Women's Centre of Halton (The)

Service: One-on-One Support Services

Record #: OAK2922
Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Administration 905-847-9104; 
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
E-Mail hello@womenscentrehalton.com
Website thewomenscentreofhalton.com/services/
Contact Form thewomenscentreofhalton.com/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Primary Contact Amanda Galbraith, Operations Manager; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: hello@womenscentrehalton.com

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Mental health counselling

  • for women struggling with depression, anxiety or other undiagnosed mental health challenges and are in need of mental health supports

Drop-in support

  • open to all women who may be going through a difficult time and are facing challenges in their everyday life
  • peer supporters provide one-on-one support by phone, or in person

Abuse/crisis counselling

  • one-on-one counselling for women dealing with the effects of abuse
  • women will receive emotional support and guidance throughout the healing process with a focus on concrete plans for future safety 

Life skills coaching

  • women dealing with low self-esteem can receive up to eight personalized life coaching sessions
  • learn skills to find empowerment and boost self-esteem 

Legal Advice

  • volunteer lawyers provide a free half hour legal advice session 

Income tax clinic

  • tax preparation for low income women that includes advice on rebates and benefits including the Canada Child Tax Benefit and health care benefits
  • call or visit for financial eligibility
  • clinics run from the end of February to the end of March 

Borrow a Laptop

  • loaning laptops to women in the Halton region to support their personal and professional development goals, and to make it easier for women to join our workshops
  • Drop in or send an email to borrow one from our Technology Lending Library

Family Court Advocacy

  • provide emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system.  

Hours

Office:

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

Call or visit for more information

Languages English ; Interpretive Services - 48 hours notice required
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall)
1515 Rebecca St, 2nd Flr, Suite 229
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
 
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Intersection Third Line and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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