Toronto, ON, M6H 3L9
Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities and local residents
Pathways to Income Empowerment Program
Includes information and referral and community education on food, housing and income security issues, including assistance with forms
- youth outreach program including workshops for middle and high school students
- newcomers settlement and orientation
Seniors Program
- Seniors Life and Hope education and recreation program for adults 55 years and older
Gender-based Violence Counselling services
Individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based and intimate partner violence or abuse
- youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy
Parenting Programs
- Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years - online/virtual groups only
- Mindful Fathering parenting group in partnership with Yorktown Family Services (see separate listing)
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program
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
Toronto, ON, M6H 4K3
Women-led organization providing support to South Asian and racialized women in the language of the client's choice
Violence Against Women Program: counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration assistance
- health education and promotion
- multicultural wellness support groups
- life skills support group; sewing collective
- seniors group for all South Asian women
- youth group for girls, homework club for children
- first language literacy instruction
- job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling
- legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse, legal education workshops
Intersectional Services
- settlement services, information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy, group activities
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
- year-round income tax clinic for individuals and families with low incomes
- food bank, member of the Daily Bread Food; emergency food including South Asian dry goods provided to those in need on alternate Tuesdays; call ahead for details
- volunteer opportunities
Satellite location at Frontline Community Services (see separate listing), 2761 Markham Road, Scarborough
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
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Youth Violence Prevention
- support to Black youths aged 15-29 in or around Northwest Toronto who are facing challenges related to substance use and mental health
- offers support to Black youths and their families, helps them overcome obstacles, embark on a journey towards recovery, and make informed decisions for their well-being
- reduces stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges, so that youths can seek help without fear
- improves access to and the quality of care for youth dealing with substance use and mental health concerns
Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program
- for African-Canadian youth in or around Northwest Toronto, ages 12-16 years
- one to one mentoring with an adult; culturally appropriate workshops
Services for Adults
- general counselling, family violence and child welfare counselling
- seniors services - this service location focuses on seniors; services also at various locations in the community - includes social/recreational programs and case management
Toronto, ON, M6P 4C3
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, M6J 3A2
Services and counselling virtually, by phone and in person on a case-by-case basis
- individual supportive counselling for women and children, including victims of domestic violence
- crisis intervention
- safety planning
- support groups
- transitional plan and goal setting
- translation, interpretation, accompaniment to assist women in accessing resources such as housing, income supports, employment, training, childcare, legal information, etc.
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S1
Offering a blend of community support services, community mental health and addictions services, supportive housing, inter-professional primary care and home care services
ON, M5T 3A9
* pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes
education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling
and therapy for individuals, families and groups * health coaching and
education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP
required for primary care services and most specialist referrals
ON, M4V 2Y7
Service provided to people thinking about quitting, have already quit and need support to remain smoke-free, as well as family and friends wanting to help a smoker quit * online services include an interactive web-based quit program and online support group
Toronto, ON, M6J 2J8
Multiservice agency providing early intervention, family violence, child development services, licensed child care centres
Early Intervention
Mental health services for children with social, emotional or behavioural problems
- child and family programs, including family, parent and community counselling
- Intensive Community and Home Services
- child care consultation services and intensive resource support
- school based programs
- SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) intervention and treatment program for children 6-11 years (see separate listing)
Gender-Based Violence Services
Services for women and their children birth-16 years who have experienced family violence or childhood sexual abuse
- individual and group counselling
- on-site counselling for women and children living in shelters
- school liaison program for children in shelters
- treatment services for children and youth who have been sexually abused
- training and support to professionals providing this treatment
Early Year and Childcare Services
- four Early Learning Centres in communities across Toronto and Parkdale-High Park EarlyON Child and Family Centre (CFC)
- Child Care Consultation services provide support for child care centres caring for children under the age of 12 who have extra support needs in licensed child care programs - services are also known as Resource Consultation services
Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Services
Clinical services for children 8-18 years with diagnosed learning disabilities and mental health issues (see separate listing)
Child and Adolescent Services for Abuse and Trauma (CASAT)
For children and youth 4-18 years, and their families, affected by sexual abuse or other interpersonal traumas, such as physical or emotional abuse, or exposure to domestic violence
- includes counselling and mental health consultation
- Understanding Child Sexual Abuse, guide for parents and caregivers available online in English, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L8
Settlement Services
- information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
- employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
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
For information and support call Ontario Office/Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333
Canadian Cancer Society office, services include:
- information on cancer, treatment, and risk reduction
- support for people living with cancer, family members and friends
- provide access to wigs and hair accessories for cancer patients, who have undergone cancer surgery or have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment
- provide access to breast prosthesis and accessories for cancer patients
- Wheels of Hope program provides rides to people needing transportation to cancer treatment appointments, call 1-800-263-6750, option 3
- funds research on all types of cancer
- for information about hair donations see the Canadian Cancer Society website
- for information about the Run for the Cure Barrie: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=30455&pg=entry
Services include:
Home Visits
- provide information or counselling on understanding hearing loss and managing difficult listening situations including the use, care and maintenance of hearing aids and other listening systems
- help selecting and using specialized communication equipment, e.g. telephones, alarm clocks, television accessories
- provide referrals to other community services
- services to help businesses identify current communication barriers, including:
- facility and technology assessments
- education and training workshop to meet accessibility needs and comply with all aspects of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- for consumers, family, caregivers and general public
- in-service training to home-support providers, presentations/community displays
Provides professional counselling services to culturally deaf and hard of hearing individuals ages 16 and older, who are living with mental health issues or other serious challenges
Offers free counselling, education and advocacy to assist with:
- depression, anxiety or bipolar issues
- present or past trauma
- grief and loss
- life transitions
- parenting and family challenges
- relationship struggles
- personal development
- sexuality
- Deaf identity
- substance use
- domestic violence
Labour market information:
- contains latest labour market statistics for Ontario, timely reports on trends and issues, labour market information for Ontario's regions and cities and links to popular and relevant labour market resources
- helps individuals and businesses make informed decisions about careers, education and employment
- helps individuals determine which occupations suit their aptitudes and interests, where the jobs are, and which occupations have the best prospects data
- helps people locate the most appropriate training and educational resources
ON, M6R 3B2
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Family Services of Toronto offers the New Beginnings Program, which supports separated, divorced and bereaved.
- offers women and men a learning environment which is safe, welcoming and non-judgmental
- provides counselling opportunities for reflection and spiritual guidance, as part of the healing journey through retreats, seminars, and monthly in-person grief support sessions
- Online Programs
- Bereavement Introductory Program
- Separated/Divorced Introductory Program
- Advanced Program
- Drop-In Support Sessions
- Retreats and Seminars
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
ON, M6N 4B4
treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease
management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and
dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals and families, groups *
health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation *
physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist
referrals
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, M4T 1C1
Expressive Arts support group includes three 12-week cycles each year (winter, spring, fall)
- TTC fare provided
- program locations in Central Toronto provided at intake
Information, referrals and support for people and families living with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder
- system navigation and individual support
- list of and help finding local qualified providers
- help with new Ontario Autism Program and purchases with Childhood Budgets or Interim One Time Funding
- parent resources and education
- social activities and events
- peer-to-peer mentoring
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
