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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2922 | Last Full Update: 22 Oct 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Women's Centre of Halton has suspended all in-person interaction. All workshops, in-person peer support, legal clinics and tax clinic have been suspended indefinitely. Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Support line and registration 905-847-5520 |
| services@thewomenscentreofhalton.com | |
| Website | thewomenscentreofhalton.com/oakville |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWomensCentreofHalton/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/womenscentreofhalton/ Twitter: twitter.com/womenscentrehal |
| Primary Contact | Alicia Gordon-Smith; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: alicia@thewomenscentreofhalton.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1989 |
| Primary Executive | Filomena Belligero, Executive Director; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: filomena@haltonwomenscentre.org |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) ; Grants ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Women's Centre of Halton has suspended all in-person interaction. All workshops, in-person peer support, legal clinics and tax clinic have been suspended indefinitely. Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 --------------------------------------------------- One-on-one support services include: Mental health advocate: * 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, email 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 clinic: * volunteer lawyers provide a free half hour legal advice session Income tax clinic: * a drop-in first come, first served basis * 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 * counselling services offered in various languages, call ahead |
| Hours | * Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm * Mon & Wed evening 6 pm-8:pm * Sat 10 am-12 noon * additional hours for support groups, workshops & courses |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Women |
| 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 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Third Line and Rebecca St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Community Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community and Recreation Centres ; Counselling for Abused Women ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | General Counselling Services ~ Women ; Individual Advocacy ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ~ Women ; Life Coaching ~ Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ Women ; Women's Centres |