Mental health and addictions in Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture - Mississauga
Offered by Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
In short
The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is a non-profit founded by a group of Toronto doctors, lawyers and social-service professionals, many of whom were associated with Amnesty International.
- Who it is for
- Newcomers and immigrants; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Legal help and my rights, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Help for my family, A fresh start
- Where
- 130 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L5A 1W7
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About this service
The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is a non-profit founded by a group of Toronto doctors, lawyers and social-service professionals, many of whom were associated with Amnesty International.
They had begun to see survivors of torture in their practices as early as 1977. Many of the survivors were in the process of claiming refugee status in Canada, and it was clear to the founders that in addition to asylum, these individuals needed specialized medical treatment, counselling and legal assistance.
CCVT was incorporated in 1983 as the Canadian Centre for the Investigation and Prevention of Torture. The name was changed in 1988 to better reflect the Centres mandate. The Centre was the second such facility in the world, after DIGNITY Danish Institute Against Torture, which was founded in 1982. In 2003, CCVT was accredited by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT).
Who can use it?
Victims of torture, war, genocide & crimes against humanity.
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 277-2288, or use the website.
- Phone
- (905) 277-2288
- Website
- http://ccvt.org/
Listed in Mississauga, Ontario.
130 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L5A 1W7
130 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L5A 1W7Mississauga, Ontario
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