Punjabi Community Health Services

Sahara Punjabi Mens Group

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Record #: CMH0502 Last Modified: 04 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2010
Record Details
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Phone
Office Phone905-790-0808
Fax905-790-0802
Address/Location Info
AddressChemical Withdrawal Centre
135 McLaughlin Rd S
Brampton, ON L6Y 2C8
 
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Located In CommunityBrampton
IntersectionMcLaughlin Rd, S of Queen St W
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Mailing Address11730 Airport Rd 
Brampton, ON L6R 0C7
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionSAHARA Men's Group is a linguistically and culturally appropriate psycho-educational 16-week group program for South Asian men. This group addresses both "violence" behaviour and substance abuse issues simultaneously. In addition, this group works closely with women and children and provides holistic care to the entire family. SAHARA Men's group facilitators use the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) tool to determine the risk associated with men for assaulting his partner again in the future. 
 
Topics covered include: 
 
Violence Component (16 Sessions) 
What is abuse (two parts) 
Myths; Power and Control (two parts) 
Cycle of violence; Cycle of control 
Anger management (four parts) 
Effects of violence on children (two parts)  
Healthy sexuality 
Effective and non abusive communication skills 
New man 
 
Alcohol Component (16 Sessions) 
What is alcohol? 
Definition of an alcoholic 
Warning Signs 
Nature of addictive disease 
Drinking Chart 
Defence mechanisms 
Progression and recovery 
Stages of Change (two parts) 
Drinking and driving (two parts) 
Relapse Prevention (two parts) 
Saying "No"; Life after addiction (two parts)
DatesAll year
Areas ServedGreater Toronto Area
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Primarily South Asian men
ApplicationSelf referral or professional, agency referral
FeesNone - Free
LanguagesEnglish ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu
Contact Information
E-Mailinfo@punjabiservices.com
Websitewww.punjabiservices.com
Primary ContactBaldev Mutta, Executive Director, Punjabi Community Health Services; Phone: 905-790-0808 ext 222; Email: baldev@pchs4u.com
Alternate ContactAmandeep Kaur, Facilitator, Punjabi Community Health Services; Phone: 905-677.0889; Email: amandeep@pchs4u.com
Volunteer CoordinatorBaldev Mutta, Executive Director; Phone: 905-790-0808 ext 222; Email: baldev@pchs4u.com
Other Info
Alternate NamePCHS
Former NamePunjabi Community Health Centre (July 2008)
MeetingsSat, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Chemical Withdrawal Centre, 135 McLaughlin Rd S, Brampton (S of Queen St W)
FundingRegional / Municipal - Central West LHIN ; Provincial - Ontario. Ministry of Health & Long term Care
Service Level(60) Commercial
Subjects
SubjectsAddictions ; Alcoholism ; Assaulted women ; Education ; Family violence ; Male batterers ; Men ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Self help groups ; South Asian community ; Woman abuse
Broader TermsAbuse ; Addictions ; Asian community ; Crime victims ; Criminal offences ; Cultural communities ; Disorders ; Groups ; Health ; Male offenders ; Mental health ; Offenders