Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

Counselling and Support Services, Downtown Main Office

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Description

Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education

Mental Health Counselling and Support

  • confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services
  • individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
  • service coordination and referral to treatment
  • contact for information on available languages

Settlement Services

  • needs assessment
  • orientation
  • supportive counselling
  • interpretation and translation services
  • employment counselling and computer training
  • peer support groups
  • referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
  • assistance with documentation and completing applications

Children, Youth, and Parent Programs

  • specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning
  • homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
  • workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
  • parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
  • assistance accessing free or affordable community programs

Language and Skills Training

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • computer classes
  • citizenship preparation classes
  • participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing

Befriending Program

  • community support for survivors of torture through a network of volunteer befrienders
Eligibility
Survivors of torture, war, genocide and crimes against humanity, and their families
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
Application Process
Contact for appointment or more information
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-877-292-2288
Office
416-363-1066
Fax
416-363-2122
Web Site
https://ccvt.org/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
194 Jarvis St
2nd Fl
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
Canada
Languages
English, French, Contact to confirm availability of languages, including Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Greek, Italian, Lingala, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Tigrinya
Director of Newcomer Programs and Services
Mbalu Lumor
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
March 27, 2026
Last Verified On
January 20, 2026
Address
194 Jarvis St, 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
Cross street: Jarvis St and Dundas St E
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, call for details
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm, after hours by appointment
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region
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