Peer support
Our free Dial-In Peer Support Service is operating at extended hours so we can be more available to you than ever before. Call us at 905-847-5520 to speak to one of our volunteers, who are trained to provide supportive listening to women facing challenges in their everyday life. This program is free, run by women, and open to all women.
| Dial-In Support Hours | |
| Monday: | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Tuesday: | 10 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday: | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Thursday: | 10 am – 3 pm |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 10 am – 12 pm |
Borrow a laptop
Do you need a laptop? Drop by or send us an email to borrow one from our Technology Lending Library. We are 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!
Legal Clinic
Need help? We provide free 30-minute legal advice over the phone for issues pertaining to Family, Criminal, Immigration and Wills & Estate Law. You will be served by volunteer legal experts. They will not serve as your lawyer but can give you guidance on your next steps.
Counselling
We provide free mental health, abuse and trauma counselling to women. These appointments are currently happening over the phone, and each appointment can last up to one hour. All of these sessions are private and confidential. Speak to your counsellor if you have any questions.
Life Skills Coaching
We offer one-on-one self-esteem coaching sessions with a certified life coach. We also partner with experts in self-improvement, online safety, and more to run free programs for our clients. Follow us on social media to stay updated.
Employment Coaching
Need help finding work? Unhappy in your current job? Thinking of a career change? Our Employment Coach can help improve your resume and job search strategy, prepare you for interviews, optimize your social media profiles, understand the hidden job market, conduct career exploration and more!
Programs and events
Coffee and Conversation
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONJoin us in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays for a casual chat with the coffee & conversation volunteer and other like minded women.
Narcissistic Relationships Support Group
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONJoin our weekly support group for women who are in, or are healing from narcissistic relationships.Faizah, one of our peer-support volunteers, will lead this suport group by facilitating discussions and […]
Narcissistic Relationships – Financial Manipulation Workshop
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONJoin Kathryn Pretty in our office to discuss financial manipulation in narcissistic relationships.Financial manipulation is a common and often overlooked manipulation tactic used by narcissists. Kathryn Pretty joins us to […]
Coffee and Conversation
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONJoin us in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays for a casual chat with the coffee & conversation volunteer and other like minded women.
Coffee and Conversation
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONJoin us in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays for a casual chat with the coffee & conversation volunteer and other like minded women.
Grey Divorce Support Group
The Women's Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, #229, Oakville, ONA support group for women over age 65 who are going through separation or divorce.Come over to the office on Wednesday, August 12 at 12pm to meet other women who […]