African Community Services of Peel, Violence Against Women Program

African Community Services of Peel

Service: Violence Against Women Program

Record #: PEL0501

Last Full Update: 22 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-460-9514
Fax	905-460-9769
E-Mail	info@africancommunityservices.org
Website	www.africancommunityservices.org

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Violence and Abuse Prevention Programs culturally sensitive and language specific services for women within the African Canadian community support groups and supportive individual counselling information and referral to appropriate community resources such as Legal Aid, clinical counselling, affordable housing or shelters violence prevention and public education
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Etobicoke South ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Vaughan
Eligibility	Open to all newcomers, immigrants and their families; focus on African or Black Canadian communities
Application	Call for information
Languages	Edo; Fanti; Other - as well as other African languages and dialects
Fees	None ; Membership available

Site Information

Located In Community	Brampton
Address & Map	10 Gillingham Dr Suite 308 Brampton, ON Canada L6X 5A5
Mailing Address	10 Gillingham Dr Suite 308 Brampton, ON Canada L6X 5A5
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis
HCSD Sub Heading	Counselling for Abused Women ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories	Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ Abused Women ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

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