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Program:
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Counselling
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Phone Numbers:
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416-439-7111 ext 107
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Address:
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2100 Ellesmere Rd, Suite 245
Toronto, ON
M1H 3B7
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Intersection:
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Markham Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Location:
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Toronto (Woburn North)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Building has accessible washroom, an automatic door opener and a lever door handle
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Hours:
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Admin hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * Some evening appointments available on Tue evenings
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Executives:
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Lynda Kosowan - Executive Director
416-439-7111 ext 101 * ed@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Saji Jose - Counsellor
416-439-7111 ext 111 * ptcounsellor@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca
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Service Description:
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Free and confidential counselling services are offered for women who are dealing with abuse, making plans to leave abuse, or recovering from abuse and violence * offers one-to-one mentoring and educational programs * This short term, goal-oriented service uses cognitive behavioural and asset-based approach to:
- assists women to use internal and external resources in order to make long term changes in their lives
- develops the power of the individual by discovering and building upon the strengths of each woman
- supports women to accomplish their goals for economic and emotional independence
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self-referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 18 years and older, including newcomers who are moving away from abuse, poverty and isolation * special program off-site for women 13-19 years * outreach to women with disabilities and young women
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation is available for those dealing with abuse through MCIS
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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Last Updated:
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9/17/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=51371
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