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Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

Counselling and Support Services, Scarborough Office

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Description

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
Eligibility
Survivors of torture, war, genocide and crimes against humanity, and their families
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
Application Process
Contact for appointment or more information
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-877-292-2288
Office
416-750-3045
Fax
416-750-4990
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
2401 Eglinton Ave E
Suite 310
Toronto, ON, M1K 2N8
Canada
Languages
English, Contact to confirm availability of languages, including Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Ganda, Greek, Italian, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Tigrinya, Urdu
Contact
Huda Bukhari, Settlement Manager
Director of Newcomer Programs and Services
Mbalu Lumor
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
January 21, 2026
Address
2401 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 310
Toronto, ON, M1K 2N8
Cross street: Kennedy Rd and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibility
Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered elevator buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm; after hours by appointment
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region
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