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Record #:
BTN0034
Last Full Update:
24 May 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Administration 905-332-1200; North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8970; South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-1593 |
| TTY Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8555 * South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-7892 |
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8555 * South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-7892 * HWP Online Chat |
| Fax | Administration 905-332-1155 |
| info@haltonwomensplace.com | |
| Website | haltonwomensplace.com/safe-shelter-services/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaltonWomensPlace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haltonwomensplace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halton-women's-place/ Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonWomensPl |
| Primary Contact | Susan Gribbon, Manager, Programs and Services; Phone: 905-332-1200 ext 263; Email: sgribbon@haltonwomensplace.com |
| Alternate Contact | Amy Marshall, Director, Programs and Services; Phone: 905-332-1200 ext 224; Email: amarshall@haltonwomensplace.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kaitlin McKenna, Development Officer; Email: kmckenna@haltonwomensplace.com |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1980 HWP |
| Primary Executive | Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director; Phone: 905-332-1200 ext 240; Email: lhepburn@haltonwomensplace.com |
| Alternate Executive | Janice Hamilton, Director, Finance and Operations; Phone: 905-332-1200 ext 238; Email: jhamilton@haltonwomensplace.com |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | A program administered by Halton Women's Place to protect pets from violence * if a woman is seeking shelter and has a companion animal, the shelter will work closely with the client, local veterinarians, animal welfare agencies, pet boarding facilities and volunteers to help in keeping their pet safe Services may include: * any veterinary care or vaccinations that are needed * safe transport out to a nearby kennel or boarding facility * support in facilitating visits between women/children and their pets during their stay at Halton Women's Place The Halton Women's Place SafePet program was initially created in collaboration with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and it is funded through collaboration with PetSmart Charities through grant support and fundraising efforts where possible |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Shelters: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Boundaries | Halton |
| Eligibility | Pets of women and their dependent children staying at the shelter |
| Application | Phone crisis line |
| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Arabic ; Korean ; Polish ; Russian ; Interpretive Services - can be arranged |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Shelters in Burlington and Milton * map does not point to shelter location(s) * phone crisis line for assistance |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 20060 2211 Brant St Burlington, ON L7P 0A4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Community Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Animal Services ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Pet Boarding/Sitting Services ~ Abused Women |