Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
Site: Mississauga Office
Service: Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Mississauga Office
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL1140 | Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-277-2288 |
| Fax | 905-277-8083 |
| mabai@ccvt.org | |
| Website | www.ccvt.org |
| Primary Contact | Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager; Email: tdremets@ccvt.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Mr Mulugeta Abai, Executive Director; Phone: 416-363-1066; 647-204-4504 |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- counselling by email, link to health information in multiple languages for COVID-19, no walk-in service Mental health program * supportive counselling with referral to additional services as appropriate * group programs and drop in * mutual support groups for men, women, children and youth * crisis intervention * professional service coordination among physicians or mental health specialists, lawyers, social workers * legal help Settlement services * needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling * support with immigration documents, finding housing, accessing child care, community and social services * community support through volunteer befriending, including interpretation and escort to appointments Children's program -- specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning * homework club Language and skills training -- English as a Second Language (ESL) * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry Public education program -- community consultation and public information * International projects |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm * after hours by appointment |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Peel and Halton regions |
| Eligibility | Survivors of torture, victims of war and their families and victims of human trafficking Residency Requirements: Peel and Halton regions |
| Application | Call for appointment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Dundas St E |
| Mailing Address | 194 Jarvis St, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON Canada M5B 2B7 |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance - at rear of building ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Mental Health ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; English as a Second Language ; Human Rights ; Immigration / Sponsorship ; In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Torture Survivors ; Case/Care Management ~ Torture Survivors ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ Torture Survivors ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ War Victims ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Torture Survivors ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ~ Torture Survivors ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Torture Survivors ; English as a Second Language ~ Torture Survivors ; General Medical Care ~ Torture Survivors ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ~ Torture Survivors ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Torture Survivors ; International Human Rights Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Torture Survivors ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Children ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Torture Survivors ; Refugee Claims Legal Assistance ~ Torture Survivors ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human Rights Issues |