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	Record #	Organization Name(s)	Address	Office Phone	Description	Hours	My List
	MAL0092	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Branch Office	21 Regan Rd, Unit H & I  Brampton, ON L7A 1C5	905-459-4776	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel is a charitable, non-profit community-based organization * provides services to immigrants for integration into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * programs offered include: Services For Children, Youth & Parents - provides culturally and linguistically specific information, resources and support to South Asian families within Peel region * offers parenting strategies to help balance families between settlement, integration and cultural identity * links parents with other community resources Settlement Services For Newcomers - assists newcomers integrate and adapt into the Canadian society Job Search Workshops For Newcomers - helps newcomers get into the workforce by providing assistance with resumes * interview tips * information on skills development courses and educational upgrading/evaluation Programs For Healthy Seniors - Seniors Wellness Programs - provides group programs * educational, cultural and recreational outings * support groups * workshops * referral and assistance * will accompany clients to various appointments * provides health and nutrition information Program For Women - provides crisis intervention, support and guidance to abused women * information and access to eligible government benefits * referrals to shelters and support groups and empowerment workshops Housing And Support For Homeless People With Mental Illness - assists people with mental illness to find affordable housing, to set up their new homes, to care for themselves, to plan for any possible crisis and to connect with other supports and service providers	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0148	Interim Place, Mississauga		905-403-9691 ext 2221	24-hour emergency shelters provide up to 54 beds in a safe, secure confidential setting where women, with or without children, can stay up to 4 months. Provides support in the following areas: supportive counselling, support groups, advocacy, accompaniment, information and/or assistance on financial, legal and housing.	24 Hour Shelter Lines   Office Mon-Fri 9am-5 pm;	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0237	United Achievers Community Services	36 Queen St E, Lower Level  Brampton, ON L6V 1A2	*905-455-6789	The United Achievers Community Services, founded by the United Achievers Club of Brampton, is a non-profit organization primarily serving the African Caribbean community. UACS is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive preventive social programs, support, resources, education and training. Programs offered include:    VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM  In an aim toward the elimination and prevention of the conditions that perpetuate violence against women and children, United Achievers provides racially and culturally appropriate services to women and children who are victims/survivors of all forms of violence.   Program includes:   Face-to-face Supportive Counseling   Telephone Crises Intervention   Women's Support Group   Accompaniment   Information & Referrals    LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM  The Long Term Care Program aims to improve the quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors. This culturally sensitive program has been successful in relieving loneliness, decreasing isolation, creating social opportunities, providing skills development, enhancing self-esteem and increasing independence.   Long term care services include:   Weekly Drop-In   Counseling   Accompaniment   Friendly Visiting   Health and Nutrition    YOUTH SERVICE CANADA INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT   Funded in part by Human Resources Canada, this venture provides services for the Summer Camp offered to local kids    MENTORING PROGRAM  Enhances and develops the educational, social, creative and intellectual abilities and strengths of students, especially of Black and Caribbean heritage, to their maximum potential. This will enable them to reach for, and obtain, success through the application of excellence in all their endeavors.    Aims and Objectives include:  To develop and implement a mentoring program that will assist students, primarily of Black and Caribbean heritage, to make valuable learning connections with their schools, their peers and positive adult role models in the community.   To enable the designated group to develop respect for self/others.   To provide relevant training and skill development in academic, social, political and economic disciplines.   To seek support and participation from caring professionals and individuals who are committed to building the community from within.   To provide purpose and focus for students who are marginalized, and who are underachieving in school and in acceptable social behaviors.   To provide the opportunity for participants to obtain scholarships towards post-secondary studies   To build a network of people helping people.    PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE GROUP  Offers help if your child is attending school in Peel and you have concerns in any of the following areas: Suspension, Expulsion, School Reports, Parent Council, Learning Disabilities, Course Selection, University/College Selection, School Disciplinary Policy, Attending interviews/hearings.    The program aims to assist parents in:   Overcoming barriers that inhibit communication and becoming fully involved in the education of their children   Understanding their rights, accepting responsibilities, and building positive relationships with schools   Understanding the direct correlation between behaviors in the home and performance in school   Understanding school policies and disciplinary procedures   Becoming successful advocates for their children   Building a network of parents helping parents helping children.   The program also aims to assist school personnel in:   Understanding cultural nuances which impede positive communication with parents and students   Understanding and demonstrating cultural sensitivity when interacting with students   Adopting non-threatening and non-judgmental approaches in resolving problems    AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS  This is not a babysitting service  These programs assist students with understanding curriculum material; with the completion of their homework while providing an interesting and stimulating environment. After school programs include:   Weekly Drop-In   Tutoring   Supervising   Homework Assistance   Crafts and Activities   Guest Speakers    WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP  Promotes self-esteem; decision making; coping strategies; parenting & life skills; custody & legal rights; group discussions; guest speakers. Provides free child care to participants.    SENIORS DROP-IN   A supplementary program of the Long Term Care Program, staffed by trained volunteers and/or Placement Students to provide service to shut-ins or temporarily immobile seniors.    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES   Members of the general public and/or students from local schools/colleges are afforded the opportunity to do volunteer work with the agency. These people are crucial in enabling the agency to deliver the high level of service expected for the Programs/Services offered. Volunteers are able to upgrade their skill sets to enhance their employability, or gain experience in their area of study.    STUDENT PLACEMENT   Opportunity offered to students from local high schools/colleges, to assist with the various services/programs offered by United Achievers Community Services. It enables students to gain valuable hands on experience to hone their skills and supplement their area of study.    Other services and programs offered as the need arises.	*Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm   *Fri 9am - 5pm	Record Added Add Record
	CMH0136	Victim Services of Peel		905-568-8800	Victim Services provides immediate crisis intervention and other related services to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance * programs include* Crisis Intervention / Short Term Counselling * provides crisis counselling to individuals, families, businesses and organizations * offers counselling by phone, in the workplace and at Victim Services' offices * attends at the scene with Peel Regional Police and other EMS * offers court support and transmission of court results to victims of crime * relays information from victims to the Office of the Crown Attorney * monitors bail hearings * advocates on behalf of victims to ensure that victim's rights are upheld and that the required steps are taken to ensure safety for the victim Supportlink/DVERS (Domestic Violence Emergency Response System) - offers enhanced protection, intensive safety planning and on-going counselling for people deemed at high risk of experiencing violence, usually by their estranged partner * offers 9-1-1 one-touch emergency cell phones to summon emergency support on a priority basis * offers residential alarms (installed in a home) that are responded to by Peel Regional Police as a Priority One * assists women (who have been victimized by violence and who choose to leave their assailant) to establish violence-free lives for themselves and their children, by developing personal safety plans with them * monitors progress through frequent interventions that review personal goals and identify possible barriers to success * offers the development of a personal network of support services that work closely with individuals and families to meet the stated goals in their personal contracts * REACH (Resources, Advocacy, Community Help) * offers an information clearinghouse to provide individuals, groups and organizations about resources in the community * distributes REACH packages through the mail or in person at the office * SAFE (South Asian Family Enrichment) Program - provides culturally appropriate services through partnerships between coordinators and mentors who assist women, men and children to eliminate the violence within their families and restore safety to all individuals Diversification Through Volunteers - volunteer recruitment, training, recognition and retention programs facilitate the integration of volunteers into all aspects of the agency's client service and business operations* Victim Quick Response Program offers timely financial support to victims of the most violent crimes who have no other financial resources.	Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Crisis Line Mon-Sun 24 hours	Record Added Add Record