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Organization:
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Abrigo Centre - Toronto - Counselling and Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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416-534-3434
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Fax:
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416-534-8026
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Address:
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1645 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON
M6H 3L9
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Location:
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Cross street: Dufferin St and St Clair Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Elevator available for access to second floor ; Street parking, public parking lots nearby
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Office hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Paula De Jesus - Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations
416-534-3434 ext 228 * pdejesus@abrigo.ca
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Service Description:
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Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities and local residents
Pathways to Income Empowerment Program
Includes information and referral and community education on food, housing and income security issues, including assistance with forms- youth outreach program including workshops for middle and high school students
- newcomers settlement and orientation
Seniors Program- Seniors Life and Hope education and recreation program for adults 55 years and older
Gender-based Violence Counselling services
Individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based and intimate partner violence or abuse- youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy
Parenting Programs- Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years - online/virtual groups only
- Mindful Fathering parenting group in partnership with Yorktown Family Services (see separate listing)
Partner Assault Response (PAR) 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 progress
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Fees:
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Most services free; Partner Assault Response Program fees on sliding scale
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Application:
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Call or visit in person to schedule an intake/assessment meeting; visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on Portuguese-speaking communities
Partner Assault Response Program: offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence
Residency Requirements: Toronto, with focus on Davenport neighbourhood and surrounding area
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Languages:
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English * Portuguese
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Old Toronto)
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This information was last completely updated on May 13, 2025 |
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