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\n\nMeal Program -- lunch Monday-Sunday 12 noon-12:30 pm * supper Monday-Thursday 4 pm-4:30 pm

\n\nHealth -- long term care support services

\n\nCounselling unit -- information, counselling and referral * self-help groups

\n\nGathering place -- drop-in * social programs and events * crafts and hobby groups

\n\nChild and Family -- parenting group * prenatal nutrition program * community kitchen

\n\n Youth -- individual support * nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops

\n\nEducation Sector -- academic upgrading * basic computer training and Microsoft Office Specialist certification * carpentry pre-apprenticeship program", "APPLICATION": "Drop in or call", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Cree ; Micmac ; Ojibway ; Oneida", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 7650863.0, "ADDRESS_FULL": "439 Dundas St E", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5A 2B1" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ 315584.610936734825373, 4835481.921655604615808 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 2, "OBJECTID": 2, "AGENCY_NAME": "Native Child and Family Services of Toronto", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "179 Dowling Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3B2", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "South Parkdale, 85", "OFFICE_PHONE": "Administration 416-969-8510 ; Intake 416-537-2261", "EMAIL": "info@nativechild.org", "WEBSITE": "www.nativechild.org", "ELIGIBILITY": "Aboriginal women at risk 16-24 years with or without children", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Transitional housing * capacity 15 -- 8 women, 7 children", "APPLICATION": "Call to arrange assessment interview", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Ojibway ; access to interpreters for other Native languages", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall", "HOURS": "Mon-Sun 24 hours * assessments Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 8168316.0, "ADDRESS_FULL": "179 Dowling Ave", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M6K 3B2" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ 309699.079933925531805, 4833259.879185222089291 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 3, "OBJECTID": 3, "AGENCY_NAME": "Native Canadian Centre of Toronto", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "Annex, 95", "OFFICE_PHONE": "416-964-9087", "EMAIL": "reception@ncct.on.ca", "WEBSITE": "www.ncct.on.ca", "ELIGIBILITY": "No restrictions", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Senior's program -- outreach to Aboriginal seniors and people with disabilities * support groups * social safety visits and reassurance check * congregate dining * friendly visiting * In-Home personal support -- personal care, light meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, shopping assistance

\n\nCultural and recreational services -- emphasis on Native culture * arts and crafts * Ojibwa and Cree language classes * gift shop * drumming and singing workshops, socials * Native Canadian Newsletter * Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility (jointly administered with Indian and Northern Affairs) * women and men's circles * teaching circles * visiting Elder, mental health counsellor

\n\nFood services -- community lunch Monday, Friday 12 noon -- $3 donation if employed, $2 donation if unemployed or student

\n\nYouth services -- youth program including sharing circle

\n\nOther services -- information and referral * advocacy * urban orientation * meeting space for rent * Internet access * volunteer opportunities", "APPLICATION": "Call, drop in or visit the website", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Cree ; Ojibway", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features", "HOURS": "Mon-Wed 9 am-8 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 10736653.0, "ADDRESS_FULL": "16 Spadina Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5R 2S7" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ 312457.85551534104161, 4836470.554549904540181 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 4, "OBJECTID": 4, "AGENCY_NAME": "Native Child and Family Services of Toronto", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "30 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "Bay Street Corridor, 76", "OFFICE_PHONE": "416-969-8510", "EMAIL": "info@nativechild.org", "WEBSITE": "www.nativechild.org", "ELIGIBILITY": "Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis * children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act

\n\nPAR program -- offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Child protection services * family violence treatment and prevention including child sexual abuse * individual and family counselling * programs for women in abusive relationships * member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario * children's mental health program * recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents * addiction and mental health case management * early intervention/care planning * aftercare

\n\nPartner Assault Response (PAR) -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict * victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender’s progress

\n\nPrevention and Support Programs -- family support and development * parenting circles * community kitchen * clothing bank

\n\nYouth Programs -- drop-in for youth 16-24 years * outreach * counselling * support * transitional housing * substance abuse prevention * HIV prevention * social, recreation and cultural activities

\n\nEducational Programs -- Aboriginal Ontario Early Years Centre -- local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * education and support for families with children birth-6 years * summer day camp and residential camp * GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

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\n\nChildren and Youth Programs -- after school programming * social and recreational activities * breakfast program * traditional dance * Young Warriors Club * homework club * summer camp * girls group * youth drop in * high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

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\n\nSelf-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers

\n\nAssisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school

\nEmployers can get help in identifying their human resource skill requirements, matching of position/workplace needs to participants' skills, capabilities, interests and experience, and support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support success and retention", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Comprehensive employment and job search services * assessment of skills, interests and experience * job search strategies, including resume preparation * information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities * on-the-job training, work experience * help in maintaining employment * information and referral to other employment and community services

\n\nSecond Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

\n\nFor employers: Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees", "APPLICATION": "Call or drop in * for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario Contact Centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - Employment Resource Centre ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - Employment Resource Centre", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 3971031.0, "ADDRESS_FULL": "167 Gerrard St E", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5A 2E4" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ 314969.486049778468441, 4835640.646641219966114 ] ] } }, { "type": "Feature", "properties": { "_id": 7, "OBJECTID": 8, "AGENCY_NAME": "Toronto District School Board", "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS": "Head Office, 5050 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5N8", "NEIGHBOURHOOD": "Lansing-Westgate, 38", "OFFICE_PHONE": "416-397-3000; Reception 416-395-8155", "EMAIL": "", "WEBSITE": "www.tdsb.on.ca", "ELIGIBILITY": "", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes * after school programs, child care, food programs * adult education and services * Alternative Schools programs * English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes * French immersion * International Baccalaureate * special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities * support services\n

\nAdult Education and Services -- academic upgrading * day schools * Pre-Apprenticeship Program -- child development practitioner 416-393-0958 * employment centres and Ontario Works programs * ESL resource centres * Enhanced Language Training (ELT) * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) * newcomer services * reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries\n

\nAlternative Schools Program -- flexible learning environments to meet student’s needs, Alternative Schools List * culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-8443\n

\nMetropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf -- elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)\n

\nSupport Services -- guidance counselling * home instruction * homework help through Independent Learning Centre (ILC) see separate entry * interpreting services for families and schools * psychiatry * psychology * reading and speech correction * social work * transportation for persons with physical disabilities * Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2067 * Welcoming Communities for TDSB Newcomer Youth and Kids -- see separate entry * youth alienation programs include advocacy, housing project for students in dire need, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters * all services may not be available in all locations\n

\ne-Learning -- www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning * day school program * secondary credit courses offered through the Internet * partnership with Ministry of Education\n

\nNext Steps Employment Centre -- also offered at Mississauga East (905-896-2233), Mississauga West (905-814-8406) and Vaughan 905-851-6651 * for Toronto locations see separate entries\n

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