Individual Counter Human Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence Support
Comprehensive case management and trauma informed services for individuals who have experienced any form of human trafficking and/or gender-based violence. In partnership with Aurora House.
The Mennonite New Life Centre offers comprehensive reintegration/rehabilitation services for individuals who have experienced human trafficking and gender-based violence.
Our Counter-Human Trafficking team works closely with all individuals who have experienced any form of human trafficking, including labour trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced marriage. Regardless of status in Canada, we provide comprehensive case management and trauma-informed, culturally competent services to survivors, including: intake and orientation, basic needs, safety planning, coordination and delivery of services pertaining to mental health counselling and emotional support. Referrals can be made for housing, legal services, job training, life skills workshops, and assistance with educational needs.
The MNLCT in partnership with Aurora House supports the integration and well-being needs of individuals who have experienced any form of human trafficking and/or gender-based violence.
Aurora House strives to provide shelter, long-term trauma counselling, basic needs and essential support services to individuals who have been trafficked or exploited in Canada.
Opened in May 2016 and located in the Greater Toronto Area, this transitional house offers a safe place for up to 7 people who would like continued support on their journey towards complete independent living. Canadian citizens, immigrants and non-status individuals, men and women, youth and adults are all eligible, and residents can stay for up to one year.
To access free training on how you can help to address issues of human trafficking in your community, please click here.
For more information about services offered at MNLCT and Aurora House, or to make a referral
"The Mennonite New Life Centre and its BEMC program came in very handy for me at the lowest ebb of my life by providing a lifeline and I am eternally grateful for that,”
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