Community Breakfast
Short description of the event and how participation supports HWP programs and the women and children who rely on them.
- Date:
- September 21, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location:
- Oakville Town Hall, Oakville, ON
Support for what you need now. And what comes next.
Halton Women’s Place provides safety, advocacy, counselling and ongoing support for women and children experiencing violence and abuse.
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24/7 crisis support
Speak with a Crisis Intervention Counsellor by phone or chat when you are ready.
You can ask a question, talk through a concern or get help understanding what support may be available.
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Safe shelter
Access free emergency shelter and practical support for women and dependent children.
Support may also be available to help keep pets safe while a family enters shelter.
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Counselling and community support
Access safety planning, counselling, housing help, court support, advocacy and referrals without staying in a shelter.
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Resources and information
Learn about abuse, healthy and unhealthy relationships, safety planning, internet privacy and supporting someone you care about.
Safety without judgment. Support beyond crisis.
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We listen first
You know your life best. We take the time to understand what you need without blame, pressure or assumptions.
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We help you understand your options
We provide clear information about safety, shelter, housing, legal support, counselling and other possible next steps.
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We support the path you choose
There is no single right way forward. We meet you where you are and support decisions made on your terms.
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We stay beside you
Support can continue beyond the immediate crisis as you rebuild stability, confidence and connection.
Safer futures start with support
Every call answered, night of shelter, counselling session and community workshop contributes to safer lives and stronger communities across Halton Region.
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2345
Crisis calls and chats answered
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3454
Women and children supported
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2134
Nights of safe shelter provided
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243
Students and community members reached
Ways to get involved
Ending violence and abuse takes a community.
You can help create safer futures in ways that fit your time, resources and interests.
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Volunteer
Share your time, skills and experience in support of women, children and community programs.
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Fundraise
Create a fundraiser at school, at work, in your community or online.
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Become a corporate partner
Build a meaningful local partnership that supports your people, your community and lasting change.
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Attend an event
Connect with the community while supporting programs and services for women and children.
Safer relationships start with learning
Through our Learn to Love Public Education Program, Halton Women’s Place helps children, youth, workplaces and community organizations recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics and build healthier ones.
Programs and workshops may explore:
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Healthy and unhealthy relationships
Recognizing the difference between respect, conflict and control.
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Consent and boundaries
Understanding clear, voluntary and ongoing consent.
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Gender-based violence
Exploring the attitudes and systems that contribute to violence.
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Recognizing and responding to abuse
Learning how to identify warning signs and respond safely.
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Supporting someone at risk
Offering help without judgment, pressure or blame.
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Safer schools, workplaces and communities
Building shared responsibility for prevention and response.
Upcoming events
Join an upcoming fundraiser, community event or awareness initiative in support of Halton Women’s Place.
Healthy Relationships Workshop
Short description of the event and how participation supports HWP programs and the women and children who rely on them.
- Date:
- September 28, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location:
- Milton Community Centre, Milton, ON
Hope & Healing Gala
Short description of the event and how participation supports HWP programs and the women and children who rely on them.
- Date:
- October 10, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location:
- Burlington Convention Centre, Burlington, ON
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Short description of the event and how participation supports HWP programs and the women and children who rely on them.
- Date:
- November 2, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location:
- Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, ON
December 6 Memorial Vigil
Short description of the event and how participation supports HWP programs and the women and children who rely on them.
- Date:
- November 23, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location:
- Halton Hills Civic Centre, Georgetown, ON
