Support Groups

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it--Margaret Fuller

Support groups meet regularly at The Women’s Centre and provide opportunities for women to discuss the issues they are currently facing and find effective solutions.

Current support groups are listed below. Details about meeting times can be found on the Centre’s calendar.

  • Abuse Support Group. A confidential group for women who have experienced any form of abuse. A safe environment to share your story and receive the tools and support needed to empower your life. Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM. Call for registration.
  • Sharing Across Cultures. An opportunity for women to join together to discuss important issues and share their insight from different cultural perspectives. Call for information and times.
  • Spanish Social Group. For Spanish speaking women. Come and meet new friends, enjoy guest speakers, and participate in community events. Meets the last Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 PM from September 29, 2011 to June 28, 2012.
  • Women of Wisdom (WOW). Over 50? Join this informal support group. Guest speakers, group discussions, and special events. Download the current program brochure here. Meets first Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to noon from October 6, 2011 to June 7 2012.
  • Osteoporosis Support Group. The Osteoporosis Support Group, which comes under the umbrella of the Halton Women’s Centre, offers education and support to women who are living with osteoporosis. The support group holds educational events, displays at health fairs, fundraising activities, and provides a lending library. For information on monthly meetings, see Oakville Osteoporosis Group. The meetings feature a guest speaker or a discussion about osteoporosis and other health issues followed by social time. There is no membership fee to belong to the group.

 

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