News & Events

Here is a Listing of our Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thanksgiving Food DriveThank you so much for your interest in helping with our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Thanks to the overwhelming response we received from our community, our shelves are now fully stocked and we have closed the drive to new donations. (If you filled...

Hope in High Heels from Home

Events

Hope in High Heels Has Gone Virtual! Walk Week: September 21st to September 26thTypically, Halton Women’s Place is at, or, OVER capacity. Then COVID-19 happened. You see, while most of us were isolated in our homes – bored, frustrated, afraid of the unknown, many...

What Others are Doing for HWP

Cornerstone Dynamics are business productivity specialists, helping leading corporations to work smarter and improve productivity. One of their core beliefs is community. Every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life. CornerStone Dynamics products are designed to help increase your productivity and efficiency in either your professional or personal life.

CornerStone Dynamics donates 5% of the sale of product from their website to Halton Women’s Place.

Products can be found at cornerstonedynamics.com

Love your smile with this fantastic offer from our supporter, Bhandari Dental! As part of their “Brighter Smiles for our Community” program, they’re offering in-office whitening for a reduced price, with proceeds directed to Halton Women’s Place!

Call 289-813-8239 to book, and mention Halton Women’s Place to get the promo price!

For info about in-office whitening and their COVID-19 precautions, visit: https://bhandaridental.com/

Additional Info:
– Patients require a 20 minute no-charge consultation
– Your teeth will remain white as long as cleaning instructions are followed
– Some patients may require the teeth to be polished or cleaned to get optimum results
– Each patient will receive a BEFORE and AFTER Photo

Halton Women’s Place News

STATEMENT REGARDING COVID-19

In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Halton Women’s Place is taking the following precautionary measures to ensure the health and well-being of our clients, staff, volunteers and visitors.

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