CFSD (Catholic Family Services of Durham)

Access to multiple supports in one location for women experiencing abuse and gender-based violence

On-site services - subject to change

• family law support
• counselling/therapy
• safety & exit planning
• parenting support
• emergency shelter
• housing support
• injury documentation
• clothing and hygiene essentials
• government financial assistance
• employment support
• financial aid to address immediate safety concerns (if eligible)
• young parents support (age 26 and under)
• language interpretation services

Off-site services (accessed over the phone and through referrals)

• settlement services for newcomers
• legal support and legal aid
• food box and emergency clothing
• sexual health and HIV information and support
• drug use information and support
• outreach services for Durham College or Ontario Tech University students
• community policing support
• social and children's services support

Video chat connection to Safety Network Durham is available through the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services in Ajax, the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services in Pickering, New Life Neighbourhood Centre in Oshawa, and North House in Uxbridge

• Abuse / Assault - Counselling for People Experiencing Abuse
• Emergency / Crisis - Victims of Crime Support Programs