Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

Site: Mississauga

Service: Counselling and Support Services, Mississauga Office

Record #: PEL1140
Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-363-1066
Fax 905-277-8083
E-Mail info@ccvt.org
Website ccvt.org
Primary Contact Sunbal Mohammad, Community Engagement Manager
Alternate Contact Mbalu Lumor, Director of Newcomer Programs and Services

Agency Information

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

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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

  • needs assessment
  • orientation
  • supportive counselling
  • interpretation and translation services
  • employment counselling and computer training
  • 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

  • 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

Befriending Program

  • community support for survivors of torture through a network of volunteer befrienders
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 Contact for appointment or for more information
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
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

Agency Overview