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Program:
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Building Economic Self Sufficiency (BESS) Program
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Address:
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c/o Stn BRM B
PO Box 911, Stn U
Toronto, ON
M8Z 5P9
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible - call for details ; Street parking close to entrance
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Service Description:
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Community-based program includes intake and assessment, information and referral, individual and group counselling, follow up and support, resettlement assistance for shelter clients, employment help, program tailored to client's individual needs- access to education and professional skills training
- job search support, job development, and life skills workshops
- work experience through internship and volunteer opportunities
- access to Career Boutique for professional wardrobe options
- access to financial literacy training
- housing assistance and support with private landlords
- access to child care, translation, and transportation
BESS Financial Literacy Program
Financial management knowledge and hands-on, skills-based activities for select BESS participants- one-on-one financial coaching sessions
- peer support circles
- workshops on budgeting, credit counselling, tax clinics, and saving
BESS Rent Subsidy Program
Financial assistance to select BESS participants in attaining, retaining and upgrading employment, and accessing housing and counselling
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Application:
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Self referral or referral by community agency
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Female-identifying individuals 16 years and older who are survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and who are separated and live separately from their abuser; includes emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse
Residency Requirements: Ontario
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Area Served:
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Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, York Census Division, and Greater Toronto Area
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