Toronto, ON, M8V 3W8
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
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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
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in-person and online groups available
Individual Counselling for CSA survivors
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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
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child-friendly interview room for child welfare personnel and Toronto Police investigators
Child, Youth and Parents
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support for children and youth 6-18 years, who have or are experiencing child abuse or neglect, and their parents/caregivers
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recognizing signs of abuse
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disclosure
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where to get help
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how to stay safe
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) Training
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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
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contact Paula Cordeiro at [email protected] for more information
Expressive Arts Therapy
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8 week program for those who have previously completed a peer support group program
Toronto, ON, M8V 3Y3
Offers 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
Toronto, ON, M6H 3J1
Settlement services
- English language classes (LINC)
- one on one information and referral, orientation
- counselling
- documentation
- social assistance applications
- interpretation
- information sessions and workshops
Women support groups
- counselling and support groups for assaulted women
- Spanish-speaking seniors club
- Portuguese-speaking seniors group
- groups for Portuguese-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking women
- wellness and fitness program
- advocacy and public education
- community development
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income families, serving Jane and Finch, Malvern, Thorncliffe and Toronto West
Tutoring program -- for students of Portuguese or Spanish-speaking heritage
Live-in Caregiver support program -- individual support, employment and employer related issues, employment training opportunities
Community engagement -- community led activities, volunteering, leadership development for youth, women and seniors
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3V8
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
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
Legal representation, counselling, multilingual interpretation and advocacy
Legal services
- information, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women
- referrals to lawyers
- assistance with all levels of the justice system
- family and immigration law representation
- Independent Legal Advice for survivors of sexual assault
- community education
- systemic advocacy
#AndMeToo Project
- provides women and gender diverse people of precarious status and/or employment who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment in their workplaces with access to summary legal advice, brief services, referrals
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process, and assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Counselling Services
- individual and group counselling
- mindfulness, trauma support
- referrals to community agencies
- housing transition support for women leaving abusive relationships
- Gardiner Expressive Arts Group for survivors of sexual abuse
Interpreter Services Toronto
- language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts
- includes services for clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
- interpreter training and employment opportunities
Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 24) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3B9
- supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
- positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
- support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
- skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
- helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
- helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
- assistance documenting the history of abuse
- court accompaniment where appropriate
- culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
- crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
- French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)
Services also offered at Safe Centre of Peel, 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton
Provincial telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for women who have experienced abuse
- liaison with diverse communities
- confidential and anonymous
Toronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women's shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511
Toronto, ON
Assistance for women in accessing and maintaining safe, affordable housing, and in developing community support networks including support for women with children who have experienced or survived violence, practical support to women who have been homeless or lived in poverty for a long period, assistance for women with mental health or substance abuse issues to live independently in the community, and support for women with disabilities
- information, referrals, community links including immigration and legal information
- family advocacy
- individual and group support
- workshops and seminars
- community development and outreach
Transitional Housing Support Program
- includes assistance with application process for subsidized housing in Toronto, as well as Durham, Peel and York regions
- safety planning, crisis support, advocacy
- connections to community resources
- assistance with finding furniture and household items
- crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, support and referral
- support for families and friends of survivors
- support groups
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- research, public education, workshops
- comprehensive volunteer training
- all services confidential
- trans-positive environment
Toronto, ON
Mississauga, ON
Community Support and Outreach program
- safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, and problem-solving, and assistance in accessing housing and shelter support, and legal and immigration support
Hampers for Hope
- survivors that are part of the Community Support and Outreach program will have access to bi-weekly hampers filled with food and other basic need items
Public Education
- offer programming to community organizations, groups, schools and workplaces on a range of topics connected to gender-based violence
Crisis support line, emergency shelter, and centralized intake for transitional housing (see separate listing)
Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2
Offers 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
Centre for French speaking women
Services for Victims of Violence and/or Sexual Assault
- individual counselling
- emotional support and accompaniment
Community Programs (for all francophone women)
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- sexual assault prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Services for Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Women
- settlement services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- accompaniment to settlement related appointments
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Transitional and Housing Support Program for Women who are Victims of Violence
- assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN Program
- employment preparation for all Francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
Tremplin Program
- self-employment and entrepreneurship workshops
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- accompaniment of the victim to court proceedings, if necessary
Toronto, ON, M5B 1G3
Men/Trans-Identified clients -- drop-in for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment * free condoms available * -- anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * sexuality and safe sex counselling * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up * outreach to bathhouses
Women/Trans-Identified clients -- by appointment for sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment * free condoms available * emergency contraception/Plan B *counselling on safer sex, sexually transmitted infections (STI), birth control, sexuality and healthy relationships * pregnancy testing and counselling * abortion counselling, referral and follow-up * fertility awareness * anonymous HIV testing, counselling and treatment information * support for HIV positive women and trans people * sexual assault counselling, testing and follow-up
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
Individual and group counselling, walk-in counselling, information and referral services to individuals and families; specialized services for LGBTQ community, individuals with HIV/AIDS, individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors (including seniors experiencing abuse), sexual abuse survivors, women experiencing abuse, male perpetrators of abuse, separating and divorcing families; advocacy, education, research and community development
Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families
Counselling and educational programs for those seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions and other issues
- Violence Against Women Program
- counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, see separate listing
- contact intake line at 416-595-9618 for information on in-person pre-booked appointments and availability of support groups, or visit website
- social reform, public education and advocacy
Families in Transition
Planned brief interventions with focus on supporting child adjustment to parental separation, divorce and remarriage , includes individual and family counselling, educational programs, support groups, mediation of parenting plans, and training and consultation for professionals working with changing families
David Kelley Services, see separate listing
Growing Up Healthy Downtown, see separate listing
Options Program, see separate listing
Seniors and Caregivers Support, see separate listing
Individual and Group Counselling for Women in Abusive Relationships
Individual and group counselling for women who have experienced partner abuse, multilingual services available, including crisis intervention, and programs for children who have witnessed partner abuse
- virtual mental health support available for women experiencing violence
Next Steps Program for Men
Group counselling for men who are or have been abusive to their partners, including alternatives to abusive behaviour, and communication skills
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
Developmental Services Passport Program, see separate listing
Toronto Ontario Region Local Passport Agency
FST services available at partner agencies
Call for information on locations, including Unison Health and Community Services, Bathurst-Finch Hub (540 Finch Ave), Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub (1527 Victoria Park Ave), Rexdale Community Health Centre (8 Taber Rd), and LAMP Community Health Centre (185 Fifth St)
- see separate listings
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
David Kelley LGBTQ+ Counselling Program
- short term individual, couple and group counselling for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer
- broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, violence, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, and other issues
David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Program
- short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)
- issues include dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, trauma, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status and impact on sexuality
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
- available virtually and in person
Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
Toronto, ON, M5B 0B2
Offers 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
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
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
Toronto, ON, M4W 3C7
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Group counselling, assessment, and ongoing open groups offered in English or Spanish
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
Open drop-in support group for women who have experienced abuse in their relationship, child care provided
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Resource centre
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- urban orientation
- community outreach
- food programs
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children
- home visits for families with children birth-6 years
- auntie approach
- prenatal and postpartum support
- early education support, links to community resources and referrals
Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years
- parenting classes
- prenatal programs
- community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops
Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249
- case management
- peer support
- peer-led support circles
- trauma counselling
Community and Family Wellness Support
- support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
- ending violence and general assistance
Cultural programming
- women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
- Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
- Ojibwe language class
- fitness programs
- cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers
Housing Program
- information and referral
- assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing
Investing in Women's Futures
- self-employment and pre-employment training program
- includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
- dress for success program
Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to Indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
Individual and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs
Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years
- focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
- in partnership with Violence Against Women (VAW) agencies
- 3 sessions per year, contact for information
Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing
- information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
- safety planning and goal setting
Navigating Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma
RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse
Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year
- focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
Offers 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
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
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, 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
