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Organization:
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Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
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Phone Numbers:
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416-363-1066
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-292-2288
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Fax:
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416-363-2122
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Address:
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194 Jarvis St 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON
M5B 2B7
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Location:
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Cross street: Jarvis St and Dundas St E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, call for details
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm, after hours by appointment
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Public Contacts:
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Teresa Dremetsikas - Program Manager
tdremets@ccvt.org
Mbalu Lumor - Director of Newcomer Programs and Services
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Service Description:
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Medical, mental health, settlement and social support services including integrated anti-human trafficking support; research and education
Mental Health Counselling and Support
Confidential assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and support services- individual, family and group counselling, and mutual support groups
- service coordination and referral to treatment
- contact for information on available languages
Settlement Services- ?needs assessment
- orientation
- supportive counselling
- interpretation and translation services
- employment counselling and computer training
- peer support groups
- referrals to outside resources, including housing, social services, legal and medical help, skills training, cultural groups, and recreational programs
- assistance with documentation and completing applications
Children, Youth, and Parent Programs
Specialized settlement services for children and their families to deal with trauma and restore family functioning- homework club, individual tutoring, education counselling, leadership development, and summer recreation programs
- workshops such as job interview skills, employment training, driver education, health and sexual health, education options
- parent supports such as counselling, school and child welfare systems navigation, assistance accessing child care and completing subsidies applications
- assistance accessing free or affordable community programs
Language and Skills Training - English as a Second Language (ESL)
- computer classes
- citizenship preparation classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate listing
Befriending Program- community support for survivors of torture through a network of volunteer befrienders
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Contact for appointment or more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Survivors of torture and victims of war, and their families, also victims of human trafficking
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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1/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132388
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