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 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 RecordCMH0184Catholic Crosscultural Services, Peel Regional Offices, Brampton Office 8 Nelson Street St W, Unit 302 
Brampton, ON L6X 4J2		 905-457-7740 Settlement Services - offers settlement counselling * support with immigration documentation * access to education, childcare, health care, child tax benefits, social assistance, housing, individual and family counselling * helps obtain social insurance numbers * offers services in a variety of languages * affiliated with interpreter services * provides certification of immigration and education related documents * commissioner of oath services. 
 
Employment Access Program (EAP) - helps job seekers identify range of skills, design marketable resumes and assist in overcoming the barrier of "No Canadian Experience" * helps develop individual employment and career action plan * provides information about mentorship programs, retraining, education and volunteer opportunities in the community * one-on-one coaching, resource library and workshops* free access to the internet, 
phone, fax, and photocopier. 
 
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program - The RSTP is a program designed to support the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) of Canada, their Constituent Groups, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors interested in sponsoring refugees. 
 
Supportive Services for Women - provides supportive counselling to newcomer women who are experiencing domestic violence * services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the clients * provides individual crisis intervention counselling with no waiting list * information & referral services * support groups for recently separated/divorced women * workshops on self-esteem, anger management, assertiveness, job-search, stress management, health alternatives, parenting and more * networking for isolated women through groups * free non-judgmental, confidential support * helps victims of violence to identify and examine their options in order to survive and work through their crisis * accompanies victims to hospitals, police stations or to court and advocates on their behalf when necessary * refers client to other agencies or professionals when appropriate * responds to women of all cultures in culturally sensitive environment through many 
languages * provides public education 
 
Housing Support – helps Peel residents to locate suitable and affordable housing 
 
Volunteer opportunities		 Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM 
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM 
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Map RecordCMH0090Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin William G Davis Centre for Families 
60 West Dr 
Brampton, ON L6T 3T6		 Intake 905-450-1608 ext 112 ; Mississauga 905-897-1644 Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a multi-service counselling agency that has been providing services in the Region of Peel since 1981. Our mandate is to strengthen families and help stop family violence. We are an accredited organization with Family Services Ontario and a member agency of Catholic Charities. 
 
Agency services are available to individuals who are struggling with problems such as depression, anxiety, grief and other life stressors; families who are experiencing marital difficulties, parent-child conflict, developmental transitions and cultural adjustments. 
 
Our counselling services are available in English, French, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Mandarin, Polish, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu and Tamil.  
 
Support groups, individual counselling, couple and family work are available for adults who have experienced trauma through childhood abuse. 
 
Our programs include comprehensive services to families experiencing woman abuse: support groups for women who have been assaulted by their partners, groups for men who have used abuse in their relationships, and specialized programs offered through the HEAL Network for children and adolescents exposed to woman abuse. 
 
Catholic Family Services is proud to be a training facility offering Master level students in counselling programs, post Master's level graduates and foreign trained professionals the opportunity for field placements and clinical experience through our Practicum Training Program in Couple & Family Therapy. 
 
 PAR Walk-In - Mondays: 9am-7:30pm  
 
Brampton Walk-In Clinic for Counselling: Thursdays 12:30pm - 7:30pm 
 
Mississauga Walk-In Clinic for Counselling: Tuesdays 12:30pm - 7:30pm		 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 RecordCMH0146Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin, HEAL Network (Helping End Abuse for Life) 60 West Dr 
Brampton, ON L6T 3T6		 Intake 905-450-1608 ext 112; Mississauga office 905-897-1644 Helping Mothers and Children Survive Abuse Together (HMSCAT) 
HMSCAT is a free 10-week closed group for women and their children ages newborn to 12 years old. The program provides assistance to women in helping their children deal with the impacts of exposure to woman abuse. HMSCAT is offered in a number of different languages, including English, Spanish, Punjabi, Hindi, Afro-Caribbean languages, and South Asian languages. Women of all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcomed, and the program is offered in Brampton and Mississauga. 
 
Lyrical Quest 
Lyrical Quest is offered as one session per week for 8 weeks, and is a group program for adolescents who have been exposed to violence against women in their families. The focus is on using music, spoken word, and expressive arts as a therapeutic intervention to stimulate discussion regarding various facets of violence such as social issues, family conflict, and community and cultural beliefs. Adolescents are also taught skills that help them to develop healthy relationships.  
 Regular Business Hours 8:00/8:30 a.m. - 4:00/4:30 p.m. 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 RecordCMH0064Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin, Partner Assault Response Program The Emerald Center 
10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, Ste 400 
Mississauga, ON L6X 5A5		 905-897-1644 ext 121 Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) - 16 week specialized counselling/educational programs delivered by community-based agencies * agency staff also provide partners of participants with safety planning and referrals to community resources

Offers individual assessment and group counseling services for men in Peel Region and Dufferin County

The program also offers individual assessment and counseling for women in Dufferin County * program aims to encourage and support individuals to use respectful ways of relating within their intimate family relationships and to help them end their use of intimate partner violence

In Peel Region, offers three multilingual 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

The group program is informed by an invitational approach to counseling * clients who are mandated to attend the program must complete an assessment session and sixteen sessions (2hrs/session) of group work

Program participation is not possible for individuals with outstanding criminal charges related to domestic violence * program personnel also offer outreach, support, and referral services for the partners of program participants through the Partner Contact Service		 Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm; Fri 9 am-4:30 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0121Chinese Association of Mississauga Golden Square Centre 
1177 Central Pkwy W, Unit 16 
Mississauga, ON L5C 4P3		 905-275-8558 Chinese Association * Community/Social Activities for seniors and members * Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) * ESL * Newcomers Settlement Services * Child care * Volunteer opportunities and training * Job search, Resume and Cover Letter Workshop * Computer Internet Service for settlement need * Housing and Referral Services * Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for low income families, seniors, and students * Assisting low-income families and seniors to apply for Ontario Works in Peel and Peel Access to Housing * Interpretive services * Commissioner for taking affidavits * Office Hour  
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0136Family Services of Peel 151 City Centre Dr, Ste 501 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M7		 * Intake 905-453-5775 
* Brampton 905-453-7890  
* Mississauga 905-270-2250		 IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION SERVICES (IIS) 
Provides immediate services for victims of violence (domestic violence; partner abuse) including short-term counselling, support, information, referral and advocacy. For individuals who are experiencing domestic violence or partner abuse, bereavement due to sudden death or loss, and traumatic events  
Clients are entitled to 6 free counselling sessions. 
 
INDIVIUAL, COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELLING (ICF) 
Provides individual, couple and family counselling.- a sliding scale 
 
 
New Beginings Group - Stage I & II 
14-week therapeutic group for women who have experienced violence/abuse in their intimate partner relationship. 
 
Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) has two aspects: There is the:  
PAR Groups for men which is a 16-week psycho-educational group for men who been abusive towards to their female partners. Individuals who have abused their partners, referred to the program by a court as a condition of a probation order, conditional sentence or parole, or as a condition of bail prior to sentencing. 
 
PAR Support for women - 16 week specialized counselling/educational programs delivered to provide partners of participants with safety planning and referrals to community resources 
 
 
Offered at the following locations: 
 
BRAMPTON 
7700 Hurontario  
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4M3  
(Hurontario & Ray Lawson) 
 
MALTON - call for details 
 
MISSISSAUGA 
151 City Centre Dr, Ste 501 
Mississauga, Ont L5B 1M7 
 *Mississauga - Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm 
*Fri 9am-5pm 
*Sat 9am-1pm. 
 
Brampton- *Mon & Fri 9am-5pm 
*Tues-Thurs 9am-9pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0129Family Services of Peel, Brampton Office 7700 Hurontario St, Suite 601 
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3		 *Intake 905-453-5775 
*905-453-7890 
 Family Services of Peel was established in 1971 as a non-profit, charitable agency to provide family and community support services for the people of Peel. As a multi-service agency, we provide professional counselling, educational programs, employment support services, support for people with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as support for victims of abuse. 
 
Free Walk-in Counselling is provided every Wednesday at our Brampton and Mississauga locations, from 12pm to 8pm. 
 
Family Services of Peel is a member of the Community Door Network.		 *Mon - 9am to 5pm 
*Tues to Thurs - 9am to 9pm 
*Fri - 9am to 5pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0132Family Services of Peel, Family Violence and Abuse Program 151 City Centre Dr, Ste 501 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M7		 Intake 905-453-5775 Family Services of Peel provides individual, family and group counselling for women, children and men who have experienced abuse (physical, emotional and sexual). The agency also offers specialized group programming for men who are or have been abusive to female partners and wish to stop the use of violence. 
 
Abuse programs are offered at the following locations: 
 
7700 Hurontario Street, Suite 601, Brampton 
(Hurontario St. / Ray Lawson) 
 
151 City Centre Drive, Suite 501, Mississauga 
(Burnhamthorpe Rd. / Hurontario St.)		 Days/Evenings Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0130Family Services of Peel, Mississauga Office 151 City Centre Dr, Ste 501 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M7		 Intake 905-453-5775 Family Services of Peel was established in 1971 as a non-profit, charitable agency to provide family and community support services for the people of Peel. As a multi-service agency, we provide professional counselling, support for victims of abuse, employment support services, supports for people with developmental disabilities and education programs. 
 
Sensitive to cultural and social diversity, we are a community-based agency that works to strengthen individuals and families through guidance, coaching, mentoring, education and support, whether in groups, family meetings or one-to-one sessions.		 *Mon-Thu 9am-9pm 
*Fri 9am-5pm 
*Sat 9am-1pm (excluding holiday weekends)		 Add Record Add Record
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
 CDR0150Interim Place, Community Support & Outreach (THSP)   Administration 905-403-9691 ext 2221 
 
 Helps women and children live abuse-free lives independent from their abuser. Services offered include: crisis support and counselling, safety planning; Information and referral assistance in areas such as housing and income support, legal matters including family, criminal landlord and tenant, criminal injuries, workers compensation, workers compensation, employment, training and education; immigration services; parenting support; childcare and language interpretation: Multicultural Cultural Interpretation Services (MCIS) *Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm 
*Shelter Hours 24/7		 Add Record Add Record
 CDR0148Interim 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;		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0001Malton Neighbourhood Services Malton Neighbourhood Services 
3540 Morning Star Dr 
Missisauga, ON L4T 1Y2		 905-677-6270 Malton Neighbourhood Services is a non-profit, multi-service settlement/community support agency offering services in Mississauga and Brampton.  
 
(The Brampton site is called MNS Multicultural Newcomer Servcies and is located at 3975 Cottrelle Blvd.)  
 
We offer * job search workshops * career counseling * translation/interpretation * English language training for newcomers ( LINC) * computer training * information and referrals * programs for women, seniors, youth * home work tutoring for students in grades 1-8 * after-school girls and boys drop-in discussion/recreation groups * early years parenting/children drop-in programs (0-6yrs) * free legal and dental clinics * women's advocacy and supportive services * help in filling out citizenship / immigration sponsorship forms and other official documents including social assistance and supportive housing applications * ( MHRC ) Malton Housing Resource Centre. 
 
 
 
 
 Mon-Thursday 8:30 am-8 pm * Friday 8:30 am-5 pm, 
Legal Clinic,Thursday 4 pm-6 pm.  
Dental Clinic First,and Third ,Wednesday each month 9 am-3 pm 
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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 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 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 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 RecordCDR0227Trillium Health Centre, Women's Health Services 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 12 Bed birthing centre offering pre- and post-natal services; childbirth classes; Canadian Clinic for Adopted Children; neonatal follow-up clinics; and intensive care nursery for pre-term infants; regional program for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence, with a state-of-the-art intervention suite named 'Chantel's Place'. Hospital - 24/7 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. 
 Medical service Mon -Sun 24 hours Add Record Add Record
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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 CMH0136Victim 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 Add Record Add Record