Notice
Our Quick Access Walk-in service will be closed between December 20 – January 6. Anyone interested in an appointment before December 20th must be registered by December 16th.
About us
A long and a distinguished record of service to the entire community.
Catholic Family Services of Toronto was established in 1922 and is a non-profit counselling agency. The agency is accredited by Family Service Ontario and is a member of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Our staff is professionally trained, skilled and knowledgeable.
We are dedicated to excellence, personalised care, and to helping people develop their potential as fully as possible. We provide extensive preventative (wellness) as well as treatment (counselling) services.
Our commitment is to promote and strengthen healthy families, marriages, and individuals.
About us
A long and a distinguished record of service to the entire communtity.
Catholic Family Services of Toronto was established in 1922 and is a non-profit counselling agency. The agency is accredited by Family Service Ontario and is a member of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Our staff is professionally trained, skilled and knowledgeable.
We are dedicated to excellence, personalised care, and to helping people develop their potential as fully as possible. We provide extensive preventative (wellness) as well as treatment (counselling) services.
Our commitment is to promote and strengthen healthy families, marriages, and individuals.
Professional Help When You Need It
Counselling Program
Counselling is an integral and core program of Catholic Family Services of Toronto. We offer individual, couple, family and group counselling.
Our professional counselling staff help people resolve problems that challenge their lives. The helping process acknowledges the needs, strengths, values and goals of individuals and families.
Professional Help When You Need It
Counselling is an integral and core program of Catholic Family Services of Toronto. We offer individual, couple, family and group counselling.
Our professional counselling staff help people resolve problems that challenge their lives. The helping process acknowledges the needs, strengths, values and goals of individuals and families.
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Quick Access Counselling
Offering counselling in a timely fashion to those in need is an important goal for Catholic Family Services of Toronto. We offer individual, couple, and family Quick Access – Single Session counselling. Our professional counselling staff is trained to offer Quick Access – Single Session counselling to clients who have an urgent need to speak with a counsellor.
single session
Offering counselling in a timely fashion to those in need is an important goal for Catholic Family Services of Toronto. We offer individual, couple, and family Quick Access – Single Session counselling. Our professional counselling staff is trained to offer Quick Access – Single Session counselling to clients who have an urgent need to speak with a counsellor.
Support in a safe space
Woman Abuse Services
The program focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment to abused women and their families, including those who have been sexually abused, where they can receive counselling, support, education, and information on other support services in the community.
The services are provided through individual, couple and group counselling. Assessments and service plans are jointly developed to determine the most appropriate way to provide a focused service.
Support in a safe space
The program focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment to abused women and their families, including those who have been sexually abused, where they can receive counselling, support, education, and information on other support services in the community.
The services are provided through individual, couple and group counselling. Assessments and service plans are jointly developed to determine the most appropriate way to provide a focused service.
Sacrament of marriage
Marriage Preparation & Family Life
If you’re planning to get married in the Catholic Church, you are required to complete a marriage preparation program.
Sacrament of marriage
If you’re planning to get married in the Catholic Church, you are required to complete a marriage preparation program.
Reconnecting after loss
New Beginnings
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Toronto, we offer the New Beginnings Program. New Beginnings is a program with a rich history of assisting separated, divorced and widowed Catholics. The program provides counselling, opportunities for reflection and spiritual guidance as part of the healing journey through day retreats, support groups and monthly inspirational talks. New Beginnings staff also assist peer support groups through training and resources. These services are offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Reconnecting after loss
In partnership with the Archdiocese of Toronto, we offer the New Beginnings Program. New Beginnings is a program with a rich history of assisting separated, divorced and widowed Catholics. The program provides counselling, opportunities for reflection and spiritual guidance as part of the healing journey through day retreats, support groups and monthly inspirational talks. New Beginnings staff also assist peer support groups through training and resources. These services are offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.
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Wellness Programs
Wellness Programs are based on promoting positive growth and competence in people as they move through life transitions.
These group programs provide education, information and support to help individuals, couples, and families recognize and develop their strengths. The goal is to assist people to move through life’s various passages competently and successfully.
Join a group
Wellness Programs are based on promoting positive growth and competence in people as they move through life transitions.
These group programs provide education, information and support to help individuals, couples, and families recognize and develop their strengths. The goal is to assist people to move through life’s various passages competently and successfully.
Not sure how we can help you?
Fill in the inquiry form and one of our staff will be in contact with you as early as possible.
Not sure how we can help you?
Fill in the inquiry form and one of our staff will be in contact with you as early as possible.
Our Funders and Sponsors
Our Achievements
100+
Years in Existence
16
Programs Offered
41
Services Offered
10,500
Sessions in 2021
6,700+
Direct Counselling and Wellness Services Provided
3,000+
~ Sessions for Women Facing Abuse in 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you serve?
We serve people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. All of our staff are professionally trained, and specially skilled in their ability to be sensitive to religious, gender, cultural, racial and other life circumstances.
At the time of initial contact, our staff will help you determine if our services are appropriate to meet your needs. If we are not the right place, our staff will provide you with information about relevant services in the community.
Can you explain how counselling works?
Counselling is a two way process between you and your counsellor. The counsellor will help you to consider your situation realistically, help you identify the central problems and assist you to develop positive, achievable goals. The counsellor helps you to gain a fuller understanding of your circumstances and the ways to find solutions for your problems.
How do the people who have used your services feel about their service experience?
We regularly evaluate our services and conduct client feedback surveys at the conclusion of Agency service. A large number of former clients respond to our questionnaires and consistently provide us with a high level of positive ratings with respect to their service experience and the results achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you serve?
We serve people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. All of our staff are professionally trained, and specially skilled in their ability to be sensitive to religious, gender, cultural, racial and other life circumstances.
At the time of initial contact, our staff will help you determine if our services are appropriate to meet your needs. If we are not the right place, our staff will provide you with information about relevant services in the community.
Can you explain how counselling works?
Counselling is a two way process between you and your counsellor. The counsellor will help you to consider your situation realistically, help you identify the central problems and assist you to develop positive, achievable goals. The counsellor helps you to gain a fuller understanding of your circumstances and the ways to find solutions for your problems.
How do the people who have used your services feel about their service experience?
We regularly evaluate our services and conduct client feedback surveys at the conclusion of Agency service. A large number of former clients respond to our questionnaires and consistently provide us with a high level of positive ratings with respect to their service experience and the results achieved.
We are trusted by many
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