Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program - Toronto - Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Community Branch

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-462-1740

Email:

socialservices-ey@goarchdiocese.ca

Address:

Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros Orthodox Church, 40 Donlands Ave
Toronto, ON
M4J 3N6

Location:

Cross street: Donlands Ave and Danforth Ave

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm; call for appointment

Public Contacts:

Dina/Aspa - Counsellors
416-462-1740

Service Description:

Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacy
Violence Against Women (VAW) Program

counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence
safety planning for protection while in transition
crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal referrals
interpretation, information and referral
assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community
counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education
referral to counselling groups for abusive men
preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violence

Counselling -- to improve family relationships, parenting or children's education; referrals to anger management
Newcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlement
Division of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for appointment

Eligibility / Target Population:

Priority to cases of domestic violence and victims of abuse; also seniors and newcomers

Languages:

English ; Greek

Language Notes:

referrals only

Area Served:

Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region