Maggie's Resource Centre was originally formed in response to the closure of the Madawaska Mines in the early 1980's. Maggie's evolved over time and as of 2010, continues to operate as a not-for-profit agency, with a volunteer, all female Board of Director's. The team of women working within the walls of Maggie's Resource Centre and the Tamarack Centre continue to dedicate themselves to serving women (and children) in North Hastings. Services offered include Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Transitional Housing Support, Counselling, Safe placement and transportation for women and their children leaving abusive relationships, Advocacy, and referrals to health, legal and income support resource centres and advocacy with legal and social services.