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[1,1,"Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre","439 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B1","Moss Park, 73","416-360-4350","cdo@councilfire.ca","www.councilfire.ca","Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis","Aboriginal community service centre * assistance with emergency problems * focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness
\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","Drop in or call","English ; Cree ; Micmac ; Ojibway ; Oneida","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,7650863,"439 Dundas St E","former Toronto","M5A 2B1","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3662916895423, 43.659211991522]}"],
[2,2,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","179 Dowling Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3B2","South Parkdale, 85","Administration 416-969-8510 ; Intake 416-537-2261","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","Aboriginal women at risk 16-24 years with or without children","Transitional housing * capacity 15 -- 8 women, 7 children","Call to arrange assessment interview","English ; Ojibway ; access to interpreters for other Native languages","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Sun 24 hours * assessments Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,8168316,"179 Dowling Ave","former Toronto","M6K 3B2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4392827586781, 43.6392726480869]}"],
[3,3,"Native Canadian Centre of Toronto","16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7","Annex, 95","416-964-9087","reception@ncct.on.ca","www.ncct.on.ca","No restrictions","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","Call, drop in or visit the website","English ; Cree ; Ojibway","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","Mon-Wed 9 am-8 pm, Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,10736653,"16 Spadina Rd","former Toronto","M5R 2S7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4050442675873, 43.6681497717117]}"],
[4,4,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","30 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2","Bay Street Corridor, 76","416-969-8510","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","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","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 offenderâs 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
\nSee branch records for additional information","Drop in or call
\n\nPAR program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting","English ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languages","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening appointments and programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,7762663,"30 College St","former Toronto","M5G 1K2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3845543724299, 43.6613333748017]}"],
[5,6,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","156/156A Galloway Rd, Toronto, ON M1E 1X2","West Hill, 136","416-969-8510","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis * self-identified Native","Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination * sweat lodge ceremonies * Ojibway language classes * visiting elders * drop-in services
\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
\n\nParent and Family Programs -- addictions counselling * individual and family counselling * case management * Strengthening Families support group * housing workers * community kitchen * parenting skills classes","Drop in or call","English ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languages","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,336726,"156 Galloway Rd","Scarborough","M1E 1X2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.1950571455083, 43.7621994967718]}"],
[6,7,"Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training","167 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4","Moss Park, 73","416-591-2310","reception@miziwebiik.com","www.miziwebiik.com","Open to all, with focus on Aboriginal peoples
\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","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","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","English","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - Employment Resource Centre ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - Employment Resource Centre","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,3971031,"167 Gerrard St E","former Toronto","M5A 2E4","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3739152261778, 43.6606493927776]}"],
[7,8,"Toronto District School Board","Head Office, 5050 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5N8","Lansing-Westgate, 38","416-397-3000; Reception 416-395-8155","","www.tdsb.on.ca","","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 studentâs 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
\nFor more information see branch listings","","English","Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair access from North York Civic Centre","Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit",null,7130408,"5050 Yonge St","North York","M2N 5N8","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4134194857238, 43.7670485971463]}"],
[8,9,"Native Child and Family Services of Toronto","558 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P9","Palmerston-Little Italy, 80","416-323-1840","info@nativechild.org","www.nativechild.org","All self-declared Native young men 16-24 years, who are homeless or under housed","Transitional housing * programs include job search skills, tutoring, life skills and personal development * capacity 12 * maximum stay 12-18 months","For intake, call the Youth Department at 416-850-6110 to arrange an assessment interview","English ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languages","Not Accessible","Mon-Sun 24 hours * assessment interview -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity",null,9086510,"558 Bathurst St","former Toronto","M5S 2P9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4088106726166, 43.6584647407178]}"]
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