. Sometimes more insidiously behind the closed doors of their home, they suffer insults, denigration, the constant control by their spouse. They are destroyed slowly. Their children often witness the verbal or physical abuse. Women and children, all are victims. Too many people live in terror, afraid to leave.
If you are victim of domestic violence, by coming to our shelter you will find:
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- A house, a home for you and your children.
- A warm welcome by a counselor, as well as a competent and committed team.
- A coffee for you upon on your arrival to welcome you.
- A stuffed animal and a blanket chosen by each of your children to help them feel safe as soon as they arrive.
- An ear, a presence and comfort at any time of day or night according to your needs, your fears, your insecurities or those of your children.
- A place of support and empathy where we accompany women and children to better understand their experiences and to regain control over their lives.
- A house with women living the same situation as you and with whom, if you wish, you can develop bonds or even perhaps friendships.
Our Services
Myths and Reality of Conjugal Violence
How I Got PTSD From My Marriage
Stop. Just stop asking why a woman is so stupid and so weak when she stays in an abusive relationship. There’s no answer you can possibly understand.
Your judgment only further shames abused women. It shames women like me.
There was no punch on the very first date with my ex-husband. That’s not normally how abusive marriages start. In fact, my first date was probably pretty similar to yours: he was charming, he paid attention to me, and he flattered me.
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Help Us Make a Difference
As a non-profit organization, the Shelter is in great need of your help. Your support is the testimony of a community that refuses to be silent, indifferent …
250$ :
Adopt a Heart Teddy Bear
for a child $250
25$ :
Offer support to a woman
living in our second-stage residence helping with the de-victimization process
15$ :
Offer support to a child living in our second-stage residence helping to diminish the effects of conjugal violence on her or him.
5$ :
Offer a coffee
to a woman
arriving
at the Shelter
List of Our Material Needs
Dear Donors,
First of all, we want to thank you for thinking about us.
Due to the bed bug problem in the Montreal area, we no longer take used clothing for women and children nor used household linen such as sheets, pillows, towels, etc. Furthermore, given our limited storage space, we cannot take furniture donations.
At all times, gift cards are very useful to us (food stores, gasoline, movie theater, children’s stores, Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, etc.).
Here is a list of our urgent needs:
- Diapers # 4 and 5
- Microwaves
- Ground coffee
- Rice
- Vegetable oil
- Cereals for children
- Snacks and small juices for children’s lunches
- STM bus tickets
Thank you for thinking about us!
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Thank You – Inspiration and Hope
