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Catholic Family Services of Toronto

Phoenix Program, Violence Against Women Services


Description

Individual and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs

Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years

  • focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
  • in partnership with Violence Against Women (VAW) agencies
  • 3 sessions per year, contact for information


Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing

  • information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
  • safety planning and goal setting


Navigating Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma

RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse

Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year

  • focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation


Eligibility
Assaulted women and their children, including incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors, including women of all ethnic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds
Application Process
Call, email, or visit website
Office
416 921-1163
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1155 Yonge St
Suite 100
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
Canada
Languages
English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Spanish
Contact
Shereen McFarlane, Manager, Services and Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-921-1163 ext 232
Fees
Some programs free, including Here to Help, RISE; counselling fees, subsidies available
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
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Last Updated On
January 27, 2025
Address
1155 Yonge St, Suite 100
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2

Cross street: Yonge St and Shaftesbury Ave; south side of Summerhill Subway Station


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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Tue, Thu 5 pm-9 pm; closed statutory holidays
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area