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Organization:
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Greek Orthodox Family Services and Counselling, VAW Program - Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Community Branch
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Phone Numbers:
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416-462-1740 ; 416-462-1793
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Address:
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Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros Orthodox Church
40 Donlands Ave
Toronto, ON
M4J 3N6
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Intersection:
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Donlands Ave and Danforth Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Culturally sensitive counselling and advocacy
VAW -- Violence Against Women Program
Counselling for women in an abusive relationship and for children who witness acts of violence * safety planning for protection while in transition * crisis intervention, advocacy, and legal assistance * interpreting, information and referrals * assistance for stress and depression related to separation from the familial surroundings, lack of adequate finances, physical and mental health issues, and support services and housing assistance within the Greek community * counselling to develop the life skills of self-confidence and courage, parenting guidance, encouragement for further education * referral to counselling groups for abusive men
Preventive community education, and public awareness as to the social and criminal consequences of domestic violence and wife assault and the need for intervention to stop it
Newcomers -- referrals for housing, employment and settlement
Seniors -- Weekly Seniors’ Wellness Group
Division of Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)
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Application:
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Call for appointment or drop in for emergency cases
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Priority to cases of domestic violence and victims of abuse * also seniors and newcomers
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Languages:
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English * French * Greek
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Language Notes:
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referrals only
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Brant, Cambridge–North Dumfries, Dufferin, Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, Kitchener–Waterloo–Wellesley–Wilmot–Woolwich, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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