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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2924 | 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. Group and Individual Workshops are operating Virtually Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Support line 905-847-5520 |
| support@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; Email: alicia@thewomenscentreofhalton.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Filomena Belligero, Executive Director; Phone: 905-847-9104; Email: filomena@haltonwomenscentre.org |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services (MCCSS) ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; 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. Group and Individual Workshops are operating Virtually Peer support continues to be offered via telephone - please call 905-847-5520 --------------------------------------------------- Provides various support groups for women in crisis, distress or transition to effect positive change Assertiveness Training: * learn how to ask for and receive the things you want from life * practice communication skills to be more assertive at work, in relationships and other areas of your life Self-awareness group: * participants learn how to identify harmful patterns and develop skills to improve relationships by communicating their needs more effectively without guilt, shame or fear Depression and anxiety support group: * come together with other women and learn tools to help cope with depression and anxiety Self-esteem Series: * focuses on making positive changes and facing challenges head on * provides the opportunity to foster friendships, build confidence and promote positive thinking Separation and Divorce: * walks participants through the emotional stages of separating and divorcing an intimate partner (grief, anger, devastation) in a safe, supportive caring group environment * a chance to share concerns and connect with other women Divorce Financial workshop: * a divorce financial analyst discusses financial mistakes women can avoid * topics include selling or keeping your home, support payments, income tax, banking and credit Family Law 101: * one day seminar introducing the basics of Family law and covering everything women need to know about separation and divorce * topics include property division, spousal support, child custody and access, separation agreements and child support Stress reduction: * helps participants manage their stress and teaches strategies to work through the challenges of everyday life Coffee and conversation: * join the group for lighthearted conversation and snacks Self care: * a monthly drop-in workshop for participants to learn ways to practice self care in the midst of all of the chaos |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm * additional hours for support groups, workshops & courses |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Women |
| Application | Call to register |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None ; All support sessions, counselling, coaching and workshops are free. |
| 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 | Community Programs ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Palliative Care / Grief |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Bereavement / Grief Support ; Community and Recreation Centres ; Support Groups |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Women ; Assertiveness Training ~ Women ; Bereavement Support Groups ~ Women ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Anxiety Disorders ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Mood Disorders ; Peer Support Services ~ Women ; Self Esteem Workshops ~ Women ; Separation/Divorce Support Groups ~ Women ; Stress Management ~ Women ; Wellness Programs ~ Women ; Women's Centres ; Women's Support Groups |