Searching for Victims Of Abuse Support Programs

• 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

• Crisis, individual and group counselling
• assistance with legal services
• housing support, food, clothing and personal care items
• action plan and life skills development
• self esteem, parenting groups,
• computer training, activities and homework club for children
• safety planning for residents and non-residents

• 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

• coping skills
• social inclusion
• harm reduction supplies
• care kits
• healthy sexuality clinic

• support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
• help completing government forms and applications
• seasonal income tax clinic
• connection with community and volunteer opportunities
• monthly Service Canada clinics to assist with OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
• free citizenship preparation sessions
  
• free Oath Commissioning/Notary Public Services

• newcomers learn of rights and responsibilities as community members, impacts of discrimination and biases, Canadian values and enhance inclusive decision-making skills.

• ​cultivates wellness among newcomer youth, 13-25 years, by facilitating access to services and fostering engagement​
• group activities teach healthy coping mechanisms, resilience, self-esteem, leadership development and creative self-expression

• hosts annual "Youth Lead" events to celebrate talent
• fosters academic support including homework assistance and leadership abilities
• coordinates activities to facilitate access to employment support service services, mentorship opportunities and volunteer roles for newcomer and refugee youth

• newcomers are assisted to build skills and tools needed to take control of their financial lives
• through weekly guided sessions newcomers understand financial literacy concepts in addition to the connection between income and careers, and how student loans work
  
  

• workshops covering job search preparation and strategies, labour market information, workplace culture, resume, cover letter and interview preparation, career information and networking opportunities
• one-on-one services to support developing action plans to reach employment goals
• provides resources and referrals for employment needs

• soft skills development; job market insights; cultural adaptation
• interview preparation; resume building; career progression
• community and support
• job placement - 2 weeks, minimum 18 hours' following the workshop participants can take part in the placement program to put newly acquired skills into practice

• individual or group sessions
• short-term, goal focused counselling including the development of transition and safety strategies and information on rights and options
• crisis and support counselling to assist individuals seeking immediate assistance
• linking women to appropriate services in the community that address legal, housing, financial and long term counselling needs

• support and tools to manage the challenges of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, parenting, family conflict, trauma and other life transitions through individual counselling and educational workshops

• LINC classes running online and in-person
• day and evening classes available

• activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning

• individual counselling, advocacy, support groups
• court accompaniment, information and referral

• deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
• may provide representation
• referrals
• community education
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

• emotional distress
• marginalization and/or social isolation
• family violence
• mental health crisis
• risk of suicide
• addictions
• mental and physical health concerns

• interpersonal relationships, including parenting
• stress or anxiety related to health or mental health
• depression or sadness
• loss and grief
• isolation and loneliness
• assault and abuse
• financial stress, work issues or job loss
• settlement, integration or relocation issues
• separation and divorce
• sexual orientation, gender identity or coming out issues

• services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
• information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
• needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
• crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
• facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids trial preparation and court orientation
• information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
• facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
• debriefing and follow-up support

• travel arrangements and expenses
• language interpretation
• real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

• Legal Aid Certificate application office
• See main record for Legal Aid Ontario for details

Multi-service settlement and community support agency

Community Support

• information and referral
• job search workshops, career counseling, public access computers
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre - see separate listing
• free walk-in legal clinic
• free dental clinics -- appointment required
• women's advocacy and supportive services
• form filling: help filling out citizenship or immigration sponsorship forms, social assistance and supportive housing applications or other documents

Newcomer Support

• settlement services
• translation/interpretation
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

Black Parent Support Program

• parent groups; parenting programs
• individual and group counselling
• information and referral; systems navigation; advocacy
• 2SLGBTQ+ support

Youth Programs

• Youth Academic Support for children in grades 1-8 tutored by supervised secondary school youth
  
• Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW) helps "hard-to-reach" youth and their families connect with services in Peel Region; one-on-one counselling and support services to youth, focusing on immediate needs and referring to long-term support services to improve the youth's mental health and well-being
• Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) helps "hard-to-reach" youth and their families connect with services in Malton; raises youth's awareness of available community services, engages them in community programs, and strengthens partnerships among organizations that serve youth
• Malton Youth Wellness Hub offers peer support, mental health and substance use counselling, primary health care and employment support for youth 12-25 years
• Youth Justice Re-Integration Support Program provides support with conditions of a sentence and supports the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth 12-17 years in the community.

Seniors Supports Program

• drop in groups with presentations on wellness, gentle exercise and social activities
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• assistance with form filling




Offers individual and group counselling for women who have experienced emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse by a partner

• available in-person, by video or phone

Individual counselling:

• individual counselling and therapy services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each woman
• information on abuse, safety planning and community resources is also available
• services are free of charge and offered in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Georgetown

Education and support groups:

• eight week group provides an opportunity to decrease isolation and to gain insight into the experience and impact of living with abuse and control
• group is offered frequently, day and evening groups are available

Safety Zone Program

• support groups for survivors of childhood sexual abuse


• support groups for family and friends of survivors

Appointments by telephone, in person, or virtually. Limited walk-in service available on Thursday afternoons.

• free legal services in the areas of social assistance, housing, employment, Employment Insurance, immigration, and human rights
• family law matters - call Metro Toronto Family Law Services 416-696-2992 or email [email protected]

Community legal clinic services include:

• summary advice and legal information
• deals primarily with disability benefits, immigration, social assistance, tenant issues, employment law and worker's rights
• also family law - call for appointment
• referrals
• community education
• ID Clinic
• funded by Legal Aid Ontario

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
• social and recreation activities, lunch, snack, personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
• transportation available

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

• individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
• health and education workshops, seminars
• caregiver education and support, information and referral
• workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre

• caregiver support, volunteer development

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications

Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training

For general inquiries: [email protected] or [email protected]
For settlement services and support with applications: [email protected]
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: [email protected]
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually

• needs assessment
• orientation and overview of community and government services
• information and referral and to other service providers
• assistance in form completion and interpretation

Employment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Connect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop series

Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada

Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors

Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders

Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening

Telephone and walk-in services available

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Employment programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Aging at Home

• recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors