Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
Counselling and Support Services, Downtown Main Office
- 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
Including needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling, interpretation and translation services, employment counselling and computer training, and peer support groups- referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
- assistance with documation 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
Includes 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
Public Education Program
Includes community consultation and public information, and international projects- National Trauma Informed Care Program
- Eligibility
- Survivors of torture and victims of war, and their families, also victims of human trafficking
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area - Application Process
- Call for appointment
- Toll Free
- 1-877-292-2288
- Office
- 416-363-1066
- Fax
- 416-363-2122
- Website
- Visit Website
- mabai@ccvt.org
- Mailing Address
- 194 Jarvis St
2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Contact to confirm availability of languages, including Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Greek, Italian, Lingala, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Tigrinya
- Contact
- Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager
Email: tdremets@ccvt.org - Senior Manager Programs and Newcomer Services
- Mbalu Lumor
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, call for details
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- September 22, 2023
- Address
- 194 Jarvis St, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M5B 2B7
Cross street: Jarvis St and Dundas St E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 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
