Welcome to Fernie Women's Resource Centre

Since 1979 the Fernie Women’s Centre has been serving the communities of the Elk Valley, which include Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford and the South Country. Our aim is to raise the status of women, act as a referral and drop-in center, offer support to women and their families, and to inform and educate the public around issues concerning women. The Fernie Women's Centre will strive for equality and justice for all women and work for the removal of barriers to women's full economic, social, cultural, legal and political participation.

We are pleased and excited to be able to offer this website as another way for women and families to discover our resources, and make use of our services.

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Stopping the Violence Counselling

If you are dealing with or have dealt with any sort of abuse at any point in your life, then you may be familiar with the stress and trauma that can occur as a result. The Stopping the Violence Program exists so that you don’t have to go through it alone.

Counsellors provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for women to explore the effects of violence in their lives. Counselling is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each woman.

We Operate in Fernie, Sparwood,and Elkford

For more information please contact us

Parent Tot Fun Times

Parent-Tot Fun Times
This free drop-in program is a rich environment for parents to interact and bond with children aged 1 through 6. Parent-tot Fun Times also provides opportunities for parent to learn valuable parenting skills from early childhood professionals and guest speakers.

At a typical drop-in, parents can expect to participate in a sing-a-long, story telling, and a craft with their child.

Parent-tot fun times will benefit parents by:
Providing support and an opportunity to meet other parents with young children
Suggesting activities and other ways of supporting your child’s healthy development
Offering information, resources, and referrals to other services based on your needs

Schedule:
Mondays in Fernie at the Knox United Church (201 2nd ave) from 9:30-noon
Tuesdays in Sparwood at the Rec Centre (above the arena in the hall) from 9:30-noon
Wednesdays in Elkford at the Congregational Church (500 Alpine Way) 9:30-noon

for more information contact Petrea Palmer at 250-433-1813, elkvalley.cap@gmail.com or check them out on Facebook.

Bellies to Babies

The goal of the Bellies to Babies program (formerly Better Babies) is to help mothers grow the healthiest baby possible. This program is for moms-to-be and new moms in the Elk Valley and South Country, and can provide the following free of charge:

Nutrition and health counseling
Bi-weekly drop-ins with lunches and guest speakers
Individual visits
Prenatal vitamins
Food vouchers
Breastfeeding support
Vitamin D drops for infants
Prenatal Education
Friendship and support

Any other resources, information, or support you need… just ask!

For more information please contact us or to contact Bellies to Babies directly please email belliestobabies@outlook.com. Schedule