Roots Community Services

Record #: PEL1868
Last Full Update: 27 Sep 2022

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-455-6789 ; BAC Community Support Line: 647-812-8545
Fax 905-455-6162
E-Mail supportline@rootscs.org
Website www.rootscs.org

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides a range of culturally appropriate services to various client groups to allow them to make positive changes in their lives

Community Services

  • confidential, culturally appropriate support line, see separate listing
  • seasonal tax clinic

Children's Programs - 6 years and older

  • tutoring program
  • social programs
  • summer camp

Youth Programs

  • youth counselling
  • business mentorship - for youth 16-24 who aspired to manage their own business
  • advocacy for issues with school
  • support for substance abuse issues

Women

  • individual counselling, support groups
  • for Violence Against Women (VAW) services including court accompaniment, see separate listing

Men

  • individual counselling, anger management
  • monthly speaker forum

Families

  • family counselling
  • support groups, parenting skill support

Seniors, see separate listing

Volunteer Opportunities

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel Region
Eligibility Focus on the Black, African and Caribbean community in the regions of Peel and Halton, all ages from children age 6 years to seniors

Application

Call for information

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Brampton
Address & Map
Goodison Insurance & Financial Services, 36 Queen St E
Lower Level
Brampton, ON
Canada L6V 1A2
Mailing Address Goodison Insurance & Financial Services, 36 Queen St E 
Lower Level 
Brampton, ON 
Canada L6V 1A2
Physical Access Accessible entrance is at the back of the building

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Emergency / Crisis ; Employment / Training ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Newcomers ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Camps ; Child Mental Health ; Child Mental Health Resources ; Community and Recreation Centres ; Multicultural Organizations ; Recreation for Children & Families ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Child Guidance ~ Black Community ; Day Camps ~ Black Community ; Day Camps ~ Children ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ~ Black Community ~ Men ; Ethnocultural Multipurpose Centres ~ Black Community ; Family Counselling ~ Black Community ; Marriage Counselling ~ Black Community ; Men's Support Groups ~ Black Community ; Parent Counselling ~ Black Community ; Parent Support Groups ~ Black Community ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Men ; Student Financial Aid ~ Black Community ; Subject Tutoring ~ African Community ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Women's Support Groups ~ Black Community ; Youth Business Programs ~ Black Community ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Black Community

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