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Organisation:
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Sakeenah Canada - Head Office
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Sans frais:
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1-888-671-3446 ext 175 (Toronto location) * ext 123 (Brampton location) * ext 120 (Ottawa location) * ext 114 (London location) * ext 103 (for counselling)
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Adresse postale:
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5659 McAdam Rd, Unit B4
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 1N9
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Carte
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Watline Ave
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Daily 24 hours (Shelters) * Hours vary per programs and services
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Exécutifs:
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Rabia Din - Chair
Zena Chaudhry - Chief Executive Officer
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Description des services:
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Services provided include:- Crisis shelters that provide immediate shelter for women and children
- Medical: help residents and clients find doctors and help alleviate the financial pressure of buying medication * clients who do not have health coverage are referred to health clinic
- Mental health: assess residents and clients and provide them with a number of different therapy programs, whether in-person or remotely
- Education: aid residents and clients in obtaining diverse educational experiences, encompassing both in-house programs and traditional avenues
- Employment: help residents and clients to find sustainable employment
- Financial assistance: help clients and residents to purchase belongings that they had to leave behind when coming to a shelter
- Foster care: a program that help recruit and train Muslim foster families, and then connect Muslim foster children to these families
- Food and Essentials: provide essential items to residents, clients, and those who need it in the community
- Food bank (The People's Market)
- Legal: help residents and clients to apply for legal aid through legal aid agencies
- Life skills: caseworkers help teach residents and clients life skills so that they are able to be self-sustainable
- Referrals: help residents and clients apply for government programs and subsidies * also make referrals to external programs from different organizations
- Remote casework: caseworkers work remotely to assists clients
- Safety planning: help residents and clients plan before they leave an abusive situation to after they move out from our shelters
- Training: run workshops and training sessions for mainstream shelters and community organizations so that they understand the diverse needs of Muslim clients and why certain practices must be conducted differently
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Langues:
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English * Arabic
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Interpretive Services available
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto
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Carte
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