Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel-Halton
Site: Mississauga Office
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL0689 | Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-624-1755 |
| Fax | 905-624-4046 |
| efry@efrypeelhalton.ca | |
| Website | www.efrypeelhalton.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Deborah Riddle, Executive Director; Email: driddle@efrypeelhalton.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Community programs Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling Court programs Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling * Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody Youth programs Court support for youth * Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration * support, advocacy and referrals to community resources for counselling, education, employment, housing Transitional housing Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older * capacity 10 * counselling * release planning * Marjorie Amos Residence -- open custody/open detention facility for young women 12-17 years * capacity 10 * helps reintegration into the community * supervision and guidance * educational upgrading * life skills Outreach/Preventative Education programs Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation * Monday-Sunday 24 hours * support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy * referrals to community resources Building Resiliency in Girls, 905-459-1315 ext 425 -- prevention/intervention based program addressing the social, emotional and cultural needs of girls 12-18 years Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation * Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect |
| Hours | Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed 12 noon-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region ; York Region |
| Eligibility | Women 12 years and older who are, have been, or at risk of conflict with the law Age Requirements: Ages: 12 year(s) and up; |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dixie Rd and Eglinton Ave E |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Justice / Mental Health Programs ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs ; Youth Advocacy / Legal Help ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Adult Diversion ~ Women ; Anger Management ~ Ex-Offenders ; Community Service Orders ~ Women ; Court Accompaniment for Offenders ; Ex-Offender Counselling ~ Women ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ~ Women ; Human Trafficking Prevention ~ Youth ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; Internet Safety Education ; Juvenile Diversion ~ Girls ; Juvenile/Youth Delinquency Diversion Counselling ~ Girls ; Juvenile/Youth Detention Centres ; Outreach Programs ~ Victims of Human Trafficking ; Self Esteem Workshops ~ Girls ; Transitional Housing for Ex-Offenders |