Women's Resource Center

04/01/2026

Turn your awareness into action this April! Sexual Assault Awareness Month is about supporting survivors, learning about the impact of sexual assault, and preventing sexual violence.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you're not alone. Call us at 406-683-6106 for free, confidential support.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Text "HOPE" to 64673

Statistics: https://rainn.org/get-informed/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/

03/31/2026

🚨 Happening TONIGHT! 🚨

Join us tonight from 7:00–8:00 PM in the STC Great Room at The University of Montana Western for a free community presentation on cyber safety and fraud prevention.

Rebecca Leary with the Federal Bureau of Investigation will present “Cyber Safety: Protect Yourself Against Exploitation, Fraud, and Scams.”

Learn how to protect yourself and your family from online scams, fraud, exploitation, and cyber threats.

Free and open to the public — we hope to see you there tonight!

03/30/2026

Our Walk a Mile in Her Shoes shoe inventory needs help! 👠

We are looking for donations of large-sized high heels for this year’s event. We especially need men’s sizes 10–14 and larger women’s sizes. If you have gently used heels tucked away in a closet, now is the perfect time to give them a second life.

Bright colors, fun styles, and sturdy shoes are especially welcome. Our current inventory is running low, and your donation will help make sure every participant has a pair to wear for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

Donations can be dropped off at our office before April 29th.
Please message us or call with any questions. Thank you for helping make this important event possible!

03/27/2026

We are so grateful for the Women's Foundation of Montana and their support of our free, confidential services in Southwest Montana!

For this week's grantee highlight, we’re shining a spotlight on the amazing work of the Women's Resource Center. WRC is making a safe space for survivors to grow and rebuild their lives with the support they deserve. Through their comprehensive care approach, the Women's Resource Center provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and outreach. At WFM, we are proud to support organizations like WRC that are making the path forward for domestic and sexual violence a little easier.
Support their work here: https://buff.ly/5kLptIk

03/23/2026

🚨 Next Week: Beat Cyber Exploitation & Scams! 🚨
Tuesday, March 31 | 7–8 PM | STC Great Room, UMW, Dillon

FBI Community Outreach Specialist Rebecca Leary will educate Dillon about online exploitation, fraud, scams, and how to protect yourself.

Free & open to all!
For more information, call (406) 683-6106 or reach out to izzi@wrcmt.org

Thank you to University of Montana Western for providing the space!

03/18/2026

We are honored to celebrate our Board President, Sandi Sloan, who will be recognized with the Dr. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award.

“These awards recognize individuals whose commitment to service strengthens both Montana Western and the Dillon community,” said Roxanne Engellant. “Their dedication reflects the values of leadership, generosity, and community engagement that define the legacy of Dr. Jane Helm Maddock.”

Congratulations, Sandi! This honor is so well deserved. 💛

Montana Western Announces 2026 Dr. Jane Helm Maddock Service Award Honorees at University of Montana Western. A unique campus with word-class education, the institution with the lowest tuition and fees of any four-year institution in the state of Montana.

03/16/2026

Please join us and the UMW Multicultural Club for some delicious baked goods this Thursday, March 19th at 11 AM in the Lucy Carson Library!

03/02/2026

REGISTER TODAY: Free 8-week Emotional Regulation Parenting Class at the Early Childhood Coalition of Beaverhead County. Dinner and childcare provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J6CSzyeVVa10IxaVxzhMWqwrDMPishoVBcmlHsY6arU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Emotional Regulation class is back ! Spots are limited so secure yours now !

02/26/2026

We are assisting a family who is transitioning into a new apartment this Friday by providing basic furniture and household essentials. To ensure a smooth move-in, we are seeking volunteers to help transport and set up items. This is a meaningful opportunity to directly support a family as they establish stability in their new home.

Volunteers are needed to help transport and set up items—trucks or large vehicles are especially needed to move furniture efficiently.

Sign up here: https://www.justserve.org/projects/b10e3a04-c6b2-41f4-be84-e020129a1711

Or contact Izzi at (406)-683-6106

A local family is moving into an apartment this Friday and needs volunteer support to help move furniture and basic household items from the WRC to their new

02/24/2026

TONIGHT: Sexually Groomed/Trafficked Youth in Our Community: How We All Can Take Part in the Solution on February 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dillon Public Library to learn how grooming and trafficking impact youth locally and how our community can respond with awareness, prevention, and support. This free public presentation features Natalie Paulbeck and Dillon Chief of Police Joel Stewart, with light snacks provided and a children’s activity available for families attending together.

Sexually Groomed/Trafficked Youth in Our Community:
How we all can take part in the solution.

February 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Dillon Public Library
This presentation is in conjunction with a grant received from Montana Children's Trust Fund. The grant is allowing authority figures to present information that brings awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect to our community. The public is welcome to attend and there will be a light snack provided. An activity will be available for children that come with parents/guardians.

Presenters:
Natalie Paulbeck draws from both lived experience and professional expertise to bring trauma-informed perspective and conversation about sexually groomed/trafficked youth in our community. She speaks candidly about the realities of coercion, manipulation, and systemic gaps that leave youth vulnerable. With a Master’s in Forensic Human Services and over ten years’ experience working with youth in this field, Natalie works partners with communities to better understand how grooming operates and how we each can respond in ways that protect youth without creating further harm. Her work centers around accountability, resilience, and practical strategies for prevention and intervention.

Joel Stewart is our Chief of Police with 10 years’ experience in law enforcement in our community. Known for a leadership style rooted in service and compassion, Chief Stewart has prioritized strengthening partnerships with advocates, social services, and prosecutors to ensure survivors are met with dignity and coordinated support. Chief Stewart is committed to building trust between law enforcement and the community while advancing policy that protect vulnerable individuals and hold offenders accountable. Chief Stewart attends the Children’s Justice Alliance conferences, is a part of a monthly Multidisciplinary Team involving child abuse, and regularly holds educational sessions for the MT Youth Challenge Academy. Outside of work, Joel sits on the Board of the Women’s Resource Center.

02/19/2026

We're with you every step.

The Women’s Resource Center provides trauma-informed, survivor-led crisis intervention, advocacy, and outreach, walking alongside survivors and nurturing supportive relationships. Together with community partners, we respond to immediate needs, reduce harm, and open pathways to resilience, choice, and safety.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, the WRC can help. You deserve to heal, to be heard, and to have access to the care and resources that can help you through this difficult time.

Services Available:

24/7 hotlines
Emergency safe housing
Counseling
Legal advocacy
Medical assistance
Case management

Your story matters, and there is help every step of the way. Reach out today.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)
Women’s Resource Center (1-406-683-6106)

Together, we can break the silence and create a path to healing.

12/30/2025

💛 Thank you to the UMW HIP (Humans in Performance) Club, Dr. Megan Chilson, and Mikel Griffiths for this incredible donation! Through their generous “Meals in a Bag” project, they provided nourishing, ready-to-go food for individuals and families served by the Women’s Resource Center. We are so grateful for community partners who turn compassion into action. Your kindness makes a real difference.✨

Dillon, MT – The University of Montana Western’s HIP Club (Humans in Performance), advised by Dr. Megan Chilson and Mr. Mikel Griffiths, donated 80 “Meals in a Bag” to the Women’s Resource Center to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families during the holiday sea...