Program: Counselling
Organization: Scarborough Women's Centre
Phone Numbers: 416-439-7111
Email: Counsellor@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
Website: www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
Address:
2100 Ellesmere Rd, Suite 245
Toronto, ON
M1H 3B7
Intersection: Markham Rd and Ellesmere Rd
Location: Toronto (Scarborough)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Building has accessible washroom, an automatic door opener and a lever door handle
Hours: Admin hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * Some evening appointments available on Tue evenings
Executives: Lynda Kosowan - Executive Director
416-439-7111 ext 101 * ed@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
Public Contacts: Stacy-Ann Ruddock - Education Program Worker
416-439-7111 ext 107 * eduworker@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
Saji Jose - Counsellor
416-439-7111 ext 111 * ptcounsellor@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
Service Description: Free and confidential counselling services are offered for women who are dealing with abuse, making plans to leave abuse, or recovering from abuse and violence * offers one-to-one mentoring and educational programs * This short term, goal-oriented service uses cognitive behavioural and asset-based approach to:
  • assists women to use internal and external resources in order to make long term changes in their lives
  • develops the power of the individual by discovering and building upon the strengths of each woman
  • supports women to accomplish their goals for economic and emotional independence



Fees: Free
Application: Self-referral
Eligibility / Target Population: Women 18 years and older, including newcomers who are moving away from abuse, poverty and isolation * special program off-site for women 13-19 years * outreach to women with disabilities and young women
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpretation is available for those dealing with abuse through MCIS
Area Served: Toronto (Scarborough)
See Also: Adult Survivors of Abuse
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Information and Referral Services
Last Updated: 8/19/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=51371

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