Indus Community Services

Site: Brampton Gillingham Office

Service: Family Services, Brampton Gillingham Office

Record #: PEL0516
Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-275-2369
Fax 905-459-4347
E-Mail info@induscs.ca
Website induscs.ca
Primary Contact Jakki Buckeridge, Manager, Family Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 Ext. 3244; Email: jbuckeridge@induscs.ca
Alternate Contact Raman Hansra, Director, Family Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1267; Email: rhansra@induscs.ca

Agency Information

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

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Child, Youth and Parenting - counsellors support parents and families dealing with cultural and and intergenerational conflict by providing positive parenting strategies and helping families understand the range of supports available

  • crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • cultural and intergenerational conflict support
  • youth mental health - dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviors and healthy versus unhealthy relationships
  • support to parents involved in child protection, education, youth justice and family court systems
  • coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families

Community Mental Health Support

  • assists clients in achieving their individual support plans and goals
  • supports clients and their families in their recovery journey
  • advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists and others on clients' behalf
  • assists in developing skills to improve quality of life, resolve day-to-day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability

Family Court Support Services

  • facilitates understanding of family court system by debriefing outcome of court appearances and appointments with lawyers
  • access to free legal clinics and consultations
  • supports filing documents in person and virtually - Commissioner of Oaths
  • conducts risk assessments and helps develop safety plans
  • provides assistance in documenting the history of abuse
  • accompanying and supporting clients during court proceedings where appropriate

ACES Program for Women (Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment & Safety)

  • crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
  • safety planning and transitional support
  • women's groups to support health and wellness
  • assistance with legal issues and advocacy
  • support groups for women and children who have witnessed abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Oakville ; Peel Region
Boundaries Peel Region, Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) and up 
 
No restrictions; see individual programs for eligibility
Application

Call for information

Languages French - interpretation available upon request
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Brampton
Address & Map
60 Gillingham Dr
Unit 500
Brampton, ON
Canada L6X 0Z9
Intersection Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
Mailing Address 60 Gillingham Dr 
Unit 500 
Brampton, ON 
Canada L6X 0Z9
Physical Access Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading Community Legal Services ; Counselling for Abused Women ; Domestic Abuse ; Domestic Abuse Crisis Services ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Programs for Home Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs
Service Categories Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Children Witnessing Violence ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Case/Care Management ~ Families ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Safety Planning ~ Abused Women ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; Family Counselling ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Abused Women ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Abused Women ; Parent Counselling ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ; Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Wellness Programs ~ Women

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