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Program:
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Interval House - Toronto - Building Economic Self Sufficiency (BESS) Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-924-1411 ext 279
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Fax:
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416-593-1854
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Address:
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c/o Stn BRM B
PO Box 911, Stn U
Toronto, ON
M8Z 5P9
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Street
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Toronto
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible - call for details ; Street parking close to entrance
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Community-based program includes intake and assessment, information and referral, individual and group counselling, follow up and support, resettlement assistance for shelter clients, employment help, program tailored to client's individual needs- access to education and professional skills training
- job search support, job development, and life skills workshops
- work experience through internship and volunteer opportunities
- access to Career Boutique for professional wardrobe options
- access to financial literacy training
- housing assistance and support with private landlords
- access to child care, translation, and transportation
BESS Financial Literacy Program
Financial management knowledge and hands-on, skills-based activities for select BESS participants- one-on-one financial coaching sessions
- peer support circles
- workshops on budgeting, credit counselling, tax clinics, and saving
BESS Rent Subsidy Program
Financial assistance to select BESS participants in attaining, retaining and upgrading employment, and accessing housing and counselling
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self referral or referral by community agency
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Female-identifying individuals 16 years and older who are survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and who are separated and live separately from their abuser; includes emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse
Residency Requirements: Ontario
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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11/19/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=133642
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