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Supportive Housing Program: there is no maximum stay and once a resident no longer requires the program, staff will assist in moving on to more independent housing.
Respite Care: one or two weeks stay available for residents of the City of Toronto. A minimal per diem rate is required.", "APPLICATION": "Call or visit", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Not Accessible", "HOURS": "Daily 24 hours
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\nCommunity Treatment Order (CTO) Case Management Services, 416-289-6285 ext 282 -- intensive case management for persons on Community Treatment Orders with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community * assistance in improving life skills, meeting basic needs (food, shelter, finances), accessing community resources, and participating in work and social opportunities
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\nEmployment Services, 416-789-7957 ext 228 -- access to employment and training for people with mental health illness * comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support * includes consumer operated catering and cleaning business
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\nInfo, Intake and Referral, 416-289-6285 ext 243 -- telephone information on community support and treatment * referrals to appropriate programs and community agencies
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\nMental Health Court Support and Diversion Program -- Metro East (Scarborough) Court 416-285-4177 * diversion of individuals with serious mental illness from the court system to mental health and community support services * court support worker assistance * consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion -- referrals to mental health and support services to facilitate bail or assist with sentencing
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\nNAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, 416-789-7957 ext 270 -- for family members and friends of people who have serious and persistent mental illness * 12 week course co-taught by trained volunteer family members * includes information about mental illnesses, coping skills for handling crisis and relapse, communication, empathy and listening skills, medications and side effects, self care, rehabilitation, community services and supports, advocacy and fighting discrimination
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\nNew Dimensions and East Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- community treatment, rehabilitation and support services for persons with serious mental illness * services provided by multidisciplinary teams
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\nNewcomer Women's Wellness Program, 416-289-6285 ext 301 -- some groups for immigrant or refugee women are language-specific * for Afghan, Greek, Hindi, Jamaican, Polish, Punjabi and Russian groups in Toronto call 416-289-6285 ext 303 * for Somali, Tamil and English groups in Scarborough and the Italian group in North York call 416-289-6285 ext 301 * child care available for some groups * in partnership with other organizations
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\nRehabilitation Action Program (RAP) -- intensive and culturally sensitive case management for persons with serious mental illness who experience linguistic and cultural barriers to accessing services * assistance in developing skills to live and work in the community, and to access community resources * also family engagement, education on mental illness and treatment options and support
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\nTransitional Youth Program (TYP) -- support and assistance in regaining/maintaining age appropriate milestones and minimizing the impact of mental illness * intensive clinical support, therapeutic interventions and case management", "APPLICATION": "Call 416-289-6285 ext 243 or email tmckay@cmha-toronto.net for intake * Info, Intake and Referral -- call or email", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Interpretation service available for most languages ; Rehabilitation Action Program - Dari, English, Pashto, Somali, Tamil", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-10-27T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 4498793.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "1200 Markham Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "Scarborough", "POSTAL_CODE": "M1H 3C3" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.232117555141002, 43.776609849921499 ] ] } },
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\nDriver Rehabilitation Services -- comprehensive driver education program for new or returning drivers after new disability
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\nAssessment sites in Brampton, Hamilton, Kingston, Oakville, St Catharines and Whitby sites -- contact Toronto office for information", "APPLICATION": "Self referral, referral from medical doctor or other health professional, or Ministry of Transportation", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance - non powered door", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-10-22T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 11484418.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "100 Tempo Ave", "MUNICIPALITY": "North York", "POSTAL_CODE": "M2H 2N8" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.340793752446501, 43.806236362657899 ] ] } },
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\n\nOntario Interpreter Services 1-877-843-0368 (TTY), 1-855-656-3748 (phone) -- professional ASL interpreters for medical, legal, business, employment, social and government services
\n\nEmergency Interpreter Services 1-866-831-4657 (TTY), 1-866-256-5142 (phone) -- sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies
\n\nConnect Counselling Services 1-877-223-7010 (TTY), 416-928-2512 (phone) -- for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges
\n\nEducational Support Services 1-877-347-3429 (TTY), 1-877-347-3427 (phone) -- note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time postsecondary students
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\nServices for general community:
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\nInfo, Intake and Referral, 416-789-7957 ext 282 or 416-289-6285, cmha.toronto@sympatico.ca -- telephone information on community support and treatment * referrals to appropriate programs and community agencies
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\nPublic Education, 416-789-7957 ext 260, workshops@cmha-toronto.net -- workshops on understanding mental illness, workplace impact of employee mental health issues, cross-cultural issues and resettlement stress, ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Stress Sense and Negative Attitudes, Difficult People
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\nServices for clients, their families and/or friends:
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\nCase Management Services -- for persons with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community * assistance in meeting basic needs (food, shelter, finances), developing skills and accessing community resources
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\nCommunity Treatment Order (CTO) Case Management Services -- intensive case management for persons on Community Treatment Orders with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community * assistance in improving life skills, meeting basic needs (food, shelter, finances), accessing community resources, and participating in work and social opportunities
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\nEarly Intervention Program (MOD), 416-789-7957 ext 282 -- aims to improve services for young persons in early stages of psychosis by enhancing recognition of early signs and symptoms * community based, interdisciplinary, recovery focused clinical service * provision and coordination of treatment, education, case management, support and referrals
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\nEmployment Services, 416-789-7957 ext 231 -- access to employment and training for people with mental health illness * comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support * includes consumer operated catering and cleaning business
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\nHoliday Gift Program -- gifts of warm clothing each December to consumers of mental health services * distributed through mental health agencies
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\nHousing Services -- access to subsidized, shared and single unit housing across Toronto
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\nKeele Street Women's Group -- social support and rehabilitation program for women who are socially isolated
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\nLiving Life to the Full, www.llttf.ca -- 8 week course using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) * individuals develop skills and strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, and/or life transitions and challenges
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\nMental Health Court Support and Diversion Program -- Metro West Court * diversion of individuals with serious mental illness from the court system to mental health and community support services * court support worker assistance * consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion -- referrals to mental health and support services to facilitate bail or assist with sentencing
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\nNAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, 416-789-7957 ext 270 -- for family members and friends of people who have serious and persistent mental illness * 12 week course co-taught by trained volunteer family members * includes information about mental illnesses, coping skills for handling crisis and relapse, communication, empathy and listening skills, medications and side effects, self care, rehabilitation, community services and supports, advocacy and fighting discrimination
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\nWest Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- community treatment, rehabilitation and support services for persons with serious mental illness who have been involved with the legal system * services provided by multidisciplinary teams
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\nCareerConnect -- online employment mentorship program
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Aldebrain Towers -- long term living option * accessible units * 24 hour supervision * capacity 20
Finch Residence -- long term living option * variable support * 3 accessible units * capacity 5
St Georges House -- wheelchair accessible, long term living option * 24 hour supervision * capacity 7
Adult Day Services -- staff facilitated recreation activities across Toronto * CHIRS Club -- on-site workshops, recreation and specialized activities for members", "APPLICATION": "Call Intake Department", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator with lowered buttons * designated parking", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-04-21T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 9038584.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "62 Finch Ave W", "MUNICIPALITY": "North York", "POSTAL_CODE": "M2N 7G1" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.420892551312704, 43.7788077108697 ] ] } },
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\nEmployment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit
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\nTransition Child Benefit for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement
\nEmployment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
\nInteractive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users
\nWelfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867 -- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud", "APPLICATION": "Call to arrange a meeting or apply online * those in need of immediate assistance should apply for Ontario Works -- see separate entry Toronto. Employment and Social Services", "LANGUAGES": "English ; French", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(30) Provincial Government", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-08-07T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 7730096.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "385 Yonge St", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5B 1S1" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.381609606675894, 43.658916985334599 ] ] } },
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\nCommunity Stores and Donation Centres -- operates community donation centres and retail stores that sell low-cost used and new clothing, furniture, housewares, and small appliances", "APPLICATION": null, "LANGUAGES": "English ; access to American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese), Filipino, Spanish", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2014-09-05T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 376308.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "350 Progress Ave", "MUNICIPALITY": "Scarborough", "POSTAL_CODE": "M1P 2Z4" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.266908689063797, 43.7749082972975 ] ] } },
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\n\nTeaching Awareness through Puppetry -- volunteer educational puppet show for grades 1-6 on disabilities and medical conditions and on accepting differences in themselves and others * joint project with Arthritis Society, Canadian Hearing Society, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario, and Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy", "APPLICATION": null, "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening counselling by appointment", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-12-02T05:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 14071257.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "468 Queen St E", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5A 1T7" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.360221103334396, 43.656769253084299 ] ] } },
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\nFamily Support Program -- case management, individual, family and group counselling for youth with developmental disabilities
\n
\nResidential Treatment Programs -- residential treatment home for young women 14-18 years, capacity 12 * 3 co-op residences for young women 16-21 years * co-op residence for young men 16-21 years
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\nWalk-in Counselling Service -- addresses issues such as family conflict or problems in relationships with family/parents, suicidal thoughts, depression, anger and self-harming behaviour, abuse, criminal behaviour, sexual orientation, substance abuse, racial/cultural difficulties
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\n\nChildren -- operates as a Children's Aid Society for the Jewish community * investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse * child protection services * adoption and foster home services and recruitment * adoption disclosure * counselling * big brothers and big sisters program * homework club
\n\nFamilies -- individual, couple, family and group counselling * family life education and life skills programs * financial assistance combined with rehabilitation for persons on social assistance * assistance in finding employment and accommodation * support for families with special needs children
\n\nWoman abuse -- counselling, emergency financial assistance, court accompaniment * groups for assaulted women, abusive men * Here to Help -- group program for children (and their mothers) exposed to woman abuse * community outreach * short term accommodation with kosher kitchen for one assaulted woman, with or without children
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\n\nToronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Unemployed youth 16-29 years, not currently attending school * must be available Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm
\n\nYouthReach -- Youth 18-30 years, on probation, parole or bail, not in school and looking for work
\n\nIntegrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- Arrived in Canada no more than 3 years ago * Permanent resident with postsecondary education and eligible to work in Canada * unemployed or underemployed internationally educated professionals * postsecondary education with minimum 2 to 3 years work experience in IT/ICT * must have Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7-8 in each section of the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment * see website for application procedures", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Ontario Employment Services (OES) -- program offered at these Toronto locations -- see separate entries:
\n\nToronto Centre, 111 Wellesley St
\nToronto North, 1280 Finch Ave W
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\nScarborough, 2868 Ellesmere Rd
\n\nVisiting office located at the Bathurst-Finch Hub, 550 Finch Ave W, North York * 416-633-1240
\n\nMarkham office located at 3780 14th Ave, Suite 110, Markham * 905-470-9675
\n\nEmployment Support for Newcomers -- mentoring * matches internationally trained professionals and trades people with professionals in their field
\n\nIntegrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- 6 week full time classes including Workplace Culture, Workplace Communication, interactive workshops, resume preparation, job search and interview skills, support groups, networking and mentoring
\n\nEmployment Support for Persons with Disabilities -- vocational counselling and employment planning * employment preparation services with community-based work trials and job placement * job coaching and job maintenance * self employment workshop * group programs to enhance personal and vocational growth * focus on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports Program clients
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\n\nSpecialized Assessments -- psychovocational assessments for adults * psychoeducational assessments for children * assessments for gifted programs * diagnosis of learning problems in children, teens and adults * remediation for adults with learning problems * emotional intelligence testing * vocational evaluations for employment, training and educational potential
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\nCogmed Working Memory Training Program -- 5 week intensive program for children, youth and adults who have been diagnosed with working memory deficits, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and some learning disabilities
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\nToronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Full time program of 5 weeks paid employment preparation and hands-on community project; paid job placement of 16-24 weeks
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\n\nApplied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) programs -- for children and youth up to 18 years * build skills in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and daily living * use tools such as Visual Schedules, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and others
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\nChildren and Youth
\nInformation on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans * help in accessing funding and programs * development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs * employment programs for youth
\nAdults
\nSkills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training * job placement * Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community * case management, counselling, advocacy
\nFamilies
\nFamily and parent support groups * in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
\nResidential Services
\nSupported group living * supportive home share * supportive independent living * LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
\nRespite Services
\nAdult fee-for-service programs * residential respite for children and adults * summer camps
\nConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks", "APPLICATION": "Contact Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT)", "LANGUAGES": "English ; interpreters for other languages (must be arranged in advance)", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-07-13T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 10736655.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "20 Spadina Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5R 2S7" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.405039624800594, 43.668546294545997 ] ] } },
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\nInteractive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm -- automated information and payment details, payment history, file status * service not available to TTY users
\nCity Services Benefit Card -- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at 647-727-3019 or online at checkmycard.ca
\nFinancial Assistance
\nMonthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * health benefits including medical supplies, sensory and mobility aids, medical transportation * discretionary benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
\nHousing Stabilization Fund -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * Employment Start-Up Benefit -- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * Families with Children -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
\nSocial Supports
\nReferral to community and government services including child care, housing, addiction supports, health and mental health services, food banks, legal services, supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities * help in pursuing child or spousal support
\nEmployment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
\nEmployment Centre -- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship
\nLearning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
\nEmployer Hotline 416-397-JOBS (5627) -- for employers to post jobs
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\n\nPop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
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\nEmployment Program -- part time employment in the community for Clubhouse members, at competitive wages * group, transitional and independent employment opportunities * staff support as required
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\nResidential Services -- affordable housing for Clubhouse members * flexible as-needed support in bachelor and one bedroom apartments
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\nDouble Recovery Program -- self-help meetings for individuals with concurrent disorders of mental illness and addictions * meetings held at various downtown locations
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\nEarly learning and development -- home-based infant development consultation and therapy * consultative support to childcare centres on programming, occupational therapy and school transitions * 3 nursery schools -- see separate entries", "APPLICATION": "Medical referral required for most services", "LANGUAGES": "English ; interpreters for other languages", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * lowered elevator buttons", "HOURS": null, "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-12-18T05:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 12601205.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "150 Kilgour Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "North York", "POSTAL_CODE": "M4G 1R8" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.372962987608901, 43.718409598153102 ] ] } },
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\n\nPrograms for children and youth -- Ontario Early Years Centre * early learning and literacy programs for children and their parents * summer day camp * March break day camp * after school programs and homework club * school readiness program * scholarships * caregiver and child drop-in * integrated program for children with disabilities * Young Women's Recreational Drop-In * mentoring for youth at risk * Graffiti Transformation * outdoor and indoor playgrounds", "APPLICATION": "Call, drop in or visit the website", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Portuguese - limited service", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; pool accessible * some program equipment adapted for persons with disabilities", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-9:30 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun closed * indoor swimming pool only -- Sun 2 pm-5pm
\n\nSummer closing -- facilities closed for maintenance every year for 2 weeks and reopens Tuesday after Labour Day (Aug 22-Sep 6 for 2015)
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\nCommunity Dining -- Monday-Friday at various locations * Meals on Wheels -- Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Reach for 5 (fresh fruit and vegetables in partnership with Field to Table) * Farmers Market -- summer food program * low cost\n
\nIn-Home Services -- home help, homemaking * respite care * caregiver relief * Home at Last -- hospital discharge assistance * House Calls -- interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, free\n
\nSupportive Housing -- services for residents at Montgomery Place and Moore Place, Toronto Community Housing Corporation * services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus Home and Cedarhurst -- see separate entries\n
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\n\nClient and Family Services -- Monday-Friday 9-5, including case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support * intake, information and referral * individual and family counselling * education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members * support groups * information sessions * advocacy * assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources
\n\nElderly Persons Centre -- Monday-Friday 8:30-4:45 * drop-in programs including fitness, sewing, woodworking, crafts * educational workshops and wellness seminars * day trips * activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese * $15 annual membership
\n\nHealth Action Theatre by Seniors (HATS) -- elder abuse prevention and health promotion * seniors create and perform short plays
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\n\nEglinton Hill Centre -- drop in for independent older adults * Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm * social and recreational programs, health-promotion workshops, clinics * computer courses * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * multicultural and intergenerational activities * programs in English, Portuguese and Spanish * annual membership $35
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\n\nCommunity Support Services -- congregate dining, Muslim and Caribbean social dining * recreational activities, outings, workshops * income tax clinic * program locations vary * fees for some programs
\n\nExercise and Therapeutic Falls Prevention -- offered at 11 locations within service area * free
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\nDisability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics * batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids * guide dogs * Special Diet Allowance may be available
\nEmployment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit * child care costs * Work-related benefit * Transitional health benefit * Employment Transition Benefit
\nHousing-related supports -- Housing Stabilization Fund for rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture\n
\nTransition Child Benefit for those not receiving the Ontario Child Benefit or the National Child Benefit Supplement
\nEmployment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
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\n\nFamily/Mixed buildings -- low and moderate income families and individuals 16 years and older * must have status in Canada
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\nAutomated telephone service -- 416-981-6111, Monday-Sunday 24 hours, for information or to update applications\n
\nCommunity Partners -- application forms and assistance with initial applications available at 39 locations (see list at, www.housingconnections.ca/pdf/CommunityPartnerDirectory)", "APPLICATION": "Call, visit the website, or drop in to any Community Partner (see list on website)", "LANGUAGES": "English ; French", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Barrier free washrooms ; Some apartments have accessibility features", "HOURS": "Phone Representatives -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, last Tue of each month 10 am-4:30 pm * Resource Centre -- Mon, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tue 10 am-6 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-01-23T05:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 20030254.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "176 Elm St", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5T 3M4" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.390774507118195, 43.656229557510898 ] ] } },
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\nCancer care * cardiology * child development centre * diabetes care * geriatric assessment * hematology * neonatal care * nephrology * obstetrics * palliative care * pediatrics * prolonged-ventilation weaning centre * psychiatry * respiratory diseases * surgery
\nBreastfeeding Centre for Families 416-469-6667 -- Monday-Saturday 10 am- 3 pm * counselling and support by lactation consultant and/or public health nurse * walk in, no referral
\nDEC NET (Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto) 416-461-9042 -- diabetes self management education, supports and services * in partnership with local agencies
\nFamily Health Centre, 840 Coxwell Ave, 416-469-6464 * online referral to family physicians in South East Toronto, or call 416-469-6363
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\nEmergency Energy Fund 416-338-3332 -- financial assistance for low income residents with disconnections due to late payment of bills
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\nProperty tax and water bill relief programs -- for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities
\nHome Energy Loan Program 416-392-1826 -- low-interest loans to homeowners for energy retrofits * loan is repaid through installments on the property tax bill
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\nJob Search Workshops -- workshops to help prepare for job search and to explore career options * topics include -- fundamentals of computer and the Internet, social media, resume and cover letter writing, current labour market information, job search techniques, networking, and interview skills\n
\nEmployment Counselling -- individual case management including one-on-one career counselling \n
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\nComputer fundamentals workshops MS Word, MS Outlook, and internet for those over 40 years old with referral from Employment Counsellor * 1 week program\n
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\nResource and Information Centre -- access to job search tools, library, Internet, fax, photocopying and printed resources\n
\nYouth Works -- employment training for unemployed youth looking for work experience\n
\n\nHousing -- supportive and non-supportive housing for adults 59 years and older, and one family building * see branch records for details * Housing Connections Community Partner (see separate entry) -- assistance with housing search and application process\n
\nPartners for Access and Identification (PAID) -- assists homeless persons in obtaining Ontario health cards, Canadian birth certificates, birth registration, verification of status, social insurance numbers * referrals to community services * operates at various sites, schedule varies -- call 416-691-7407 for details\n
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\nCommunity meal for all -- dinner every Thursday at Gower Park Place, 10 Gower Road * free * call for details\n
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\nWest Park Rehab Plus -- massage therapy, chiropody, physiotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy, speech language pathology -- fees for some services
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\nYESAbility -- for postsecondary students with disabilities * employment assistance includes matching skills and qualifications with part time jobs and finding part time employment opportunities * resume and interview tips * realistic employment action plans * assistance in gaining work experience and marketable skills
\n\nSummer Company -- entrepreneurship program for students aged 15-30 looking to start their own business during summer break * participants receive funding and support
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\n\nPLUS Club -- social/recreation program with scheduled activities", "APPLICATION": "Professional referral", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Barrier free washrooms ; Parking close to entrance", "HOURS": "Vocational Training Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * PLUS Club -- Mon-Thu 10:30 am-3:30 pm, hours vary", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2014-08-18T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 9694465.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "150 Railside Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "North York", "POSTAL_CODE": "M3A 1A3" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.326021557607902, 43.737564745057703 ] ] } },
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\nREVEL -- recreational and skills-building activities
\nDay respite for teens -- arts, recreation and skills development
\nCentennial College Food Packaging and Processing Certificate -- in-class theoretical training at Centennial College * practical skills training at Corbrook * coop placements", "APPLICATION": "Call for information * for most services, clients must apply through Developmental Services Ontario, 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT)", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Urdu", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:15 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-05-26T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 13503976.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "931 Progress Ave", "MUNICIPALITY": "Scarborough", "POSTAL_CODE": "M1G 3V5" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.2304292126706, 43.783727249480698 ] ] } },
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\n\nPreschool and childcare -- day camp and after school programs
\nHealth and fitness programs -- including group exercise, personal training, swimming, massage and nutrition * salt water pool
\nActive 55+ fitness program -- wellness and cultural activities, seniors' social clubs
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\n\nChildren -- operates as a Children's Aid Society for the Jewish community * investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse * child protection services * adoption and foster home services and recruitment * adoption disclosure * counselling * big brothers and big sisters program * homework club
\n\nFamilies -- individual, couple, family and group counselling * family life education and life skills programs * financial assistance combined with rehabilitation for persons on social assistance * assistance in finding employment and accommodation * support for families with special needs children
\n\nWoman abuse -- counselling, emergency financial assistance, court accompaniment * groups for assaulted women, abusive men * Here to Help -- group program for children (and their mothers) exposed to woman abuse * community outreach * short term accommodation with kosher kitchen for one assaulted woman, with or without children
\n\nOther services -- friendly visiting * support for single parents, bereaved parents, widows and widowers, immigrants * groups for women who have been or are in hurtful relationships * chaplaincy services for those in hospitals, long term care facilities, correctional institutions, psychiatric hospitals, centres for persons with developmental disabilities * co-op apartment for 4 males who are socially disabled or expsychiatric patients -- subsidies available * Multilingual Access Program -- escort for persons who are already clients * Settlement and Education Partnership in Toronto (SEPT) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August * Jewish Hospice Program -- in-home palliative care program * social work services in schools * speakers", "APPLICATION": "For information on providing foster care, call above number or Homes for Kids at 1-877-587-5437 (1-877-587-KIDS)", "LANGUAGES": "English ; Hebrew ; Russian ; Yiddish", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible - call for details", "HOURS": "Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2014-08-12T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 8408637.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "35 Madison Ave", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M5R 2S2" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.403063320356395, 43.668636431307903 ] ] } },
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\nEmployment Resource Program -- available to current and past Project Work participants * walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone * resource materials, job listings, labour market information
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\nEmployment for All -- for Ontario Works recipients who have completed the Supported Employment Program (see branch record) * on-the-job coaching, job maintenance support
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\nOther Services -- customized plans can be developed on a fee-for-service basis including employment training, employment assessment, employment preparation workshops, job placement, job coaching and job maintenance", "APPLICATION": "Contact intake coordinator", "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity", "DATE_UPDATED": "2015-11-06T05:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 6868898.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "250 Merton St", "MUNICIPALITY": "former Toronto", "POSTAL_CODE": "M4S 1B1" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.3886547145962, 43.697994610204397 ] ] } },
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\n\nBusiness Incubation Programs -- provides physical facilities, advisory resources and tools appropriate to the business venture's stage of development * flexible, short term rental space and ongoing business advisory support * access to high-speed copier and fax machine
\n\nBiz Futures -- for adults with disabilities who wish to start and manage their own small business on a full or part-time basis * 40 week skill development and business support program
\n\nOntario Works Self Employment Development (OWSED) Program -- for persons currently receiving social assistance * combination of in-class instruction and independent study * focus on business planning, finances, sales and marketing * participants are required to complete a well-prepared business plan during the training phase * ongoing business advisory support available for 1 year while participants are registered in the program", "APPLICATION": null, "LANGUAGES": "English", "ACCESSIBILITY": "Wheelchair accessible building including rear entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking", "HOURS": "Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm", "LEGAL_STATUS": "(50) Non Profit", "DATE_UPDATED": "2013-07-23T04:00:00", "ADDRESS_POINT_ID": 1010106.0, "X": null, "Y": null, "LONGITUDE": null, "LATITUDE": null, "ADDRESS_FULL": "105 Judge Rd", "MUNICIPALITY": "Etobicoke", "POSTAL_CODE": "M8Z 5B5" }, "geometry": { "type": "MultiPoint", "coordinates": [ [ -79.530232160788998, 43.637106881831699 ] ] } },
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\n\nAssisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school
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\nYouth Job Connection -- Ontario residents 15-29 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and experiencing multiple barriers to employment
\nEmployment Accessibility for Students -- postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities \n
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\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
Second Career Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
\nYouth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports
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\n\nAdult day program -- for frail elderly and those with Alzheimer Disease * call to apply * transportation available * partnership with SPRINT
\n\nToronto Diabetes Prevention Program 416-486-8666 ext 299 -- nutrition counselling * individual and group counselling * foot care * home visits * community outreach * workshops
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\nCity Services Benefit Card -- payment method for Ontario Works clients who do not have bank accounts * customer care Mon-Sun 24 hours at 647-727-3019 or online at checkmycard.ca
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\nHousing Stabilization Fund -- help with rent and energy arrears, rent deposit and essential furniture * Employment Start-Up Benefit -- covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * Families with Children -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
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\nEmployment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
\nEmployment Centre -- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship
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\nEmployment Assistance -- clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children
\nEmployment Centre -- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, telephone * career planning * skills training * workshops * referrals for education and upgrading, work and volunteer placements, self-employment and entrepreneurship
\nLearning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) -- helps young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment
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\n\nPlacement in long term care homes -- adults 18 years and older with care needs that can be met in a long-term care home, who need nursing care, assistance with activities of daily living or on-site supervision, while other caregiving and community services are insufficient", "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE": "Arranges in-home or school-based health and social services, and placement in long term care homes * service coordination * information and referral for related community services
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\nChild and family services -- for children or youth with short or long-term disabilities or other special needs and their families * 2 components * in-home health and personal support, services as listed above, with the addition of palliative care and respite care (caregiver relief) * school-based services -- professional services to enable children with disabilities or ongoing diseases to attend school
\n\nAcquired brain injuries -- access to and coordination of services
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\n\nShort stay -- respite for caregivers * includes persons with Alzheimer Disease * Convalescent Care -- following surgery or illness * medical and therapeutic supportive care provided in a long term care facility
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\nJob Accommodation Service (JAS) -- for employers; identifies individual workplace accommodation needs of persons with disabilities * case management services (fees on a sliding scale)
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\nAbility Edge -- entry level internships for graduates with self-declared disabilities seeking experience to match their education
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\nCareer Bridge -- professional-level internships for internationally trained recent immigrants seeking their first Canadian work experience * must meet education, international work experience and language requirements
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