MISSION
The Columbia County Women's Resource Center exists to answer the need for a supportive network of services for victims and survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and for persons facing other crises.
We believe that through education, promotion of equality, and advocating for social policies that empower oppressed persons, we can help change societal conditions that cause violence.
AGENCY PHILOSOPHY
Columbia County Women's Resource Center, established as a grassroots organization, is a group of highly qualified staff and volunteers from many walks of life. Our goal is to respond to a recognized and growing need for services for victims and survivors of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and for persons facing other crises.
We believe that every person has a right to be free from violence or abuse and free from the fear of such abuse. Violence of any kind is not an appropriate means of resolving conflict.
Because Columbia County Women's Resource Center upholds the basic dignity of the individual, persons coming to us for assistance are treated with respect and are given nonjudgemental support. We believe that all persons are equal. Discrimination on the basis of ability, class, age, gender, spiritual beliefs, racial or ethnic background or sexual orientation is a denial of this equality.
We believe that every individual has a right to exercise her or his freedom of choice, encouraging those people with whom we work to make decisions for themselves regarding all aspects of their lives. Columbia County Women's Resource Center works to provide the resources and support that encourages self-empowerment.
All contacts are handled with confidentiality--no information is released regarding a specific individual without that person's knowledge, except in cases of imminent danger.
We see education as a tool, as a means to dispel the many myths surrounding rape and family violence. We believe the education of individuals and society is vital to ending violence and oppression.
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