Abrigo Centre - Toronto - Counselling and Support Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-534-3434

Fax:

416-534-8026

Email:

info@abrigo.ca

Website:

abrigo.ca

Address:

1645 Dufferin St
Toronto, ON
M6H 3L9

Location:

Cross street: Dufferin St and St Clair Ave W

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Elevator available for access to second floor ; Street parking, public parking lots nearby

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Office hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Public Contacts:

Paula De Jesus - Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations
416-534-3434 ext 228 * pdejesus@abrigo.ca

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Most services free; Partner Assault Response Program fees on sliding scale

Application:

Call or visit in person to schedule an intake/assessment meeting; visit website for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English ; Portuguese

Area Served:

Toronto