The primary purpose of our advocacy program is to assist urban Native Women access and effectively negotiate social services i.e. ODSP, OW and Children’s Aid Societies etc.
Our program coordinates resources with other Native and Non-Native agencies to inform their clients of the services available through the Native Women’s Advocacy Worker.
The Advocacy worker regularly visits other non-profit organizations to gather information to build a viable user friendly resource library for clients and develop information sharing.
Our Services…
Clients Dealing with Children’s Aid Societies Involvement.
Criminal Justice Involvement.
Financial, OW (Community start up), ODSP or EI.
Referrals To Addiction Counseling.
Grief Counseling.
Counseling for Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Mental Health Issues.
Employment Preparation Courses.
The Advocacy Program works closely with:
Spirit of the People
Human Resource Development Canada
Native Legal Services
Native Men’s Residence
Open Door Centre
Metis Nation of Ontario
St. Stephens
Youth Employment Services
Two Spirited People of the First Nations
For more info, contact:
Lorraine Hughes
(416) 963-9963 ext. 225
191 Gerrard St. East Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E5 (416) 963-9963
