Office phone: 416-595-9618
Fax: 416-595-0242
Web site: www.familyservicetoronto.org
Address: 355 Church St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Church St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Margaret Hancock, Executive Director
Contacts: Margaret Hageman, Manager, Marketing and Communications
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - evening appointments available
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Edo ; English ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; not all languages available for all programs
Eligibility: Anyone living or working in City of Toronto, regardless of age, cultural background, race or sexual orientation, including children - particularly individuals and families with low incomes in need
How to apply: Call Service Access Unit 416-595-9618 to discuss available programs and arrange appointment
Fees: Geared to income - some services free
Physical access: Wheelchair access through east entrance - barrier free washrooms - other community locations mostly wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Counselling and Support for Individuals, Couples and Families -- counselling and educational programs for those seeking support in dealing with relationships and family problems, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce and new relationships, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, life transitions and other issues

David Kelley Lesbian and Gay Community Counselling Program -- short to medium term individual, couple, family and group counselling for lesbians, gay men and related populations dealing with coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship issues, parenting, self esteem, violence, or other issues

David Kelley HIV/AIDS Community Counselling Program -- short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status, home care, or other issues

Families in Transition 416-585-9151 -- planned brief interventions with focus on supporting child adjustment to parental separation, divorce and remarriage

• individual and family counselling, educational programs, support groups, mediation of parenting plans
• training and consultation for professionals working with changing families

New Directions -- support groups for women coping with separation or divorce

• free legal consultation on family law matters

Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years

Individual and Group Counselling for Women in Abusive Relationships -- individual and group counselling for women who have experienced partner abuse, multilingual services available

• crisis intervention
• programs for children who have witnessed partner abuse

Next Steps Program for Men -- group counselling for men who are or have been abusive to their partners

• anger management, alternatives to abusive behaviour, communication skills
  
  Promoting Physical and Emotional Well Being for Seniors and their Caregivers -- individual counselling, group programs, support groups and practical assistance to help older adults 60 years and over, and those with disabilities 50 years and over, deal with abusive relationships, difficult medical conditions (such as Alzheimer Disease, stroke, depression), cope with change and loss, explore housing alternatives, access community support programs, or other issues
  • Caregiver Programs -- individual counselling, support groups, workshops and discussion groups on issues including dealing with stress, accessing community services, coping with change and loss
  • Virtual Caregivers Support Groups (via Internet)
  
  
  Elder Abuse Consultation Team 416-586-9780 ext 422 -- provides support to professionals in the field
  
  Social Reform: Public Education and Advocacy 416-595-9230 -- works with government and community organizations on issues such as homelessness, immigration, refugee concerns
  
  Campaign 2000 Continues 416-595-9230 www.campaign2000.ca -- public education movement to build awareness and support for the House of Commons resolution to end child and family poverty
  Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
  Subjects: AIDS; Adult survivors; Alzheimer disease; Anger management; Anxiety disorders; Assaulted women; Bisexuals; Caregiver support; Child abuse; Child custody; Child sexual assault; Children; Community development; Conflict resolution; Counselling; Crisis intervention; Depression; Divorce; Elder abuse; Family counselling; Family life education; Family violence; Gays; Health education; Immigrants; Legal information; Lesbians; Male batterers; Marriage counselling; Parenting support; Refugees; Seniors; Separation counselling; Sexual assault; Social action; Strokes; Transsexuals and transgendered persons; Unemployment; Women
  Record ID: MET0420
  Last complete update: 2008-07-04
  Last modification date: 2008-07-23