CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES

Art as Therapy provides Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and Talk Psychotherapy
for children, youth, their caregivers and adults of all ages online and in person.
Art as Therapy uses a client-centred, strength-based approach to help clients discover their inner strengths
and build the skills necessary to face life’s challenges and manage big emotions.

FIND YOUR BLISS

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.
That’s why the Bliss team is made up of a wide variety of non-judgmental and highly-trained
therapists, social workers, psychotherapists, sexologists, and counsellors who offer specialized techniques to meet your unique goals, needs, and desires.

EVERYONE DESERVES TO FEEL WELL

CMHA Halton is an accredited, multi-service organization that supports individuals age 16 and older as well as families and caregivers.
CMHA Halton’s mission is to improve the well-being of our community through high-quality mental health and addiction services,
including crisis services, counselling and treatment, case management, peer support, health promotion, groups, and information and referral.

REALIZING POTENTIAL. FOR ALL WOMEN.

The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization, working to improve the status of women
and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace for girls and women in Canada and around the world.
The Milton and District club was formed in 1962, its members dedicated advocates for gender parity,
raising awareness of women’s issues and promoting continuing education for women and girls.

Experiences. responsive. compassionate.

Distress Centre Halton is a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone support to people 365 days of the year
using trained volunteers for front-line work providing emotional support and befriending to people in distress or crisis.
Distress Centre Halton improves the health and wellness of people in our community and the quality of life of those who are feeling alone, isolated, and vulnerable.

EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH DOULA SERVICES

Valeka Norbi, an Ontario Certified Teacher and certified full spectrum doula, brings over a decade of experience working with families, children, and individuals during transformative moments of life.
With a dual background in education and holistic care, Valeka merges her expertise to offer compassionate, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services through Hey Ms Norbi Educator Doula.

HELPING THE HALTON COMMUNITY SOLVE THEIR LEGAL PROBLEMS FOR FREE

Halton Community Legal Services is one of more than 70 community legal clinics funded by Legal Aid Ontario to provide legal services throughout Ontario.
Each legal clinic tries to match its services to meet the priority needs of the community it serves.
In addition to providing services to people one at a time, we educate the public about their legal rights and work to improve laws that build a more equitable and just society.

CREATING A SAFER ONTARIO FOR OLDER ADULTS

HEAPN is one of over 40 regional networks of Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) which is recognized as the provincial organization leading elder abuse prevention in Ontario.
EAPO envisions an Ontario where ALL seniors are free from abuse, have a strong voice, feel safe and respected.
EAPO takes action by raising awareness, delivering education and training, working collaboratively with like-minded organizations and assisting with service coordination and advocacy.

PUBLIC HEALTH

ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF HALTON RESIDENTS

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS, ONE PATIENT AT A TIME

Halton Vision Care provides patients with access to state-of-the-art technology, coupled with the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals.
In 2020, Halton Vision Care opened its doors to patients in the caring and friendly Town of Milton.
Since then, their mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment — to earn us a reputation as the best Optometry Clinic in the area.

A COMMUNITY ROOTED IN CARE

No more period poverty.
Help a Girl Out (HAGO) has a mission to accelerate menstrual equity through access, empowerment and education that combats stigma and supports rights.

LIVES PERMANENTLY CHANGED FOR THE BETTER.

Home Suite Hope unites a network of vital support services for single parents and their children; encouraging and supporting them as they journey from poverty to stability.
Together, we are transforming the patterns of poverty to a legacy of empowered prosperity. One family at a time.

AT LIGHTHOUSE, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

The Lighthouse Program offers youth, and their families a place to receive free grief support and to connect with others on a similar journey.
Those grieving need time, space, and understanding as they try to cope with their pain and readjust to a life forever changed.
Lighthouse offers a community of understanding at a time when families are at their most vulnerable.

EMPOWERING ALL CITIZENS OF HALTON

Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) is a not–for-profit, multi-service organization that provides services to children and families of Milton and the surrounding communities.
Through their EarlyON sites, they provide early learning programs for children, their parents and caregivers.
MCRC’s parent resource library offers a variety resources and workshops including access to parent educators.

PRIORTISE YOUR WELLBEING.

Medicalhub’s vision is to provide quick and quality service to people in need and people who wants to achieve highest level of wellness.
We have an eternal passion to help others and are keen advocates for responsible, self-empowering, ethical and caring practice to deliver control back into people’s lives.
Together we aim to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.

GREATER AND MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

Positive Health Network is a registered charitable organization, and offers services
to the 1.5 million people living in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant.
Since 1986, Positive Health Network has been the primary voice for HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support.

INTEGRATED AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND ACCESS TO CARE

Composed of 14 physicians and 13 additional health professionals, our mission is a multi-disciplinary healthcare organization
that provides Milton residents with integrated services to improve overall patient health & access to care.
Together our physicians and health professionals work to address chronic disease management, disease prevention, and health promotion.

STRONG, AMBITIOUS, MOTIVATED MOTHERS

A thriving community that has blossomed from a modest Facebook group in 2016 into a paramount hub for South Asian Moms in Milton.
With 1125 members, SAMM not only stands for South Asian Mommies of Milton but also encapsulates our essence as Strong, Ambitious, Motivated Mothers.

NO NAMES, NO JUDGMENT, JUST SUPPORT

SAVIS offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental 24 hour support
to all survivors of violence including female-identified, male-identified, and members of the transgender community.
SAVIS advocates against violence in the community at large and promotes prevention through community education.

HELPING YOU REACH YOUR HEALTH AND WEALTH GOALS

Herminia Santos works with you to create a strong roadmap to help you reach your financial goals
and feel confident about your future, while protecting what matters most to you.

COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY DENTAL CARE

Our goal is to provide a wide range of high quality, oral health services in a caring, supportive and professional environment.
We work diligently to provide our patients with the highest level of dental care.

EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BE THEIR BEST SELVES

We support women who are experiencing crisis or distress, or who are in transition.
We empower women to be their best self.
The Women’s Centre is a place to learn, grow, get support, and become empowered.

Drop by and express yourself!

Art supplies will be provided and a photocopier will be available for use.
Feel free to bring copies of old photographs or other older or archival material to create your own photo-based art project.
Drop-in. No registration required.
This session will be run by a certified art therapist.

All ages and levels of experience welcome.

Celebrate and support local authors, poets, writers as they share their work, or excerpts of their work at an open mic.

ITINERARY:
1700-1715: Rosemary D.
1715-1730: Taniya G.
1730-1745: Pragati T.
1745-1800: Miranda W.
1800-1815: Linda
1815-1830: Diksha N.

An evening of conversation with wonderful and and talented Perdita Felicien: world champion, Olympian, TV host, speaker and author of the beautiful memoir, My Mother’s Daughter.

Explore the book and its themes, ask questions, and get your copy of the book signed!

Hosted by: Gennile Thomas Smith
Gennile Thomas Smith is the founder and Executive Director of Halton Black Voices, an organization that creates spaces where Black voices are heard, celebrated, and valued in the Halton region. Gennile is deeply committed to fostering belonging and advocating for equity, working tirelessly to address systemic barriers that impact Black individuals and families.

Stay after the author event to meet Perdita and get your copy of her book (or whatever else you like) signed.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase before the author event and during the signing.