Roots Community Services


Description

Community Services

  • confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
  • seasonal tax clinic
  • subsidy program with access to housing supports

Children's Programs - 6 years and older

  • tutoring program
  • social programs
  • summer camp

Youth Programs

  • 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
  • newcomer integration and support

Women

  • for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, individual counselling, and support groups; see separate listing
  • entrepreneurial development program
  • monthly gender based violence workshops

Men

  • individual counselling, anger management
  • monthly speaker forum

Families

  • family counselling
  • support groups, parenting skill support
  • wraparound support

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Support services and short-term counselling to help survivors deal with the impact of abuse and to develop improved coping strategies

  • partner agency of Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Central

Seniors, see separate listing

Volunteer Opportunities

Eligibility
Focus on the Black, African and Caribbean community in the regions of Peel and Halton, all ages from children age 6 years to seniors Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse:

Individuals 16 years and older who identify as male or non-binary, and have experienced historical sexual abuse or who are a victim of recent sexual assault
  • must be an Ontario resident
  • families of the survivor may also be eligible for service
Application Process
Call or email for more information
Documents Required
Call or email for more information
Office
905-455-6789
Crisis
647-812-8545 - BAC Community Support Line
Fax
905-455-6162
Web Site
https://www.rootscs.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
36 Queen St E
Lower Level
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
September 26, 2025
Last Verified On
September 26, 2025
Address
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A2
Cross street: Main St and Queen St E
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Accessibility
Accessible entrance is at the back of the building
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region