Rights, Policies & Legal Resources

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Peel

Mississauga Community Legal Services - Provides some legal advice and help about education. You can call or visit us in person to request advice or assistance.

Location: 130 Dundas Street East, Suite 504 Mississauga L5A 3V8

Phone: 905-896-2050

 

John Howard Society - Community organization to prevent crime through research, community education and promotion of systemic change and restorative services to individuals. 

Ages Served: 16+

Location: 44 Queen Street E Brampton, On L6V 1N8

Phone: 905-459-0111 ext. 201

 

CMHA Peel Dufferin - Mental Health & Justice Services offers intensive individual assistance and advocacy around accessing community resources and services to individuals experiencing mental health concerns, who are in conflict with the law.

Ages Served:18+

Location: 7765 Hurontario Street, Brampton Room 321

Phone: 416-735-2965 ext. 5663 or 5666

Legal Aid Ontario - If you are in court and you do not have a lawyer, talk to the lawyer at the courthouse (they are called duty counsel) for help.

Ages Served: 12-17

Location: 7755 Hurontario St, Rm 112 Brampton, ON L6W 4T1

Phone: 905-595-2593

Websitehttp://www.legalaid.on.ca/ 

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) - Counselling Program provides individual and/or family counselling for youth aged 12-19, who are on Probation or involved in Youth Justice programming at AYSP, and experiencing mental health challenges. 

Ages Served: 12-19

Location: 160 Traders Blvd. E. Suite 100 Mississauga, OntarioL4Z 3K7

Phone: 905-890-5222

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Websitehttps://www.aysp.ca/programs/halton-peel-counselling-program/

Elizabeth Fry Society - Once a young woman is ready to enter back into the community it is very important that the Reintegration Program has Follow-up and Aftercare programs to assists young women leaving custody.

Ages Served: 12-17

Missisauga Location: 1325 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 214 Mississauga, ON L4W 4L9

Brampton Location: 24 Queen Street East, Suite LL-01 Brampton, ON L6V 1A3

Phone: 905-459-1315

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Websitehttp://efrypeelhalton.ca/portfolio/reintegration-program-youth-2/?tp=128

Safe Centre of Peel - The Safe Centre of Peel is a safe and welcoming space where many agencies work together at one location.

Location: 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton, ON, L6T 3T6

Phone: 905.450.4650

Websitehttps://scopeel.org/

 

Victim Services of Peel - Victim Services of Peel is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986. We provide assistance to people across Brampton and Mississauga who are victims of domestic abuse or traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden death, and armed robberies.

Ages Served:Location: 7750 Hurontario Street Brampton, ON L6V 3W6

Phone: 905.568.8800

Crisis Line: 905.568.1068

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Websitehttps://vspeel.org/contact/

Chantel’s Place - Is a private, secure area that provides a comfortable and supportive atmosphere for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence irrespective of gender, age, and ethnicity.

Ages Served: All Ages.

Location: Mississauga Hospital Site 100 Queensway West, Mississauga L5B 1B8

Phone: (905) 848-7580 ext. 2548

Websitehttps://trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientservices/womens/Chantels-Place/Pages/default.aspx

Catholic Family Services of Peel - Offers men and women who have used violence in their intimate relationships the opportunity to explore their beliefs towards intimate relationships and enhance the skills required for safe and supportive relationships.

Ages Served: 16+

Location: 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton, ON, L6T 3T6

Phone: 905-450-1608 ext. 205

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Websitehttps://peel.cioc.ca/record/CWL1281?Number=7

Muslim Community Services - Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence while dealing with women who are victims of abuse.

Ages Served: All ages

Location: 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 Mississauga ON L5L 5S9

Websitehttps://peel.cioc.ca/record/MAL0181?Number=31

Toronto

Street Youth Legal Services - A program that provides legal information, advice, referrals and representation to street-involved youth through workshops and individual consultations.

Ages Served: 16-29

Location: 55 University Ave, 15th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7

Phone: 416-920-1633

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Website: https://jfcy.org/about-us/contact-us/ 

TEAR (Teens Ending Abusive Relationships) - Through the use of multimedia videos, interactive activities and engaging dialogue, the T.E.A.R.™ workshops have been highly successful in helping youth identify early warning signs of harmful and potentially violent relationships, some of the effects of abusive relationships, and what to do/where to get help if they (or someone they know) are in an abusive relationship.

Ages Served: 12-18 

Location: 40 College St. Toronto, ON M5G 2J3

Phone: 416-808-7845

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Websitehttps://victimservicestoronto.com/programs/t-e-a-r/

Abrigo Centre - Our Youth program’s primary area of focus is on outreach in local high schools and some senior elementary schools.

Ages Served: 12-29

Location: 1645 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 3L9

Phone: 416-534-3434

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Websitehttps://abrigo.ca/youth-outreach-and-counselling-program/

 

Aura Freedom - Through education, advocacy, research, training, and feminist movement building, Aura Freedom has implemented sustainable projects addressing violence against women and human trafficking in both Canada and South Asia.

Ages Served: 12+ 

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Websitehttps://aurafreedom.org/who-we-are/

 

Boost Child Youth and Advocacy Centre - We work to prevent child abuse and violence through awareness and education.

Ages Served: 3-17

Phone: 1-855-424-1100

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Websitehttps://boostforkids.org/for-families/intervention-programs/

METRAC - Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN) -  Is a project of METRAC Action on Violence. METRAC works with individuals, communities and institutions to change ideas, actions and policies with the goal of ending violence against women and youth.

Ages Served: All ages

Location: 158 Spadina Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 2T8

Phone: 416-392-3135

Emailhttps://owjn.org/about-us/

Websitehttps://owjn.org/about-us/

Teen Legal Helpline - Dedicated to giving teens free access to high quality legal advice so they can make the best decisions for their lives.

Ages Served: 13-21

Location: 147 Liberty St #215, Toronto, ON M6K 3G3

Phone: 416-985-9295

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Website: https://teenlegalhelpline.org/about

John Howard Society - Offers a range of programming for those involved in the justice system, such as HYPE, a free youth program focusing on positive, healthy relationships for ages 12 – 25; and MiNDSET (emotional regulation program).

Ages Served: 12–25

Phone: 905-895-9943

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Websitehttp://www.johnhoward.on.ca/yorkregion

 

The Ombudsman - Resolves and investigates complaints about any matter concerning children and youth receiving services from Ontario children's aid societies, foster homes, group homes, secure treatment facilities and youth justice facilities.

Ages Served: All ages 

Location:483 Bay Street 10th floor, South Tower Toronto, ON M5G 2C9

Phone: 416-325-5669

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York

John Howard Society - Offers a range of programming for those involved in the justice system, such as HYPE, a free youth program focusing on positive, healthy relationships for ages 12 – 25; and MiNDSET (emotional regulation program).

Ages Served: 12–25

Location: 16600 Bayview Ave, Unit 306 Newmarket ON Canada L3X 2S2

Phone: 905-895-9943

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Websitehttp://www.johnhoward.on.ca/yorkregion

Victim Services of York Region - Works in partnership with York Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and Fire Services to provide 24 hour emotional support and crisis response to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance.

Phone: 905-953-5363

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Website: https://www.victimservices-york.org/

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families Legal Assistance Clinic - Is geared at legal problems typically faced by men or areas where men may be subject to discrimination.

Location: North York, ON, M3J 3R1

Phone: 647-479-9611

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Yellow Brick House - Provides services in York Region to women and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

Ages Served: All ages

Location: 52 West Beaver Creek Rd #4, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9

Phone: 905-709-0900

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Website: https://www.yellowbrickhouse.org/about/

Cedar Centre - Child and Youth Family Program - This service has capacity to provide a trauma specific service for children and youth, up to the age of 18, who have had historical experiences or are at risk of human trafficking.

Ages Served: 3-18

Phone: 905-853-3040 ext. 301

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Websitehttp://www.cedarcentre.ca/

Children’s Aid Society - Providing child welfare services adoption information and services foster care services Child Protection and Family Intervention aims to stop or prevent child abuse. 

Ages Served: 0-18

Location: 16915 Leslie st Newmarket, ON L3Y 9A1

Phone: 905-895-2318 

Websitehttps://www.centralhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=92383

Halton

SAVIS - A non-profit agency that provides emotional support to survivors of sexual violence. We offer one-on-one counselling services for women and men (16+) who are survivors of sexual assault, including childhood sexual abuse. We also offer counselling and resources for family members, friends and support people.

Ages Served: 16+

Location: 227-1515 Rebecca St.Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8

Phone: 905-825-3622

Websitehttps://www.ementalhealth.ca/index.php?m=record&ID=20161

Halton CAS - At the Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS), the health and safety of our children, youth, staff, resource providers and volunteers remains our top priority; we continue to take a proactive approach to protect those we serve.

Ages Served: 0-18

Location: Burlington Office 1445 Norjohn Court Burlington, ON L7L 0E6

Phone: 905-333-4441

Nina’s Place - The regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton provides specialized health care, police services and agency referrals for women and men who have experienced sexual assault within the past 12 days and recent domestic violence.

Ages Served: All ages

Location: 1245 Lakeshore Rd Burlington, ON L7S 0A2

Phone: 905-632-3737 ext. 5708

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Durham

Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region - Is a non-profit agency funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and assisted by donations from local churches, community groups, individuals and businesses.

Ages Served: 12+

Location: 4-700 Finley Avenue Ajax, ON, L1S 3Z2

Phone: 905-683-8615

Websitehttps://www.ementalhealth.ca/index.php?m=record&ID=10932

Legal Aid Ontario - If you are in court and you do not have a lawyer, talk to the lawyer at the courthouse (they are called duty counsel) for help.

Location: 111 Simcoe St. North, 2nd floor, Oshawa ON

Phone: 905-576-2334

Websitehttp://www.legalaid.on.ca/ 

 

Women’s Multicultural Resource & Counseling Centre - Delivering programs and services to Black youth between the ages of 12 to 25 years and their families in Durham Region.

Ages Served: 12-25

Location: 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1B8

Phone: 905-427-7849

Websitehttps://wmrcc.org/youth-projects/

Durham Region Victim Services - In the minutes, hours and days following a tragedy, we’re there. We help those who have lost a loved one, been a victim of a crime or trafficking, experienced online exploitation or who are leaving an abusive relationship.

Ages Served: All Ages 

Location: 605 Rossland Rd E Box 911 Whitby, ON, L1N 0B8

Phone: 905-721-4226

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Durham Rape Crisis Centre - This organization takes an active role in the community to end all forms of sexual violence against women and children.

Ages Served: Female Ages 16+

Location: 438 King St. W. Oshawa, ON L1J 8L8

Phone: 905-668-9200

Emailhttps://drcc.ca/about/contact-information/