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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET0161 | Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-363-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-292-2288 |
| Fax | 416-363-2122 |
| mabai@ccvt.org | |
| Website | www.ccvt.org |
| Primary Contact | Teresa Dremetsikas, Program Manager; Email: tdremets@ccvt.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Medical, mental health and social care * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Mr Mulugeta Abai, Executive Director; Phone: 416-363-1066 * 647-204-4504 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) ; United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- counselling by email, link to health information in multiple languages for COVID-19,
no walk-in service Medical, mental health and social care Mental health program -- supportive counselling with referral to additional services as appropriate * group programs and drop in * mutual support groups for men, women, children and youth * crisis intervention * professional service coordination among physicians or mental health specialists, lawyers, social workers * legal help Settlement services -- needs assessment, information and referral, orientation, supportive counselling * support with immigration documents, finding housing, accessing child care, community and social services * community support through volunteer befriending, including interpretation and escort to appointments Children's program -- specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning * homework club Language and skills training -- English as a Second Language (ESL) * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * computer classes Public education program -- community consultation and public information * International projects Satellite office at 20 Palace St, Toronto |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm * after hours by appointment |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area |
| Eligibility | Survivors of torture, victims of war and their families |
| Application | Call for appointment |
| Languages | English ; French ; Albanian ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Dari ; Farsi ; Greek ; Italian ; Lingala ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tigrinya ; call to confirm availability |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Jarvis St and Dundas St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms -- call for details |
| 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 and Related Technology Classes ~ 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 ~ Torture Survivors ; 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 |