Gatehouse

Support Services


Description

Support, resources, and community for survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), including information and referrals, support groups and presentations

Peer Support Group Programs for CSA survivors

  • peer led 15 week group programs for adult survivors of childhood abuse, including men's, women's and all gender identities peer support group programs for adult survivors of child sexual abuse

  • in-person and online groups available

Individual Counselling for CSA survivors

  • counselling and psychotherapy services specifically designed to support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their partners/support persons

Child Abuse Investigation and Support Site

  • child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators

Child, Youth and Parents

  • 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

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) Training

  • 2-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviors

  • contact Paula Cordeiro at [email protected] for more information

Expressive Arts Therapy

  • 8 week program for those who have previously completed a peer support group program

Eligibility
Children, youth and adults who have witnessed or experienced childhood sexual abuse, and their families; also children and youth who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect. Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse with no sexual offending behaviours or sexual assault charges are eligible for group programs.
Application Process
Call, email, or visit website to download intake form; for online peer support groups email completed intake form to [email protected]
Documents Required
May vary; visit website for more information
Office
416-255-5900 ext 222
Fax
416-255-7221
Web Site
https://www.thegatehouse.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
3101 Lake Shore Blvd W
Toronto, ON, M8V 3W8
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Karen MacKeigan, Program Coordinator, Intakes
Executive Director
Maria Barcelos
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416 255 5900 ext 225
Fees
Fees vary by program, contact or visit website for information; Sliding scale available
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Last Updated On
September 3, 2025
Last Verified On
July 4, 2025
Address
3101 Lake Shore Blvd W
Toronto, ON, M8V 3W8
Cross street: Kipling Ave and Lake Shore Blvd W
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Accessibility
Street parking close to entrance ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - gender neutral
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Tue
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Wed
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Thu
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Fri
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Mon-Thu 9:30 am-9 pm, Virtual services Fri 9:30 am-3 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area