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Organization:
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Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program - Toronto - Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Community Branch
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Address:
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Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros Orthodox Church, 40 Donlands Ave
Toronto, ON
M4J 3N6
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Location:
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Cross street: Donlands Ave and Danforth Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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| Mon | 10am-4pm | |
| Tue | 10am-4pm | |
| Wed | 10am-4pm | |
| Thu | 10am-4pm | |
| Fri | 10am-4pm | |
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Service Description:
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Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacy
Violence Against Women (VAW) Program- counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence
- safety planning for protection while in transition
- crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal referrals
- interpretation, information and referral
- assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community
- counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education
- referral to counselling groups for abusive men
- preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violence
Counselling -- to improve family relationships, parenting or children's education; referrals to anger management
Newcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlement
Division of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Priority to cases of domestic violence and victims of abuse; also seniors and newcomers
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Languages:
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English * Greek
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Language Notes:
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referrals only
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Area Served:
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Peel Region, Durham, York Census Division, and Greater Toronto Area
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