John Howard Society of Toronto

Application

Call or drop in during open hours -- Mon, Wed 9 am-5 pm, allow one hour for intake assessment

Partner Assault Response program -- call Centralized Intake and Referral Service 416-925-2228 to schedule intake/assessment meeting

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 15 years and older involved with the criminal justice system

Partner Assault Response program -- for men 18 and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence

Fees

Most services free, fee for Anger Management, PAR and Records Suspension programs, visit website for information

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door

Description of Services:

Counselling, institution and community services Does not provide three way calling assistance

Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling

anger management groups and workshops
drug and alcohol counselling
family violence program including counselling groups for men and their partners
mental health and addiction peer support
referrals

Partner Assault Response 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

Institution services

visiting
correspondence
supportive counselling
pre-release planning

Community services

reintegration services
Direct Accountability Program (DAP) at 10 Armoury St
Record Suspension (Pardon) Service - assistance preparing and submitting application including help in collecting necessary documents, f
youth programs - see separate entries
housing assistance - see separate entries