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Organization:
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Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
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Address:
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194 Jarvis St 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON
M5B 2B7
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Location:
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Cross street: Jarvis St and Dundas St E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, call for details
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm, after hours by appointment
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Service Description:
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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
Services and Programs:
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Toronto - Concord Gate - Counselling and Support Services, North York Office
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Toronto - Eglinton Ave E - Counselling and Support Services, Scarborough Office
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Application:
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Contact for appointment or more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Survivors of torture and victims of war, and their families, also victims of human trafficking
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
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Area Served:
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Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, York Census Division, and Greater Toronto Area
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