Loading...

Family Services - Violence Against Women (VAW) Program

iconPath
Safe Centre of Peel
60 West Dr, Suite 110
Brampton, ON
L6T 3T6
iconPath
905-450-4650
iconPath
Fax: 905-450-5478
iconPath
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last update: Sep 10, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for more information

Eligibility / Target Population
Women 18 years and older. Women in abusive situations or living with violence or fear of violence

Fees
None

Executives
Amanda Surujpaul - Director - Family Services
Indus Community Services
905-275-2369 * amanda.surujpaul@induscs.ca

Contacts
Jakki Buckeridge - Manager - Family Services
905-275-2369 ext 3244 * jbuckeridge@induscs.ca

Languages
English ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu

Area Served
Brampton

Accessibility
W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:
Counselling to victims of domestic/family violence and abuse, to assist and help empower the women through the development of personalized strategies and solutions that help to promote healthy relationships and wellness for the victim and her family

The VAW program provides:

  • crisis intervention, counselling and risk assessment
  • safety planning and transitional support
  • women groups to support health and wellness Assistance with legal issues and advocacy
  • educational workshops and referrals to community resource
  • support groups for women and children who have witnessed abuse
  • support is provided through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network

When needed, Indus will facilitate a referral and connection of French-speaking clients to OASIS centre des femmes or La Maison d'Hebergement

Videos

Family and Health Services

AboutUs

Charitable, non-profit multi-purpose community organization offering culturally and linguistically appropriate services to immigrants for integration into Canadian society and to meet the social, health, educational and settlement needs * volunteering opportunities

Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026: Suggest an edit
Added to Clipboard Add to Clipboard