Programs and Services

The Women’s Centre is home to many supportive and empowering programs and services for women including:.

Peer Counselling

Are you going through a difficult time?

Need to talk? Peer counsellors provide one-on-one support for women facing abuse, grief/loss and relationship issues. Peer counselling is available during the Centre’s regular hours (link to About Us page) of operation. No appointment is necessary. All counsellors are trained to listen, support and offer referrals to appropriate services in the community.

No Cost. CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED.

Counselling is offered through:

One-on-one sessions
Telephone sessions
Drop-in service

Support Groups

Support groups meet at a regularly scheduled time. They provide a comfortable, safe space for discussing a wide range of issues. Current support groups offered at The Halton Women’s Centre:

Abuse Support Group
A confidential group for women who have experienced any form of abuse.

Separation/Divorce Group
Are you going through the painful experience of separation or divorce? You are not alone. Share your concerns and receive support.

Caring & Sharing Circle
Share your challenges, life experience, and wisdom.

Women of Wisdom (W.O.W.) Over 50?
Join this informal support group for guest speakers, group discussions and special events.

Social Group for Spanish Speaking Women
A gathering of Spanish speaking women with an objective of helping women meet new friends who speak their language.

Grief Clinic (In Spanish)
Recognize the different symptoms of grief/bereavement, and find relief through releasing the emotions that cause suffering.

Services

The Legal Clinic is available on the first Monday of each month from September to June, from 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening. A Family Law lawyer is available for half-hour, private sessions to discuss issues surrounding divorce, separation, child custody and child support. No appointments. Call for information.
The Employment Network assists those who are unemployed with resume writing, job searches, networking and interviewing skills. The program runs Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, from September to November and from January to March.
Money Management is available by appointment on the first Thursday of each month, from 7:00 – 8:30 in the evening. This program will help you with budgeting and assist you in gaining control of your finances.
Income Tax Assistance runs from February to April to help you prepare your tax return. Call the Centre for financial eligibility.

Click here to consult the Women’s Centre brochure for dates and times

Special Events and Programs

The New Start Entrepreneurial Program begins each September.

The 10th Annual Women of the Year Awards was held Tuesday May 6, 2008. Hosted by The Halton Women’s Centre, this celebration of excellence honours women who have made outstanding contributions to our community.

The International Women’s Day Breakfast was held Tuesday March 4, 2008 and was a tremendous success.

Friday Night at the Movies, last Friday of the month, we will present a special selection of movies with women specific themes from around the world. Call for further information.
6:30-9:30, donation at the door.