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Safe, confidential counseling for women and youth experiencing domestic violence
Service 01

Domestic violence support

We offer safe, confidential support for women and youth experiencing abuse, control or intimidation from a spouse or partner.

You do not need to have decided anything. You can talk it through first, and take the next step only when you are ready.

  • Safety planning that follows your judgement, not a script
  • Connections to victim services and trusted community resources
  • Help with essential needs while things are unstable
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Culturally grounded healing circles and peer support
Service 02

Mental health support services

Compassionate mental health support in Toronto, and help accessing resources when stress, trauma or crisis feels overwhelming.

Support here is culturally grounded — you should not have to explain your background before you can talk about how you are doing.

  • Culturally grounded healing circles and peer support
  • Referrals into community mental health resources
  • Connected to safety planning and food support when needed
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Mentorship, conflict resolution and leadership for youth
Service 03

Youth violence prevention programs

We support youth with mentorship, conflict resolution and positive community connections that reduce risk and strengthen stability.

Young people need safe adults and somewhere to belong before they need advice. That is where we start.

  • One-to-one mentorship with consistent, trusted adults
  • Conflict resolution and life-skills workshops
  • Coordinated referrals for safety, food access and family support
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Emergency food assistance with care and dignity
Service 04

Emergency food assistance

We help connect individuals and families to emergency food supports and essential resources, with care and confidentiality.

Food insecurity rarely arrives on its own. If other things are going on, we can help with those at the same time.

  • Connections to emergency food and essential household items
  • Referrals for financial guidance where money is the pressure
  • Discreet and dignified — no queue of questions first
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Education building programs and practical career skills
Service 05

Education building programs

We help women and youth build education skills, confidence and direction through guided learning and practical support.

Most people who stop studying do not stop because of the coursework. We work on what is actually in the way.

  • Guided learning, skills building and study direction
  • Help with barriers, safety concerns and financial stress around access
  • Career and education guidance alongside the learning
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Coordinated guidance and referrals to practical assistance
Service 06

Support programs & services

Coordinated guidance and referrals to practical assistance, centred on care and dignity.

If you are not sure which of the above fits your situation, start here. We will work it out with you.

  • One conversation, then a route through — not a phone tree
  • Warm referrals into partner agencies across Toronto
  • Follow-up, so you are not left holding a list of numbers
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How to access support

Three ways to reach us

Whichever feels safest. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to know what you want yet.

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501 – 200 Consumers Road, North York, ON M2J 4R4

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

Clear, authentic answers about safety, confidentiality, timing, and what to expect when you reach out.

No. Many people reach out early when things are escalating, feeling controlling, or emotionally unsafe. We can help you plan before it gets worse. You do not need to wait until crisis.

Yes. We treat your information with care and respect. We only share details when you explicitly ask us to, or when required by law for safety reasons.

You do not have to decide everything today. We can focus on staying safer, reducing risk, and planning options so you have support ready when you are ready.

We can help with safety planning, understanding options, preparing for appointments, and connecting you to trusted community and crisis supports in Toronto (victim services, crisis lines, and counseling).

If you reach out today, we respond as soon as we can with a calm next step. Timing depends on what supports are available in your area, but we will help you start with something practical right away, even if it is just one small step.

That is okay. You do not need to explain everything at once. Tell us what you are feeling and what is hardest right now, and we will help you choose the safest, simplest next step.

It depends on what is available in your area, but we focus on the quickest options first. We will help you identify the best next step right away and connect you to local food banks, community food programs, and meal supports.

Some programs ask for basic ID or proof of address, and others do not. We will tell you what to expect for the option you choose, so there are no surprises. Support is always delivered with dignity and care.

No. We meet you where you are. You do not need to be education-perfect for support to fit your goals. We help turn overwhelming goals into simple, doable steps that match your pace.

Youth violence prevention programs help by supporting safer decisions, stronger boundaries, and early intervention steps that reduce risk. In Toronto and Scarborough, we guide youth toward trusted community supports, mentoring-informed options, and practical prevention planning that fits your situation.

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Not sure where you fit? Start anyway.

One message is enough. We will help you work out the rest.

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