South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services
SACHSS
Record #:
CWL0342
Last Modified:
26 Jun 2023
Last Full Update:
26 Jun 2023
Record Details
Description & Services
Alternate Name | SACHSS |
Description | Programs for South Asian men, women, seniors and youth and other communities focused on health education and promotion, mental health, addiction and other related services Programs for Mental Health and Addictions: •stress management •SACHSS distress line •healthy living programs •group counselling •individual counselling •family counselling •anger management Programs for Violence, Domestic Violence and Anger Management: •individual counselling •group counselling •prevention programs •stress management programs •PAR (Partner Assault Response) program for domestic violence •individual and group counselling programs for clients mandated by the legal system to get treatment •for issues such as driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs (DUI), violence, domestic violence, •anger management etc. * SACHSS Food Bank * SACHSS Distress Helpline Community and Social Programs •Seniors Services: •day program •drop-in •respite •wellness Women's Services: •enhance and empower women •violence against women •information and resource sharing Outreach: •community •senior's home •SACHSS food bank and outreach Online Presentation: •health awareness •prevention SACHSS Distress Helpline: Call us at: 289-277-4770 437-254-2794 647-523-6380 416-863-0511 TALKING TO SOMEONE MAY SAVE LIVES |
Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm - By appointment On call Daily 24 hours |
Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel region, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario |
Eligibility | All ages |
Application | Referral: Self-referral from clients, health care professionals, practitioners, physicians, hospitals, the legal system, agencies, organisations, Home and Community Care Support Services Central West, discharge planners etc. |
Fees | Free services and services on sliding scale, may be covered by private, health insurance |
Languages | English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu |
Contact Information
Address & Map | 22 Melanie Drive, Unit 8 Brampton, ON L6T 4K9 |
Intersection | Melanie Dr and Steeles Ave E |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Office Phone | 647-523-6380, 647-718-0786 |
Crisis Phone | 289-277-4770 * 437-254-2794 * 647-523-6380 * 416-863-0511 |
Website | www.sachss.org |
Primary Contact | Dr Maher Hussain, Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director, South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services - SACHSS; Phone: 647-523-6380 |
Primary Executive | Dr Maher Hussain, Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director, South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services - SACHSS; Phone: 647-523-6380 |
Other Details
Print Material | Newsletter - South Asian Community Health Services Newsletter |
Established | 2010 |
Funding | City / Town ; Donations |
Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
Subjects | Addictions ; Anger management ; Family violence ; Health education ; Mental health ; South Asian community |