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Map RecordMAL0079Afghan Women's Organization 3050 
Unit 302 Confederation Pkwy N, Mezzanine 1 
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6		 905-279-3679
Toronto 416-588-3585		 Afghan women's group * offers LINC (Language Instructor to Newcomers to Canada) classes for women (Literacy to Level 5) * settlement services (ISAP) * literacy classes for women * Heritage Language Classes (Dari) * Afghan Senior's Group * youth & family workers * child minding services available to program participants Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
 CMH0132Armagh   905-855-0299 Provides second stage housing for abused women (with or without children) Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0030Best Start Health Coalition In Peel 4 Automatic Rd, Ste 102 
Brampton, ON L6S 6K9		 905-452-1246 Best Start Health coalition whose mandate is to reduce the incidence of low birth weight babies and improve the health of families in Peel. Support is provided through public education in the form of written materials, displays and community programs for pregnant women (Healthy Start) and pregnant teens (Teen Prental Supper Club). 
 
For more details: refer to specific Peel Health programs: Pregnancy Programs - Teen Programs; Adult pregnancy Programs; Healthy Start Program for Pregnant Women. 
 
Offered at 10 Sites throughout the region.		 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0105Brampton Life Centre 141 Kennedy Rd N 
Brampton, ON L6V 1X9		 905-454-2191 We DO NOT perform or refer for abortions 
 
Provides free and confidential services to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, and to single mothers and their children.  
 
Services offered include:  
Free pregnancy testing;  
Information about prenatal development and pregnancy alternatives (adoption, parenting, abortion);  
Emotional support and one-to-one mentoring;  
Referrals to community agencies;  
Peer support groups (including Prenatal, Time Out for Young Moms & Life to Life);  
Free Care closet providing gently used baby clothing, supplies & equipment; 
Post abortion counseling		 Mon - Thurs 9am-4pm 
Fri 9am-2pm 
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Map RecordMAL0125Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, BMC Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 905-790-8482 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours		 Brampton Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm *
Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0182Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9		 Mississauga West 905-828-1328 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours		 Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCMH0116Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin, Brampton Office William G Davis Centre for Families 
60 West Dr, Suite 201 
Brampton, ON L6T 3T6		 Intake for Peel, Orangeville, Bolton: 905-450-1608 Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a multi-service counselling agency * offers counselling services to families experiencing woman abuse * support groups for women who have been assaulted by their partners * psycho-educational groups for men who have battered * specialized programs offered through the HEAL Network for children and adolescents exposed to woman abuse * individual, couple & family programs * programs for adults who have experienced childhood abuse * partner abuse programs * workshops and groups for adolescents * public education and outreach workshops for parents

Walk-in Counselling Clinic - for individuals, couples and families of all cultures and faiths * same day service (no appointment necessary) * child-minding in Brampton & Mississauga * language specific services (call ahead for languages offered at each location) * fees determined on a sliding scale based on family income

Partner Assault Response (PAR) program – offered in Brampton & Dufferin County * Brampton - offers six multicultural groups and one culturally informed group serving men from the South Asian diaspora who are comfortable using Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu plus two multicultural groups serving women* one multicultural group serving men is offered in Dufferin County

Operates as a training facility offering master level students, in counselling programs, the opportunity for field placements and clinical experience * foreign trained counselling professionals seeking Canadian experience * post graduate counselors seeking AAMFT accreditation through the Practicum Training Program in Couple & Family Therapy

For more information about specific programs, see separate entries
Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin is an accredited organization with Family Services Ontario and a member agency of Catholic Charities		 *Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm *Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Walk-in counselling services Thu 12:30 pm-7:30 pm, PAR Walk-In Mon 9:00-7:30		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCMH0140Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin, Mississauga Office The Emerald Business Centre 
10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, Ste 400 
Mississauga, ON L5R 3K6		 905-897-1644 Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a multi-service counselling agency offering: * counselling services to families experiencing woman abuse * support groups for women who have been assaulted by their partners * specialized programs offered through the HEAL Network for children and adolescents exposed to woman abuse * individual, couple & family programs * programs for adults who have experienced childhood abuse * partner abuse programs * workshops and groups for adolescents * public education and outreach workshops for parents

Walk-in Counselling Clinic - for individuals, couples and families of all cultures and faiths * child-minding in Brampton & Mississauga * language specific services (call ahead for languages offered at each location) * Partner Assault Response (PAR) program – offered in Peel Region & Dufferin County * Peel Region - offers three multicultural groups and one culturally informed group serving men from the South Asian diaspora who are comfortable using Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu * multicultural group is offered in Dufferin County

Operates as a training facility offering master level students, in counselling programs, the opportunity for field placements and clinical experience * foreign trained counselling professionals seeking Canadian experience * post graduate counselors seeking AAMFT accreditation through the Practicum Training Program in Couple & Family Therapy

For more information about specific programs, see separate entries
Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin is an accredited organization with Family Services Ontario and a member agency of Catholic Charities		 Office Hours: 
* Mon-Thur 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. 
* Fri 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
Walk-in Clinics: 
Brampton 
* Mon PAR Intake Walk-in, 9:00 - 7:30 p.m. 
* Thurs Walk-in Counselling Clinic, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
Mississauga 
* Tues Walk-in Counselling Clinic, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
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Map RecordMAL0092India 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 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0076JFJ Hope Centre 6655 Kitimat Rd, Unit 5 
Mississauga, ON L5N 6J4		 905-821-7494 Provides counselling, parenting support and adoption services to families who need assistance during an unplanned pregnancy, or if experiencing parenting struggles. Provides a Care Cupboard with clothing to size 6X and emergency supplies of diapers and formula to local families in need. Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0154Muslim Community Services, Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 304 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 Brampton North Office 905-790-1910 
Brampton South Office 905-790-8482 
Mississauga Office 905-828-2001		 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support: A program to assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0181Muslim Community Services, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9		 Mississauga West 905-828-2001 
 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
 
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support Programto assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0086My Life Centre 110 Lakeshore Rd E 
Mississauga, ON L5G 1E3		 905-891-9515 Provides free and confidential services to young women experiencing low self esteem/body image, unplanned pregnancies, post abortion stress, and unhealthy relationships.  
We offer: 
* Mentoring 
* Free pregnancy tests and unplanned pregnancy support 
* After Abortion Care 
* Sex education and self esteem school presentations  
* Groups for teen moms under the age of 21. 
* Care closet: baby clothes up to 1 year and baby supplies (Care Closet: must be age 21 or under to access on-going support. For those over 21, a one-time help is offered, with a list of referrals to other places.) 
 
Call or email us for non-judgemental, free and confidential services. 
 
 Centre Hours:  
 
*Tues/Thurs: 10:30-6:30 
*Wed/Fri: 10:30-5pm 
 
 
 
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Map RecordBRA2050Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse 1515 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 103 
Mississauga, ON L4W 2P5		 905-282-9792 Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA) consists of more than 35 member agencies in Peel that are directly involved, or concerned with, woman abuse * member agencies work together to promote a more effective and coordinated response to woman abuse in the region Variable Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0058Punjabi Community Health Services 11730 Airport Rd 
Brampton, ON L6R 0C7		 905-790-0808 Brampton office 
905.677-0889 Malton office		 PCHS is a Health and Social Service not-for-profit and charitable agency which provides a variety of services for the South Asian community including: addiction * mental health * seniors and high risk seniors services * health promotion * domestic violence * women's and men's group programs * group programs for youth and children * parenting programs * In total it provides 24 programs.  
 
PCHS has a partnership with William Osler Hospital to run Diabetes Management educational program at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton.  
 
PCHS also runs other health promotion programs - heart disease * diabetes education * tobacco prevention * Hep C * Stroke * HIV/AIDS * Cancer * Kidney disease * Healthy Eating and lifestyles programs.  
 
PCHS is organizing a five year community development project in Malton called "Malton Community Building Project". 
 
PCHS also provides SAHARA food bank * services for abused women * translation services * media outreach * resource development * and diversity training. 
 
If you would like to volunteer at PCHS or you are a student requesting a student placement, please contact us at 905.790.0808. 
 
PCHS every year undertakes a research study. If you would like to participate, please contact us for your interest in topics.  
 
PCHS has two offices located in Brampton and Malton.  
 
Brampton Office: 905.790.0808 
Malton Office - 905.677.0889  
 
Parenting Programs:  
Every Monday of the week 6 PM to 8 PM at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton 
 
Women's Group: 
2nd Saturday of every month at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at 11730 Airport Rd, Brampton 
Last Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 PM at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton 
 
Men's Group: 
Every Saturday, 9:30am to 12"30 pm, 135 McLaughlin Road South, Brampton 
 
Senior's programs are run in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga. Please call 905.790.0808 or 905.677.0889 for more information. 
 
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Map RecordCMH0126Salvation Army, Mississauga Community & Family Services 3167 Cawthra Rd 
Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4		 905-279-3941 Provides services such as emergency shelter, food, clothing, and counselling to people in need; as well as church programs for all ages * offers women's support groups * moms and tot's summer camp * summer camps for children and youth * anger management for men and women * immigrant and refugee services * Speaking Canadian - English conversation classes * confidential couple, family and individual counselling * Client Trusteeship Program to assist those in the community who have difficulty ensuring that their rent and other bills are paid*. Christmas Assistance Program available to single persons and families.* Volunteer opportunities also available. Offered at; * 3167 Cawthra Rd * Mississauga * 905-279-3941 Office Mon-Tue 9 am-12 noon; 1 pm-3:30 pm; Wed 9 am-12 noon; 1 pm-6:30 pm; Thu 1 pm-3:30 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0050Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 Trillium Health Centre services include regional centre for stroke, neurosurgery, cardiac services and sexual assault & domestic violence * model ambulatory care centre * largest day surgery facility in North America * 24-hour emergency department * women's and children's health services * birthing centre   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0230Trillium Health Centre, Women's Health Services, Sexual Assault Care and Domestic Violence Services 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services located at Trillium Health Centre are regional programs. This means we see clients from across the Peel Region. Individuals cared for include: 
*Women and men 12 years of age or older who have been sexually assaulted within the last 72 hours  
*Women 16 years of age or older who have incurred recent injuries as a result of domestic violence  
*Children under the age of 12 who have been sexually abused or assaulted (see Paediatric Sexual Assault Services for more information on this topic)  
 
Clients may access this 24-hour, 7-day a week service through our Emergency Department. A specially trained nurse provides one-on-one care including assessment, treatment, documentation of injuries (may include photographing), safety planning, emotional support and information concerning medical, legal and counselling options. This process takes place in the safety and security of a private unit separate from the Emergency Department called Chantel's Place. 
 
Follow-up medical and social work services are available to all patients. 
Counselling Services 
Sexual Assault Survivors 
 
Outpatient counselling by qualified and registered social workers with an expertise in sexual assault is available free of charge to: 
 
survivors of recent sexual assault  
those supporting a survivor of sexual assault, and  
survivors 12 years of age or older who have experienced a peer assault in the past.  
 
Services are available in Mississauga or Brampton.  
 
Domestic Violence Survivors 
 
A formal relationship with Interim Place has been established.  
A Transitional Support Program is available to meet with women to provide support and information on a variety of issues including housing, employment services, income support, job training, immigration, legal services and referrals to long-term counselling.  
As a community-based service, we also provide client advocacy, public and professional training, education and prevention strategies such as Wen-Do courses. In partnership with other community agencies, we work towards providing survivors with a seamless service by our active membership on two coordinating committees - the Peel Committee on Sexual Assault and the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse. 
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Map RecordCDR0237United 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  
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Map RecordCDR0238Vita Centre, Region of Peel 75 Watline Avenue, Unit 101 
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E5		 905-502-7933 Vita Centre offers support, education and counseling for pregnant and parenting youth. Programs offered at Vita Centre are:  
* Intake, Support, and Referral  
* One on One Counselling Services 
* Growing As Parents (GAP) - Parenting and Life Skills Outreach 
* Supper Connection -Parenting and Nutrition Program 
* Care Closet (Practical items for registered clients only) 
* Public Education & Awareness  
* Volunteer Opportunities  
 
One on One Counseling: this program helps pregnant and parenting youth to make positive decisions fro themselves and their child. The community counselor will help youth in improving their physical and mental health and connect with community and necessary resources.  
 
We provide help with: 
*Crisis Counseling 
*Pre/post natal education and information 
*Advocating on behalf of youth to obtain housing, financial support etc 
*Suggesting and supporting alternatives to abortion 
*Developing safety plans for those in abusive relationships 
*Finding suitable housing, baby items, Referrals  
 
 
Growing As Parents: Motherhood  
A 12 week life skills and parenting skills program offered at various locations across Peel Region. Some of the topics covered are: healthy relationships, positive communication, coping as a single parents, anger management, etc. Please note that child minding is available and light snacks are provided.  
 
Supper Connection: 
A weekly program that focuses on parenting and life skills programming in conjunction with healthy nutrition and food security information sharing. Meals included. Bus Tickets and food vouchers included for registered clients only. Waiting List. Contact Vita Centre for more information or to register for the next session. 
 
Volunteering Opportunities: Ever wanted to serve on a board of directors? Steering Committee? Work a fundraising event or simply help out at the centre and collect your 40 hours for high school? Contact the volunteer coordinator at 905-502-7933 
 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Add Record Add Record