Organization:
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Women's Centre of Halton (The) - Oakville - One-on-One Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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Administration 905-847-9104; Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
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Address:
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South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) 1515 Rebecca St, 2nd Flr, Suite 229 Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Rebecca St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, remote * Mon, Wed, Thu 10 am-3 pm, in person services available
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Service Description:
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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 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
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Application:
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Call or visit for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to anyone that identifies as female or nonbinary
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Languages:
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English * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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48 hour notice
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