Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a vital two-day course developed by LivingWorks Education, that covers the following: ASIST is a 2-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviors. Suitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals, social service workers, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police and correctional staff, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. Includes a Suicide Intervention Handbook and a certificate. ASIST Workshop features: Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks Education registered trainers A scientifically proven intervention model Powerful audiovisual learning aids Group discussions Skills practice and development A balance of challenge and safety Instructors: Brad and Paula Rate: $190 per person. 2020 Session Dates S3: Sat/Sun, May 30/31, 9:30am to 5:30pm CANCELLED due to COVID 19 S4: Sat/Sun, Oct.3/4, 9:30am to 5:30pm S5: Sat/Sun, Nov.7/8, 9:30am to 5:30pm For more information or to register, click: http://thegatehouse.org/asist-suicide-intervention-training/

Dear Gatehouse Community,                                                                             December 2019 Effective immediately, the Drop-In Group Thursday night group at The Gatehouse is being cancelled and will no longer be offered. The Gatehouse has limited resources and funding and at this time we are focusing our energy on offering and enhancing our core programs, Phase 1 Phase 2 and Partners. There are regular walk in accessible counselling resources in the community, which can be found at WHATS UP WALK-IN Locations across the city at  http://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/. Other resources are available in your local community may be found via E-Mental Health http://www.ementalhealth.ca/. Other programs available include: Paths of Courage – One week residential stay in Belleville. More info at www.pathsofcourage.com Canadian Centre for Men & Families – Peer support, counselling and groups for Male Survivors in Toronto https://menandfamilies.org/Canada-programs/ Crisis Resources in Toronto below: TORONTO DISTRESS CENTRE (416) 408-4357 or 408-HELP – Offers access to emotional support from the safety and security of the closest telephone. GERSTEIN CENTRE (416) 929-5200. Provides crisis intervention to adults, living in the City of Toronto, who experience mental health problems. The service has three aspects; telephone support, community visits and a ten-bed, short-stay residence. ASSAULTED WOMEN’S HELPLINE: 416-863-0511; Toll-Free 1-866-863-0511 for more than 25 years, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline has served as a free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women. TORONTO RAPE CRISIS CENTRE/MULTICULTURAL WOMEN AGAINST RAPE: 416-597-8808; TEXT SUPPORT: 1-647-490-8822 ANISHNAWBE 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERVICE: 416-891-8606 (Aboriginal clients) not only promotes Traditional Aboriginal practices but has affirmed and placed them at its core. Its model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and are reflected in the design of its programs and services.                                                                                                                           – The Gatehouse

Dear Gatehouse Community, I am reaching out to you all today to announce the resignation of Brad Hutchinson effective as of October 18, 2019. Brad is leaving due to being offered another position with another company. Since Brad joined The Gatehouse team in 2014, he has been a valuable and well-respected member of our team, bringing wisdom and expertise in mindfulness. Meditation and mental health. We will miss Brad’s positive attitude, empathy, and professionalism. Furthermore, he will continue to deliver ASIST Suicide Intervention training in 2020 through The Gatehouse. We honour his decision and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We are forever grateful to him for his insight, support and transformational energy that he brought to The Gatehouse over the past 5+ years in the roles of Executive Director and Lead Trainer/ASIST. On behalf of everyone at The Gatehouse please wish Brad all the best for the future. His email will remain active for 30 days and available if you would like to send him a message at bhutchinson@thegatehouse.org please feel free to do so. With utmost and sincere gratitude, Maria Barcelos Maria Barcelos, Executive Director, MA[c], B.A. Justice Studies, HRM Diploma & ASIST

On Saturday Dec. 7, 2019, The Gatehouse staff and volunteers helped to spread holiday cheer at the 29th Annual ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE SANTA CLAUS PARADE. Thank you to all The Gatehouse volunteers who helped out at the 2019 Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade.  Thank you, Stephanie Alves, Paula Cordeiro, Maria Barcelos, Denise Orth, Sherry Cayea, Marc Beaudry, Beau, Sarah B. Hayden, Zada, Amanda, Nicola Coles, Stewart Thompson, and David Orth.  We had a wonderful time walking, laughing, wishing a Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal and Joyeux Noel with you all! The parade is a wonderful community tradition, taking place on the first Saturday of December each year from 10am – 12pm  along Lakeshore Blvd. West 1st Street to 36th Street  followed by Skate With Santa 12pm – 4pm at Colonel Sam Smith Park  The parade attracts approximately 60,000 spectators as it travels along Lake Shore Blvd. W. from Royal York to 36th St. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Dwight Ave. (just west of Royal York) and Lake Shore Blvd. W. and takes about an hour to complete the route at 33rd Street. After the parade, there is an event called Skate with Santa at the Skating Trail in Col. Sam Smith Park. The kids can take a selfie with Santa, there is live music, the Beaver Tails food truck will be present, and of course, the kids can go skating.

Hello everyone, On Sunday, October 20th, 17 team Gatehouse members walked/ran The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront 5K. This event features three events: a marathon, a half marathon, and 5km run/walk. Each year we take part to raise awareness of the impact of childhood sexual abuse and the work of The Gatehouse in helping survivors to transform their lives from a place of capacity, hope and resilience.  We are truly grateful to our supporters, staff and volunteers who took part in the event. We could not do this without your support! See you in 2020!  

Hello everyone Thank you to everyone who supported #healingthevoicewithin Fundraiser which took place on Thurs. Oct. 3. Thank you to our sponsors LiUNA! Ontario Provincial District Council, LiUNA! Local 183, Local 27 The Carpenters Union, Z103.5, Jellinek Law, Humber Faculty of Community and Social Services, The National Post, A Celebrity Limo, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, Harry James Group, Sketchworks, Stefan Horodeckyj & Family, ALPS Auto, Linda Shick, Julie Samuel, Gualtieri Family, Knights of Columbus, Diamond & Diamond Law, Sloppy Joes & Freedom International Brokerage Company. Photos by Edison Yao, Unicorn Studios. Performance by Shaan Punjab Dee. Thank you to our amazing MC Mr. Roger Petersen, Co-host Breakfast TV. Thank you to our talented live artists Natia Lemay, Montina Guiry & Ted Nisker. Thank you to artists who donated their artwork including Farhee Chundrigar, Andrea Robin and the family of Catherine McAvity. Thank you to our staff including Stephanie Alves, Maria Barcelos, Paula Cordeiro, Brad Hutchinson. Thank you to the fabulous team of volunteers and students who helped with the event including Zada, Carolina, Vy, Diane, Emily, Kelsey, Alexandra, Tsering, Taiden, Ana Lisa, Tinnae, Sasha, Ranjini, Sadiah, Sebastian, Muzam, Ashley, Courtney, Farieza, Kaydia, Camila, Mindy, and Tiffany. Thank you to the 22nd Division Rover Team including Tyson Bajwa, Holly O’Keefe, Hanna Sajdak, Cindy Gosine and Noor Husain. Special thank you to MPP Hogarth and MPP Sheref El Sabawy, our wonderful guest speakers Chris deGale, RCMP, Supt., Officer in Charge – Assistant Criminal Operations Officer “O” Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, RCMP, Dr. Susan Mackenzie, Psychiatrist, Michael Garron Hospital, and Leticia Gracia, MSW, RSW, Director of the Community Clinic at The George Hull Centre. Thank you our superb Honorary Chairs: Mr. Joseph Mancinelli, Ms. Silvia Gualtieri, Mr. Tony Vella, Dr. Alok Mukherjee, Mr. Chris Campbell, Mr. Pat Di Donato and Mr. David Butt. Thank you to our fundraiser committee members including Lia Antonova, Julie Samuel, Lacey Ford, Ed Gallant, Dr. Mary Grogan, Silvia Gualtieri, Grazia Meade, Stefan Horodeckyj, Milton Ferguson Tony Vella, and Lorne Simon. Please see message from Arthur Lockhart, Founder Emeritus, The Gatehouse below. I just want to say thank you for being a part of Healing The Voice Within. There are so many journeys we all go on in our life-exciting, intimidating,daunting, joyful,so very many, but when one takes the time long enough to PAUSE in their own journey, to hear the voice of another person in such a way that they get to reclaim their voice, to reclaim their life, well that now is truly magical. And this is precisely what you did last night. Your being at Healing The Voice Within enables the Gatehouse to continue the work that it has been engaged in for over the past 21 years. So often we will hear: “someone should do something about that (any social justice issue)” but no one does-except in this instance you did-you did do something about the epidemic of sexual abuse. And no one can ever take that away from you-you helped another human being, a person you may never ever meet; they may pass you on a sidewalk, sit across from you at a restaurant, cheer beside you at a sporting event, a total stranger, enjoying life because of you. What a wonderful gift you gave to all of us. With affection. Arthur Lockhart Founder Emeritus The Gatehouse Please see a message from Arthur Lockhart, Founder Emeritus, The Gatehouse below. I just want to say thank you for being a part of Healing The Voice Within. There are so many journeys we all go on in our life-exciting, intimidating, daunting, joyful,so very many, but when one takes the time long enough to PAUSE in their own journey, to hear the voice of another person in such a way that they get to reclaim their voice, to reclaim their life, well that now is truly magical. And this is precisely what you did last night. Your being at Healing The Voice Within enables the Gatehouse to continue the work that it has been engaged in for over the past 21 years. So often we will hear: “someone should do something about that (any social justice issue)” but no one does-except in this instance you did-you did do something about the epidemic of sexual abuse. And no one can ever take that away from you-you helped another human being, a person you may never ever meet; they may pass you on a sidewalk, sit across from you at a restaurant, cheer beside you at a sporting event, a total stranger, enjoying life because of you. What a wonderful gift you gave to all of us. With affection. Arthur Lockhart Founder Emeritus The Gatehouse About Healing the Voice Within Fundraiser “Healing the Voice Within” is The Gatehouse’s Annual Art Exhibit and Silent Auction. The event raises awareness and funds to support The Gatehouse, a charitable organization that provides support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Healing the Voice Within is an extension of The Gatehouse’s mission to provide a safe place where everyone has a voice and can feel empowered. •The event is a one-of-a-kind art exhibit that gives voice and healing to those traumatized by childhood sexual abuse. Art is empowering as it puts into pictures and words the trauma, struggles and challenges that are indescribable to many survivors. •Dozens of powerful art images, donated by local artists, will be on display. The event will also include live painters, entertainment, and auctions! •Funds raised support the life-saving programs at The Gatehouse. Art Therapy offers abuse survivors the opportunity to break the silence and is just one of the many therapeutic initiatives at our organization. See http://thegatehouse.org/the-gatehouse-fact-sheet/ for our full list of programs and services.    

Thank you to everyone who attended The Annual Victor Walk for survivors of childhood sexual abuse which took place in Toronto on Sat. July 27, 2019. 12pm.  For more information about this event, please contact Marc Beaudry torontovictorwalk@gmail.com Please consider making a donation to help The Gatehouse The Gatehouse, a community based charitable organization that provides much-needed support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual abuse are in desperate need of our support and services and The Gatehouse relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to fund and expand our creative programs including peer support groups, art therapy, wellness workshops, conferences, and the investigation support program. Please consider making an online donation, one time or you can also donate monthly. Your donation helps to transform the lives of those victimized by childhood sexual abuse. Use the form below donate. Thank you for your support.

On Saturday, August 10th, 2019, motorcycle enthusiasts took part in the 8th Annual Blue Tie Ride! With kickstands up at 9:30 AM at Barrie Harley Davidson, 311 Bryne Rd, Barrie, ON, Ride goers enjoyed the wonderful country views and team spirit ending at the scenic Clevelands House Resort on Lake Rosseau, 1040 Juddhaven Rd, Minett, ON P0B 1G0 Blue Tie Ride was founded in 2011 by Raumar Bustamente and Dolly Betancourt who both share a passion for raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and childhood sexual abuse. Net proceeds go to both Prostate Cancer Canada and The Gatehouse Child Abuse Investigation & Support Site. For more information please visit https://www.bluetieride.ca/ Proceeds Support: From the Bluet Tie Ride Committee: As our 2019 season comes to a close, we are proud to announce that with the help of our generous sponsors, riders and everyone who donated and fundraised, we have raised $11,000 this year, bringing our total since 2011 to $80,000🙏 These net proceeds will be split 50/50 between our two charities, @prostatecancerc and @thegatehousetoronto 🏍 Our mission is to keep raising awareness and much-needed funds for these important causes, and every year we get a little closer to our $100,000 goal 😀 Our 9th annual ride is going to be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. We already have registered riders, so save the date! 🏍 Thank you to our supporters, friends, our fabulous MC Wendy Crystal TSC and our BTR TEAM AWESOME! And of course, we could not do this without our generous sponsors: @drywallerslocal675 @carpenters27 @investorsgroup @barriehd @clevelandshouse @unitrimasonry @emergency_motorcycle_services #ontariohogrally #emswhiteknights 🏍 To all those that shared their amazing stories of survival, to those beautiful families that have had their faith tested during hard times and to those that just came to show their support for two great charities, we love you, we thank you and we appreciate you! May those that are struggling, continue to find the strength to fight another day. May you always be reminded of how strong and beautiful you are! You are all warriors and we salute you! 💙 see you at the January motorcycle show Jan 3,4,5 2020💙 #bluetieride2019 #bluetieride2020 Please consider making a donation to help The Gatehouse The Gatehouse, a community based charitable organization that provides much-needed support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual abuse are in desperate need of our support and services and The Gatehouse relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to fund and expand our creative programs including peer support groups, art therapy, wellness workshops, conferences, and the investigation support program. Please consider making an online donation, one time or you can also donate monthly. Your donation helps to transform the lives of those victimized by childhood sexual abuse. Use the form below donate. Thank you for your support.

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, The Gatehouse staff, volunteers and community members celebrated our 21st Anniversary.  The event raised $643.82 after expenses for our life-saving programs! At the event, we heard powerful stories of how community collaboration, support, and effort brought to light the vision of Arthur Lockhart, Gatehouse Founder. Members of the community shared their voice on how The Gatehouse has directly impacted them. We were also able to share the day with some of the original members from 1998. Thank you John, Joni, Al, Eva and Al Beaty. We celebrated the life of our late Board Chair, Bruce McKay, who touched the lives of so many at The Gatehouse, a true friend, advocate and mentor.Thank you to all volunteers, staff and supporters of the event. Thank you to the 22 Division Rover Team for their help and support of the event. Thank you to Emily Hill, our wonderful Administrative Assistant and event co-leader, our student team including Muzam Saleem, Courtney Roach, Farieza Hussain, James Bailey, Kaydia Peterkin, Maria Camila Ruiz Tacha , Mindy Monterrosa, and Tiffany Klodner. Special thank you to Lloyd and Diane Devoe for their wonderful support. Our event volunteers Ana Paula, Zada and David. Thank you to our cooks, Stewart Thompson and Jay Smith. Thank you to our Yoga guru Nicola! Thank you to our sponsors Pavao Meats and Deli, Metro at Cloverdale Mall, & Loblaws at East Mall, Etobicoke. Thank you MP James Maloney for attending the event. Thank you to Edison Yao Unicorn Studios Photography. We could not have done it without your support! Thank you to our staff Maria, Paula, Brad, Stephanie, Emily, and Diane. Please consider making a donation to help The Gatehouse The Gatehouse, a community based charitable organization that provides much-needed support, resources, and community to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Survivors of sexual abuse are in desperate need of our support and services and The Gatehouse relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to fund and expand our creative programs including peer support groups, art therapy, wellness workshops, conferences, and the investigation support program. Please consider making an online donation, one time or you can also donate monthly. Your donation helps to transform the lives of those victimized by childhood sexual abuse. Use the form below donate. Thank you for your support.  

Good day everyone, The Gatehouse has started major renovations to accessibility ramps and foundation repairs as of April 8th, 2019. All programs are running as planned until further notice.  The accessibility ramp has been removed until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Barcelos, Executive Director at mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org or 416-255-5900 x225