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Program:
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ACES Program for Women - Advocacy, Counseling, Empowerment and Safety
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Address:
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3038 Hurontario St, Suite 206
Mississauga, ON
L5B 3B9
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Dundas St W
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Gurpreet Malhotra - Chief Executive Officer
gmalhotra@induscs.ca
Navneet Dhillon - Director, Health Services
905-275-2369 ext 1223 * ndhillon@induscs.ca
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Service Description:
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The program provides culturally responsive counselling to victims of domestic/family violence and abuse and helps promote quality of life for individuals living with abuse or in fear of abuse, by enabling them to take control of their lives and make a healthy transition to independence, freedom and an empowered, violence free life
ACES program provides:- crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
- safety planning and transitional support
- women’s groups to support health and wellness
- assistance with legal issues and advocacy
- educational workshops and referrals to community resources
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network * when needed, Indus will facilitate a referral and connection of French-speaking clients to OASIS centre des femmes or La Maison d’Hébergement
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Staff speaks a variety of languages
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Area Served:
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Halton Region and Peel Region
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