The Crisis Centre, formerly known as The Women's Crisis Centre, is a registered, non-profit organization that provides services to people who are the victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

The Centre was opened in 1982 by Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, who saw an urgent need in the community for such a facility. During the time the Centre has been in operation, the number of volunteers has grown steadily and the scope of services rendered to the community has been considerably expanded.

Because  of   the  Centre's   extensive  efforts,  through  radio  shows,  newspaper articles,  workshops, school talks  and  other  presentations  to  churches  and  civic organizations, to sensitize the community to the devastating effects of all forms of abuse, persons from all socio-economic levels are seen at the Centre.

Some significant history timelines are:

1991 The Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Act came into being
1992 The Centre was incorporated as a company
1994 The Ministry of Housing and Social Services recognized the Centre as a charity
1995 The Lyford Cay Foundation funded the expansion of Knowles House to make more room available for the Crisis Centre
1995 The Women's Crisis Centre was changed to The Crisis Centre in recognition of the fact that men and boys were being seen at the Centre
1997 The Centre was recognized and nominated as a model of excellence in Women's Health Care by the Commonwealth Health Secretariat
1998 The Centre was granted Consultative Status in the United Nations. It was the first Bahamian organization to be granted such status
1998 The Centre held it first Regional Conference
2000 The first Green Ribbon Campaign was launched
2002 The Centre celebrated 20 years with a Ball
2007 The Centre held its second Regional Conference

Some photos from our past