Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin

HEAL Network (Helping End Abuse for Life)

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Record #: CMH0146 Last Modified: 19 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 12 Sep 2011
Phone
Office PhoneIntake 905-450-1608 ext 112; Mississauga office 905-897-1644
Fax905-450-8902
Address/Location Info
Address60 West Dr
Brampton, ON L6T 3T6
 
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Located In CommunityBrampton
IntersectionClark & West Dr.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionHelping 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.  
HoursRegular Business Hours 8:00/8:30 a.m. - 4:00/4:30 p.m.
DatesGroups are ongoing, please call for more information.
Areas ServedPeel Region
EligibilityAges: 12 year(s) and under 
 
Mothers and their children. Please note that if children have visitation with their father or if there is a joint custody agreement, we do require father's written consent for the children to attend.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Spanish
Contact Information
E-Mailinfo@healnetwork.org
Websitewww.healnetwork.org
Primary ContactHEAL Network Executive Assistant, Heal Network; Phone: 905-450-1608, Ext 119; Fax: 905-450-8902
Alternate ContactNellie Sheppard, Program Supervisor, Heal Network; Phone: 905-450-1608, Ext105
Other Info
MeetingsEvenings or Saturday mornings 
Please Note: Groups are usually offered in community spaces, not at our main office.
Print Materialwww.healnetwork.org
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGSCommunity Resources
SubjectsAbuse ; Assaulted women ; Children ; Family support ; Family therapy ; Family violence ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Parent and child programs ; Self help groups ; Support groups ; Woman abuse
Broader TermsAbuse ; Age groups ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Family support ; Groups ; Health ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Parenting support ; Psychotherapy