Happy Holidays from Halton Women's Place

Thank you to our incredible Halton community for your kindness, compassion, and generosity throughout this year, and always. It’s been a pleasure to partner with you all, through another year of challenges and triumphs as we work towards our vision of a world where everyone feels safe in their homes and in their community.

We are so grateful that you are part of our community and with your help, Halton Women’s Place will continue to persevere in our mission to provide a safe haven, information and support for women and children to move forward to a life free from violence and abuse.

Wishing you all a beautiful holiday season, full of love, laughter, and goodwill, and may the year ahead be a good and safe for you all.

Laurie Hepburn

Executive Director

Halton Women’s Place

Ways to give this holiday season

Make a Holiday Donation

Your donation will help make the holidays a little brighter for women and children

Grant a Shelter Wish

Shelter Wishes are special events or items that help improve a client’s stay

Virtual Gala & Auction

A brilliant night to help us raise awareness and much needed funds

You have options:

IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE

Call our 24 hour Crisis, Information and Support Line to speak with a trained Crisis Intervention Counsellor;
The Crisis Intervention Counsellor will explore your options with you and support you to create a Safety Plan, along with creating an Emergency Escape Plan
If you have pets, you can explore safe options with the Crisis Intervention Counsellor.

If you do choose to come to Halton Women’s Place, you and your child(ren) may stay for up to 12 weeks. Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors will work alongside you on your personal goals, which may include:

Accessing community support;
Accessing counselling;
Obtaining housing;
Accessing financial supports;
Exploring legal supports;
Any other individual goals.

Emergency transportation is available to help you get to the shelter.

IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO LEAVE

Call the Halton Women’s Place 24-hour Crisis, Information and Support Line.
Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors will offer support, counselling, resources and information. They will also explore your options.
Crisis Intervention Counsellors will also offer to support you to create a safety plan for you, and your children, if applicable
Crisis support is available on the phone or in person at either shelter. No appointment is necessary.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHELTER

Safe shelter with staff available 24 hours a day;
Clean and welcoming bedrooms;
Laundry facilities;
Children’s Services, including parenting support, therapeutic groups, children’s activities, playroom;
Court support for interim custody and restraining orders;
Supportive counselling;
Advocacy for you and your children;
Support in accessing community services;
Support groups;
On-Going Safety Planning;
Planning for departure from shelter