We are a women's drop-in resource centre located in North Vancouver--on Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Traditional Territories-and serving the whole of the North Shore since 1973 offering a number of programs and services to women and girls.

Our Mission:

The purpose of the North Shore Women's Centre is to improve the social, economic and political status of women and to encourage and support self-empowerment by acting as a resource and a catalyst for change from a feminist perspective.

We believe that women have the right to:

Self determination in all aspects of our lives... Equal access to society's resources... Safety and security of our person... Fairness in the administration of justice and Freedom from all forms of discrimination. North Shore Women's Centre Goals

To provide women with access to resources (information, referral, advocacy); to assist them with life choices.

To actively address violence against women at all levels of the community.

To challenge sexism and all other forms of discrimination against women at all levels within the community.

To work towards the elimination of the feminization of poverty.

To operate from Feminist framework, as defined by the NSWC, is a person whose actions support and embody the values of growth, personal choice, wholeness, co-operation and equality of

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 10am – 5pm