South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services
SACHSS
Record #:
CWL0342
Last Modified:
16 May 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Feb 2024
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.sachss.org/ Website: www.sachss.ca |
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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. 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm - By appointment On call Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Peel region, Greater Toronto Area |
| 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 | 247 Main Street N Brampton, ON L6X 1N3 |
| Intersection | Main St N and Rosedale Ave |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 647-523-6380 |
| 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; Email: maher2004@gmail.com |
| 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 |