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Counseling and Support Services
Cross Cultural Healthcare Program
The Cross Cultural Healthcare Program serves as a bridge between individuals and communities, and health and health-related services to ensure full access to quality care or services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Our interpreters undergo a rigorous selection process and comprehensive training, which is designed specifically to address health and health-related issues. The program also provides information and education relating to cultural competency and building cultural knowledge for service providing agencies. Dinner with a Movie
Dinner with a Movie takes place on the third Friday of each month to facilitate access to food when the financial resources of many individuals and families are depleted. The program provides a forum for discussion after the movie, and engages those attending by involving them in the selection of the movie and the items for discussion for the following month. Nutritious meals can be enjoyed in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Activities improve social skills by ongoing interaction and discussions. The ID Clinic
Having appropriate identification documents is necessary in order to access basic and important needs – food, housing, clothing, social assistance, a bank account, and so on. The purpose of the ID Clinic is to assist people who are in very vulnerable situations with replacement of their birth certificate. The lack of a birth certificate or other government-issued identification often prevents people from accessing services that are vital to their health and well-being, including income support (Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Employment Insurance (EI)). The ID Clinic is offered on Mondays and Thursdays and appointments are preferred. The ID Clinic Support Staff assists clients with completing the appropriate forms, tracking down needed information and advocating where needed. Limited funding may be available to cover the cost of the birth certificate replacement. The Men's Circle
The objective of the Men’s Circle is personal development and support through discussion. The group is participant-driven and provides a platform for the participants to share difficult issues, challenges and solutions with each other. The format of this weekly discussion has evolved from the Native sharing circle, which served as an entry point for some of the participants. Outside guests are often invited to share or provide information on different topics identified by program participants. The Men’s Circle is open to men 19 to 65 years old. |
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