Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Counselling and Support Services, Mississauga Office

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

Site: Mississauga Office

Service: Counselling and Support Services, Mississauga Office

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Record #: PEL1140

Last Full Update: 07 Mar 2023

Office Phone	905-277-2288
Toll Free Phone	1-877-292-2288
Fax	905-277-8083
E-Mail	mabai@ccvt.org
Website	ccvt.org
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Primary Contact	Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager; Email: tdremets@ccvt.org
Alternate Contact	Mbalu Lumor, Senior Manager Programs and Newcomer Services

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	United Way - United Way Greater Toronto

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, phone, email and virtual services 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 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 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 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
Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm; after hours by appointment
Areas Served	Halton Region ; Peel Region
Boundaries	Peel and Halton regions
Eligibility	Survivors of torture and victims of war, and their families, also victims of human trafficking Residency Requirements: Peel and Halton regions
Application	Call for appointment
Languages	Contact for information on language availability
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Mississauga
Address & Map	130 Dundas St E Suite 204 Mississauga, ON Canada L5A 3V8 View Google Map
Intersection	Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Dundas St E
Mailing Address	130 Dundas St E Suite 204 Mississauga, ON Canada L5A 3V8
Physical Access	Designated parking at entrance - at rear of building ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Newcomers
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Mental Health ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; English as a Second Language ; Human Rights ; Immigration / Sponsorship ; In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs
Service Categories	Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Torture Survivors ; Case/Care Management ~ Torture Survivors ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ Torture Survivors ; Community Mental Health Agencies ~ War Victims ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Torture Survivors ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ~ Torture Survivors ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Torture Survivors ; English as a Second Language ~ Torture Survivors ; General Medical Care ~ Torture Survivors ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ~ Torture Survivors ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Torture Survivors ; International Human Rights Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Torture Survivors ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Children ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Torture Survivors ; Refugee Claims Legal Assistance ~ Torture Survivors ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human Rights Issues

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