Women's Centre of Halton (The)

Site: Oakville Office

Service: Women's Support Services

Record #: OAK1698
Last Modified: 06 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-847-9104; 
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
E-Mail hello@womenscentrehalton.com
Website thewomenscentreofhalton.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact Amanda Galbraith, Director of Operations
Volunteer Coordinator Simona Rosenblood, Volunteer Coordinator/Employment Coach; Email: simona@womenscentrehalton.com
Contact Form thewomenscentreofhalton.com/contact-us/

Site Information

Site Location Inside South Oakville Centre, second floor
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall)
1515 Rebecca St, Suite 229
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
Intersection Third Line and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency and Service Names

Legal Name The Women's Centre of Halton

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered, charitable organization dedicated to assisting women through times of crisis, distress and transition by providing support services and programs to effect positive change.

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1989
Primary Executive Kate Holmes, Executive Director; Email: kate@womenscentrehalton.com
Funding Regional / Municipal - Halton Region ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) ; Fundraising - Delta Bingo and Gaming ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Acts as resource hub for women in crisis, distress or transition in a caring, confidential, non-judgment and safe environment and empowers women to alleviate social isolation, foster independence, and promote self-sufficiency 
 
Services include:

  • information and referral, resource library
  • Employment Services (OAK2673)
  • Legal Clinic (OAK4282)
  • One-on-one Support Services (OAK2922)
  • Support Groups and Workshops (OAK2924)
  • for a list of programs and locations see here
Hours

Office Phone & Peer Support Line

  • Mon, Wed 10 am-8 pm
  • Tue, Thu, Fri 10 am-3 pm  

Oakville Office In-Person Hours

  • Mon, Wed 10 am-8 pm
  • Fri 10 am-3 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Open to anyone that identifies as female or nonbinary
Application

Call/email for information or drop in during office hours

Languages English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services - translator available on 24 hour request notice
Fees None - All support sessions, counselling, coaching and workshops are free.

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories 2SLGBTQ+ ; Abuse / Assault ; Mental Health / Addiction ; Sexual Health ; Suicide Prevention & Support
Youth Sub-Categories Counselling & Support ; Grief Support ; Mental Health Resources & Support ; Sexual Abuse Support ; Victims Support Programs
Service Categories Special Libraries ~ Women's Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Women's Issues ; Women's Centres

Agency Overview

Services at this Location