Culturally Specific Counselling Services

Punjabi Community Health Services

http://pchs4u.com/

Call: (905) 677-0889

Program Description:

Focused on supporting the needs of the South-Asian diaspora, PCHS provides a variety of programs:

• Sahara Mental Health Program
• Sahara Addictions Program
• Sahara Opioids Addictions Program
• Parenting Programs
• Family Counselling
• Geriatrics
• Settlement Services
• Legal Services in conjunction with SALCO

Eligibility Requirements:

• Serves anyone who speaks English or any of the South Asian Languages
• Age restrictions exist for some programs and can be found at the following link: http://pchs4u.com/programs/

United Achievers’ Community Services (UACS)

https://unitedachievers.org/

Program Description:

UACS provides culturally-enriching services, programs and support that enhances the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel’s Black and Caribbean communities through the following programs:

• Building Healthy Families
• Healthy, Active & Wise Seniors
• Fresh Start for Women
• Children and Youth Programs

Through these programs, UACS offers Tax Clinics, Counselling, Transitional Housing Supports, Volunteer Placements, and Support groups.

Program Eligibility:

• To learn more about the eligibility requirements for specific programs, visit the following link: https://unitedachievers.org/en/what-we-do

Vita Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Youth

https://vitacentre.org/

Telephone: 905-502-7933

Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Closed on all major holidays)

Program Description:

• Vita Centre is a non-profit charity that offers programs and supports for pregnant youth who intend to become parents and for teen parents. It is affiliated with Catholic Charities and Sharelife.
• Education – Our free programs allow young parents who might otherwise be isolated to experience an environment of support and encouragement as well as a place of belonging.
• One-to-one counselling – Our counselling programs help parents identify goals, strategies and services to improve quality of life for themselves as well as their children.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Services are available to Pregnant Youth who intend to become parents and Teens who are already parents.