Women's Centre of Halton (The)
Site: Oakville Office
Service: Women's Support Services
Record #:
OAK1698
Last Modified:
19 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
06 Nov 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-847-9104; Peer Support Line 905-847-5520 |
| hello@womenscentrehalton.com | |
| Website | thewomenscentreofhalton.com |
| Contact Form | thewomenscentreofhalton.com/contact-us/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  LinkedIn |
| Primary Contact | Amanda Galbraith, Director of Operations |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Simona Rosenblood, Volunteer Coordinator/Employment Coach; Email: simona@womenscentrehalton.com |
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 | (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Shagufe Shagufe, Executive Director |
| 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 |
| Hours | Office Phone & Peer Support Line
Oakville Office In-Person Hours
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| 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 |
