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Fosters healing and wellness with a focus on reducing family violence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing culture-based programming and healing. Offers counselling for male survivors of sexual assault.
Programs include:Sweats, Kids Grievance, anger management, One to One Support, Monthly Socials , Healthy Relationships. I Am A Kind Man, Kids Cooking, Women's Drum Group, Kids Drumming Group, FASD Talking Circles, and Youth Programming Daily.
Programs include:Sweats, Kids Grievance, anger management, One to One Support, Monthly Socials , Healthy Relationships. I Am A Kind Man, Kids Cooking, Women's Drum Group, Kids Drumming Group, FASD Talking Circles, and Youth Programming Daily.
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Offers informed support to women who have been exposed to sexual abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, violence, harassment and/or trauma within a non-judgmental, inclusive environment in which they can increase their knowledge and understanding of woman abuse, and explore the options, resources and supports available.
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Offers confidential support services for survivors of sexual violence, 16 years of age and older, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Services include individual and group counselling.
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Due to the COVID-19 virus, the SACHA office has been closed and all in-person programs have been cancelled. Staff will be working from home and can be reached by phone or email. Staff support is available 24/7 via the helpline at 905-525-4162.
Offers supportive programming for women from Hamilton's diverse racial and cultural communities, in particular women who are immigrant, newcomers, and refugees. Services include: individual support, women's support groups, information and referral, advocacy and accompaniment, and practical assistance such as childcare, bus tickets, and snacks.
Offers supportive programming for women from Hamilton's diverse racial and cultural communities, in particular women who are immigrant, newcomers, and refugees. Services include: individual support, women's support groups, information and referral, advocacy and accompaniment, and practical assistance such as childcare, bus tickets, and snacks.
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Offers confidential support services for survivors of sexual violence, 16 years of age and older, who have left sex-trafficking at any point in their lives. Services include individual, group counselling and advocacy.
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Major services:
* identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse
* provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
* for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families
* family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support
* group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
* self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
* also offers Training and Consultation programs
* Trauma Assessments: determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach
* Trauma Treatment: following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy
* Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours
* Risk Assessments/Treatment for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs
* Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment
* identify and remediate the traumatic impact of interpersonal abuse
* provide support, education and intervention to all non-offending family members or caregivers impacted by their child's trauma
* for sexually abused and/or abusive children, adolescents and their families
* family and individual assessment, treatment and long term support
* group therapy for female and male victims, non-offending mothers, juvenile sex offenders and offending parents
* self help component for the offending adolescent and a comprehensive family assessment
* also offers Training and Consultation programs
* Trauma Assessments: determines the effects of interpersonal abuse, most effective treatment approach
* Trauma Treatment: following assessment, a client may enter into a recommended combination of individual and family therapy
* Sexualized Behaviour Assessments/Treatment for children under 12 years that are involved in inappropriate sexual behaviours
* Risk Assessments/Treatment for sexually offending youths between the ages of 12-18 years, to understand the circumstances leading to the sexual offending behaviour(s), risks, strengths and treatment needs
* Sibling Incest Assessments/Treatment for families where sibling-on-sibling sexual abuse has occurred including a trauma assessment for the victimized child, a risk assessment
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How to Find - Help if You Witness or Suspect Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation
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If you witness or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or if a victim comes to you there are agencies in Halton Region that offer help and support services:
Reporting to Police
- Halton Regional Police Service -- call 905-825-4777 and ask for the on-duty Vice unit officer
- Crime Stoppers of Halton -- 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Crisis Support & Counselling
- SAVIS Crisis Line -- 24/7 Crisis line: 905-875-15555
- SAVIS Anti-Human Trafficking Services -- 24/7 Human Trafficking Crisis Support Line 905-483-0472
- Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network -- 1-866-528-7109 for 24/7 telephone counselling
- Distress Centre Halton -- 24/7 Crisis line Oakville 905-849-4541, Burlington 905-681-1488, North Halton 905-877-1211
- COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) -- 24/7 Crisis line 1-877-825-9011
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline -- 1-833-900-1010
Peer Accompaniment or Mobile Support Workers
- SAVIS (Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton) -- 905-483-0472
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel Halton -- 905-459-1315 or 905-624-1755
Emergency Shelter and Practical Assistance
- Halton Women's Place -- 905-878-8555 (north Halton), 905-332-7892 (south Halton)
- Salvation Army Lighthouse Emergency Shelter -- 905-339-2918
- Halton Regional Police Service - Victim Services -- 905-825-4777 ext 5239
Health Care Support (sexual assault or abuse) Hospital Emergency Rooms:
- Georgetown Hospital -- 905-873-0111
- Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-632-3737
- Milton District Hospital -- 905-878-2383
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital -- 905-845-2571
- Nina's Place, Regional Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre, Joseph Brant Hospital -- 905-336-4116
Support for people younger than 18 or have dependents younger than 18
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CFSPD Counselling and Support Services (Mississauga)
Office: 905-897-1644Office: 905-450-1608 ext 112
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COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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COVID19
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- continuing to operate during COVID
- comprehensive care that includes crisis support, health and forensic services
- follow up and counselling services will also continue to be provided
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Assessment and treatment for those who have been recently sexually assaulted, those who have been recently assaulted by a partner or children who have been abused
Chantel's Place
- one-to-one care in a safe, private, secure unit
- assessment, documentation of injuries
- treatment
- safety planning, emotional support
- information concerning medical, legal and counseling options
- follow-up medical care
- free counselling for people who have been referred through the medical services
- counselling at Mississauga Hospital site
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Emergency Shelter and Community Support Programs
1-855-676-8515 Office: 905-403-9691 ext 2221
Crisis: 905-403-0864 ; 905-676-8515
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COVID19 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program, Central Intake Line, Emergency Shelter Program, and Community Support and Outreach Program continue without disruption, as well as all support and counselling programs and services; enhanced screening in place using Ontario Ministry of Health Assessment Tool, PPE, and antigen test
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
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
First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
Emergency Shelter Program
24/7 intake for individuals and there 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
- community and client meetings available by phone or online
- sexual violence counselling available by phone or online
- online Anti-Black Racism Sexual Violence Support Group
- 24/7 Crisis Line Support Program 905-403-0864, 905-676-8515, or 1-855-676-8515
- Central Intake Line 905-676-0257 or 1-800-676-0257 for Transitional Housing supports available 9 am-4:30 pm
- for donations, contact Julie Shultz, Development Manager, julie@embrave.ca
- visit website for updates and service information
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
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
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 there 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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Abuse prevention programs, including one-to-one counselling and therapy groups, intervention and crisis support, education and support services, South Asian Seniors Program, violence against women program, Peel Elder Abuse Support Program, New Beginnings group, Partner Assault Response Program
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Includes individual counselling, group counselling, e-counselling and phone counselling
Regional lead agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Includes individual counselling, group counselling, e-counselling and phone counselling
Regional lead agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
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Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Crisis: 416-410-8615Crisis: 905-451-4655
Office: 905-795-3500
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COVID-19 - Offices closed to walk-in service -- alternate supports available * call, email or visit EveryMind website for details
Specialized services for families coping with trauma involving sexual abuse or sexual assault * treatment focuses on remediating trauma of sexual abuse or assault, preventing future offences, and supporting family members when sexual abuse among siblings has occurred
Specialized services for families coping with trauma involving sexual abuse or sexual assault * treatment focuses on remediating trauma of sexual abuse or assault, preventing future offences, and supporting family members when sexual abuse among siblings has occurred
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- workshops and peer support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- workshops for family and friends of survivors
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Counselling services for individuals who are being abused, are abusive and/or at risk for abuse
Services offered
Services offered
- Women's Program - individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for women living in high-risk situations
- Child & Youth Program - individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for children living in high-risk situations
- Men's Program - support and counselling available for men who have been abused or are abusive
- Sexual Assault Program - program for adult men and women who have been impacted by sexual abuse
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Shelter program provides stabilization through a safe, homelike atmosphere for individuals and their children who are seeking safety from abuse and violence. Program provides in-house individual and group counselling
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Ganohkwasra provides services to individuals who are being abused, are abusive and/or at risk for abuse. Community Counselling offering the following services:
- Women's Program: Women's individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for women living in high-risk situations
- Child & Youth Program: Children's individual and/or group counselling, support advocacy, liaison for children living in high-risk situations
- Youth Lodge: 6-bed co-ed residence for youth ages 12-18 experiencing serious difficulties in their lives
- Men's Program: Support and counselling available for men who have been abused or are abusive
- Emergency Shelter: 24-hour safe shelter for abused individuals and their children; provides in-house individual and group counselling
- Next Step Housing: Individuals and their children who require housing on reserve may stay up to 2 years Individual and group counselling supports are available
- Community Education: Available to present information to the community regarding the dynamics of abuse and its effects on individuals, families, and communities
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COVID19 Intake by phone and online Zoom meeting; peer support groups available online only; visit website for details
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Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including information and referrals, support groups and presentations
Child Abuse Investigation and Support Site
Child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators
Child, Youth and Parents
Advice and support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers
Gatehouse Adult Support Network
Peer led group support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men's support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Visual Art Therapy
Programs in partnership with Full Circle Therapy Centre; visit website for registration details
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Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including information and referrals, support groups and presentations
Child Abuse Investigation and Support Site
Child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators
Child, Youth and Parents
Advice and support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers
- recognizing signs of abuse
- disclosure
- where to get help
- how to stay safe
- bullying
- healthy relationships
Gatehouse Adult Support Network
Peer led group support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men's support group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
Visual Art Therapy
Programs in partnership with Full Circle Therapy Centre; visit website for registration details
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Indigenous Child Welfare Prevention program offering individual, couple, family and group counselling, as well as a variety of social, recreational and leisure programs and seasonal special events.
Service Coordination:
Band Representative:
Family Support Unit:
Clinical Services Unit:
Behaviour Consultant Services:
Primary Prevention Services:
0-6 Early Intervention Intensive Services:
Mobile Crisis Services:
Childrens Mental Health:
Service Coordination:
- client intake interviews
- information gathering
- coordinating and monitoring service plans
- coordinating services for clients
- client advocacy
- referrals
Band Representative:
- attending and participating in court proceedings involving Children's Aid Societies
- consultations and consent to adoptions
- outreach and repatriation service
- receiving notification of and monitoring Temporary Care Agreements with Children's Aid Societies
Family Support Unit:
- individual counselling
- family counselling
- group counselling
- life skills counselling
- community parenting programs
- community education workshops as requested
Clinical Services Unit:
- assessment and service planning in relation to treatment goals
- individual counselling
- family/sibling counselling
- couple counselling
- facilitating therapeutic groups (such as social skills, anger management)
- presentations on psychosocial or mental health issues
- referrals to external agencies
- liaison with schools and other service providers
- Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program - support for children who are struggling with serious behavioural issues
Behaviour Consultant Services:
- a short term service option through the Clinical Services Unit
Primary Prevention Services:
- workshops for the community (such as stress management)
- special events for the community (such as community awareness agency events)
- community programs for ages 6 and up (such as after school programs, family fun night, parent relief)
- Resource Development Services has a library and free computer access for community use
- volunteer recruitment training and support
0-6 Early Intervention Intensive Services:
- enhance parental and family functioning
- strengthen family support
- build on existing skills
- decrease risks of developmental delays
- prevent family breakdowns
- support other community services in helping young children and their families
- support well-being throughout the community
Mobile Crisis Services:
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- provides immediate crisis response services to children and families in their school, home or community
Childrens Mental Health:
- provides a range of direct and indirect service to children and youth experiencing mental health and addiction related difficulties
- to assess and develop individual service plans
- assist in development and delivery of programs and services to the broader community
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Provides a range of culturally appropriate services to various client groups to allow them to make positive changes in their lives
Community Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Services
- confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
- seasonal tax clinic
- tutoring program
- social programs
- summer camp
- youth counselling
- business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
- advocacy for issues with school
- support for substance abuse issues
- individual counselling, support groups
- for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing
- individual counselling, anger management
- monthly speaker forum
- family counselling
- support groups, parenting skill support
Volunteer Opportunities
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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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COVID19 Mental health supports via phone or video; specialized programs for those who have experienced violence, sexual assault and trauma, and men who abuse
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Crisis intervention, individual, couple and family counselling, therapeutic groups and psycho-educational workshops
Sexual assault centre
Clinical intervention by regulated health professionals
Enhanced Wellness Program
Stabilization, case management and system navigation, and support to meet basic and other needs before intensive trauma work
Hope On-Site
Serves youth, people who are homeless, sex workers and other at-risk populations
- coping skills
- social inclusion
- harm reduction supplies
- care kits
- healthy sexuality clinic
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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Centre offers support to anyone faced with an unplanned pregnancy
- variety of free and confidential services
- staff and volunteers provide fact-based information, advocacy support, mentoring and practical assistance
- one-on-one client advocacy for men and women
- on-site self-administered pregnancy test
- prenatal support
- post-natal support
- postpartum support
- post-abortion grief support and recovery
- adoption information and referral
- information on STDs and STIs
- Growing Hearts Program (weekly mom peer program)
- Eye Spy Squad (Infant-preschool toddlers of moms in Growing Hearts program)
- Practical Fatherhood initiatives
- various workshops on topics such as Parenting and PreNatal
- Care Closet (practical assistance)
- referrals
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Counselling, information, referrals, and advocacy support are available to survivors of child sexual abuse, incest, and sexual assault as well as their support persons. This program is specifically for youth ages 14-19 years
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Counselling, information, referrals, and advocacy support are available to survivors of all genders of child sexual abuse, incest, and sexual assault, as well as their support persons
Immediate support, as well as an accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
Immediate support, as well as an accompaniment to hospital, police or court, is available through the 24-hour crisis and support line
Community education and presentations are available to community members and groups upon request
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COVID19 Support available remotely, call 905-450-1608 ext 112; telephone and virtual psychotherapy, emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, and information and referrals
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling, educational programs, and support in dealing with a variety of issues, including relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Partner Assault Response
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- support available to victims/partners of offender including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Walk-In Counselling Clinics in Brampton and Mississauga (see separate listings)
Partner in Safe Centre of Peel
Coordinated access to services and supports, including system navigation and wraparound services (see separate listing)
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
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