Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

COVID19 -- most staff working remotely, call or email for program intake and supportIn-person court services, and visits to Vanier Centre suspended, Market Place closed due to COVID restrictions---------------- --------------------Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programsPhyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole staffed 24 hours individual and group counselling, practical assistance referral and support to plan for release capacity 14, also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a childGeneral Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours programs include parenting, immigrant family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, substance abuse and gambling supportReintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision makingTrauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) --individual and group counselling and psycho-educational support for women who have experienced gender-based traumaDirect Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the College Park courtPartner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender"s progressBEST (Building Employment Strategies Together) -- individual and group support for women to develop a job search plan communication skills, resume writing, financial literacy, identifying career training programs and job placementMy Start-Up Entrepreneurship Program -- self-employment entrepreneurship training and support program for women who want to start their own business idea generator sessions, employment skills workshop, support developing business ideas and low interest loans in partnership with Rise Asset Development at University of TorontoRecord Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- assistance with submitting a pardon application with the National Parole Board of CanadaTalk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning does not make third part calls or call on anyone"s behalfCollege Park Court Program -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system assistance with referrals, information and resources free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bailVanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supportsThe Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration in-house service provides free personalized shopping allowing women to pick up clothing, food, supplies and other needed items