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SUPPORT SERVICES Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are offered at the TMFRC location and are free of charge. There is also free parking and arrangements can be made for casual child care. For more information, contact: Assessment, Referral and Advocacy: This service links individuals and families to relevant community resources. Military members and those in their immediate family who are faced with a difficult situation can meet with the Prevention, Support and Intervention Coordinator who will provide an assessment and then refer family members to appropriate community services and resources. Consultations are also available to provide extra support when dealing with community resources and a counsellor will advocate on your behalf, assisting you to receive the best services possible from all providers. Short-term Counselling / Crisis Support: The TMFRC supports family members in times of crisis. Military families that are experiencing emergency or difficult situations may contact the Prevention, Support and Intervention Coordinator who will provide emergency short-term support counselling. This program is designed to enhance the families’ social functioning and emotional well-being as well as to directly support those who have been affected by an individual or community crisis. Education and Prevention: It is important for individuals and families to understand and manage general health and lifestyle stressors. The TMFRC presents workshops and seminars about all types of family matters including violence prevention, managing stress, meditation techniques, coping strategies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and much more. You will be given strategies and skills to promote a general healthy well-being, prevent crises and manage lifestyle stressors. Visit our Event Calendar for upcoming workshops. The purpose of a support group is to connect with others for mutual support and relationship building. Self-help groups offered through the support and intervention program are geared towards sharing common experiences, developing coping skills, preventing crises, and sharing and connecting with others who have also shared a similar experience. A variety of groups are organized each year, so it’s best to check with the Prevention, Support and Intervention Coordinator to find out when a particular group is being offered. We support you and your family members to get through difficult times, and to manage concerns like addictions, relationships, mental health, violence, abuse and more.
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Family Violence Prevention & the Family Crisis Team: Education is a key component of the CF family violence prevention strategy. Education promotes increased awareness of the problem, reduces the tolerance for this type of behaviour, fosters appropriate responses to family violence and ensures that victims and their families are aware of the services available. The Family Crisis Team is a team of local personnel, normally including personnel, chaplains, the military police, MFRCs prevention, support and intervention coordinators, and professional health and social service workers from the civilian community. Core principles of the Family Crisis Team:
Your Toronto Crisis Team:
The Toronto Family Crisis Team strives to provide continual education throughout the GTA to CF units, members, and families through briefings, educational groups and events, public awareness campaigns and strong relationships with Commanding Officers in addressing the issues of family violence. The team works to respond immediately and effectively in family violence situations, ensuring the safety of all family members is at the forefront, and that proper referrals and supports are in place. All support services, referrals, questions and reports are confidential and discussed among team members and appropriate community organizations at the discretion of all family members. If you know of or suspect family violence in your community, take a stand and report it. Reports or inquiries can be made to any member of the Family Crisis Team, a unit Chaplain, or Commanding Officer. The Base Social Work Office: Base Social Work Office (32CBG Health Services) is located in the Denison Building behind the elevators in the main lobby. They are open 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Appointments can be made by contacting the main desk at 416-633-6200 ext.3902. Padre (chaplain): ASU(T) Chaplain: |
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