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About HSWC

About HSWC

Our Mission:

     The Howe Sound Women's Centre Society promotes women's equality and the empowerment of women and their children.  We work from a feminist* perspective.  By responding to and working for change, we honour the diversity of women's lives and meet the evolving needs of the women and children throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.  We know this work contributes to the well being of our communities and society at large.

*Women and men who believe in women's rights and equality throughout society.

     At the Howe Sound Women's Centre we provide advocacy, referrals, support, Children Who Witness Abuse Counseling, office equipment use, transition and safe housing, wellness programs, such as yoga and meditation.  We host an Access Pro Bono legal clinic as well as support groups.  All of our programs and services are offered free of charge.

      Pets and abuse; there is a strong connection between domestic violence and animal abuse: Keep pets safe by reporting abuse (you do not have to give your name): Squamish SPCA: 604-898-9890; Squamish Animal Control: 604-815-6866; Emergency or life threatening situations: 604-879-7343 ALSO, do not hesitate to call 911 for emergency and life threatening situations involving animals.

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