Faqs
Weāre Here to Support You.
Women reach out to WESAC for guidance, clarity, and reassurance ā especially during moments of transition, healing, or rebuilding. Here are answers to the most common questions about our programs, support services, and empowerment opportunities.
WESAC offers emotional support, mentorship, newcomer settlement guidance, community resources, empowerment circles, skills development workshops, and wellness programs. We walk with women facing trauma, isolation, displacement, or major life transitions ā providing safety, encouragement, and practical steps forward.
Yes. All core WESAC programs ā including mentorship, empowerment circles, newcomer guidance, and emotional support ā are free for immigrant, refugee, displaced, and low-income women. Some specialized programs may require registration, but we never turn a woman away.
Yes. WESAC serves women in both Canada and Africa. Many of our programs, mentorship sessions, and emotional-wellness conversations can be accessed remotely.
WESAC provides emotional support, wellness sessions, empowerment circles, and safe-space conversations.
For clinical counselling or therapy, we can connect you to verified community partners through our referral system.
You can submit community information, opportunities, or helpful resources directly using the WESAC Resource Submission Form.
This helps us maintain an up-to-date resource library for women.
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The Follow-Up Form is for women who have already participated in a WESAC program or received support.
It helps us check in with you, understand your current needs, and ensure you continue receiving the right help.
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After participating in a WESAC workshop, program, or mentorship session, you can share your feedback through the Evaluation Form.
Your voice helps us improve our programs and serve women better.
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Yes! Volunteers help with workshops, mentorship, events, community outreach, and resource administration.
You can express interest through our contact form or by messaging the WESAC team directly.
You can contribute financially to mentorship programs, newcomer support projects, wellness initiatives, and empowerment programs through the āDonateā page.
Your donation helps transform lives.
We serve:
- Immigrant & refugee women
- Displaced or newcomer women
- Survivors of trauma
- Women facing financial hardship
- Single mothers
- Young women & girls
- Women with disabilities
Every woman is welcomed with dignity, confidentiality, and compassion.
Yes. All information shared through intake, forms, or conversations is fully confidential and protected.
WESAC does not share personal details without your consent.
No problem ā simply fill the Intake & Consent Form and our support team will contact you to guide you step-by-step.
You can also message us directly for support.
You will receive:
- An automated confirmation immediately
- A human response typically within 24ā48 hours, depending on the type of support needed
Urgent emotional-support needs are prioritized.
Yes. WESAC maintains a growing resource database with information on:
- Housing assistance
- Food programs
- Legal & immigration support access points
- Mental-health support referrals
- Employment & training resources
- Community shelters
- Womenās wellness programs
You can request access through our team anytime.
Weāre Here for Women Who Need Support & Guidance
Letās Empower a Woman and Uplift Her Entire Community
Your support helps fund mentorship, wellness programs, mental health support, counselling, newcomer support, and life-changing empowerment resources.