Dr Roz's Healing Place - Administrative Office - Shelter and Supportive Services

Application

Call first for details on vacancies and admission procedure

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Abused women and their children; Building Opportunities for Women (BOW): women who have experienced abuse; VIBE: abused children and at-risk youth

Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area

Fees

None

Contacts

Pilar Martin - Program Director

Languages

English

Language Note

interpretation available

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Old Toronto) and Scarborough South Health Sub-Region

Accessibility Note

Shelter: Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Barrier free washrooms including door and stall ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features and lowered buttons ; Entrance close to parking

Description of Services:

Emergency shelter services include telephone crisis counselling, support and advocacy, individual and group counselling, referrals and ex-resident follow-up and support

capacity 33

Transitional Worker assists residents and women in the community in finding housing, job search training and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Safety Planning
Ongoing counselling and support, including goal setting and access to interpretation services
Building Opportunities for Women (BOW)
Assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, job search, academic advancement and school programs, computer training, skills development and life skills
VIBE (Violence Intervention Breakthrough Empowerment)
Prevention program offered in-house, and in schools and communities

music interactive therapy, academic support, group sessions, leadership and mentoring, and recreational activities
in-school programs include Media Interactive, Music Interactive, WIT (Whatever It Takes)