NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Mississauga Office
- Description
- 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 - Eligibility
- Survivors of torture, victims of war and their families and victims of human trafficking
Residency Requirements: Peel and Halton regions - Application Process
- Call for appointment
- Office
- 905-277-2288
- Fax
- 905-277-8083
- Website
- Visit Website
- mabai@ccvt.org
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager
Email: tdremets@ccvt.org - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Designated parking at entrance - at rear of building ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- December 8, 2022
- Address
- 130 Dundas St E, Unit 204
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3V8
Intersection: Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Dundas St E;
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture Site Location: Mississauga Office
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm * after hours by appointment
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
- Peel Region
