Welcome to Halton Women's Place - Where Compassion Meets Action
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to providing a safe haven for women facing abuse and their children. Our story is rooted in the belief that every woman deserves to live a life free from violence and fear.
Since our inception, we've dedicated ourselves to empowering women through comprehensive services and support. Our team of caring professionals offers a range of programs designed to address the immediate and long-term needs of survivors. From emergency shelter and crisis intervention to legal advocacy and counseling, we are here to help women rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
At Halton Women's Place, we understand that healing is a journey, not a destination. That's why our services extend beyond immediate crisis intervention to include educational workshops, support groups, and community outreach. We aim to break the cycle of violence through education, awareness, and community collaboration.
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Understanding Abuse
Abuse is the attempt by one person to control another using fear, violence, or intimidation. It's not just physical; abuse can also be emotional, sexual, or psychological.
Emotional Abuse: Any words, facial expressions, gestures, or actions that humiliate, shame, intimidate, threaten, control, or destroy self-worth.
Sexual Abuse: Any unwanted sexual attention or conduct, including whistling, degrading remarks, sexual comments, touching, kissing, grabbing, or sex through the use of force, pressure, threats, or coercion.
Physical Abuse: Slapping, kicking, hitting, spitting, biting, pushing, shoving.
Abuse can also be economic, racist, sexist, homophobic, classist, or ethnocultural. At least one out of every four women in Canada is abused. This violence occurs regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, education, or financial status. If abuse happens once, it is likely to happen again with increased severity.
Our services include emergency shelter, legal support, children's programs, and more. We are dedicated to helping you navigate this challenging time with care and compassion. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope.
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Need Help Now?
If you are in crisis and require support, Halton Women's Place is here for you. We are a dedicated women's shelter offering a safe haven for women fleeing abuse.
Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors are available 24/7 to offer support, counselling, safety planning, information, and resources over the phone or at our shelters.
Burlington and Oakville: 905-332-7892
Milton and Halton Hills: 905-878-8555
Or chat online: haltonwomensplace.com/chat
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How You Can Support Us
There are many ways to give and make a meaningful impact at Halton Women's Place. Whether it's through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness, your contributions help us provide essential services to women facing abuse and their children.
Ways you can support:
• Make a donation
• Donate items
• Support our public education team
• Become a monthly donor
• Consider legacy giving
• Engage in sponsorship opportunities
• Sponsor a room at our shelter
• Organize or join fundraising events
• Join Us in Making a Difference
Halton Women's Place is here to support and empower survivors, offering safety, resources, and a path to a better future. Join us in our mission to end domestic violence and create a supportive community for all.
For more information on how you can help, visit haltonwomensplace.com/ways-to-give.
For immediate assistance, please contact our crisis lines or chat online at haltonwomensplace.com/chat.
Learn more about our mission and the impact we're making in our community by visiting our website.
