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www.mwag.ca Muskoka Women’s Shelters and Services is a charitable non-profit located in Muskoka, Ontario. Chrysalis is located in Huntsville.

Muskoka Women's Shelters and Services operates two 24-hour crisis shelters for abused women & children – Muskoka Interval House in Bracebridge & Chrysalis in Huntsville. It was established in 1984, when the community saw a need to provide support and accommodation for women and their children fleeing from abusive situations. Overseen by the volunteer Board of Directors, the organization operates two sites. It is a 10-bed shelter. This site is also home to ten Transitional Housing Units. Muskoka Interval House is located in Bracebridge. It is a 15-bed shelter and the administrative office for the organization.

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!! Contact Marie at mih.csa@mwag.ca to register for Beyond the Pattern - an empowering weekend retr...

10/29/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!!

Contact Marie at [email protected] to register for Beyond the Pattern - an empowering weekend retreat at a local cottage.

For girls ages 12.15!

Takes place November 20 to November 22.

10/11/2026

Join us in a safe, supportive, experiential retreat. Together we will embrace our strengths, develop healthy tools, build supportive connections, and begin creating a future that reflects who we want to be.

This is more than a gathering. This retreat is for teen girls aged 12 to 15, who have witnessed abuse It is an opportunity for girls to discover that their past does not have to define their future.

Participants will have the chance to:
1. Increase understanding of trauma and its impact
2. Develop healthy coping strategies
3. Identify characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
4. Strengthen self-esteem and personal identity
5. Build peer connections and reduce isolation
6. Have an understanding of how our past impacts our future.
7. Create a personal “Beyond The Pattern Plan” outlining future goals and boundaries

Because changing a pattern doesn't happen overnight.
Sometimes it starts with one safe space.
One honest conversation.
One new skill.
One girl realizing that she has choices.

If you know a girl who could benefit form this experience, we invite you to learn more and consider registering her for Beyond The Pattern. Her story matters. Her voice matters. Her future matters.

Workbook, food and lodging provided.

Register here: https://tally.so/r/VLek1y

09/30/2026

We are hiring Casual Crisis Counsellors! 🍂

Are you looking for important work where you can make a real difference in our community? Muskoka Women’s Shelters and Services is seeking compassionate, reliable individuals to join our Relief team at our Bracebridge and Huntsville locations.

In this role, you’ll provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and one on one support to women and their children navigating violence and crisis.

• Hourly Rate: $23.71
• Locations: Sites in Bracebridge & Huntsville
• Schedule: 24/7 relief coverage with flexible shift hours (including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends)
• Ideal For: Social service workers, DSW/SSW/BSW students or graduates, and experienced frontline advocates

09/24/2026

Muskoka Women’s Shelters and Services is hosting "Beyond the Pattern: Breaking Cycles, Rewriting the Future"

This girls’ empowerment retreat is happening this November. It’s a 2-night stay at a private cottage near Bracebridge for girls aged 12–15, focused on connection, building confidence, and positive growth!

When: November 20th–22nd, 2026
Who: Girls aged 12–15
Registration Deadline: October 18th

If you know someone who’d benefit or want more details to see if it’s a good fit, reach out to Marie at [email protected] or give Muskoka Interval House a call at (705) 645-4461.

08/17/2026

You don’t have to navigate your journey alone. 💚

MWSS is offering a free 8-week Women’s Educational Group this fall in both Huntsville (Tuesdays) and Bracebridge (Thursdays).

This group provides a safe, welcoming, and confidential space to learn, share, and heal together. Over the 8 weeks, we’ll explore topics including:
• Understanding abuse, power, and control
• Safety planning
• Setting healthy boundaries
• Processing anger & building self-esteem
• Reclaiming personal power & healthy relationship dynamics

Register today: Call 705-645-4461 or email [email protected] for details.

07/20/2026

A picture-perfect take on a recent recreational escape: Two MWSS staff and some of our clients (along with their amazing kids!) traded the noise of the world for the peace of the forest.

Two nights. Fresh air. Pure joy.

07/06/2026

Are you or a woman you know looking for a safe, supportive space to rebuild? We operate a Transitional Housing Program in Huntsville!

📱 Click the link to view the application online: https://tinyurl.com/y9y7ezer
📞 Or call us directly to chat about the program: 705-789-8488 (Chrysalis) or 705-645-4461 (Muskoka Interval House).

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06/30/2026

If you want to put your energy toward supporting women and children in our community when they need it most, we would love to hear from you!

Drop us a line at [email protected] to get the full job posting and all the details.

06/09/2026

Upcoming girls’ retreat for girls aged 12-15!

October 2-4/26. This empowering retreat is designed to support girls in building self-confidence, strengthening self-worth, and fostering positive relationships. Through engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and supportive mentorship, participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers in a safe and encouraging environment.

Contact Callie or Marie at 705.645.4461 or [email protected]

Spots are limited. Registration deadline: September 4/26

05/19/2026

Girls, 12-15 years old: JOIN US for a powerful weekend retreat focusing on confidence, self-worth, healing, and connection - all in a safe, supportive, and fun environment!

Contact Callie or Marie (contact info on the poster).

Address

P. O. Box 748
Bracebridge, ON
P1L1T9

Website

http://www.mwag.ca/

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