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Next Steps: Resources
- Community agencies working with men who have problems with abuse
- Community agencies providing information about depression
- Community resources for substance abuse
- Books on anger and abuse
| Institution | Contact information / Website |
|---|---|
| Abrigo Centre (Portuguese) | Tel: 416-534-3434 |
| Chinese Family Services (English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese | Tel: 416-979-8299 |
| COSTI (Italian) | Tel: 416-244-7714 |
| Counterpoint (Generic) | Tel: 416-920-0268 |
| Jewish Family and Child Services | Tel: 416-638-7800 |
| John Howard Society (Generic, Caribbean) | Tel: 416-925-4386 |
| Family Service Association of Toronto (English, Tamil and Farsi) | Tel: 416-595-9618 |
| Native Child and Family Services (Aboriginal) | Tel: 416-969-8510 |
| Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services (Polish, Russian, Ukrainian) | Tel: 416-533-9471 |
| Rexdale Women's Centre | Phone: 416-745-0062 |
| Institution | Contact information / Website |
|---|---|
| Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Branch | Tel: 416-977-5580 |
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Tel: 416-535-8501 or 1-800-463-6273 |
| Depression and Anxiety Information, Resource and Education Centre (DIRECT) | Public Information Line: 1-888-557-5051, |
| Distress Centres Toronto |
416-598-1121 or 416-486-1456 |
| Mood Disorders Association of Toronto
and Ontario |
Tel: 416-486-8046 or 1-888-486-8236 |
Books for men on anger and abuse
If you would like to read more on the subject, here is a list of books that we recommend:
Man to Man - A Guide for Men
in Abusive Relationships
by Edward W. Gondolf and David M. Russell
Learning to Live without Violence
by Daniel Sonkin and Michael Durphy
Violent No More - Helping
Men End Domestic Abuse
by Michael Paymar
Anger Workout Book
by Dr. A. Weisenger
Community resources for substance abuse
If you have been told you have a substance or alcohol abuse problem, or would like more information on addiction treatment options call the Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service (MAARS). MAARS offers telephone and face to face consultations and assessments brief counselling, referrals and professional consultation.
Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service (MAARS)
175 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1P7
Tel: 416-599-1448
To arrange for counselling, please call our Service Access Unit, Tel: 416.595.9618
