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Organisation:
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Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program - Toronto - Scarborough Branch - Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program, Scarborough Office
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Adresse postale:
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c/o c/o Kathy Tsagopoulos
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3840 Finch Ave E Basement
Toronto, ON
M1T 3T4
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Point géographique:
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Cross street: Birchmount Rd and Finch Ave E
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - office in basement ; Easy access to elevator
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm; call for appointment
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Description des services:
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Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacy
Violence Against Women (VAW) Program- counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence
- safety planning for protection while in transition
- crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal referrals
- interpretation, information and referral
- assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community
- counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education
- referral to counselling groups for abusive men
- preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violence
Counselling -- to improve family relationships, parenting or children's education; referrals for anger management
Newcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlement
Division of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Priority to cases of domestic violence and victims of abuse; also seniors and newcomers
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Toronto (Scarborough), Peel Region and York Region
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