Understanding and communicating with families (2)
- 1. By: Muila Mongo, Taibah Ejaz , Xue Lian Li, Lei Zhang, SooYoung Park,
- 2. DR. ROZ’S HEALING PLACE A Centre for Empowerment and Healing “Making a difference in the lives of abused women and children one day at a time”
- 3. Introduction “A life without violence is the only life to live” By DR. Roz Roach Established in 1983 & Known as the Emily Stowe Shelter For women One of the first shelters to open in Scarborough Founded by community service workers & counselors Rebuilt & Renamed Dr. Roz’s Healing Place in 2004 Supplies a safe living environment for abused women & children All services are free & confidential Mission Statement “Dr. Roz‟s Healing Place is a centre for empowerment and healing that works towards the eradication of violence against women and their children locally, nationally and globally”. http://animoto.com/play/i7ANK8S9Kpb5fMel40TWxQ
- 4. Who They Help Women & children of any lifestyle (anti-oppressive) Women/children fleeing from domestic violence in the home Example: Financial Abuse Emotional Abuse Spiritual Abuse Sexual Abuse Psychological abuse Physical Abuse
- 5. Programs & Services Counseling Program Child Advocacy Department Building Opportunities for Women Program Transitional Housing & Support Program Follow Up Care Program VIBE Youth Program
- 6. Founding A non-profit agency Ministry of Community Social services City of Toronto help for agency PNA‟s (Personal needs allowance)
- 7. Accessibility Environment supports women and children with physical disabilities Will move beds to support single women & their children sleeping in the same room Offers 40 beds Serves approx. 130-150 cases/year (in house) Serves approx. 1000 clients/year through community outreach
- 8. Barriers for Clients Location & Proximity Mental Illness Suicidal Thoughts, Tendencies, or Ideations Substance Abuse/ Alcohol Abuse Children must be accompanied by their mother
- 9. Follow Up Follow up to 2 years Visits By phone calls Keep files up to 7 years Legal support Safety Planning Counselling
- 10. Future Aim The Changa House „Changa‟ means strength Fund raising for $5 million dollars The aim is to offer support and services to not only at risk youth but to all children/youth Drop in nature Will offer services such as tutoring, legal services/advice, housing, counseling, a gym to provide access to sports and physical development, basically support in any aspect of life. Donate towards the Changa House Capital Building Campaign Contact Leeann: at (416) 264-0823 ext. 233 or leenntrevors@drrozshealingplace.com
- 11. How You Can Help Donate Volunteer Field placement Fundraising event Arrange a guest speaker to come to your work place, school, and/or organization Contact Information Dr. Roz‟s Healing Place Cliffcrest Plaza P.O. Box 88027 (mailing address) Scarborough, ON M1M 3W1 416-264-4357 (24 HR Crisis Line) 416- 264-0823 (Administration )
- 12. References http://www.drrozshealingplace.com/ http://www.flickr.com/
- 13. Thank you for your time