Denise House offers: Emergency Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse; a 24/7 crisis and support by telephone or in person at the shelter; Food, clothing and personal necessities; Counselling, safety and goal planning; Childrenās Programs; and Legal and court support referrals. Visit their website for more information. Phone: 905-728-7311 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3725 Read more...
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Legal Aid Ontario provides legal services to low income families and individuals for a variety of legal problems; criminal matters; family disputes; immigration and refugee hearings; poverty law issues such as landlord/tenant disputes; disability support and family benefits payments. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Durham Community Legal Clinic provides referrals, legal information, legal advice, and representation before Administrative Courts and Tribunals, Tenant Duty Counsel at the Landlord Tenant Board, community development and law reform; free presentations to community groups on the areas of law practiced by the Clinic. Read more...
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Kinark provides court-ordered assessment, intensive treatment and re-integrative services to youth who have significant mental health issues who may be in conflict with the law. Visit their website to learn more about their services. Read more...
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Safety Network Durham helps survivors of gender-based violence access supports that start with one confidential conversation with a caring community coordinator. They offer Counselling; Family law support; Parenting/Housing support; Emergency shelter; Clothing and hygiene essentials; Government financial assistance; Language interpreters; Legal support and Legal Aid Ontario certificates; Settlement services for newcomers to Canada; Financial assistance to address immediate safety concerns Read more...
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The John Howard Society of Durham Region offers a variety of services including: anger management; counselling; employment opportunities; youth programs; housing services; parenting programs; womens programs; extrajudicial measures (EJM); and other programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...