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Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

24-hour emergency care

• medical assessment and treatment
• crisis intervention, counselling
• forensic documentation and evidence collection
• risk assessment, safety planning
• referral to community resources

Follow up counselling services provided at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, 416-847-4144, see separate listing

Partners with North York General Hospital, see separate listing

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Choosing to Change
12 week group program for men who have used abuse in their relationships with female partners and want to end violence in their intimate relationship

Being a Dad Program
8 week group treatment/prevention program for men who have been abusive to their partners, includes focus on effective and caring parenting, and screening and exit interviews

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple, and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs, anger management, mentoring program

Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years

• focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
• in partnership with North York Violence Against Women agencies
• available fall, winter and spring

Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing

• information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
• safety planning and goal setting

Managing Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma

RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse

Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year

• focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation

Women Helping Women Program
Peer support for women in counselling, provided by trained volunteer mentors

• individual support
• community awareness, speakers

Short-term individual trauma based counselling and family support available by appointment

COVID19 Office closed; all services operating from Central Branch | Lipa Green Centre, call or visit JF&CS website for information

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Individual and group counselling, information and referrals, parenting support, mental health and wellness programs and workshops, supplementary financial assistance program

Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto

Woman Abuse Program includes support with effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse; partners with Jewish Women International to provide kosher apartment on emergency basis for one woman and her family until able to obtain appropriate living arrangements

1 Open Door: community hub of UJA Federation's partner agencies such as JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Service) Toronto, JVS Toronto

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and employment assistance, addiction counselling and harm reduction, assistance accessing income supports, primary health and mental health supports, life skills activities, and recreation

• capacity 92
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment

Specialized nurses on call 24 hours for emergencies

Emergency Services - for those who experienced a sexual assault within the past 12 days, were assaulted by a partner within the past 2 weeks or a child who has been or is suspected to have been assaulted in the past 72 hours

• physical examination and treatment of injuries, emotional support
• testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, emergency contraception
• collection of evidence of assault
• risk assessment, safety planning and referral to community services

Emergency services primarily available at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital (services also available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital but there may be a delay in treatment);

Non-Emergency Services - for children, youth and adults who have experienced a sexual assault outside of the emergency care guidelines, and/or are experiencing abuse by a current or former partner and have no injuries at this time

• follow-up medical care
• documentation of injuries
• risk assessment. safety planning,
• counselling services, family support

Non-emergency services by appointment only at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital

Interpreters, including interpreters for women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, as well as those who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking

• certified translations
• interpreter training
• language testing
• language consulting
• social enterprise

Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills

• capacity 73
• maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
• safe environment
• spiritual care
• recreational events

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-921-1163 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Mental Health Support Line, 647-249-9059
Free, confidential phone or text support, Wed 3 pm-10 pm

Family Life Program
Marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, self-confident women groups, and separation and divorce groups

New Beginnings Ministry
Parish based peer support for bereavement, separation and divorce

Violence Prevention
Woman abuse prevention program, and programs helping men end abuse

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

COVID19 -- all programs are now online and virtual, computer training available to access all online programs

General Services

• information and referral
• family violence education
• advocacy
• wrap around stabilization services -- referrals to legal, housing, health, immigration
• form filling
• life skills

Essential Pathways to Employment Program (EPE) or Sector Specific Food Service and Hospitality Program (FSHT), 10 week program -- sector-specific hands-on skills training for participants on social assistance

• in-depth skills analysis, action plan development, skills and workplace training, computer training
• childminding and transportation assistance available through Toronto. Employment and Social Services -- see separate entry
• FSHT includes WHIMS and Food handling licensing and 40 hour placement and hands-on-training in the food and hospitality sector

Violence Against Women and Children Program -- open to all who have experienced violence and trauma

• individual counselling for crisis, abuse, assault and trauma
• safety plans
• stress management, assertiveness training
• referral and support for legal issues
• group and one-on-one counselling for youth experiencing any kind of violence including bullying, child abuse, harassment, girl-on-girl violence, date rape
• space for immigrant and refugee youth of colour to explore their cultural identity and sense of belonging in Canada

Islamophobia Support Line, 416-613-8729, helpline@riverdalehub.ca

• confidential support line for women, non-binary people and youth who self-identify as Muslim and have recently experience a hate crime incident
• supportive counselling, referral to other community resources, and information on the reporting process offered Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm

Women in the Garden Project -- for seniors to improve overall health and well being

• healthy cooking, yoga/Tai Chi, mindfulness, workshops on health and nutrition, networking and building friendships

Volunteer and Student Placement Program -- for community colleges, universities and foreign trade professionals, to be placed in programs to build skills and gain experience

• opportunities such as settlement services, counselling support, administration, reception, computer training, gardening, leadership training

Global Pantry catering service, social enterprise

Resource centre

• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• food programs

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

• home visits for families with children birth-6 years
• auntie approach
• prenatal and postpartum support
• early education support, links to community resources and referrals

Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years

• parenting classes
• prenatal programs
• community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops

Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249

• case management
• peer support
• peer-led support circles
• trauma counselling

Community and Family Wellness Support

• support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
• ending violence and general assistance

Cultural programming

• women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
• Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
• Ojibwe language class
• fitness programs
• cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers

Housing Program

• information and referral
• assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing

Investing in Women's Futures

• self-employment and pre-employment training program
• includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
• dress for success program

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

Family violence treatment and prevention

• child sexual abuse
• individual and family counselling
• programs for women in abusive relationships
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
• children's mental health program
• recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents
• addiction and mental health case management
• early intervention/care planning
• aftercare

Partner Assault Response (PAR)

• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Prevention and Support Programs

• family support and development
• parenting circles
• community kitchen
• clothing bank

Youth Programs

• drop-in for youth 16-24 years
• counselling and support
• transitional housing
• substance abuse prevention
• HIV prevention
• outreach
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Educational Programs -- Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support for families with children birth-6 years
• summer day camp and residential camp
• GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

see branch listings for additional information

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

COVID19

• call nurses' line before going if possible, 416-323-6366
• emergency room staff and program nurse will decide if patient should be transported to 76 Grenville

Medical Assessment and Treatment

• crisis and emotional support
• testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and drugs that may have been used to commit the assault
• emergency contraceptive options
• collection of medical and legal evidence at request of client
• risk assessment and safety planning; referral to community resources
• follow-up services

Mobile team of nurses can be requested to come to the following emergency departments in Toronto:

Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
416-596-4200

Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
416-340-3111

Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
416-603-2581

Michael Garron Hospital
825 Coxwell Ave
416-461-8272

St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond St
416-360-4000

St. Joseph's Health Care Centre
30 The Queensway
416-530-6000

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Ave
416-480-6100

COVID19 - Nurse-staffed 24 hour telephone line available to assist victims/survivors and service providers with service navigation during the COVID19 pandemic; call 1-855-628-7283 or visit website for details, or to find a local Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre in Ontario

Provides representation, leadership and support to 36 hospital-based sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres collaboration in research, education and training activities to establish standardization in service provision

Information on health options and centre locations for victims/survivors of violence

• direct services for victims/survivors provided by member centres
• online training modules for service providers
• resource library

Find a Centre -- online searchable directory of sexual assault/domestic violence centres in Ontario; map available to download

Immediate crisis response, intervention and safety services, on site and by telephone

High Risk Support Services
Case management for high risk victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault, includes in-depth safety planning at client's residence or other location of her/his choice, short and long-term goals assessment, linking/referrals to community and government services, case coordination, advocacy and counselling, and assistance completing Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+) applications

Enhanced Services
Case management and coordination, advocacy, links to community services, prevention, system navigation for vulnerable clients, online library

• Safety Planning Booklet available online in a variety of languages
• Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario and Victim Quick Response Program(see separate listing)

TEAR (Teens Ending Abusive Relationships), tear@victimservicestoronto.com
Violence prevention through education programs and workshops

• Youth Leadership Program recruitment and training to promote healthy relationships and raise awareness about abusive and harmful relationships
• #TEARtalk weekly Twitter chat run by TEAR Youth Leaders

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Trauma Dog Program
Certified trauma and handler team provide comfort to young victims of crime and sudden tragedy

• priority to children and youth
• available to clients of Victim Services Toronto

Volunteer Program
Recruits, trains and engages volunteers, opportunities include:

• Victim Crisis Response
• interpreting
• fundraising
• outreach

Volunteer and student placement application available online or email info@victimservicestoronto.com

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Virtual mental health support available for women experiencing violence

Options adult and children's case management services available by phone and email Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

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Individual and group counselling, walk-in counselling, information and referral services to individuals and families; specialized services for LGBTQ community, individuals with HIV/AIDS, individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors (including seniors experiencing abuse), sexual abuse survivors, women experiencing abuse, male perpetrators of abuse, separating and divorcing families; advocacy, education, research and community development

Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling and educational programs for those seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions and other issues

• Violence Against Women Program
• counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, member agency for Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)
• social reform, public education and advocacy

Families in Transition
Planned brief interventions with focus on supporting child adjustment to parental separation, divorce and remarriage , includes individual and family counselling, educational programs, support groups, mediation of parenting plans, and training and consultation for professionals working with changing families

Growing Up Healthy Downtown for children birth-6 years (see separate listing)

Individual and Group Counselling for Women in Abusive Relationships
Individual and group counselling for women who have experienced partner abuse, multilingual services available, including crisis intervention, and programs for children who have witnessed partner abuse

Next Steps Program for Men
Group counselling for men who are or have been abusive to their partners, including alternatives to abusive behaviour, and communication skills

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict; victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Seniors and Caregivers Support (see separate listing)

Call for information on FST services available at partner agencies, including Unison Health and Community Services, Bathurst-Finch Hub (540 Finch Ave), Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub (1527 Victoria Park Ave), Rexdale Community Health Centre (8 Taber Rd), and LAMP Community Health Centre (185 Fifth St) - see separate listings

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment; contact for information or visit website

Single session, urgent counselling for individuals, couples and families seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions, and other issues

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

In-person pre-booked appointments and some group programs resumed, mandatory masking in effect and double vaccination required prior to first appointment;
contact for information or visit website

David Kelley LGBTQ Counselling Program
Short term individual, couple and group counselling for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer

• broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, violence, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, and other issues

David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Program
Short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)

• issues include dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, trauma, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status and impact on sexuality

Emergency shelter for men
Short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Emergency Hostel Program 416-392-5547
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting (capacity 240), with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals

• access to lounge, resource room, computers
• laundry and lockers available

Long Term Program 416-392-5542
Long term accommodation (capacity 134) with 24-hour bed access, includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

O'Neill House Program 416-392-5407
Housing transition program (capacity 50)

Seaton House part of George Street Revitalization and scheduled to close by end of 2022, with residents moved to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

Sexual health counselling and related medical services, including birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and anonymous HIV testing and counselling * partners welcome * confidential * no Ontario Health Insurance required * schedules for women/trans and men/trans clinics differ -- see Hours above * clinic space limited

Men/Trans-Identified clients -- drop-in for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment * free condoms available * by appointment -- anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * sexuality and safe sex counselling * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up * outreach to bathhouses

Women/Trans-Identified clients -- drop-in for sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment * free condoms available * emergency contraception/Plan B * by appointment -- counselling on safer sex, sexually transmitted infections (STI), birth control, sexuality and healthy relationships * pregnancy testing and counselling * abortion counselling, referral and follow-up * fertility awareness * anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * support for HIV positive women and trans people * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up

COVID19 Virtual program; tablets and art supplies available, contact for details; child care not currently offered

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Expressive Arts support groups; limited child care available, and TTC fare provided

• program locations in South Scarborough and West Central Toronto