1Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre439 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B1Moss Park, 73416-360-4350cdo@councilfire.ca<a href="http://www.councilfire.ca" target="_blank">www.councilfire.ca</a>Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and MetisAboriginal community service centre * assistance with emergency problems * focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness Meal Program -- lunch Monday-Sunday 12 noon-12:30 pm * supper Monday-Thursday 4 pm-4:30 pm Health -- long term care support services Counselling unit -- information, counselling and referral * self-help groups Gathering place -- drop-in * social programs and events * crafts and hobby groups Child and Family -- parenting group * prenatal nutrition program * community kitchen Youth -- individual support * nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops Education Sector -- academic upgrading * basic computer training and Microsoft Office Specialist certification * carpentry pre-apprenticeship programDrop in or callEnglish ; Cree ; Micmac ; Ojibway ; OneidaWheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stallMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity7650863439 Dundas St Eformer TorontoM5A 2B1{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3662916895423, 43.659211991522]} 2Native Child and Family Services of Toronto179 Dowling Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3B2South Parkdale, 85Administration 416-969-8510 ; Intake 416-537-2261info@nativechild.org<a href="http://www.nativechild.org" target="_blank">www.nativechild.org</a>Aboriginal women at risk 16-24 years with or without childrenTransitional housing * capacity 15 -- 8 women, 7 childrenCall to arrange assessment interviewEnglish ; Ojibway ; access to interpreters for other Native languagesWheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stallMon-Sun 24 hours * assessments Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity8168316179 Dowling Aveformer TorontoM6K 3B2{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4392827586781, 43.6392726480869]} 3Native Canadian Centre of Toronto16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7Annex, 95416-964-9087reception@ncct.on.ca<a href="http://www.ncct.on.ca" target="_blank">www.ncct.on.ca</a>No restrictionsSenior'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 Cultural 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 Food services -- community lunch Monday, Friday 12 noon -- $3 donation if employed, $2 donation if unemployed or student Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle Other services -- information and referral * advocacy * urban orientation * meeting space for rent * Internet access * volunteer opportunitiesCall, drop in or visit the websiteEnglish ; Cree ; OjibwayDesignated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all featuresMon-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 Charity1073665316 Spadina Rdformer TorontoM5R 2S7{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4050442675873, 43.6681497717117]} 4Native Child and Family Services of Toronto30 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1K2Bay Street Corridor, 76416-969-8510info@nativechild.org<a href="http://www.nativechild.org" target="_blank">www.nativechild.org</a>Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and MÃ©tis * children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act PAR program -- offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violenceChild 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 Partner 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 Prevention and Support Programs -- family support and development * parenting circles * community kitchen * clothing bank Youth Programs -- drop-in for youth 16-24 years * outreach * counselling * support * transitional housing * substance abuse prevention * HIV prevention * social, recreation and cultural activities Educational 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 See branch records for additional informationDrop in or call PAR program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meetingEnglish ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languagesWheelchair 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 featuresMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening appointments and programs(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity776266330 College Stformer TorontoM5G 1K2{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3845543724299, 43.6613333748017]} 6Native Child and Family Services of Toronto156/156A Galloway Rd, Toronto, ON M1E 1X2West Hill, 136416-969-8510info@nativechild.org<a href="http://www.nativechild.org" target="_blank">www.nativechild.org</a>Aboriginal people, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis * self-identified NativeCulturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination * sweat lodge ceremonies * Ojibway language classes * visiting elders * drop-in services Children 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 Parent and Family Programs -- addictions counselling * individual and family counselling * case management * Strengthening Families support group * housing workers * community kitchen * parenting skills classesDrop in or callEnglish ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languagesWheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stallMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity336726156 Galloway RdScarboroughM1E 1X2{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.1950571455083, 43.7621994967718]} 7Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training167 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4Moss Park, 73416-591-2310reception@miziwebiik.com<a href="http://www.miziwebiik.com" target="_blank">www.miziwebiik.com</a>Open to all, with focus on Aboriginal peoples Self-service information and resources -- anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers Assisted services (such as supported job search, job matching and placement, job retention services) -- people who are unemployed and out of school Employers 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 retentionComprehensive 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 For 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 employeesCall 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 <a href="http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario" target="_blank">www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario</a>EnglishWheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - Employment Resource Centre ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - Employment Resource CentreMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity3971031167 Gerrard St Eformer TorontoM5A 2E4{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.3739152261778, 43.6606493927776]} 8Toronto District School BoardHead Office, 5050 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5N8Lansing-Westgate, 38416-397-3000; Reception 416-395-8155<a href="http://www.tdsb.on.ca" target="_blank">www.tdsb.on.ca</a>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 Adult 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 Alternative Schools Program -- flexible learning environments to meet studentâs needs, <a href="http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/School/Alternativeschools.aspx"> Alternative Schools List</a> * 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 Metropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf -- elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL) Support 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 e-Learning -- <a href=" http://www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning"> www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning </a> * day school program * secondary credit courses offered through the Internet * partnership with Ministry of Education Next 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 For more information see branch listingsEnglishElevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair access from North York Civic CentreMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm(50) Non Profit71304085050 Yonge StNorth YorkM2N 5N8{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4134194857238, 43.7670485971463]} 9Native Child and Family Services of Toronto558 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P9Palmerston-Little Italy, 80416-323-1840info@nativechild.org<a href="http://www.nativechild.org" target="_blank">www.nativechild.org</a>All self-declared Native young men 16-24 years, who are homeless or under housedTransitional housing * programs include job search skills, tutoring, life skills and personal development * capacity 12 * maximum stay 12-18 monthsFor intake, call the Youth Department at 416-850-6110 to arrange an assessment interviewEnglish ; Ojibway ; interpreters for other Native languagesNot AccessibleMon-Sun 24 hours * assessment interview -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity9086510558 Bathurst Stformer TorontoM5S 2P9{"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-79.4088106726166, 43.6584647407178]}