Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program - Toronto - Scarborough Branch - Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program, Scarborough Office

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-291-5229

Fax:

416-291-5358

Email:

socialservices-sc@goarchdiocese.ca

Address:

c/o c/o Kathy Tsagopoulos
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3840 Finch Ave E Basement
Toronto, ON
M1T 3T4

Location:

Cross street: Birchmount Rd and Finch Ave E

Accessibility Notes:

Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - office in basement ; Easy access to elevator

Hours:

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

Public Contacts:

Kathy - Counsellor

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 for anger management
Newcomers -- referrals for housing, employment, language training and settlement
Division of 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

Area Served:

Toronto (Scarborough), Peel Region and York Region