Violence Against Women
COSTI Family and Mental Health Services Centre offers confidential and culturally competent one-on-one supportive and crisis counselling, and a support group for women experiencing abuse. The Centre also offers one-on-one counselling to children who have witnessed or experienced abuse.
Fees are on a sliding scale and no one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
For more information, call 416-244-7714 or email [email protected]. You can also call 416-244-0480 to book an appointment in Vaughan.
If you require services in French please contact: Oasis Centre des femmes C.P. 46085 College Park Toronto, ON M5G 2P6. Support Line 24 hours/24 – 7 days/7 Toll Free +1. 877.femaide (336.2433) TTY 1.866.860.7082 or visit the website at Oasis Centre des femmes.
Si vous avez besoin de services en français, veuillez communiquer avec: Oasis Centre des femmes, C.P. 46085 College Park, Toronto (Ontario) M5G 2P6. Ligne d’assistance 24 h/24 et 7 j/7 (sans frais): 1.877.femaide (336-2433). ATS: 1.866.860.7082; ou visitez le site Web d’Oasis Centre des femmes.
COSTI has been a part of the Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) Campaign, funded by the Government of Ontario, since 2010. It raises awareness of Gender-Based Violence and encourages people to support women at risk through information sheets, videos, and e-learning tools in different languages. Click here to know more.
Program highlights
- One-on-one supportive and crisis counselling to women and children
- Safety planning
- Referrals to community supports and resources
- Legal aid clinics with lawyers
- Referrals to shelters and housing programs
- Educational and support groups for women experiencing abuse
- Telephone counselling
- Transitional support worker
Who are eligible?
Services are available to women and children residing in the Greater Toronto Area and York Region.
Schedule
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This program is located at
Family and Mental Health Services, Toronto
Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 105
Toronto, Ontario M3L 1B2
Phone: 416-244-7714
[email protected]Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vaughan Centre
3100 Rutherford Road, Suite 102
Toronto, Ontario L4K 0G6
Phone: 905-669-5627
[email protected]Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COSTI’s Violence Against Women program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
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Have questions about this program? Contact COSTI for support and guidance.
