Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Orangeville Office
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Dufferin Office: 519-942-1452
Crisis: 905-951-3838
Caledon Office: 905-951-3838
Orangeville Police Service, 390 C Line
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Orangeville, ON, L9W 3Z8
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Child and Youth Mental Health
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Office: 519-941-1530
655 Riddell Rd
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4Z5
Short Description
Provides immediate crisis response services and counselling to children, youth and their families who are feeling suicidal, hopeless, unable to deal with things, frightened, alone, overwhelmed and out of control. Services include:
Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.
- Talk-In Clinic - walk in counselling for immediate problem solving, therapeutic conversations, information and support Talk-in Clinic: Wed 1 pm-7 pm
- crisis intervention and support
- individual and family counselling
- education and support groups
- sexual abuse treatment
- links to other DCAFS services and referrals to community services
- after hours, in-home and office appointments can be arranged
Calls made to office after hours, weekends and on holidays will be answered by 24hr answering service.
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Sunrise Centre for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Treatment
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Office: 519-941-2410 ext 2519
Crisis: 519-941-2410 ext 0 ask for SADV Nurse Oncall
Other: 1-855-NAV-SADV (1-855-628-7238 )
100 Rolling Hills Dr
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4X9
Orangeville, ON, L9W 4X9
Short Description
The Sunrise Centre at Headwaters Healthcare Centre is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres. This centre provides resources, support and treatment for all victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:
Specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners provide care in a private space, offering:
- assessment and treatment for injury, pregnancy, and sexual transmitted infections
- private interview room for individuals who choose to meet with police or provide a video statement to police
- Follow-up visits both virtually and in-person.
- referrals to community partners for counselling and other supports
- collection of physical evidence that can be used at a later date if the individual chooses to pursue legal action.
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-951-3838
Toll Free: 1-888-743-6496
Office: 905-951-3838
Office: 519-942-1452
Caledon OPP Station, 15924 Innis Lake Rd
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Caledon, ON, L7C 2Z1
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-568-1068
Office: 905-568-8800
Short Description
On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
South Asian Family Enrichment (SAFE)
Outreach, support and educational awareness on family violence issues
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Mary McGill Community Mental Health Program
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Office: 705-434-5140
Crisis: 1-888-893-8333
Quick Response Program: 705-434-5140 ext 5152
200 Fletcher Cres
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 1W7
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 1W7
Short Description
An outpatient mental health program at Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Offers:
Offers:
- Individual Counselling
- Skills Based/Psychotherapy Groups
- Psychiatric Consultation Services (physician referral required)
- Walk-in and Phone Crisis Clients - same or next business day
- Quick Response: Collaboration with Stevenson Memorial Hospital to provide immediate assessment and management of the clients presenting at the emergency room in crisis
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Family Services, Brampton Gillingham Office
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Office: 905-275-2369
60 Gillingham Dr, Unit 500
Brampton, ON, L6X 0Z9
Brampton, ON, L6X 0Z9
Short Description
Child, Youth and Parenting - counsellors support parents and families dealing with cultural and and intergenerational conflict by providing positive parenting strategies and helping families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment
- cultural and intergenerational conflict support
- youth mental health - dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviors and healthy versus unhealthy relationships
- support to parents involved in child protection, education, youth justice and family court systems
- coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- assists clients in achieving their individual support plans and goals
- supports clients and their families in their recovery journey
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists and others on clients' behalf
- assists in developing skills to improve quality of life, resolve day-to-day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- facilitates understanding of family court system by debriefing outcome of court appearances and appointments with lawyers
- access to free legal clinics and consultations
- supports filing documents in person and virtually - Commissioner of Oaths
- conducts risk assessments and helps develop safety plans
- provides assistance in documenting the history of abuse
- accompanying and supporting clients during court proceedings where appropriate
- crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
- safety planning and transitional support
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- assistance with legal issues and advocacy
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
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Oasis Centre des Femmes, Brampton Satellite Office
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Office: 905-454-3332
Crisis: 1-877-336-2433
Short Description
Abuse issues, sexual assault and incest services
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
Information on the family court process
- individual counselling
- support and accompaniment
- transitional support
- school and community workshops
- computer courses
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Range of support services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women, including accompaniment
- Action Femmes social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Incudes assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN program
Employment preparation for all francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
- self-employment and entrepreneurship
Information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
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Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, Brampton - Queen Street Branch
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Office: 905-790-8482
263 Queen St E, Unit 10
Brampton, ON, L6W 4K6
Brampton, ON, L6W 4K6
Short Description
COVID19 -- open for in-person, virtual, telephone and email services Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm; no appointment needed
Neighbourhood multi-service agency
Pathways to Settlement: client-centred program to facilitate newcomers' integration and participation in Canadian society
Information and Awareness Services: helps newcomers settle including information and orientation on issues such as:
Community Connections in School: in partnership with Peel District School Board, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) facilitates the adaptation of newly-arrived newcomers to school and community life by providing support services typically needed by newcomers in their first year in Canada, focusing on information, orientation, advocacy, referral and access to services
Community Connections in Library: in partnership with Brampton Library and IRCC; programs include group information sessions including workshops for seniors and English conversation circles
Volunteer Management Program -- offers volunteer opportunities to newcomers, seniors and youth; bilingual/multilingual volunteers are assets as they help clients with language barriers; volunteering will provide opportunities to:
Crisis Counselling: provides support and guidance during a crisis working on achieving stability, increasing empowerment and safety of community members via one-on-one and group sessions
Youth Crisis Counselling: provides mental health supports, crisis intervention to youth 12-21 years who are experiencing school, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges
Seniors Program -- helps seniors enhance their knowledge and skills on various topics of interest, and engages them in activities such as social interactions and outings to to Canadian cultural sites; reduces isolation by bringing older adults together in a safe environment.
Neighbourhood multi-service agency
Pathways to Settlement: client-centred program to facilitate newcomers' integration and participation in Canadian society
Information and Awareness Services: helps newcomers settle including information and orientation on issues such as:
- immigration, health, education and housing
- translation and interpretation
- form filling;
- referrals to government and community resources ; monthly information seminars
- supportive counselling for individuals and families;
- provides needs assessment and customized action plan on career planning
- facilitates workshops on Canadian workplace culture, resume writing, interview skills, pre-employment training and networking events
- one-on-one job search coaching and mentoring
- post-post-program follow-up and support, and job leads
- access to computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, Internet
Community Connections in School: in partnership with Peel District School Board, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) facilitates the adaptation of newly-arrived newcomers to school and community life by providing support services typically needed by newcomers in their first year in Canada, focusing on information, orientation, advocacy, referral and access to services
Community Connections in Library: in partnership with Brampton Library and IRCC; programs include group information sessions including workshops for seniors and English conversation circles
Volunteer Management Program -- offers volunteer opportunities to newcomers, seniors and youth; bilingual/multilingual volunteers are assets as they help clients with language barriers; volunteering will provide opportunities to:
- job-shadow and learn about the Canadian work environment
- work with clients in a settlement based environment learning about the process of the initial intake and assessment
- assist with prepping and facilitation, job search and resume writing
- learn about completing Service Canada and Service Ontario forms for clients
- organize and assist in fundraisers and other events
Crisis Counselling: provides support and guidance during a crisis working on achieving stability, increasing empowerment and safety of community members via one-on-one and group sessions
Youth Crisis Counselling: provides mental health supports, crisis intervention to youth 12-21 years who are experiencing school, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges
Seniors Program -- helps seniors enhance their knowledge and skills on various topics of interest, and engages them in activities such as social interactions and outings to to Canadian cultural sites; reduces isolation by bringing older adults together in a safe environment.
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Brampton Office
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Office: 905-459-1315
Administration, 44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B5
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B5
Short Description
Community programs
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Youth programs
Court support for youth
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Youth programs
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy, and referrals to community resources for counselling, education. employment, housing
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counselling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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Office: 905-450-4650
Honourable William G Davis Centre for Families, 60 West Dr, Suite 110
Brampton, ON, L6T 3T6
Brampton, ON, L6T 3T6
Short Description
COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Confidential coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and domestic violence, trauma and abuse counselling
Confidential coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and domestic violence, trauma and abuse counselling
- personalized safety planning
- housing and shelter placement support
- assistance with legal aid certificate application
- family court support and bail court updates
- settlement services
- case conferences
- child resource packages and parenting support
- financial subsidy application support
- partner in human trafficking prevention and intervention
- community partner collaborations, including Peel Regional Police
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Trillium Acute Care Program for Crisis Support
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Office: 1-866-932-0037 ext 32275
150 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K9
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K9
Short Description
Short-term, inpatient program to assess and stabilize individuals exhibiting life-threatening and / or self-injurious behaviour related to psychiatric illness or disorders.
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Guelph Wellington Care and Treatment Centre for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Office: 519-837-6440 ext 2728
Crisis: 519-837-6440 ext 2210
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Short Description
Crisis services for all people, all genders, who have experienced sexual violence, Human Trafficking and / or domestic violence. May include physical examination, treatment of injuries, medications to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, information on pregnancy, choice of completing the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
- Emotional support, trauma counselling, safety planning and follow-up care.
Note: Guelph General Hospital is the designated sexual assault centre for the region
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Office: 519-824-1212 ext 7205
15 Wyndham St S
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Guelph, ON, N1H 4C6
Short Description
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) - program of last resort where no other available private or public resource is available
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).
Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.
Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - On-site early intervention and crisis intervention
- needs assessment
- safety planning
- referrals to community services
- enhanced support for vulnerable victims
- assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the eligible incident, may include home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal and treatment at a recovery facility
- No direct reimbursements are made to victims for the supports listed above
- Financial support is also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).
Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.
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Office: 1-844-437-3247
Canadian Mental Health Association, 80 Waterloo Ave
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A1
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A1
Short Description
Intake, assessment, referral, wait list registration and appointment booking for mental health, addictions, and crisis services. Service provided through the phone line and drop-in sites.
Service categories include:
Service categories include:
- information, assessment and referral
- crisis assessment
- support coordination
- peer / self help
- short-term crisis support beds
- court support and diversion
- community counselling and treatment
- support within housing
- day / evening treatment
- residential treatment
- Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
- eating disorders
- early psychosis treatment and support services
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Manantial Neighbourhood Services Inc - Woodbridge Branch Office
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Office: 905-851-7076
7611 Pine Valley Dr, Bldg A, Units 15-16
Vaughan, ON, L4L 0A2
Vaughan, ON, L4L 0A2
Short Description
Essential services are being delivered in-person, online, via email, and/or over the phone when possible
Services include:
Services include:
- individual and family counselling
- counselling and advocacy for abused women
- crisis intervention
- youth empowerment programs
- women's support groups
- seniors' programs
- parenting support
- settlement services-immigration
- assistance with subsidized housing applications and Ontario Works
- information and referral
- health and safety workshops, annual Health Fair Event
- student placement and volunteer opportunities
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Rexdale Community Hub, Newcomer / Immigrant Settlement and Orientation Services
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Office: 416-745-0062
21 Panorama Court, Room 22
Toronto, ON, M9V 4E3
Toronto, ON, M9V 4E3
Short Description
Offers in-person, virtual and hybrid services at multiple locations; provides services in-person, over the telephone, via email, Zoom, Skype and Google Classroom; for more information, call or visit website
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- needs assessment, information and referral, orientation
- interpretation and translation
- short-term solution focused counselling
- assistance in completing forms
- employment related services
- crisis support
- orientation workshops
- matches newcomers with Canadian volunteers who offer orientation to the local area and moral support in transition to Canada
- English conversation circles
- newcomers build leadership skills
- newcomer family drop-in, social events such as movies, cooking club
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Kinark Child and Family Services, Vaughan Office
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Toll Free: 1-888-454-6275
Office: 905-264-0059
Fax: 1-888-665-1599
Fax: 905-264-0069
8551 Weston Rd, Unit 9A
Vaughan, ON, L4L 9R4
Vaughan, ON, L4L 9R4
Short Description
COVID19 Telephone, virtual and select in-person support available; call, email or visit website for update
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Assessment and treatment services, and individual, family and group counselling in settings that meet client needs, such as Kinark offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and residential care for children and youth
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Assessment and treatment services, and individual, family and group counselling in settings that meet client needs, such as Kinark offices, client home, community agencies, schools, and residential care for children and youth
- intensive treatment
- group programs
- day treatment
- live-in treatment
- crisis services in collaboration with local community agencies
- supervised access
- consultation and assessments
- multidisciplinary team from fields of social work, child and youth work, psychiatry, psychology, nursing and education
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Office: 416-745-0062
925 Albion Rd, Rm 309
Toronto, ON, M9V 1A6
Toronto, ON, M9V 1A6
Short Description
Offers in-person services at multiple locations as well as providing services over the telephone, via email, Zoom, Skype and Google Classroom; for more information, call or visit website
Support for Women and Families
Newcomer Assistance and Integration
Welcoming Communities, (Community Connections Mentorship Program)
Participation on various coalitions, community networks and committees; volunteer opportunities
Support for Women and Families
- short term supportive counselling including parenting and family supportive counselling
- employment and career counselling
- support groups for women from various cultures
- resources and information for parents and families
- information workshops on health related topics, assertiveness, employment, life skills, stress management and parenting
- crisis support and counselling for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing violence in the home
- legal and medical referrals
- accompaniment to legal, medical and social services resources
- information, public and community education on wife abuse
- support groups for women who are victims of spousal abuse
Newcomer Assistance and Integration
- immigrant/newcomer settlement support and counselling
- information sessions for newcomers and community residents
- information and referral
- English language instruction for newcomers to Canada at various locations -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, childminding for children 6 months-5 years while parents attend class
- English as a Second Language (ESL) preschool program
- labour market information for newcomers
- skills development; computer training, educational workshops, leadership training
- intergenerational groups; ethnocultural groups
- social and recreational programs, fitness, tours, excursions
- advocacy on seniors issues
- services for all youth
- youth newcomer settlement support
- one-on-one counselling
- homework help, career-education networking, after-school programs, recreational activities, cooking club
- Youth Program for ages 12-25 years: leadership skills, English language skills, integration into the community
- volunteering opportunities and community service for high school graduation
- English Conversation Circles
Welcoming Communities, (Community Connections Mentorship Program)
- matches newcomers with Canadian volunteers who offer orientation to the local area and moral support in transition to Canada
- English conversation circles
- newcomers build leadership skills, newcomer family drop-in, social events such as movies, cooking club
- health promotion workshops
- mental health challenges and coping strategy support
- stress management activities
- one-on-one support and referrals to health services
- fitness assessment, fitness activities, yoga
- blood pressure check in partnership with the local community health centre
Participation on various coalitions, community networks and committees; volunteer opportunities
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Mississauga Office
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Office: 905-624-1755
5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 206
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3
Short Description
Community programs
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Court support for youth
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy and referrals to community resources for counselling, education, employment, housing
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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Emergency Shelter and Community Support Programs
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Crisis: 905-403-0864
Crisis: 905-676-8515
TTY: 905-403-0453
TTY: 905-676-0284
Office: 905-403-9691 ext 2221
Short Description
Crisis support line, emergency shelter program, centralized intake for transitional housing, sexual violence counselling, peer support, Anti Black Racism Violence Support Group, community support and outreach
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program, 905-403-0864, 905-676-8515, 1-855-676-8515
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region, 905-676-0257, 1-800-676-0257
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and their dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program, 905-403-0864, 905-676-8515, 1-855-676-8515
Immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region, 905-676-0257, 1-800-676-0257
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
- one-to-one support
- risk assessment and safety planning
- emotional support
- legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
- housing supports
- information and referrals
- problem-solving, advocacy
- shelter access
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and their dependents (up to 18 years) who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
- capacity 54
- stay up to 4 months
- service provided regardless of geographical location
- referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues
Sexual Violence Counselling Program
Emotional support and counselling, support groups, and information and referral, available in-person or remotely (phone, email, online)
- pressuring/convincing
- sexual assault
- childhood sexual abuse
- sexual harassment
- online sexual violence
Community Support and Outreach Program
Including safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
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Office: 416-915-0997
Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, 1875 Sheppard Ave W, Lower Level
Toronto, ON, M3L 1Y6
Toronto, ON, M3L 1Y6
Short Description
Essential services are being delivered in-person, online, via email, or over the phone where possible
Services include:
Services include:
- individual and family counselling
- counselling and advocacy for abused women
- crisis intervention
- youth empowerment programs
- women's support groups
- senior programs
- parenting support
- settlement services-immigration
- assistance with subsidized housing applications and Ontario Works
- information and referral
- health and safety workshops, annual Health Fair Event
- student placement and volunteer opportunities
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Language and Skills Training Services, North York Centre
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LINC: 416-244-9980
North York Settlement Office: 416-244-0480
Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Ave , Suite 206
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Short Description
COVID19 -- Language and skills training courses available in-person
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Settlement Services
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- daytime and evening programs available
- digital literacy training
- Women Specific Employment Training (WSET), enhances vocabulary related to specific employment sector, and facilitates transition to employment
- childminding available for eligible candidates
- services upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
Settlement Services
- orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
- information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
- crisis intervention and supportive counselling
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North York Centre, North York Housing Help Centre
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Office: 416-244-0480
Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Ave, Suite 114
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Short Description
COVID19 -- contact by telephone or email for COVID service updates
Housing Help Services
Housing Help Services
- support finding and maintaining housing
- eviction prevention and housing stabilization services, landlord tenant mediation
- Housing First case management and advocacy
- information, referral, assistance with applications for subsidized, supportive housing, or emergency shelters
- crisis intervention
- drop-in program, free telephone and computer use during drop-in hours
- Streets to Homes Follow-up Program -- services and specialized help for formerly homeless individuals with complex needs, ID clinic
- financial literacy, tenant rights and life skills sessions,
- support groups for women for socialization and informal networking
- individual counselling for survivors of domestic violence
- applicants must be low income with adequate income to sustain their housing
- must have legal status in Canada, and pay market rent (not subsidized)
- additional eligibility criteria apply, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients not eligible, but can be referred to other programs
- also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
- for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327
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Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
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Crisis: 905-953-5363
16775 Yonge St, Suite 7
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8J4
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8J4
Short Description
COVID19 Telephone assistance available, no in-person meetings, contact for information
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On-site early intervention and crisis intervention including needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
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On-site early intervention and crisis intervention including needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+
Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+)
Assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses
- additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility
- no direct reimbursement to victims for above supports
- financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims
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