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CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Rexdale Women's Centre
1, record 1, English, Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RWC 2, record 1, English, RWC
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Rexdale Immigrant Women's Project 3, record 1, English, Rexdale%20Immigrant%20Women%27s%20Project
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rexdale Women’s Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, voluntary agency that serves high-need women and their families, residing in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The centre’s] mission is to support immigrant, newcomer and refugee women, and their family members of all generations to become fully participating members of Canadian Society who are self-sufficient, financially secure, safe, happy, healthy and socially active. They accomplish this by enhancing [their] client’s individual functioning skills and by facilitating their access to resources, agencies, and community services. 5, record 1, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Centre offers the following programs and services : Newcomer Assistance and Integration, Violence Prevention and Crisis Intervention, Support and Employment for Women, Parenting, Children's Services, Ethno-Cultural Seniors Programs, Internet Access Computers, Welcoming Communities Program, Eating for Two, Feeding with Love, [and] Language Training. 6, record 1, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Rexdale Women's Center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Rexdale Women's Centre
1, record 1, French, Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RWC 2, record 1, French, RWC
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Rexdale Immigrant Women's Project 3, record 1, French, Rexdale%20Immigrant%20Women%27s%20Project
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Rexdale Women's Center
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Spectra Helpline
1, record 2, English, Spectra%20Helpline
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Spectra Community Support Services 2, record 2, English, Spectra%20Community%20Support%20Services
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spectra Community Support Services (formerly known as Telecare Brampton Inc.) and Distress Centre Peel (DCP) ... amalgamated under the name Spectra Community Support Services [in 2012]. [The name was later changed to Spectra Helpline]. 3, record 2, English, - Spectra%20Helpline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Spectra Helpline is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential distress lines and support services in several languages for the diverse population of the Region of Peel and surrounding area. [The] centre provides 24 hour emotional support and distress line service in English every day of the year. Spectra Helpline's volunteers must complete 50 hours of in-class and on-line training in order to take calls on the distress lines. [Its] training program focuses on listening skills, values clarification, crisis/suicide prevention/intervention, mental health, understanding sexuality, volunteer development and more. Spectra Helpline also provides on-going training sessions for current volunteers to keep their skills updated. The primary purpose is to ensure that volunteers feel comfortable in offering non-judgmental emotional support to anyone calling [its] different programs. 4, record 2, English, - Spectra%20Helpline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Spectra Helpline
1, record 2, French, Spectra%20Helpline
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Spectra Community Support Services 2, record 2, French, Spectra%20Community%20Support%20Services
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spectra Community Support Services (anciennement Telecare Brampton Inc.) et Distress Centre Peel (DCP) ont fusionné en 2012 sous le nom de Spectra Community Support Services. L'organisme a plus tard été renommé Spectra Helpline. 3, record 2, French, - Spectra%20Helpline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- SPEC Association for Children & Families
1, record 3, English, SPEC%20Association%20for%20Children%20%26%20Families
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This organization] is focused on the positive development of kids by providing a continuum of services from early intervention(prevention) to high intervention during crisis. 2, record 3, English, - SPEC%20Association%20for%20Children%20%26%20Families
Record 3, Key term(s)
- SPEC Association for Children and Families
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- SPEC Association for Children & Families
1, record 3, French, SPEC%20Association%20for%20Children%20%26%20Families
correct, Alberta
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- SPEC Association for Children and Families
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain
1, record 4, English, Pavillon%20Marguerite%20de%20Champlain
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain's mission is to provide sheltering and crisis intervention services to women victims of conjugal violence and their children. 2, record 4, English, - Pavillon%20Marguerite%20de%20Champlain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain
1, record 4, French, Pavillon%20Marguerite%20de%20Champlain
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Pavillon Marguerite de Champlain a comme mission d'offrir des services d'hébergement, d'intervention en situation de crise et de suivi aux femmes victimes de violence conjugale et leurs enfants. 2, record 4, French, - Pavillon%20Marguerite%20de%20Champlain
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-03-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
1, record 5, English, International%20Critical%20Incident%20Stress%20Foundation%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ICISF 1, record 5, English, ICISF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to provide leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide. 2, record 5, English, - International%20Critical%20Incident%20Stress%20Foundation%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
1, record 5, French, International%20Critical%20Incident%20Stress%20Foundation%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ICISF 2, record 5, French, ICISF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
1, record 6, English, Distress%20Centre%20of%20Ottawa%20and%20Region
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Ottawa Distress Centre 2, record 6, English, Ottawa%20Distress%20Centre
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region is a 24/7 volunteer based organization offering confidential, emotional mental health support, crisis intervention, information referral and education services. 3, record 6, English, - Distress%20Centre%20of%20Ottawa%20and%20Region
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Distress Centre of Ottawa
- Distress Centre-Ottawa and Region
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre de détresse d'Ottawa et la région
1, record 6, French, Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20d%27Ottawa%20et%20la%20r%C3%A9gion
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Centre de détresse d'Ottawa 2, record 6, French, Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20d%27Ottawa
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa et la région est un organisme fondé sur le bénévolat qui offre du soutien confidentiel de mieux-être émotionnel et en santé mentale ainsi que des services d’intervention de crise et d’information et d’orientation 24 heures par jour, sept jours par semaine. 3, record 6, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20d%27Ottawa%20et%20la%20r%C3%A9gion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- victim support worker
1, record 7, English, victim%20support%20worker
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crisis intervention and support services may be available through :crisis centres; family service agencies;... victim support workers... 1, record 7, English, - victim%20support%20worker
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- professionnel de l'aide aux victimes
1, record 7, French, professionnel%20de%20l%27aide%20aux%20victimes
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- professionnelle de l'aide aux victimes 2, record 7, French, professionnelle%20de%20l%27aide%20aux%20victimes
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une intervention d'urgence et des services de soutien peuvent être obtenus de diverses sources : les services-secours; les organismes de services à la famille (...) les professionnels de l'aide aux victimes (...) 1, record 7, French, - professionnel%20de%20l%27aide%20aux%20victimes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Criminology
- Provincial Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Victim/Witness Assistance Program
1, record 8, English, Victim%2FWitness%20Assistance%20Program
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- VWAP 1, record 8, English, VWAP
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program(VWAP) is to provide information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the criminal justice process in order to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal justice process. Offered by the Ontario Victim Services Secretariat, VWAP services include crisis intervention, needs assessment, referrals to community agencies, emotional support, case specific information(court dates, bail conditions) and court preparation and orientation. VWAP services are available to adult and child victims and witnesses of crime, after charges have been laid. 1, record 8, English, - Victim%2FWitness%20Assistance%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Criminologie
- Administration provinciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide aux victimes et aux témoins
1, record 8, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20aux%20victimes%20et%20aux%20t%C3%A9moins
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PAVT 1, record 8, French, PAVT
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat du Programme d'aide aux victimes et aux témoins (PAVT) est de fournir des renseignements, de l'aide et un soutien aux victimes et témoins tout au long de la procédure judiciaire criminelle pour augmenter leur compréhension de la procédure judiciaire pénale et encourager leur participation à cette procédure. Les services du PAVT sont offerts par le Secrétariat des services aux victimes de l'Ontario et comprennent l'intervention d'urgence, l'évaluation des besoins, les renvois à des organismes communautaires, le soutien affectif, les renseignements particuliers propres à la cause (date des audiences, conditions de mise en liberté sous caution) et la préparation à la cour et l'orientation connexe. Les services du PAVT sont offerts aux victimes, adultes et enfants, et témoins d'actes criminels, après le dépôt des accusations. 1, record 8, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20aux%20victimes%20et%20aux%20t%C3%A9moins
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
1, record 9, English, Eastern%20Ottawa%20Resource%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a collaborative manner, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is committed to improving the quality of life for all individuals and to building a safe and healthy community. Since 1979, the Centre has been offering a wide range of social and community services which include : counseling for individuals, families, children and youth; crisis intervention; individual and group support to women facing abuse and to children who witness violence; services for older adults, caregivers and persons with disabilities; information, resources and referral workshops and self-help groups; community development initiatives; and other services. 1, record 9, English, - Eastern%20Ottawa%20Resource%20Centre
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Eastern Ottawa Resource Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa
1, record 9, French, Centre%20des%20ressources%20de%20l%27Est%20d%27Ottawa
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans un esprit de collaboration, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa s'engage à améliorer la qualité de vie de tous et à bâtir une collectivité saine et à l'abri du danger. Depuis 1979, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa offre toute une gamme de services sociaux et communautaires tels que : counselling pour particuliers, familles, enfants et jeunes; intervention de crise; counselling et groupes de soutien pour femmes vivant de l'abus et counselling pour enfants témoins de violence; services pour aînés victimes d'abus, appui aux aidants naturels et aux personnes ayant un handicap; ressources et ateliers d'information; initiatives de développement communautaire. 1, record 9, French, - Centre%20des%20ressources%20de%20l%27Est%20d%27Ottawa
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Just One Break
1, record 10, English, Just%20One%20Break
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- JOB 2, record 10, English, JOB
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conducts activities in New York City. Places qualified handicapped people in competitive employment. Operates program to research and place the industrially injured and/or workers whose careers have been interrupted by disability; offers vocational support services including assessment of medical and vocational eligibility on all applicants, short term counseling, crisis intervention, and development of job seeking skills. 1, record 10, English, - Just%20One%20Break
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Just One Break
1, record 10, French, Just%20One%20Break
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- JOB 2, record 10, French, JOB
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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