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
Intersection Third Line and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal ; Mental Health & Addictions
InfoPod Sub Headings Community Legal Services ; Domestic Abuse ; Mental Health Counselling and Supports

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