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\n\nCommunity meals for LGBTTQ communities -- Sun 10 am-2 pm

\n\nCommunity Support -- Community Counselling provides access to professionally trained and supervised volunteer counsellors * by appointment 416-392-4878 ext 4000 * Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Group * Crystal Meth Anonymous * Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLA) * Wills clinics legal services to draft wills, power of attorney and reported letters for Pro Bono lawyers * by appointment call 416-392-6878 ext 4001 * income tax clinic (March-April)

\n\nCommunity-led -- Hassle Free Clinic provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health * anonymous HIV testing * Tuesday 5 pm-10 pm and 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 1 pm-5 pm (except holidays)

\n\nEducation and Training -- customized training to help organizations create a LGBTQ inclusive environment

\n\nFamily and Children Programs -- family support programming and resources for families of diverse identities and structures * Family Resource Centre -- program for children birth-6 years and their parents or caregivers (part of Growing Up Healthy Downtown, see separate entry) * Queer Parenting Programs -- educational, community-building, and family resource programs for LGBTTQ parents, prospective parents, their children and extended families * Dykes Planning Tykes * Daddies & Papas 2B * Mums the World * Daddy, Papa and Me

\n\nNew to Canada -- One-On-One Settlement Coordination help with immigration forms about hearing, housing, employment, education * by appointment * weekly program designed for Convention Refugees and Permanent Residents * sessions explore issues related to settlement in Canada

\n\nOlder LGBTTQ Programs -- drop-in Mondays 1-4 pm, information, referrals, book clubs, service provides training and arts based programs for people 50 years and older * Older LGBT Resource Centre

\n\nTrans-Specific -- Meal Trans -- drop-in program serving meals to lower income, street-active, homeless and sex-working trans women, trans men, genderqueer, and questioning people in a trans-only space * Trans Men FTM Support Group * transition support

\n\nYouth programs -- for newcomer youth 14-19 years who are Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees, residing in Canada for less than five years * Youth Engagement program -- focus on English practice and skills building * workshops * Youth Mentorship -- monthly program delivered by peer mentors * hands-on activities which explore issues that matter to youth

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\nCommunity Counselling -- individual and group counselling for high-risk, hard-to-serve youth * service provided in the home, neighbourhood or school * includes community and school outreach, group programs, and programs for Black youth * assistance in accessing program -- contact intake worker

\n\nNew Outlook -- for youth and young adults 14-24 years with serious mental illness (primarily psychotic disorders) * day program * early intervention and treatment * long-term case management * support and crisis intervention for youth involved with criminal justice system * youth hostel outreach * intake form available online

\n\nPride & Prejudice -- for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and young adults experiencing depression or anxiety * individual and group counselling -- issues may include gender identity, sexual orientation, traumatic experiences such as childhood abuse or family violence, homophobia, relationship concerns with family and friends * transition support * group programs

\n\nYouth Justice -- moderate to high-risk youth serving a youth order and/or with matters before youth court * guidance, counselling and comprehensive support * includes court diversion and open custody programs, early release and transition support * probation outreach program * referral from probation officer", "APPLICATION": "Self, professional or school referral * visit website for information", "LANGUAGES": "English - intake ; Interpreters may be arranged for other languages ; Some translated materials available", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - sink not roll-under and dispensers are high ; All Genders washroom", "HOURS": "Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm * evening service available for some programs -- call for details * Summer hours: July and August, 9 am-5 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-05-05T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 7754579.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "65 Wellesley St E", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M4Y 1G7" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.381142393573398, 43.665476075242601 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 3, "OBJECTID": 738, "AGENCY_NAME": "Egale Canada Human Rights Trust", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "183 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2K7", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "Moss Park, 73", "OFFICE_PHONE": "416-964-7887 ext 9", "EMAIL": "outreach@egale.ca", "WEBSITE": "egale.ca/outreach", "ELIGIBILITY": "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTIQ2S) youth 16-29 years who are homeless, unstably housed, or at risk of homelessness", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Drop-in centre and counselling services for LGBTIQ2S youth * intake, assessment and individualized support plan * information and referral -- emergency shelter, housing options * assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP) * assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation * employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals * food, TTC tokens and other basic necessities

\n\nCounselling Centre -- immediate crisis response and counselling * suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care * individual mental health counselling * group counselling * family counselling * addiction and mental health supports * medical, dental and legal aid referrals * exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs * gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars * group discussion, counselling and learning activities", "APPLICATION": "Call, email or drop in", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Limited wheelchair accessibility - call for details ; Washroom not accessible", "HOURS": "Drop-in centre and walk-in counselling -- Mon-Fri 3 pm-7 pm * counselling also by appointment Mon-Fri 11 am-3 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-11-19T05:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 2611606.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "183 Carlton St", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5A 2K7" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.371174265852005, 43.663276483807103 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 4, "OBJECTID": 739, "AGENCY_NAME": "Griffin Centre", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "1124 Finch Ave W, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M3J 2E2", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "York University Heights, 27", "OFFICE_PHONE": "416-222-1153", "EMAIL": "contact@griffincentre.org", "WEBSITE": "www.griffincentre.org", "ELIGIBILITY": "Mental Health Program -- youth 12-18 years with mental health concerns who are experiencing difficulties at home, school or in the community * Dual Diagnosis Service -- youth 12-18 years with a developmental disability and complex mental health needs, and adults 16 years and older with a developmental disability, with or without accompanying complex mental health needs * reachOUT Newcomer Network -- youth with disabilities and LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, who are permanent residents or government assisted refugees, and their families", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Flexible, community-based mental health services * assessment of strengths and needs * individual, family, group and short term counselling * crisis support * substance use treatment * sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity) * case management * school-based prevention and consultation * skill development * after school groups * summer work experience opportunities * preparation for independence * youth and family involved in service planning and decisions * consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities

\n\nDual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability) -- assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse * day/school support services * respite/residential care

\n\nHelping Youth Towards Solutions -- harm reduction approach * individual and group counselling * family education and support * outreach to secondary schools * day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board

\n\nMental Health Program -- assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse

\n\nreachOUT -- counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families * drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for LGBTQ youth * Compass -- social group for LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, with or labelled with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities * reachOUT Newcomer Network -- settlement services * community capacity building

\n\nTransitional Support Services -- day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills * residential program -- supported living, 24 hour staff support * capacity 5 * maximum stay up to 2 years

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\n\nIntegration into the Educational System
\n Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August * individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities, leadership education

\n\nEmployability and Social Integration
\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (CCMP) -- 4-6 month one-to-one befriending program for newcomers based on gender, age and residential location * group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

\n\nEmployment Assistance -- for newcomers and internationally trained professionals * personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation

\n\nLibrary Settlement Partnership (LSP) -- newcomer outreach at the Mimico and Lillian H Smith branches of Toronto public library * workshops, one-to-one counselling, settlement referrals

\n\n Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) -- employment support services * one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals * form filling including applications for asylum * orientation sessions * culturally sensitive services for the Roma community

\n\nWell-Being and Healthy Lifestyles
\nGreen Settlement programs
Bike Host matches volunteer mentors with newcomers to encourage cycling * Fun and Safe Cycling to Schools * in partnership with Cycle Toronto

\n\nSankofa, Girls Taking Green Roots -- intergenerational activities for newcomer youth 15-29 years who identify as girls and interested in gardening, nutrition and cooking * part of Global Roots Project * snacks and TTC tokens available * Sankofa CultureLink Youth -- peer supported drop-in for LGBTQ newcomers 15-29 years * settlement services, community engagement, environmental stewardship, nutrition and health, self-defence * Sankofa Queer Arts Network -- for LGBTQ newcomer youth and allies, including settlement counselling and support, with activities focused on the arts and communications

\n\nWintegration Youth -- for newcomer youth attending high school, after school program * fitness, homework help, recreation * snacks included

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