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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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 RecordCMH0178Salvation Army, Family & Community Services, Brampton Branch 8054 Torbram Rd 
Brampton, ON L6T 4M9
905-451-8840 Provides services such as food & counselling to people in need as well as to fire victims * financial counselling and financial management program * Red Shield Campaign - annual fundraising campaign in May * Toss a Toonie Kettle Campaign - annual six week fundraising campaign (mid Nov-Christmas) * volunteers needed Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm 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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 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