Abrigo Centre - Toronto - Counselling and Support Services

Organization:	Abrigo Centre - Toronto - Counselling and Support Services

Phone Numbers:	416-534-3434

Fax:	416-534-8026


Email:	info@abrigo.ca

Website:	abrigo.ca

Address:	1645 Dufferin St Toronto, ON M6H 3L9

Location:	Cross street: Dufferin St and St Clair Ave W

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible main entrance; Elevator available for access to second floor; Street parking, public parking lots nearby

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Office hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Paula De Jesus - Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations 416-534-3434 ext 228 * pdejesus@abrigo.ca Gila Raposo - Co-Executive Director, Community Engagement & Resource Development 416-534-3434 ext 222 * graposo@abrigo.ca

Service Description:	Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities and local residents Pathways to Income Empowerment Program includes information and referral and community education on food, housing and income security issues, including assistance with forms youth outreach program including workshops for middle and high school students newcomers settlement and orientation Seniors Program Seniors Life and Hope Education and Recreation program for adults 55 years and older Gender-based Violence Counselling services individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based and intimate partner violence or abuse youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy Parenting Programs Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years - online/virtual groups only Mindful Fathering parenting group in partnership with Yorktown Family Services (see separate listing) Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program ?12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Fees:	Most services free; Partner Assault Response Program fees on sliding scale

Application:	Call or visit in person to schedule an intake/assessment meeting; visit website for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all with a focus on Portuguese-speaking communities Partner Assault Response Program: offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence Residency Requirements: Toronto, with focus on Davenport neighbourhood and surrounding area

Languages:	English ; Portuguese


This information was last completely updated on: 5-14-2026

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