Achēv

Site: Oakville

Service: Womens Services

Record #: OAK0535
Last Full Update: 16 Mar 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone

905-875-3851

Toll Free Phone

1-800-668-1179

E-Mail nicoakville@achev.ca
Website https://achev.ca/services/women-services/
Contact Form https://achev.ca/contact-us/#contactus
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Threads Threads, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs supporting the needs of women and girls in employment, education, community involvement, safety and language development, offering skill‑building, employment readiness and violence‑prevention supports

Stronger Together – Gender‑Based Violence Prevention & Support

  • cost‑free mental health support
  • one-on-one confidential counselling and peer support groups
  • trauma‑informed services
  • customized staff training / community workshops

EmpowHER

  • skills development
  • employment readiness
  • digital and media training

Workforce Pathways for Women in Senior Care (WP4W)

  • online skills training
  • one‑on‑one coaching
  • job onboarding support

RISE

  • supportive counselling
  • safety planning
  • survivor‑led groups
  • legal and financial abuse supports

Paving the Way for Immigrant and Racialized Women

  • DEIA training
  • workplace assessments

Skills for Success in Food Services & Accommodation

  • foundational and transferable skills for hospitality careers

Women’s Connections and Empowerment Program (WCEP)

  • well‑being supports
  • social connection activities
Hours

Not specified

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility

Ages: 12 year(s) and up

Services available to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees and CUAET, eligibility varies by program:
  • women, girls, and self‑identifying women
  • immigrant or racialized women (for WP4W, Paving the Way)
  • youth aged 12–30 (for EmpowHER)
  • survivors of gender‑based violence (for Stronger Together, RISE)
Application

Program‑specific registration links and instructions are available on each service’s webpage

  • some programs require intake appointments or eligibility screening
Languages English ; Interpretive Services
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville Corporate Centre
690 Dorval Dr, Suite 100
Oakville, ON L6K 3X9
 
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Intersection Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd
Mailing Address 690 Dorval Dr, Suite 100 
Oakville, ON L6K 3X9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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