_---- oo 40-YEAR HISTORY [Js on bil Ss Place Halton Women's Place became incorporated as a ® Seisied are shelters in Milton and Burlington volun > Organize 1978. In 1977, after the completion of a feasibility * available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call- study it was indicated there was a need for a shelter ers in crisis or that require support are connected for abused women and their children in the region. to a Crisis Intervention Counsellor. The counsellor WO mM - N ) 1 ® [=] ) " In November 1978, Halton Women's Place became' will offer support, counselling, safety planning, in- incorporated as a voluntary charitable organization. formation and resources over the phone or at the Halton Women's Place opened its doors in Milton shelters. in Octgber 1980. In the first two years of operation The crisis line can also be used for those seeking more than 500 women and children were accommo- to help a friend, colleague, family member or neigh- dated and more than 700 crisis calls were received. ~~ bour. There is also a "How to help someone who A decade later, a feasibility study demonstrated may be experiencing abuse" section on the website the need for a second shelter to serve the southern haltonwomensplace.com. «part of Halton Region and in January 1994, the Bur- Halton Women's Place offers a public educa- lington shelter opened. From the day it opened it tion program to schools throughout the region. The I BW has been running at near capacity and is now re- Healthy Relationships = Healthy Communities pro- Cr \ S «8 - a sponding to more than 2,500 crisis calls a year. An gram provides education related to dating, intimate EAN = expansion project at that shelter was completed in 'partner violence, healthy relationships and healthy 18 al NS ERs VAC ND = = antec December 2002. . masculinity. ; L a ar The need to replace the original shelter in Milton There are many ways the community can give was met with the opening of a new 20-bed shelterto back and support the shelters, from in-kind dona- serve abused women and their dependent children tions of goods to corporate sponsorships. (0) : in January 2003. To contact Halton Women's Place South Shel- (0) f @ ® | In addition to shelter, Halton Women's Place ter call 905-332-7892 and for the North Shelter call operates a Crisis/Information/Support Line that is 905-878-8555. RHI 0h Is Halton Women's Place operated at Pre-K to Grade 12 Writing Math Study Skills Homework University Prep Indira Naidoo-Harris MPP Halton | am moved by the hard work and dedication of Halton Women' RR LER rs NEC NE nh Place. The incredible 741 Main Street East ( od nF I~ rides fr milton@oxfordlearning.com a Ri re service you provide for women and children in their time of need Is ROBERT LEE INSURANCE . aly inspiring. Than Life | Disabliity | Critical lliness | Annuities | RRIFs | LIFs | RRSPs | T.F.S.A.s | RESPs CELEBRATING "43" YEARS OF "HOME TOWN" BUSINESS for 40 amazing years of dedication and service. at \ Nl} YOU "Specializing in Retirement Ej ial " Muito | Constituency Office 450 Bronte St. South, Unit # 15 Milton, ON LOT 587 _wWolseiticefinancial.com J: e101) 878. 1729 245 Commercial St, Milton, Ontario LOT 2J3 'F: 905.878.5144 Jok (3052678 5788 | Faxi (GUS) 87a 3692 _inaidoo-harris.mpp.co@iiberal. olaorg 810Z 'gs Aieruge 'Aepsiny) | uoidwey oe youre: Woo' uojeyepisul