South Asian Welcome Centre
Record #:
CWL1150
Last Modified:
21 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
21 Nov 2023
Description & Services
Description | An educational and social service centre providing services to the South Asian community Programs: • anger management and abusive behaviour classes • marital, family and individual counselling sessions • alpha program, a Christian-based interactive workshop • visitation and friendship development program • referral services Working with other social services partners deliver culturally-sensitive programs: • educational program for families, especially parents • settlement program |
Hours | Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, by appointment |
Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area |
Eligibility | Primarily South Asians; but also serves other cultural backgrounds |
Fees | Program ; Counselling is assessed on a case by case basis, depending on ability to pay. A basic fee of $60. per session is the suggested rate, client is informed of their expected contribution before sessions begin, no one is turned away for an inability to pay |
Languages | English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu |
Contact Information
Address & Map | GLASS BUILDING 2 COUNTY COURT, 4TH FLOOR,ROOM # 462 Court W Brampton, ON CANADA L6W 3W8 |
Intersection | Turtlecreek Blvd and County Court Blvd |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Office Phone | 905-595-6794 |
sawcentre18@gmail.com | |
Primary Contact | Sushil David, Office Manager; Phone: 647-449-0502 |
Primary Executive | Dr Nita David, Executive Director and Counsellor; Phone: 647-338-1709 |
Other Details
Print Material | Flyers, brochures |
Established | 2002 |
Funding | Private ; Peel Children's Aid Society; BCOQ; various churches |
Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
Subjects | Alcohol ; Anger management ; Computer training ; Counselling ; Drug addiction ; Families ; Family violence ; Group therapy ; Marriage counselling ; Multiculturalism ; Settlement services ; South Asian community |