Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0074 | Last Full Update: 19 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic ; CV19 ; Family Court Support Worker Program ; FCSWP ; Gardiner Expressive Arts Group ; HT1 ; Interpreter Services Toronto ; IST |
| Notes | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 - Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic open for essential services -- providing urgent in-person individual services with heightened screening * FCSW program operating remotely and able to assist with family support, safety planning -- clients contact intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234 or fcsw@schliferclinic.com if unsafe to call * cancelled: group counselling and special programming sessions * call, email or visit BSCC website for details |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown West |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bathurst St and College St |
| Physical Access | Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance ; Barrier free washrooms ; Street parking close to entrance |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 -- open for essential services -- providing urgent in-person individual services with heightened screening * FCSW program operating remotely and able to assist with family support, safety planning -- clients contact intake line 416-323-9149 ext 234 or fcsw@schliferclinic.com if unsafe to call * cancelled: group counselling and special programming sessions * call, email or visit BSCC website for details ---------------------------------------- Legal services -- information, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women * referrals to lawyers * assistance with all levels of the justice system * family and immigration law representation * Independent Legal Advice for survivors of sexual assault * community education * systemic advocacy Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate Counselling Services -- individual and group counselling * mindfulness, trauma support * referrals to community agencies * transitional housing and support for women leaving abusive relationships * Gardiner Expressive Arts Group for survivors of sexual abuse Interpreter Services Toronto, ist@schliferclinic.com -- language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts * includes services for clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing * interpreter training and employment opportunities |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Toronto |
| Eligibility | Women 16 years and older who have experienced violence, including sexual assault, partner assault, incest or child sexual abuse Family Court Support Worker Program -- victims of domestic violence involved in the family court process |
| Application | Counselling intake 416-323-9149 ext 234 * Legal intake 416-323-9149 ext 278 * Interpreter services 416-323-9149 ext 236 * visit website -- intake form available online |
| Languages | English ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Tamil ; 89 other languages available through interpreter services ; American Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI) and Deaf Interpreters (DI) available |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Women ; Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counselling ~ Women ; Art Therapy ~ Women ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Court Orientation Programs ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Abused Women ; Crime Victim Safety Planning ~ Abused Women ; Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Abused Women ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Abused Women ; Legal Assistance Referral Services ~ Abused Women ; Legal Assistance Referral Services ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Legal Counselling ~ Abused Women ; Legal Counselling ~ Domestic Violence Issues ; Legal Counselling ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Legal Representation ~ Abused Women ; Legal Representation ~ Sexually Abused Adults ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Interpreters/Translators ; Sexual Assault Counselling ~ Women ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Abused Women ; System Advocacy ~ Domestic Violence Issues ; System Advocacy ~ Sexual Assault Issues ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Abused Women ; Women's Advocacy Groups |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-323-9149 |
| Fax | 416-323-9107 |
| info@schliferclinic.com | |
| Website | www.schliferclinic.com |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Intake; Phone: 416-323-9149 ext 234; Email: intake@schliferclinic.com |
| Primary Executive | Deepa Mattoo, Executive Director; Phone: 416-323-9149 ext 244; Email: d.mattoo@schliferclinic.com |
| Alternate Executive | Lynne Jenkins, Director, Counselling Services; Phone: 416-323-9149 ext 235; Email: l.jenkins@schliferclinic.com |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) ; United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |