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Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year

Child protection services to children under the age of 18 and their families who live in Durham Region

• investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect
• protect children and youth when at risk of harm
• support for families
• support for parents-to-be who may need assistance
• support for children and youth in care
• place children for adoption
• public education and training on identifying and reporting child abuse

If you have a concern about a child at risk, please call 905-433-1551

Child protection services, adoption information and services, adoption disclosure, foster care services, pregnancy and aftercare counselling, child welfare research, training and program evaluation

For Pape Adolescent Resource Centre (PARC), see separate listing

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 Office open for appointments and drop-in services; community services available including in-home and in-person visits, and by telephone and videoconferencing; child protection services available Mon-Sun 24 hours at 416-395-1500; visit Catholic CAS Toronto website for details

Child protection services, including family counselling, adoption and foster care services and recruitment, adoption disclosure

• Pape Adolescent Resource Centre, in partnership with Children's Aid Society of Toronto and Jewish Family and Child (see separate listings)

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

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

Interdisciplinary coordination of services for child abuse victims and child abuse investigations, including assessment, support and intervention for child abuse victims and their families; research, consultation, training and education on child abuse prevention, recognition, intervention, trauma

In partnership with Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, Jewish Family and Child, Toronto Police Service, Radius Child and Youth Services, and Hospital for Sick Children Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Program (see separate listings)

Child Abuse Protocol
Establishes guidelines for coordinated investigations, prosecutions and case management of child abuse cases

Assessment Directed Therapy
Individual trauma assessments for children 4-17 years who have been abused or have experienced trauma due to violence; includes child-focused, family-centred, strength-based therapy, and adolescent and parent/caregiver support groups

• facilitation of interagency responses

Child Victim Witness Support
Individual court preparation and support for witnesses 3-17 years and supporting adults prior to criminal court proceedings; Boost Accredited Reliable K9s (BARK) program available to children and youth requiring additional support while accessing CVWS program in Toronto and Peterborough

COVID19 Update -- Office closed until further notice * intake offered by phone * counselling services offered online or by phone

Single session counselling services address concerns such as depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal thoughts or actions, family communication, relationship problems, difficulties at school, worry and grief, anger, self esteem, social isolation, stress, bullying, trauma (physical, psychological, emotional and/or sexual abuse)

COVID19 To report child abuse or neglect, call 905-895-2318 or 1-800-718-3850, Mon-Sun 24 hours; telephone, email and virtual services available, contact for information on in-person services

Placement in homes for children in need of protection

• training, support and financial compensation to foster families
• plans to re-unite foster children with family, kin or plans for their adoption
• foster parents receive daily, non-taxable compensation for children's living expenses and reimbursement for other essentials

COVID19 To report child abuse or neglect, call 905-895-2318 or 1-800-718-3850, Mon-Sun 24 hours; contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services, or visit website

Child protection services, including family counselling, and adoption and foster care services and recruitment; investigates allegations or evidence of child abuse or neglect

Satellite locations:

• 120 East Beaver Creek Rd, Ste 301, Richmond Hill
• 3901 Hwy 7 W, Ste 202, Woodbridge

Multiservice agency providing a range of services for people with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals, supplementary financial assistance program (government assistance recipients), support groups, supports for assaulted women, in-home palliative care program, English conversation café for new immigrants, homelessness prevention program, and parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops

• Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
• Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
• Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
• chaplaincy services
• speakers
• all services confidential

Café Europa monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate listing)

Children
Jewish child protective and family services investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse

• adoption and foster home services and recruitment
• file and adoption disclosure
• counselling
• big brothers and big sisters program
• homework club
• school outreach counselling program

Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs

• financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
• assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
• support for families with special needs children
• Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)

Woman Abuse Program
Individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, and support groups

• Here to Help group program for children and their mothers
• advocacy and community outreach
• education and consultation
• referrals

Multiservice agency providing a range of services for people with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals, supplementary financial assistance program (government assistance recipients), support groups, supports for assaulted women, in-home palliative care program, English conversation café for new immigrants, homelessness prevention program, and parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops

• Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
• Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
• Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
• chaplaincy services
• speakers
• all services confidential

Café Europa monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate listing)

Children
Jewish child protective and family services investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse

• adoption and foster home services and recruitment
• file and adoption disclosure
• counselling
• big brothers and big sisters program
• homework club
• school outreach counselling program

Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs

• financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
• assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
• support for families with special needs children
• Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)

Woman Abuse Program
Individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, and support groups

• Here to Help group program for children and their mothers
• advocacy and community outreach
• education and consultation
• referrals

COVID-19 -- intake offered by phone, counselling offered online or by phone

Individual, family and group therapy for a variety of problems

• assessment and treatment
• services for physically and sexually abused adolescents, and adolescent perpetrators

Intensive Service -- intensive counselling for high risk children and youth up to 18 years and their families

Wraparound Program -- for street youth and young mothers at risk up to 24 years

• helps client assemble a team of professional and lay people to develop and monitor a treatment plan

COVID-19 -- in-house programs are cancelled

• Vehicle Donation Program -- accept cars, trucks, motorcycles donations
• call 1-855-234-5677 to arrange pick-up

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Assists Canadians affected by the life-long trauma of abuse

• education and advocacy
• supports child and adult victims of abuse
• elder abuse awareness and prevention program

Boutique - open to the public

• offers gently used clothing, accessories and housewares sold at reasonable prices

Huggam's Hope Memorial -- receives deceased abandoned babies and provides memorial and burial

Dreambuilds -- provides funding to agencies to make facilities more victim-friendly

Child protection services, adoption information and services, adoption disclosure, foster care services, pregnancy and aftercare counselling, child welfare research, training and program evaluation

For Pape Adolescent Resource Centre (PARC), see separate listing

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 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information

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Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureau

Child, Youth and Family Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessions

Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking

Adult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Group
Group therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapy

Group Therapist Training Program
For professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma

Outreach and Prevention Program
Includes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Promotes personal safety of children -- programs, services and resources to protect children and reduce victimization, available through affiliate Canadian Centre for Child Protection, including online resources for educators and parents with age-appropriate resources for pre-school to grade 8

• MissingKids.ca -- online resource centre includes database of missing children in Canada * support to families in finding their missing child * educational and prevention materials
• Commit to Kids, www.commit2kids.ca -- assists child-serving organizations in creating a safe environment * sexual abuse prevention
• Cybertip!ca, www.cybertip.ca -- tipline for reporting online sexual exploitation of children * Self/Peer Exploitation Guides -- resource guides for schools and families * information for supporting youth when a sexual image or video has been created and shared with peers, reducing negative impact, and guidance to limit circulation
• Don't Get Sextorted, DontGetSextorted.ca -- online resource for youth includes tips on safely responding to coercive behaviours * lesson for educator
• Kids in the Know, www.kidsintheknow.ca -- interactive personal safety education program for children, works to reduce risk of sexual exploitation
• NeedHelpNow.ca -- online information and resources for youth 13-17 years affected by self/peer exploitation incidents including sexting * practical steps to regain control of situation such as step-by-step information for contacting websites/online services to request image/video removal and sample complaints * guidance on safe adult involvement, self-care and recognizing when situation has gone too far
• Protect Kids Online, ProtectKidsOnline.ca -- online comprehensive safety information for educators and parents on phone and online technologies

Visit website at protectchildren.ca for information and complete program listing in English and French

COVID19 -- Call main hospital switchboard or visit website to find updates to current screening and visiting policies


Pediatric acute care hospital

• dental clinic, physician referral required
• emergency department, see separate entry
• classroom for children with epilepsy in elementary school struggling with school or who learn differently from peers
• psychiatry

International Patient Office-- 416-813-7654 ext. 428917

• for children who need medical care not available in their own country
• Herbie Fund -- provides financial support for children from around the world requiring treatment not available in their own countries to receive surgical care at SickKids in Toronto

SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Program-- 416-813-6275, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm 416-813-7500 after hours - ask to be put through to the SCAN Team

• assessment of child abuse and neglect
• care and support for children and teenagers who may have been mistreated
• referrals for parents/guardians
• consultation for medical professionals and community workers regarding child abuse and neglect

Lotus Health -- Call or text 437-226-3579, responses within one business day; for urgent concerns call 416-813-7500 and request that SCAN be paged

• health and advocacy program for children and youth under the age of 18 years who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or may be at risk of experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking
• coordinated approach to care

Ontario Poison Centre -- see separate entry

SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (formerly Hincks-Dellcrest Centre) -- see separate entries

Child protection services, adoption information and services, adoption disclosure, foster care services, pregnancy and aftercare counselling, child welfare research, training and program evaluation

For Pape Adolescent Resource Centre (PARC), see separate listing

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

COVID19 -- Offices closed, but virtual services available

• Family Violence Services, Mothers In Mind in-person services on hold until further notice -- phone contact available to clients
• call 416-603-1827 for details on available services, or visit CDI website for general information

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Multiservice agency providing early intervention, family violence, child development services, licensed child care centres

Early Intervention -- mental health services for children with social, emotional or behavioural problems

• child and family programs, including family, parent and community counselling
• Intensive Community and Home Services
• child care consultation services and intensive resource support
• school based programs
• SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) intervention and treatment program for children 6-11 years -- see separate entry

Family Violence -- services for women and their children birth-16 years who have experienced family violence or childhood sexual abuse

• individual and group counselling
• on-site counselling for women and children living in shelters
• school liaison program for children in shelters
• treatment services for children and youth who have been sexually abused
• training and support to professionals providing this treatment

Healthy Child Development-- 5 early learning centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Parkdale-High Park -- see separate entry

Integra Program -- clinical services for children 8-18 years with diagnosed learning disabilities and mental health issues -- see separate entry

Child and Adolescent Services for Abuse and Trauma (CASAT) -- for children and youth 4-18 years, and their families, affected by sexual abuse or other interpersonal traumas, such as physical or emotional abuse, or exposure to domestic violence

• includes counselling and mental health consultation
• Understanding Child Sexual Abuse -- guide for parents and caregivers, available online, in English, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish

Community Counselling Provides:

• Crisis and longer term counselling rehabilitation case management and psychiatric assessment services to those individuals 16 years of age and older who have a serious mental illness. Require doctor's referral
• Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention program (ERI) which serves those young people who are 15 - 35 years old and showing early signs of possible 1st episode of psychosis .Require doctor's referral
• Virtual ER for pediatric population (children 0-18 years old) which provides adolescent psychiatry consultation based on a doctor's referral

Women's Resources provides emergency shelter, support and referral for abused women, those identifying as women, and their children in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Outreach appointments can be conducted in person or virtual. All current COVID protocols are in place.

• 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter staffed 24 hours a day.


• Community services include: individual counselling, housing supports, support groups, Bridges of Kawartha Lakes, Family Court Support and a resource library.
• Resource Centre - information and education on women's abuse and women's issues
• Outreach Services - supportive, one-to-one counselling for those who have experienced past abuse or are experiencing current abuse
• Bridges of Kawartha Lakes - connects women with necessary community partners and resources such as housing, legal aid, children's aid, medical consulting and parenting support
• Family Court Support - Information, support and referrals to help women navigate the family court support system
• Support Groups - support groups for women who have experienced violence in their lives
• Child Witness Program - groups for children who have been exposed to violence and abuse in their home. Sessions involve both boys and girls and groups are organized by age.
• Individual teen counselling for youth ages 12-16 who are experiencing abuse or issues of past abuse including sexual abuse. All calls are confidential.
• Public Speaking and Education - Women's Resources offers speakers to church groups, schools, service clubs and other organizations or businesses who are interested in learning more about Women's Resources or issues related to women abuse.
• Vicky's Values - gently used clothing store provides affordable quality clothing and household items to the community.
• Volunteers - are the cornerstone of Women's Resources. We rely on their dedication and commitment to support the services we provide. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please call 705-878-5938 or go to our website https://womensresources.ca/join/