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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID19 No walk-in service; clients seen by appointment only for in-person, telephone or virtual services; for intake, call 416-534-3434 or email info@abrigo.ca for counsellor assistance, or visit website

Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities

Community development
Includes information and referral, assistance with forms, and community education and information

• youth programs including school outreach workshops
• newcomers settlement and orientation
• seniors education and recreation program

Counselling services
Individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based violence or abuse

• youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy
• Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years
• Mindful Fathering parenting group

Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program
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

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 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 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

• 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

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

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

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 -- locations are closed, telephone consultation available for current and new clients

Specialized assessment and treatment services

• individual, group and family therapy programs for victims of childhood sexual abuse/sexual assault
• assessment and treatment of children under 12 years with sexual behaviour problems
• in partnership with participating Etobicoke/York agencies

Female Adult Survivor Program -- individual and group counselling to women who are survivors of any form of abuse

COVID-19 -- contact organization for COVID service updates


Children's Programs

• individual counselling
• Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Program
• Kambi Ya Watoto Summer Camp

Leaders in Partnership (LIP)

• for children 7-12 years at risk of suspension or expulsion from school
• 10-week lunch time school-based skills training program addressing the social and emotional needs of children in developing a more positive attitude towards school and their community

Youth Programs -- for youth 16-24 years

• individual counselling
• Express Yourself / Anger Management Program
• Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program - supports high-risk youth who live in an identified priority community and/or or belong to a distinct priority population (such as Racialized, Indigenous, Somali, Roma, LGBTTQ2S) to make healthy life choices
• Ujima Youth Mentorship Program

Kujichaguilia Club (K-Club) -- for young people 16-29 years to transition from involvement with the justice system to integrate into family and community life

Family Program

• individual and family counselling
• Effective Parenting Program -- 10 week program primarily for those referred by Children's Aid or the courts
• Kuponya - Collaborating with Black Families -- works with Black families from a trauma-informed perspective in collaboration with the Children's Aid Society and Jean Tweed Centre
• individual support, family mediation, mobile crisis counselling, and crisis intervention

Violence Against Women Services

• support to women and their families who are experiencing or have experienced violence, including human trafficking
• individual, group and crisis counselling designed to meet the needs of Black women and children
• legal and parenting support; housing search assistance; safety planning

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 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

• 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

Counselling

• free counselling for people who have been referred through the medical services
• counselling at Mississauga Hospital site

COVID19

• services provided by phone, online or in-person; walk-ins welcome
• group sessions offered in-person and online
• LINC classes offered in-person and online

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Settlement Services -- needs assessment and action planning, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops

• support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
• help completing government forms and applications, including citizenship applications
• connection with community and volunteer opportunities
• seasonal income tax clinic
• monthly Service Canada clinics OAS, GIS, CPP, CPP disability and survival benefits
• weekly English conversation circle

Financial Literacy Services-- Newcomers are assisted to build skills and tools they need 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.

Refugee Settlement Services -- a full range of settlement services tailored to the needs of newcomers in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, and Ukrainian languages.

Women's Wellness Services- wellness support services available in women-only setting to support newcomer women in enhancing their wellness literacy. Women participate in weekly wellness-related sessions to overcome their day-to-day challenges through guided wellness-focused activities

Women Support Services -- confidential counselling services for newcomer women and their children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse; 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

Transitional Housing Support Program -- women and their children or dependents who identify as victims of family violence are provided referrals to transitional housing or temporary shelter or application for subsidized housing ; these applications are considered Special Priority status due to high safety concerns

Newcomer Mental Health Program -- culturally appropriate counselling support for newcomer individuals, couples and families

• Crisis Intervention Services - additional support for clients who encounter problems and crisis adjusting to life in Canada
• 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

COVID19 -- contact organization for COVID service updates


Counselling/Mental Health

• individual, couples and family counselling
• support group for women experiencing depression
• family education on mental health
• case consultation for service providers

Crisis counselling and support group -- for women experiencing abuse and children who have witnessed or experienced abuse

• confidential and culturally competent
• information and referral
• telephone counselling
• transitional support worker

Legal aid clinic with Italian-speaking lawyers

Education/outreach to Italian community on social issues

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)