Indus Community Services
Site: Mississauga Head Office - Hurontario Suite 206
Service: Family Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL0528 | Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-275-2369 |
| Fax | 905-275-6799 |
| info@induscs.ca | |
| Website | induscs.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndusCommunityServices/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/indus_helps LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/induscommunityservices Twitter: twitter.com/Indus_Helps |
| Primary Contact | Jakki Buckeridge, Manager - Family Services; Phone: 905-459-4776 ext 3244; Email: jbuckeridge@induscs.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kelly Baker, Director - Health & Family Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1223; Email: kbaker@induscs.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Community-based organization providing services to immigrants to integrate into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Primary Executive | Gurpreet Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-275-2369; Email: gmalhotra@induscs.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Varinder Sembhi, Chair - Board of Directors |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or email, offices closed, call 905-275-2369 or email info@induscs.ca * virtual income tax clinics, in partnership with CRA
Child, Youth and Parenting -- supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict * culturally and linguistically responsive * positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available * crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families * support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety & stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families Community Mental Health Support Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning * advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists * skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability Family Court Support Services Support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system * helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets * help to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments * safety planning and risk assessments * assistance documenting the history of abuse * court accompaniment where appropriate ACES Program for Women (Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment & Safety) Culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse * crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources * women's groups to support health and wellness * support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network * French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d’Hébergement (see separate listing) Intersections: Support for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers Drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens * private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support * referral to other services * workshops and information sessions * resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts * peer mentoring * promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions Services also offered at Safe Centre of Peel, 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton |
| Hours | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or email Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Oakville ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Peel Region, Oakville |
| Eligibility | Youth, children, women, men, and families, call ahead as eligibility varies by program |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hurontario St and Dundas St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Newcomers ; Older Adults ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community and Recreation Centres ; 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 ; LGBTQ ; LGBTQ Supports ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Programs for Home Support ; Refugees ; Sexual Assault 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 ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Safety Planning ~ Abused Women ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ LGBTQ Individuals ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; Family Counselling ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Abused Women ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Abused Women ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ LGBTQ Individuals ; Organizational Planning and Development Support ~ LGBTQ Issues ; Parent Counselling ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Abused Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Tax Preparation Assistance |