{"help": "https://ckan0.cf.opendata.inter.prod-toronto.ca/tr/api/3/action/help_show?name=datastore_search", "success": true, "result": {"include_total": true, "limit": 100, "records_format": "objects", "resource_id": "29a6559f-2b52-4f68-a540-53e1d2080129", "total_estimation_threshold": null, "records": [{"_id":1,"OBJECTID":1143,"AGENCY_NAME":"BBYO Ontario","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St, Unit 1-22, Toronto, ON M2R 1W6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Westminster-Branson, 35","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-398-2004","EMAIL":"info@bbyo.ca","WEBSITE":"www.bbyo.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Jewish students in grades 6-12","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social, athletic, cultural and religious activities * summer leadership camp * youth plan their own programs with adult advisors developing leadership, public speaking and community organizing skills * Jewish environment","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Thu 10 am-5 pm * program hours vary","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-04-28T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":487320,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4588 Bathurst St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2R 1W6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4416656175102, 43.7628232394043]}"},{"_id":2,"OBJECTID":1144,"AGENCY_NAME":"Earth Day Canada","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"276 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"High Park-Swansea, 87","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-599-1991","EMAIL":"info@earthday.ca","WEBSITE":"www.earthday.ca","ELIGIBILITY":null,"DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Environmental action organization * public awareness and educational programs * award programs for environmental leaders and projects\n
\nEarth Day Every Day -- campaign to provide Canadians with information and tools to reduce their carbon footprint\n
\nEcoKids -- educational website for teachers and students in grades K-8 * curriculum-based materials, activities and games\n
\nBeyond Green -- provides young adults 18-30 years with opportunities for direct environmental engagement\n
\nTapestry Program -- works with non-profits to diversify environmental sector boards * leadership development * capacity building workshops and toolkits * speakers bureau
\nEmployee Engagement Program -- fee-for-services * customized programs to help businesses meet their environmental, sustainability and conservation goals
\n\nHometown Heroes Award Program --- recognizing individuals, non-profits and small businesses for environmental achievement","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; French","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-04-28T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":860916,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"276 Roncesvalles Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6R 2M2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.449898805032, 43.6476124161187]}"},{"_id":3,"OBJECTID":1145,"AGENCY_NAME":"Oasis Dufferin Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1219 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4C2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 93","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-536-3197 ; 416-536-4431","EMAIL":"oasisdufferin@rogers.com","WEBSITE":"www.oasisdufferin.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community centre serving diverse groups including Spanish-speaking community * counselling, orientation, life skills for immigrants and newcomers * information and referral * job training courses * spiritual counselling * advocacy for social assistance * monthly meetings for Spanish-speaking seniors
\n\nCommunity Supper -- Tuesday 6 pm
\n\nFood Bank -- emergency food Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm * member of Daily Bread Food Bank","APPLICATION":"Food bank -- at initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details","LANGUAGES":"English ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Thu 8:30 am-3:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-02-29T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10312972,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1219 Dufferin St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6H 4C2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.43769286312, 43.6660815075536]}"},{"_id":4,"OBJECTID":1339,"AGENCY_NAME":"Covenant House Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"20 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2P3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Bay Street Corridor, 76","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-598-4898","EMAIL":"general@covenanthouse.ca","WEBSITE":"www.covenanthousetoronto.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Homeless and runaway youth 16-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Crisis intervention centre * residential, non-residential and community support services * education * pastoral ministry * runaway prevention program * day program * community youth meal programs
\n\nCommunity Support Services, 416-204-7037 -- drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents * hot meal or food package (member of Daily Bread Food Bank) * clothing * hygiene necessities * showers * assessment and referrals * counselling * health care * housing help * literacy * life skills * assistance in finding and keeping a job * legal resources * recreation * street outreach * ID clinic
\n\nHealth Care Services -- primary medical care * diagnostic services * health education * assistance in obtaining medical coverage * referrals * access to family practice doctor and psychiatrist
\n\nCov4Youth.ca, help@covenanthouse.ca -- online information, fact sheets and advice on youth issues and homelessness * searchable resource directory of services","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in * food bank -- at initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details","LANGUAGES":"English ; French ; Spanish ; Other languages may be available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance - unloading only ; Easy access to elevator - side entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - main program area ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - 3rd floor ; Wheelchair accessibl","HOURS":"Emergency Intake -- Mon-Sun 24 hours
\nDrop-in -- Mon-Tue, Thu 1:15 pm-7 pm; Wed 1:15 pm-8 pm; Fri 1:15 pm-5 pm
\nFood bank -- Fri 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
\nMeal programs: lunch -- Mon-Tue, Thu 1:15 pm-4 pm * supper -- Mon-Thu 4 pm-7 p","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-28T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7641992,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"20 Gerrard St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5B 2P3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3814320787646, 43.6594949038108]}"},{"_id":5,"OBJECTID":1146,"AGENCY_NAME":"Hong Fook Mental Health Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"130 Dundas St W, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON M5G 1C3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Bay Street Corridor, 76","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-493-4242 ext 0","EMAIL":"info@hongfook.ca","WEBSITE":"www.hongfook.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Community education -- open to all * all other programs -- consumers/survivors and their families of Cambodian, Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese descent who are over 16 years and have difficulty accessing other mental health services * Supportive Housing Program -- for consumer/survivors who are able to live independently with support","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Client services -- information and referral, short term supportive counselling and case management * advocacy * leadership and life skills training * Supportive Housing Program - see eligibility above * psychosocial recreation and education activities * peer support and self help groups * support groups for family members * volunteer development
\n
\nGeneral community education -- holistic health education * mental health promotion * consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethno-racial mental health issues","APPLICATION":"Call 416-493-4242 ext 0 for information * supportive housing -- apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to download application","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Khmer ; Korean ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Barrier free washroom","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-11T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":13971626,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"130 Dundas St W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5G 1C3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3846338756042, 43.6557115284293]}"},{"_id":6,"OBJECTID":1147,"AGENCY_NAME":"Across Boundaries, An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"51 Clarkson Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2T5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Briar Hill-Belgravia, 108","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-787-3007","EMAIL":"info@acrossboundaries.ca","WEBSITE":"www.acrossboundaries.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Persons 16 years and older from an ethnoracial community, with severe mental health problems/illnesses and substance abuse","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Ethnoracial mental health centre * individual and community support (case management) * support groups for consumers/survivors * anti-racism education and training in mental health * consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers * community outreach * alternative models of support and services, holistic focus * art and music therapy * drop-in * life skills * community kitchen for breakfast and lunch","APPLICATION":"Self referral or referral by family member, service provider, agency, psychiatrist, doctor, hospital, or social organization","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Sinhala ; Somali ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-11-17T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":9668585,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"51 Clarkson Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6E 2T5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4628697847095, 43.6970361868859]}"},{"_id":7,"OBJECTID":1148,"AGENCY_NAME":"YWCA Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3090 Kingston Rd, Ste 101, Toronto, ON M1M 1P2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Cliffcrest, 123","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-266-1232","EMAIL":"familysupportcentre@ywcatoronto.org","WEBSITE":"www.ywcatoronto.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program -- call for details","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Family Support Centre -- information and workshops on parenting and child development * parent-child program * parenting program for mothers and children (4-16) years who have witnessed domestic violence * teen mothers' program including dinner, workshops and informal counselling
\nGirls' Centre -- drop-in centre for girls and young women 9-18 years * life skills, self-esteem building workshops * discussion groups * leadership program * March break and summer camp
\nOn-site child care, snacks and TTC provided to participants of some programs","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * elevator with lowered buttons * designated parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * after-school and evening programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-11-11T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":4228722,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3090 Kingston Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1M 1P2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2315480345766, 43.7263091045825]}"},{"_id":8,"OBJECTID":1329,"AGENCY_NAME":"Agincourt Community Services Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4155 Sheppard Ave E, Ste 100, Toronto, ON M1S 1T4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Agincourt South-Malvern West, 128","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-321-6912","EMAIL":"info@agincourtcommunityservices.com","WEBSITE":"www.agincourtcommunityservices.com","ELIGIBILITY":null,"DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice centre * Commissioner of Oaths * community access services * community engagement projects * harm reduction approach * homeless drop-in and services * Ontario Early Years Centre * school supply drive * seniors programs \n
\nCommunity Access Services -- computer training * income tax clinic * internet access, fax, photocopier * Metro Voice Mail -- persons without telephones receive private phone number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone \n
\nAddictions Support Worker -- individual and community support or information about opiate use and addiction * counselling and case management
\nHousing Help Worker -- assists people to find affordable housing, applying for subsidized housing * Landlord Recruitment Specialist 416-321-6912 ext 247
\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, income tax clinic, budgeting, mobile community financial worker\n
\nMedical Clinic -- biweekly for people who are homeless, street involved or marginally housed * not primary care * call 416-321-6912 ext 232 for appointment
\nMassage Parlour and Micro-Brothel Outreach -- for clients involved in sex work in massage parlours and micro-brothels in Scarborough * distribution of safer sex tools, community referrals and informal case management * access to sexual health testing appointments
\nHomeless Drop-In and Services -- breakfast, snacks and hot lunch * access to computer * foot care nurse biweekly * shower facilities * locker storage (up to 3 months) * information and referral * individual support and counselling * Street Outreach 416-684-6350 -- housing help for homeless individuals through Streets to Homes Program * Harm Reduction Supplies and Service (mobile and fixed site) -- including clean needles, crack pipes, condoms * counselling \n
\nSeniors Programs -- seniors clubs including Tamil and Chinese seniors groups * English as a Second Language (ESL) and ESL for Chinese seniors * social, recreation and education programs","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Macedonian ; Tamil","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Street Outreach -- Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Harm Reduction -- Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Homeless Drop-in -- Mon-Tue also Thu-Sun 9 am-4 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-20T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":6332560,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4155 Sheppard Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1S 1T4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2809536856679, 43.7846163325371]}"},{"_id":9,"OBJECTID":1332,"AGENCY_NAME":"Braeburn Neighbourhood Place","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"75 Tandridge Cres, Unit 108, Toronto, ON M9W 2N9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Elms-Old Rexdale, 5","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-745-3113","EMAIL":"sadore@braeburn.net","WEBSITE":"","ELIGIBILITY":"All ages","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social, recreation, education and health programs * parent and child programs * parenting resource library * toy library * community garden * Braeburn Boys and Girls Club -- includes homework club
\n\n Children -- children's breakfast club * nutritious snack program * after school recreation programs * day camp * licensed child care
\n\nYouth -- arts and crafts * gym and movie nights * workshops and seminars * leadership development program
\n\nLocal lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres","APPLICATION":"Call, varies by program","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Call ahead for more details","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-2 pm * program hours vary","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-19T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":13496246,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"75 Tandridge Cres","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9W 2N9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5467220934212, 43.7288812678581]}"},{"_id":10,"OBJECTID":1340,"AGENCY_NAME":"Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Weston-Pellam Park, 91","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-656-8025","EMAIL":"info@dpnchc.ca","WEBSITE":"www.dpnchc.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies per program","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice community centre, including health centre and neighbourhood programs * volunteer opportunities
\n\nAdult Services -- for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction * Drop in -- Monday, Thursday 1 pm-4 pm
\n\nChild and Youth Programs -- for children 6-12 years * summer and March break day camps * after school recreation programs and field trips * homework club * for youth 11-24 years * social, recreation, education and arts activities * leadership training * life skills
\n\nCommunity Dining -- nutritious meals * nominal cost * access to community services * Monday supper 4:30 pm-6 pm (November-April)
\n\nCommunity Health Centre 416-658-6812 -- call for appointment * individual and family medical and nursing services * palliative care * psychiatric services * counsellor therapists * mental health and addictions counsellor therapist * community dietitian * physiotherapist * doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours * house calls when appropriate * health education and promotion * outreach to isolated persons * community action on identified community health issues * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services -- some limitations apply
\n\nCrisis Support and Intervention -- Monday-Friday * call for an appointment
\n\nOntario Early Years Centre -- Davenport, local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * early learning and literacy * parenting * parent relief * child care training * school readiness * information and referral * Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years
\n\nPeer Street Outreach -- Tuesday 3 pm-7 pm, Wednesday 11 am-3 pm * support * harm reduction supplies and information
\n\nSeniors Program -- 55 years and older * health education * advocacy * social, education and recreation activities * Italian and Portuguese women's groups * Spanish-speaking group * arts, fitness, trips/outings
\n\nSettlement Program -- counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers * workshops
\n\nEdgeWest Youth Clinic -- 416 652-4363 * positive health care * mental health support and referrals * sex-positive health information and services * birth control * STI testing","APPLICATION":"Call or visit * appointments required for some programs * no referral required","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; interpreters for other languages available for medical and settlement services","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","HOURS":"Community services -- Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm
\nMonday supper -- 4:30 pm-6 pm
\nMedical services -- Mon-Wed 9 am-8 pm, Thu 1 pm-5 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm
\nCommunity dining -- throughout the year: supper Wed 5 pm-6","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-10-02T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2216185,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1900 Davenport Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6N 1B7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4548585931816, 43.6709200141219]}"},{"_id":11,"OBJECTID":1333,"AGENCY_NAME":"Central Neighbourhood House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"349 Ontario St, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Moss Park, 73","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-925-4363","EMAIL":"central@cnh.on.ca","WEBSITE":"www.cnh.on.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice neighbourhood centre
\n\nCounselling, information and referral services * seasonal income tax clinic * licensed child care * volunteer tutors for children and youth * family support program -- counselling on family issues * voluntary trusteeship program * free Internet access * children's programs -- social and recreation activities, after school program, summer day camp * Kidz Klub * youth programs -- social, recreation, arts and education activities * Boyz 2 Men -- dance club * weekend activities * women's program -- weekly group program including life skills, information and support in several languages * East African Women's Circle, violence prevention program * parenting programs for women, free child care usually available for participants
\n\nMetro Voice Mail Project, call 416-925-4363 ext 103 -- Monday, Wednesday 12:30 pm-3:30 pm * persons without telephones receive voice mail number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone * $10 for 3 months
\n\nStroke Survivors Day Program -- Monday-Wednesday, Friday 10 am-3:30 pm * for stroke survivors and caregivers * social and recreation activities, lunch * small daily fee","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or visit the website","LANGUAGES":"English ; other languages may be available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 7:30 am-9 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-11-27T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8566354,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"349 Ontario St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5A 2V8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3688760559938, 43.6605216204058]}"},{"_id":12,"OBJECTID":1334,"AGENCY_NAME":"Chinese Family Services of Ontario","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3330 Midland Ave, Ste 229, Toronto, ON M1V 5E7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Milliken, 130","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-979-8299","EMAIL":"info@chinesefamilyso.com","WEBSITE":"www.chinesefamilyso.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Focus on Chinese community, including youth, women, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexual and transgendered people, seniors, immigrants, and newcomers * Partner Assault Response -- offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Counselling, family and settlement services agency
\n\nCounselling -- individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse * crisis intervention * Youth programs -- counselling and leadership development program for youth 14-24 years * parenting and family life education * Employee Assistance Program * consultation for human service providers * satellite offices in Toronto (340 College Street, Ste 305) and Richmond Hill (15 Wertheim Court, Ste 607)
\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 offenders progress * group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese
\n\nSettlement Program -- orientation and counselling * needs and eligibility assessments * information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training * interpretation and translation * computer access * job search and employment counselling * assistance in accessing services
\n\nTransitional and Housing Support Program -- for women who have experienced violence, and their children * community service information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services, education, employment * assistance setting up a safety plan * ongoing counselling and support","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in * Partner Assault Response -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Interpretation available for other languages","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Parking lot ; Satellite offices - accessibility varies, call for details","HOURS":"Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm; Tue, Thu 9 am-8:30 pm * recorded information line -- Mon-Sun 24 hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-05T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":4304189,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3330 Midland Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1V 5E7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.289704865556, 43.80797534956681]}"},{"_id":13,"OBJECTID":1335,"AGENCY_NAME":"Centre for Immigrant and Community Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2330 Midland Ave, Toronto, ON M1S 5G5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Agincourt South-Malvern West, 128","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-292-7510","EMAIL":"info@cicscanada.com","WEBSITE":"www.cicscanada.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages * services also offered at 2 locations in York Region 905-479-7926, 905-294-8868
\n\nSettlement and Employment Services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- information and referral * orientation, needs assessment * translation and interpretation * supportive counselling * bridging services * form filling * workshops and tours * seasonal income tax clinic * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nProfessional Development and Small Business Resource Centre -- walk-in centre * resource materials for internationally trained professionals * business information * referrals
\n\nSettlement and Integration Resource Centre -- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources * access to computers, Internet
\n\nSettlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August * homework club * multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions * contact 416-292-7510 ext 301
\n\nEmployment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone * staff assistance available * resource materials * job boards * labour market information * resume clinics * mock interviews * workshops
\n\nEarly Years Program -- preschool education program for children and their parents * social and learning skills for preschool children * parenting education * parent-child interactive activities
\n\nChildren and Youth Programs -- after school program * summer camp * Saturday enrichment classes * leadership and life skills training * employment readiness\n
\n\nSeniors and Family Programs -- form filling * supportive counselling * client intervention assistance * social, educational and recreational programs * support groups * health information workshops\n
\n\nVolunteer Services -- training and development * placements * public education","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Kurdish ; Malay ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sindhi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; not all languages available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Non-powered swing doors ; Barrier free washrooms","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some Saturday and Sunday programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-09T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":363508,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2330 Midland Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1S 5G5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.276010188938, 43.7783800340215]}"},{"_id":14,"OBJECTID":1337,"AGENCY_NAME":"Heart Beatz / Cliffcrest Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2938 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M1J 2E4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Eglinton East, 138","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-267-6293","EMAIL":"cliffcrest@bellnet.ca","WEBSITE":"","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community centre * community kitchen * family resource centre and drop-in * resource library * parenting workshops * child care registry * after school program for youth at Cliffcrest location (grades 6-8), Gordon Ridge location (grades 1-8), Gilder location (grades 4-6) -- homework help, leadership skills, recreation, cooking instruction, physical fitness * volunteer opportunities * 2 licensed child care centres -- see separate entries
\n\nAlso Cliffcrest Library Family Resource, 3017 Kingston Rd * Scarborough Village Family Resource satellite drop-in, 14 Centre St * Trudelle Family Resource satellite drop-in, 1300 Danforth Rd","APPLICATION":"Call for information","LANGUAGES":"English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Portuguese ; Tamil","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-25T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":9011629,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2938 Eglinton Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1J 2E4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2357086101144, 43.7398223589861]}"},{"_id":15,"OBJECTID":1338,"AGENCY_NAME":"VWAT Family Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1756 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6N 1J3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Weston-Pellam Park, 91","OFFICE_PHONE":"647-723-2165","EMAIL":"info@vwat.org","WEBSITE":"www.vwat.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement services -- help filling out forms and documents including applications for citizenship or permanent resident card, old age security, child tax benefit, birth certificate * referrals including health, social services, racial discrimination, workplace harassment, children's health, school and nutrition\n
\nViolence Prevention and Crisis Intervention -- for women and their children experiencing domestic violence or crisis * one-on-one counselling * develop a safety plan and strategies\n
\nParenting -- support for parents and families * workshops on raising healthy children * strategies to deal with cultural differences * Incredible Years Parenting Group -- parenting information and techniques * develop social network and supports\n
\nVWAT Youth Leadership Program * leadership training, skill building workshops * sports programs, field trips * youth led workshops or events * volunteer opportunities","APPLICATION":"Drop in or call for information or appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible, non-powered main entrance ; Free parking at rear","HOURS":"Mon-Sat 9 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-21T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14038812,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1756 St Clair Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6N 1J3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4608852202475, 43.6742257578472]}"},{"_id":16,"OBJECTID":1391,"AGENCY_NAME":"St Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2R8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Annex, 95","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-534-8461","EMAIL":"info@stalbansclub.ca","WEBSITE":"www.stalbansclub.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Children, youth and adults","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social and recreation programs * day camps * after school clubs * homework clubs * computer clubs * substance abuse prevention * leadership training * literacy
Satellite locations in the Jane-Finch, Weston-Mount Dennis and Lawrence Heights communities","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * lowered elevator buttons * entrance close to street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8 am-10 pm; Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-07-31T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2439716,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"843 Palmerston Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6G 2R8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4156792413481, 43.6714099856944]}"},{"_id":17,"OBJECTID":1341,"AGENCY_NAME":"Delta Family Resource Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2972 Islington Ave, Unit 5, Toronto, ON M9L 2K6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Humber Summit, 21","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-747-1172","EMAIL":"contactus@dfrc.ca","WEBSITE":"www.dfrc.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program -- see description for details","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community development and capacity building * services for children and families * Food Pantry * settlement and legal resources * programs for youth and seniors
\n
\nFamily resource programs -- play group * parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers * multicultural drop-in * parent relief * child care registry * toy lending library * early literacy program * after school program * training for home child care providers
\n
\nSettlement services -- employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees
\n
\nCommunity development and capacity building -- community kitchen and food skills training * leadership and skills development training * Humber Summit Green Project * violence prevention education * Humber Summit Getting Active * community conversation circles * community events * residents group capacity building, community office * one to one support * volunteer placements
\n
\nYouth Programs -- peer mediation training * leadership training * eco club * basketball * employment skills development * summer camp * youth group -- advises Delta on youth programs
\n
\nServices available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 -- see separate entry","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in * Food Pantry -- no appointment necessary, identification required for all members of the family, including proof of address","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Ga ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Lao ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Thai ; Twi ; Urdu ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Parking lot","HOURS":"Mon-Tue 9 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon * satellite locations vary -- call for details
\n\nFood Pantry -- every 2nd Wed of each month, 2 pm-4 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-03T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30038042,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2972 Islington Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M9L 2K6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5707872741092, 43.7580194907809]}"},{"_id":18,"OBJECTID":1348,"AGENCY_NAME":"Centre for Community Learning & Development","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M5A 2G3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Moss Park, 73","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-968-6989","EMAIL":"admin@tccld.org","WEBSITE":"","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomer women with oral and written English fluency, intermediate computer skills and an interest in the civic and social services sector * priority to residents of catchment area * must be available for full time program","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Intensive 1 year full time community leadership and development program including 3 month unpaid work internship * capacity 15","APPLICATION":"Call for application, mid-May or visit www.tccid.org/programs/immigrant-women-program/","LANGUAGES":"English","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":"2015-06-04T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":4014968,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"269 Gerrard St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5A 2G3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3679546858488, 43.6618297331715]}"},{"_id":19,"OBJECTID":1342,"AGENCY_NAME":"Moorelands Community Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"250 Merton St, Ste 501, Toronto, ON M4S 1B1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Pleasant West, 104","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-466-9987","EMAIL":"info@moorelands.ca","WEBSITE":"www.moorelands.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Low income children and youth 6-16 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"After school programs * leadership programs * baby bundles program for new mothers * Christmas sharing program * Moorelands Wilderness Camp in Dorset","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance ; Street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-02T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":6868898,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"250 Merton St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4S 1B1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3886547145962, 43.6979946102044]}"},{"_id":20,"OBJECTID":1343,"AGENCY_NAME":"Child Development Institute","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"46 St Clair Gdns, Toronto, ON M6E 3V4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Corsa Italia-Davenport, 92","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-603-1827","EMAIL":"cccoadmin@childdevelop.ca","WEBSITE":"www.stopnowandplan.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Children 6-11 years who are exhibiting disruptive, aggressive, bullying or antisocial behaviour, and their parents","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community-based children's mental health early intervention and treatment programs * includes SNAP cognitive behavioural therapy and skills development * Toronto Centralized Service Protocol -- access to local community services for children in conflict with the law, in conjunction with Toronto Police Service and other agencies
\n\nCamp Wimodausis -- summer day camp for children with social and behavioural problems * 4 week session includes group counselling, and educational and recreational activities
\n\nSNAP Girls and SNAP Boys -- multifaceted programs for children with behavioural problems, and their families * skills development includes effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem solving * individual counselling and/or mentoring for children who require extra support * connects children and parents with community resources * school advocacy and teacher support to assist children who are struggling behaviourally and/or not performing at their age-appropriate grade level * assists in prevention of delinquency, school drop-out and teen pregnancy
\n\nSNAP Parenting (SNAPP) -- concurrent with children's program * family counselling * assists in developing effective child management strategies * group support
\n\nSNAP Youth Outreach -- prevention and intervention for at-risk youth * assists in developing positive social skills, self-control and problem-solving skills * group services","APPLICATION":"Call Toronto Centralized Service Protocol, Central Intake Line at 416-654-8981 -- referral can be made at any time and families are contacted within 24 hours * referral by parents, teachers, social workers, police, or other professionals","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not wheelchair accessible ; Entrance close to street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * evening groups * appointments available after hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-07-15T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8771771,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"46 St Clair Gdns","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6E 3V4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4460852412327, 43.6789136987465]}"},{"_id":21,"OBJECTID":1344,"AGENCY_NAME":"Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"86 Blake St, Toronto, ON M4J 3C9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Blake-Jones, 69","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-392-1750","EMAIL":"info@eastviewcentre.com","WEBSITE":"www.eastviewcentre.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice neighbourhood centre
\n\nChildren and youth -- social and recreation programs * Ontario Early Years Centre * summer day camp * youth leadership * after school and evening drop-in programs * homework help club * Eastview (Toronto) Boys and Girls Club * community events
\n\nParents and families -- caregiver and child programs * parenting program * perinatal program * food access and nutrition programs * community garden * early school readiness program
\n\nFood Bank -- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
\n\nSeniors -- recreation * trips * home visiting * shopping * assistance in filling out forms * income tax clinic * escort services for Chinese-speaking seniors * support group * garden * crafts
\n\nImmigrants and newcomers -- counselling * orientation workshop * information and referral * translation of letters and documents (from Chinese only) * citizenship classes * English as a Second Language classes * women's drop-in * cultural and recreation activities * income tax clinic","APPLICATION":"Food bank -- 416-392-1750 ext 307 * income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; German ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm * October-May also open Sun 1 pm-5 pm
\n\nFood bank -- Tuesday (households of 3 and more), Thursday (households of 2 or less)","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-11-20T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7570658,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"86 Blake St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4J 3C9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3399267930214, 43.6750338985466]}"},{"_id":22,"OBJECTID":1345,"AGENCY_NAME":"Elizabeth Fry Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"215 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4X 1G1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Cabbagetown-South St James Town, 71","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-924-3708","EMAIL":"info@efrytoronto.org","WEBSITE":"www.efrytoronto.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Women 13 years and older who are, have been, or are at risk of coming into conflict with the law * Community Justice Program -- women and men * Partner Assault Response program -- women 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Transitional housing, community, court and outreach programs \n
\nPhyllis Haslam Residence
\nTransitional residence for women on parole * staffed 24 hours * individual and group counselling, practical assistance * referral and support to plan for release * capacity 14 * also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a child
\n\nCommunity programs
\nGroup and individual general counselling * probation and parole counselling including theft and fraud prevention, anger management * financial literacy * support provided through the following programs -- assessment required, TTC and child care provided as available * parenting programs * Healing from Abuse -- counselling for women who have experienced abuse * drug and alcohol counselling
\n\nCourt Programs -- alternative to the normal court process * allows offenders to get their charge withdrawn and avoid a criminal conviction * involves community work, shoplifting workshops, charitable donations * for women and men * must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the alleged offence * charge must be a minor, first time criminal offence * referral from Crown Attorney * operates at the College Park court
\n\nPartner Abuse Response program -- 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\nOutreach programs
\nBEST (Believing in Employment Success Training) -- pre-employment training program for women with criminal records * OWN Peer Program (Opportunities for Women Now) -- equips peer educators to build public awareness and support clients * Work Safe Program -- counselling, support, education and referrals for sex workers
\n\nVolunteer programs
\nOne-to-one support for residential and community clients * College Park Court Program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody * Vanier Centre for Women -- recreation program, life skills","APPLICATION":"Contact Access Worker * staff and volunteers visit correctional institutions regularly * private meetings can be arranged through correctional staff * accepts collect calls from prisons\n\nPartner Assault Response program -- call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * some evening programs * after hours -- telephone answered Mon-Sun 24 hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-15T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7684147,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"215 Wellesley St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4X 1G1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3729761550718, 43.6671399837288]}"},{"_id":23,"OBJECTID":1347,"AGENCY_NAME":"Breakaway Relief Foundation","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4020 Dundas St W, Unit 11, Toronto, ON M6S 4W6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Lambton Baby Point, 114","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-635-1457","EMAIL":"breakawayreliefcare@yahoo.ca","WEBSITE":"www.breakawayrelieffoundation.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Low income families","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Employment and job development * counselling including bereavement and parenting * conflict resolution, crime prevention, leadership development * youth programs -- mentoring, court escort * seniors care -- includes home help, snow removal * referrals for newcomers * emergency clothing and food if available * tutoring for adults and youth * after school programs * camps and outings","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for details","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * some evening and Saturday appointments available","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-06T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14602018,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4020 Dundas St W","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6S 4W6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5027896359395, 43.6649082341939]}"},{"_id":24,"OBJECTID":1349,"AGENCY_NAME":"Geneva Centre for Autism","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"112 Merton St, Toronto, ON M4S 2Z8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Pleasant West, 104","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-322-7877","EMAIL":"info@autism.net","WEBSITE":"www.autism.net","ELIGIBILITY":"Clinical Services -- children, youth and adults up to 30 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as parents and siblings * Training -- students, professionals and parents","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Clinical Services -- intake and assessment * early intervention services * behaviour and communication programs * social skills building groups * sibling and parent groups * parent training programs * family support
\n\nCommunity Resource Services -- certificate training programs * workshops, lectures, community education (fees) * agency consultation * research * resource library, videotape lending
\n\nVolunteer Services -- clinical and administrative experiences available * student placements available","APPLICATION":"Clinical Services -- contact intake department","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * evenings and weekends by appointment","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-06-13T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7274151,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"112 Merton St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4S 2Z8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3928092898719, 43.6970697839286]}"},{"_id":25,"OBJECTID":1350,"AGENCY_NAME":"Hong Fook Mental Health Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3320 Midland Ave, Ste 201, Toronto, ON M1V 5E6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Steeles, 116","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-493-4242","EMAIL":"info@hongfook.ca","WEBSITE":"www.hongfook.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Community education -- open to all * all other programs -- consumers/survivors and their families of Cambodian, Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese descent who are over 16 years and have difficulty accessing other mental health services * Supportive Housing Program -- for consumer/survivors who are able to live independently with support","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Client services -- information and referral, short term supportive counselling and case management * advocacy * leadership and life skills training * Supportive Housing Program - see eligibility above * psychosocial recreation and education activities * peer support and self help groups * support groups for family members * volunteer development
\n\nGeneral community education -- holistic health education * mental health promotion * consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethno-racial mental health issues","APPLICATION":"Call 416-493-4242 ext 0 for information * supportive housing -- apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to download application","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Khmer ; Korean ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for details ; Street parking close to entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-11T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":4304192,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3320 Midland Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1V 5E6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2893531869412, 43.8074335011916]}"},{"_id":26,"OBJECTID":1351,"AGENCY_NAME":"Jamaican Canadian Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"995 Arrow Rd, Toronto, ON M9M 2Z5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Humbermede, 22","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-746-5772","EMAIL":"info@jcaontario.org","WEBSITE":"www.jcaontario.org","ELIGIBILITY":"African-Canadian or Caribbean persons or appreciation of Jamaican heritage","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Educational, vocational, immigration and employment counselling * settlement services * family orientation and adjustment * housing information and assistance * assistance in filling out forms * social and recreation programs for seniors * young offenders rehabilitation program
\n\nNewcomer Settlement Program -- for newcomers or refugee claimants * information and referral, and counselling on issues of employment, housing, education, family sponsorship and other services
\n\nLeaders in Partnership (LIP) -- for children 7-14 years with serious behavioural problems at risk of suspension from school * 10-week recreational program addressing the social and emotional needs of children in developing a more positive attitude towards school and their community* in collaboration with schools and Toronto Police 31 Division
\n\nKujichaguilia Club (K-Club) -- for young offenders or youth at risk of offending, 16-26 years, of Afro Caribbean and other ethno-cultural heritage * culturally-attuned staff provide individual counselling, group support, anger management, conflict resolution to help participants integrate into family and community life
\n\nParenting Program -- for individuals and families * individual support, family mediation, mobile crisis counselling, and crisis intervention * referrals to community resources, support dealing with custody issues, visitations, home assessments, family court parental assessments and advocacy
\n\nYouth Outreach Worker -- for children and youth 12-21 years * engages and connects youth with services * collaborates with other community resources
\n\nViolence Against Women -- support to women and children 16 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence or incest * individual, couple, group and crisis counselling * legal and parenting support * also safety planning and lifestyle management
\n\nCaribbean Canadian Seniors Club (CCSC) -- members meet Tuesdays and Thursdays * social interaction and recreational activities
\n\nSaturday Morning Tutorials Program (SMTP) -- tutoring for students in grades 1-12","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Akan ; Twi","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-06-27T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":9038152,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"995 Arrow Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M9M 2Z5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5324636226625, 43.7497325297821]}"},{"_id":27,"OBJECTID":1352,"AGENCY_NAME":"Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4400 Jane St, Ste 108, Toronto, ON M3N 2K4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Black Creek, 24","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-663-2733","EMAIL":"admin@janefinchcentre.org","WEBSITE":"www.janefinchcentre.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program * Jane/Milo program -- children 8-15 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice neighbourhood centre
\n\nCommunity Development -- assistance in identifying and responding to community needs * leadership development * housing support * neighbourhood building * settlement services including assistance filling out government forms (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nCommunity Mental Health and Focus -- Getting In Touch, social/recreational mental health program * adult support groups * children and youth programs * alcohol and drug misuse prevention program
\n\nCommunity Office -- secretarial services and administrative assistance to community residents and groups * volunteer coordination
\n\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem Solving -- financial literacy and support services for low income individuals, families, newcomers or youth including seasonal income tax clinic, workshops, one-on-one support with a mobile community financial worker for those facing financial barriers
\n\nCentre for Green Change -- engages area residents to reduce their carbon footprint * community development and capacity building approach * training to conduct green home audits * energy conservation and waste reduction audits * partnership with Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Toronto Community Housing
\n\nSocial Justice -- strengthen community leadership and support positive social change * Action for Neighbourhood Change (ANC), Tobermory Community Activities, Neighbourhood Building and Community Development work
\n\nThe Spot -- youth drop-in Mon 3 pm-9 pm, Tue 1:30 pm-9 pm, Fri 11:30 am-9 pm, Sat 11:30 am-5 pm * recreation programs * Internet access * Jane/Milo program -- Tue 4 pm-6 pm
\n\nUnity in Diversity: Aging at Home -- adult day program for mobile seniors * weekly group sessions for socializing, recreation, health education * assists seniors from various ethnocultural groups to live independently and remain healthy * at various locations with partner agencies
\n\nWomen Moving Forward -- personal and skills development, career planning and civic participation for unemployed single mothers 20-29 years
\n\nPrograms offered in various community locations","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or visit the website","LANGUAGES":"English ; some programs offered in other languages","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking at the back ; community programs may be accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * some evening and weekend programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-18T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":531080,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4400 Jane St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3N 2K4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5201384481832, 43.7652137706127]}"},{"_id":28,"OBJECTID":1353,"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
\n\nServices offered at various locations","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Farsi ; Spanish ; Interpretation for other languages arranged","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking close to entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * after hours -- 24 hour on call service","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-29T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":9171888,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1124 Finch Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3J 2E2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.47626193173971, 43.7691999078279]}"},{"_id":29,"OBJECTID":1354,"AGENCY_NAME":"North York Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"116 Industry St, Toronto, ON M6M 4L8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Beechborough-Greenbrook, 112","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-781-0479","EMAIL":"info@nywc.org","WEBSITE":"www.nywc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Women and their children, regardless of age, income level, cultural background, race or sexual orientation","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Support, information and referrals to community-based services * community collaborations and hosted programs * some programs seasonal or held in community locations -- call or check website for details * child care may be available for some programs with advance notice
\n\nWomen's Empowerment -- skills-development programs promoting empowerment and self-confidence
\n\nViolence prevention and support services -- for women who are at risk of or have experienced abuse
\n\nHealthy living and community building -- wellness programs, information workshops
\n\nImmigration law summary advice clinic -- brief, single session, individual assistance * in partnership with Unison Health and Community Services (see separate entry) * appointment required
\n\nSome services also available at Bathurst-Finch Community Hub, 540 Finch Ave W * call intake for information and appointment","APPLICATION":"Call or visit website for information * intake meeting required for some programs","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm * day, evening and weekend programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-02T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14072410,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"116 Industry St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6M 4L8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4930915294055, 43.694140118753]}"},{"_id":30,"OBJECTID":1355,"AGENCY_NAME":"LAMP Community Health Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"185 Fifth St, Toronto, ON M8V 2Z5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"New Toronto, 18","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-252-6471","EMAIL":"russf@lampchc.org","WEBSITE":"www.lampchc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services
\n\nChildren and Youth Programs -- parent and child programs * parenting workshops * Equally Healthy Kids School Breakfast Programs * youth leadership training, advocacy * RAY (Rathburn Area Youth) 416-626-6068 -- social, recreation program for youth 13-21 years living in central Etobicoke * South Etobicoke Youth Assembly -- workshops on leadership, skills development, teamwork, youth issues * Street Level for Youth -- drop-in, social and recreation programs for preteens and teens
\n\nFamily programs Brighter Future Coalition -- information and referral for parents * parent relief program and childcare for children 18 months to 6 years * LAMP family centre health promotion activities and support
\n\nCommunity Support Services Adult drop-in -- for socially isolated and homeless adults Monday, Wednesday 8:30 am-2:30 pm (Sept-June), lunch provided * pre-employment counseling * Social Work Program/Counseling Services 416-252-9701 ext 235 short term counselling and case management * individual counselling * Community development -- work with community groups around urban planning issues * Harm reduction drop-in 416-252-9701 ext 287 Thursday 9:30 am-11:30 am * Literacy and Basic Skills -- see branch record","APPLICATION":"Varies for different services -- call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; French - (interpreters by appointment) ; Albanian ; Arabic ; Belorussian ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Czech ; Dari ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Italian ; Japanese ; Latvian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Span","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - with braille","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-08T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":1001336,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"185 Fifth St","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M8V 2Z5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5034306601732, 43.603564728631]}"},{"_id":31,"OBJECTID":1356,"AGENCY_NAME":"West Neighbourhood House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"248 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3A2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Trinity-Bellwoods, 81","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-536-1234 ext 401","EMAIL":"janitr@westnh.org","WEBSITE":"www.westnh.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Permanent rsidents and refugee claimants including socially marginalized, homeless and non-status","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement services -- small ethnic-based information groups * information and referral * group settlement sessions * individual assistance with immigration, orientation and other settlement-related issues * employment support * computer and Internet access * workshops * resource centre
\n\n Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nNewcomer Youth Program for youth 13-24 years -- leadership training * entrepreneurship * homework club * one-to-one help with resume writing and job search skills * computer drop-in * mentorship * sports clubs and recreation","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Hungarian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Sinhala ; Spanish ; Tamil","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-01T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7552886,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"248 Ossington Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6J 3A2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4212098225742, 43.6497730874438]}"},{"_id":32,"OBJECTID":1357,"AGENCY_NAME":"Lighthouse","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1008 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Annex, 95","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-535-6262","EMAIL":"info@lighthousecentre.ca","WEBSITE":"www.lighthousecentre.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Priority to Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish-speaking communities for some services","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice Christian centre * advocacy * information and referral * settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants * life skills * assistance in accessing government and community services * income tax clinic * individual and family counselling * case management for assaulted women * parenting groups * group activities for seniors * family summer program * family education and support groups
\n\nFood Bank -- groceries for residents of catchment area only * member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee","APPLICATION":"Food Bank -- initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Non-powered door at entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Wed, Fri 9 am-4 pm * Thu by appointment * Food Bank -- Tue-Wed 1 pm-3 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-10-21T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":768127,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1008 Bathurst St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5R 3G7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4137304830455, 43.6706811252747]}"},{"_id":33,"OBJECTID":1358,"AGENCY_NAME":"Madison Community Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"210 Dundas St W, Ste 400, Toronto, ON M5G 2E8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Bay Street Corridor, 76","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-977-1333","EMAIL":"safath@madisoncs.org","WEBSITE":"www.madisoncs.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Persons 16 years and older with serious and persistent mental health challenges * Community Connections Mentorship Program -- newly arrived immigrants and refugees * RISE -- permanent residents, protected persons, Convention refugees and live-in caregivers in possession of a temporary work permit, who are 16 years and older and who are experiencing substantial distress during their settlement process including depression, anxiety, restlessness, changes in behaviour and/or hopelessness","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Variety of cooperative living arrangements in 7 houses in downtown Toronto area * single rooms * staff support * shared responsibility for meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group orientation activities * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development
\n\nCommunity Support Services -- portable services for those living in central Toronto who require support to manage mental health symptoms, find housing, access community resources, and improve social and community living skills
\n\nRISE (Recovery During Immigration and Settlement) -- client-driven, goal-centred and recovery-focused mental health case management * ongoing support up to 6 months * peer support * group workshops including orientation to the Canadian health care system, community programming, social assistance, employment and support services * integration -- group social and recreational activities, cultural events","APPLICATION":"Complete and fax referral forms available on website * RISE -- agency or professional referrals, also self-referrals * call for appointment * supportive housing -- apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to download application","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Farsi ; Spanish ; RISE -- Arabic, Farsi, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, other languages available with advanced notice","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; 1 house partially accessible - call for information","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-22T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7792254,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"210 Dundas St W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5G 2E8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3874655404156, 43.6551244294359]}"},{"_id":34,"OBJECTID":1359,"AGENCY_NAME":"Malvern Family Resource Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"90 Littles Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5E2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Rouge, 131","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-284-4184","EMAIL":"mail@mfrc.org","WEBSITE":"www.mfrc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Residents of Rouge River riding","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice centre * variety of programs at several locations * volunteer opportunities
\n\nFamily Centre -- women's support groups * teen mom's groups * income tax clinic * information and referral * parent relief * kindergarten camp * settlement counselling
\n\nSeniors Centre -- social and recreation programs * ESL classes * wellness information * Tamil seniors drop-in
\n\nYouth Centre -- anti-violence project * leadership programs * Malvern Youth Cabinet * recreation, sports and after-school programs * peer mentoring * girls programs * youth support counsellor
\n\nMiddle Years Centre -- after school programs for children 6-12 years * March break and summer camp * homework support * recreation * nutrition and wellness * speakers
\n\nScarborough-Rouge River Ontario Early Years Centre and Women's Place -- see branch records","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or visit the website","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-12T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30033931,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"90 Littles Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1B 5E2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2052866861008, 43.8182922947027]}"},{"_id":35,"OBJECTID":1360,"AGENCY_NAME":"Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1774 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"The Beaches, 63","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-699-4527 ; 416-699-4528","EMAIL":"mnlct@mnlct.org","WEBSITE":"www.mnlct.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all * focus on Convention refugees, landed immigrants, refugee claimants","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement Services -- immigration counselling * assistance with sponsorship applications * legal referral * seniors group * Newcomer Skills at Work -- training in leadership and civic engagement * Emotional Integration and Support Program -- individual counselling","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building through north door, barrier free washrooms, tone elevator, visual alert system * designated parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-11T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8417386,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1774 Queen St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4L 1G7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3106816994484, 43.6679247753083]}"},{"_id":36,"OBJECTID":1361,"AGENCY_NAME":"AIESEC Canada","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"161 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 402, Toronto, ON M4P 1J5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Pleasant West, 104","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-368-1001","EMAIL":"info@aiesec.ca","WEBSITE":"www.aiesec.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"University students or recent graduates 18-29 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Internship program for youth * leadership development * conferences * international work experience","APPLICATION":"Register online","LANGUAGES":"English ; French","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-04-08T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":800607,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"161 Eglinton Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4P 1J5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.392382732535, 43.7077008560009]}"},{"_id":37,"OBJECTID":1362,"AGENCY_NAME":"Albion Neighbourhood Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Crt, Ste 14, Toronto, ON M9V 4E3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, 2","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-740-3704","EMAIL":"ans@albionservices.ca","WEBSITE":"www.albionservices.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth 6-21 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community programs and recreation at various locations * spring and summer day camp * breakfast clubs * after school clubs * homework club * parent support and education * leadership training * community development * van based youth outreach * violence prevention * special events * girls fitness program * youth recreation","APPLICATION":"Registration by phone or in person","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm * also evening and weekend programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-03-02T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2984824,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"21 Panorama Crt","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9V 4E3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5815258930918, 43.7463026115399]}"},{"_id":38,"OBJECTID":1363,"AGENCY_NAME":"Youth Employment Services YES","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2562 Eglinton Ave W, Ste 201, Toronto, ON M6M 1T4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 110","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-656-8900","EMAIL":"yjc@yes.on.ca","WEBSITE":"www.yes.on.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"At risk, unemployed and out of school youth 15-30 years, with less than high school completion, not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and facing barriers to employment * must be legally entitled to work in Canada","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Paid, group-based employability and life skills workshops * paid work placements to a maximum of 10 weeks * individual counselling * follow-up support","APPLICATION":"Self or agency referral","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2013-07-05T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10635839,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2562 Eglinton Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6M 1T4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.472405273184, 43.6910209555955]}"},{"_id":39,"OBJECTID":1364,"AGENCY_NAME":"YMCA of Greater Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4580 Dufferin St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M3H 5Y2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"York University Heights, 27","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-630-0330 ext 185","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.ymcagta.org/immigrantservices","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomers (landed immigrants and convention refugees) * Newcomer Youth Services -- landed immigrants and convention refugees 13-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement information and referral * settlement information sessions in various locations * guest speaker series * Newcomer Network * access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone * settlement resource library * information on immigration and citizenship, employment and job searching, access to trades and professions, credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
\n\nLibrary Settlement Partnerships -- outreach program at Centennial Library * settlement information and referral * Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nNewcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral * Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills * workshops and activities for parents and youth","APPLICATION":"Walk in, no appointment required","LANGUAGES":"English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Arabic ; Armenian ; Assyrian ; Bulgarian ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Korean ; Russian ; Sinhala ; Spanish ; Ukrainian","ACCESSIBILITY":"Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","HOURS":"Mon 9 am-7 pm, Tue-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm (Saturdays April to September only)","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-06T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":5468267,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4580 Dufferin St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3H 5Y2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4676820212076, 43.769682273965]}"},{"_id":40,"OBJECTID":1370,"AGENCY_NAME":"Scadding Court Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Kensington-Chinatown, 78","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-392-0335","EMAIL":"info@scaddingcourt.org","WEBSITE":"www.scaddingcourt.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program and service","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Recreation and fitness activities for all age groups * weekly social program for Chinese seniors * urban agriculture including community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops * nutrition program * community kitchen * food access program * seasonal income tax clinic * life skills training * free Internet access * family literacy program * parenting support group * parent relief * community safety and anti-racism initiatives * swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities * special events and festivals * rental space for public use
\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)
\nwww.ymcagta.org/immigrantservices","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomers (landed immigrants and convention refugees) * Newcomer Youth Services -- landed immigrants and convention refugees 13-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement information and referral * settlement information sessions in various locations * guest speaker series * Newcomer Network * access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone * settlement resource library * information on topics such as immigration and citizenship, employment and job searching, access to trades and professions, credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nNewcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral * Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills * workshops and activities for parents and youth","APPLICATION":"Walk in, no appointment required","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Fujian) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tamil","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","HOURS":"Mon 9 am-5 pm, Tue 9 am-7 pm, Wed-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-06T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":364214,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"10 Milner Business Crt","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1B 3C6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2356996461567, 43.7887362729264]}"},{"_id":42,"OBJECTID":1366,"AGENCY_NAME":"Community Matters Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"260 Wellesley St E, Ste 102, Toronto, ON M4X 1G6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"North St James Town, 74","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-944-9697","EMAIL":"communitymatters@communitymatterstoronto.org","WEBSITE":"www.communitymatterstoronto.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Residents of St James Town and surrounding community","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community development programs for all ages * computer access and training * conversational English * information and referral\n
\nChildren's Programs -- after school programs at Rose Avenue School * homework club \n
\nEmployment Services -- career counselling * job club \n
\nHealth and Recreation -- first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training * nutrition programs * swimming and other fitness \n
\nHealthy Living -- community based health promotion and disease prevention initiative * workshops, training courses, screening for specific health conditions, recreational activities * one on one support addressing diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease among newcomers
\n Seniors Services -- escort to medical appointments * friendly visiting, telephone reassurance * health education * home support -- food preparation, grocery shopping, light housework and repairs * referral services * seniors club \n
\nTraining -- advocacy * child minding * citizenship workshop -- application assistance, education and test preparation * conflict resolution * human service worker * public speaking","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or email","LANGUAGES":"English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Nepali ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Non-powered door at entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-11-18T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10923995,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"260 Wellesley St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4X 1G6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3717178358072, 43.6690694723336]}"},{"_id":43,"OBJECTID":1367,"AGENCY_NAME":"Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"93 Birchmount Rd, Toronto, ON M1N 3J7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Birchcliffe-Cliffside, 122","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-396-4310","EMAIL":"contact@bbnc.ca","WEBSITE":"www.bbnc.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"No restrictions","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community programs at various locations * social, education, cultural and recreation programs for all ages, including fitness, health and lifestyles * information and referral
\n\nChild and Family programs -- Family Resource Centre * Ontario Early Years Centre * education and support to parents and care providers * caregiver and child drop-in * parent relief * toy lending library * parenting resource library * integrated nursery school program for children with disabilities * child care registry
\n\nActive and Able Network -- for persons with disabilities * drop-in program * trips * social and recreation activities * health and wellness program * information and referral * advocacy
\n\nYouth programs -- drop-in, employment programs, outreach, leadership training and summer day camp
\n\n Seniors program -- health and fitness * drop-ins * trips * social and recreation activities * outreach * information and referral","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; other languages may be available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-6 pm * summer hours may vary","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-26T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":5504478,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"93 Birchmount Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1N 3J7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2631080020077, 43.6956240155385]}"},{"_id":44,"OBJECTID":1368,"AGENCY_NAME":"Rexdale Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Thistletown Multi Service Centre, 925 Albion Rd, Rm 309, Toronto, ON M9V 1A6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, 3","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-745-0062","EMAIL":"admin@rexdalewomen.org","WEBSITE":"www.rexdalewomen.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all * focus on newcomer and refugee women","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Support for women and families
\nShort term supportive counselling * parenting and family supportive counselling * employment and career counselling * support groups for women from various cultures * resources and information for parents and families * information workshops on health related topics, assertiveness, employment, life skills, stress management and parenting
\n\nViolence prevention and crisis intervention
\nCrisis support and counselling for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing violence in the home * legal and medical referrals * accompaniment to legal, medical and social services resources * information, public and community education on wife abuse * support groups for women who are victims of spousal abuse
\n\nNewcomer assistance and integration
\nImmigrant/newcomer settlement support and counselling * information sessions for newcomers and community residents * information and referral * English language instruction for newcomers to Canada at various locations -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * English as a Second Language (ESL) preschool program * Family Drop In -- for parents and children of all ages * school readiness program -- see separate entry * Youth Program for ages 16-26 years -- leadership skills, English language skills, integration into the community
\n\nEthnocultural seniors program -- see separate entry\n
\n\nCommunity development
\nParticipation on various coalitions, community networks and committees * volunteer opportunities","APPLICATION":"Drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Assyrian ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; French, Italian, Portuguese -- available upon request","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; 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, also Wed 5 pm-8 pm; Sat 9 am-12 noon * evening appointments available upon request * Family Drop In -- call for schedule and location","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-21T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10985943,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"925 Albion Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9V 1A6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5625803433689, 43.7354704812901]}"},{"_id":45,"OBJECTID":1369,"AGENCY_NAME":"Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Greenwood-Coxwell, 65","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-465-6021","EMAIL":"reception.riwc@gmail.com","WEBSITE":"www.riwc.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Adults 16 years and older * focus on immigrant women and their families * Essential Pathways to Employment Program -- all Ontario Works (OW) recipients, men and women","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Information and referral * counselling -- family, group, crisis and assaulted women * family violence education * advocacy * settlement services -- referrals to legal, housing, health, immigration and employment services * form filling * life skills * job search skills * community economic development
\n\nEssential Pathways to Employment Program (EPE) -- 8 week program * in-depth skills analysis * action plan development * skills and workplace training * childminding and transportation assistance available through Toronto. Employment and Social Services -- see separate entry
\n\nViolence Against Women/Youth Program -- individual counselling for crisis, abuse, assault and trauma * stress management, assertiveness training * escort to legal appointments * group and one-on-one counselling for youth experiencing any kind of violence including bullying, child abuse, harassment, girl-on-girl violence, date rape * space for immigrant and refugee youth of colour to explore their cultural identity and sense of belonging in Canada
\n\nVolunteer and Student Placement Program -- job placements to build skills and gain experience * opportunities in social or settlement services, counselling support, employment help, office administration or reception, marketing and outreach
\n\nGlobal Pantry catering service * Social Gardener Cafe * social enterprises","APPLICATION":"Essential Pathways to Employment Program -- referral through Toronto. Employment and Social Services","LANGUAGES":"English ; French - interpreter available ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Chinese (Taiwanese) ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Kachi ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-03-01T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10575809,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1326 Gerrard St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4L 1Z1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3255047342824, 43.67178186724781]}"},{"_id":46,"OBJECTID":1371,"AGENCY_NAME":"Scarborough Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2100 Ellesmere Rd, Ste 245, Toronto, ON M1H 3B7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Woburn, 137","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-439-7111","EMAIL":"ed@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca","WEBSITE":"www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Women 18 years and older, including newcomers, who are moving away from abuse, poverty and isolation * special programming off-site for women 15-19 years * outreach to women with disabilities and young women","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Information and referral * counselling services for women dealing with, leaving or recovering from abuse * educational courses and workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, anger, self-esteem, family law, life skills, leadership development * trained volunteer mentors and tutors * outreach","APPLICATION":"Self referral","LANGUAGES":"English ; Volunteers and staff speak a variety of languages ; Interpretation service available for clients dealing with abuse","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm * workshops -- evenings, Saturdays and some weekday afternoons","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-07-10T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":331534,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2100 Ellesmere Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1H 3B7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2331755645416, 43.7769390217932]}"},{"_id":47,"OBJECTID":1372,"AGENCY_NAME":"South Asian Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"800 Lansdowne Ave, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M6H 4K3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 93","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-537-2276","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.sawc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Focus on South Asian women and their families","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice centre
\n\nSettlement services -- information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy * Violence Against Women Program -- counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration * health education and promotion * wellness support groups for Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Tamil women * life skills support group * seniors group for all South Asian women * youth group for girls * homework club for children * first language literacy instruction * job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling * English conversation classes * legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse * legal education workshops * seasonal tax clinic * Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process * volunteer opportunities","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment or drop in to fill out application form with copies of all relevant documents","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Hindi ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Sinhala ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - ramp to door ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-02T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14677782,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"800 Lansdowne Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6H 4K3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4462356078231, 43.6650225166895]}"},{"_id":48,"OBJECTID":1373,"AGENCY_NAME":"Toronto City Mission","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2610 Birchmount Rd, Toronto, ON M1W 2P5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, 118","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-922-6223","EMAIL":"info@torontocitymission.com","WEBSITE":"www.torontocitymission.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Persons in catchment areas who are financially challenged","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"After school programs for children and youth in various locations * summer camps for children and families * March break, summer day camps for elementary school children * tutoring, homework assistance * GED prep course for mothers * teen leadership programs","APPLICATION":"Call for details","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not all locations wheelchair accessible -- call for details","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * program hours vary","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-10-21T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":308647,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2610 Birchmount Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1W 2P5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.303023841729, 43.7907604262273]}"},{"_id":49,"OBJECTID":1411,"AGENCY_NAME":"Workers Health and Safety Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"15 Gervais Dr, Ste 802, Toronto, ON M3C 1Y8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Banbury-Don Mills, 42","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-441-1939","EMAIL":"contactus@whsc.on.ca","WEBSITE":"www.whsc.on.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"No restrictions","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Federation of sectoral and community-based unions * occupational health and safety leadership training for worker representatives * education programs * information services","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated and street parking close to entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 9:00 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-06-25T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":519679,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"15 Gervais Dr","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3C 1Y8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3358655986042, 43.722142818772]}"},{"_id":50,"OBJECTID":1374,"AGENCY_NAME":"Variety Village","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3701 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M1N 2G2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Birchcliffe-Cliffside, 122","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-699-7167","EMAIL":"info@varietyvillage.on.ca","WEBSITE":"www.varietyvillage.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"All ages and abilities * priority to youngsters who are physically, developmentally or medically disabled","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Sports, fitness and training centre * integrated programming * indoor track, weight room, pool * spring, summer and holiday sports camps * leadership programs * awareness outreach programs * adapted physical education classes for community groups and school boards * special events * volunteer and cooperative educational opportunities
\n
\nLINKS and MILESTONES -- day programs for adults 20 years or older with a disability * sports, recreation, life skills, job training","APPLICATION":"Program registration and membership","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking","HOURS":"Administration -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * members programs -- Mon-Fri 6 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun 7 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-04-15T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":325505,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3701 Danforth Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1N 2G2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2572224988205, 43.6985854928819]}"},{"_id":51,"OBJECTID":1375,"AGENCY_NAME":"YWCA Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3090 Kingston Rd, Ste 205, Toronto, ON M1M 1P2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Cliffcrest, 123","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-266-0303","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.ywcatoronto.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomer women and girls 13 years and older * permanent residents or convention refugees and temporary residents with work permit under the Live-in Caregiver program","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Individual and group counselling * skills based training -- Retail, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Food Handling * information and referral -- health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking * career and skills assessment * job search workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax * events and field trips * TTC tokens may be available * volunteer opportunities may be available","APPLICATION":"Call office","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Sinhala ; Tibetan ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evening programs available * group workshops held some \nSaturdays","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-06T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":4228722,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3090 Kingston Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1M 1P2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2315480345766, 43.7263091045825]}"},{"_id":52,"OBJECTID":1421,"AGENCY_NAME":"Leave Out Violence","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"3130 Bathurst St, Ste 202, Toronto, ON M6A 2A1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Englemount-Lawrence, 32","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-785-8411","EMAIL":"toronto@leaveoutviolence.org","WEBSITE":"www.leaveoutviolence.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 13-19 years who have been affected by violence either as victims, perpetrators or witnesses","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Education and support * skill development in photography, radio broadcasting, video and journalism * youth are trained to be community leaders promoting anti-violence in schools and social service agencies * newspaper, book","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-31T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":11342942,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"3130 Bathurst St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6A 2A1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.430448813153, 43.7206535915186]}"},{"_id":53,"OBJECTID":1376,"AGENCY_NAME":"Working Skills Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"55 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 703, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Pleasant West, 104","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-703-7770","EMAIL":"info@workingskillscentre.com","WEBSITE":"www.workingskillscentre.com","ELIGIBILITY":"No restrictions","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement information and referral * job search workshops * career assessments * life skills training * job skills training -- computerized office administration, supply chain, computerized accounting, bookkeeping, medical reception including terminology and billing, general reception, desktop publishing, electronic medical records, virtual work experience in SAP implementation * programs run 7-21 weeks * placement services
\n\nOther services include Academy of Computer and Employment Skills (see separate entry)","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in, visit website or attend information workshop held Thursdays 9:30 am","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator with lowered buttons * street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm; some evenings or Saturdays, call for details","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2013-12-30T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":800592,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"55 Eglinton Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4P 1G8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3960778235993, 43.7069069156029]}"},{"_id":54,"OBJECTID":1377,"AGENCY_NAME":"Working Women Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"533A Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3J1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Dufferin Grove, 83","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-532-2824","EMAIL":"admin@workingwomencc.org","WEBSITE":"www.workingwomencc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Immigrants and newcomers","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community centre * multiservice agency * cross cultural focus
\n\nSettlement services -- one on one information and referral, orientation, counselling, documentation, social assistance applications, interpretation * information sessions and workshops
\n\nWomen support groups -- counseling and support groups for assaulted women * Spanish-speaking seniors club * Portuguese-speaking seniors group * groups for Portuguese-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking women * wellness and fitness program * advocacy * public education * community development
\n\nHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income families, serving Jane and Finch, Malvern, Thorncliffe and Toronto West
\n\nAnnual Income tax clinic for low income adults * held in February-March
\n\nTutoring program -- for students of Portuguese or Spanish-speaking heritage
\n\nCommunity engagement community led activities, volunteering, leadership development for youth, women and seniors","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Ewe ; Ga ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Tigrinya ; Twi ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-16T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14210916,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"533A Gladstone Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6H 3J1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4335928937518, 43.6600695890371]}"},{"_id":55,"OBJECTID":1378,"AGENCY_NAME":"Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Clubs","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"101 Spruce St, Toronto, ON M5A 2J3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Cabbagetown-South St James Town, 71","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-925-2243 ; Reception 416-925-2243 ext 30","EMAIL":"admin@believeinkids.ca","WEBSITE":"www.believeinkids.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth 6-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social and recreation programs * day camps * after school clubs * homework clubs * computer clubs * leadership training * literacy
\n
\nPrograms also offered at the following locations:
\n\nDundas Junior Public School 935 Dundas St E, 416-925-2243 ext 60\n
\nSt Mary Catholic School 20 Portugal Sq, 416-925-2243 ext 40\n
\nSt Paul Catholic School 80 Sackville St, 416-925-2243 ext 109\n
\nSummer, PA days and school break programs available only at Miles and Kelly Nadal Youth Centre and St Mary Catholic School","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible * accessibility at other locations varies","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-9 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-04-24T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14207026,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"101 Spruce St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5A 2J3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3622339922825, 43.6641940159442]}"},{"_id":56,"OBJECTID":1379,"AGENCY_NAME":"Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2849 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON M1M 1N2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Cliffcrest, 123","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-264-1007","EMAIL":"kevin@bbnc.ca","WEBSITE":"www.bbnc.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 13-24 years * youth and young adults with disabilities 13-30 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Information and referral * informal, one-on-one employment counselling * pre-employment services * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier * workshops and presentations * leadership programs * recreational arts programs * advocacy * homework club * youth advisory council * specific programs for males and females * Active and Able Network -- attendant services provided for some programs","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; other languages may be available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-26T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2016050,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2849 Kingston Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1M 1N2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2361066626947, 43.7214763326085]}"},{"_id":57,"OBJECTID":1380,"AGENCY_NAME":"YMCA of Greater Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Toronto Parma Court YMCA Centre, 90 Parma Crt, Unit 105, Toronto, ON M4A 1A6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Victoria Village, 43","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-750-2344","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.ymcagta.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 15 to 30 years, unemployed and out of school, not collecting Employment Insurance","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"6 week employment program * life skills * job search skills * employability skills * resume and cover letter preparation * 12 week paid work placement","APPLICATION":"Vocational assessment and interview","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2013-11-21T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14675751,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"90 Parma Crt","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M4A 1A6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3009992348684, 43.7171957774311]}"},{"_id":58,"OBJECTID":1381,"AGENCY_NAME":"Children's Aid Society of Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"469 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3P9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Blake-Jones, 69","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-462-1010","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.parcyouth.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 16 years and older leaving the care of any children's aid society","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Transition program * counselling on employment, housing, literacy, substance abuse, independence, sexual assault, sex education * peer speakers * recreation activities","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Unknown","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm * after hours -- by appointment","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-05T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":851702,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"469 Pape Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4K 3P9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3418572269648, 43.6722721082156]}"},{"_id":59,"OBJECTID":1382,"AGENCY_NAME":"COSTI Immigrant Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"760 College St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M6G 1C4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Palmerston-Little Italy, 80","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-534-7400","EMAIL":"edu@costi.org","WEBSITE":"www.costi.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Immigrants, refugees, Canadian citizens","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) * orientation * information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal * assistance with documentation * crisis intervention and supportive counselling * interpretation and translation
\n\nEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and computer assisted ESL * conversation and pronunciation classes * part time and full time classes * citizenship preparation classes * full range of language assessment tests including CAAT (Canadian Adult Achievement Test), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), TWE (Test of English as a Written Language) * ESL for work permit holders and visitors, also summer language and cultural experience * accounting software training (Simply Accounting)
\n\nLife Skills Workshops for Immigrant Women -- preparing newcomer women for employment, job search, volunteering * topics include Canadian workplace culture, everyday Canadian culture, parenting, self-esteem, stress management, assertiveness training, problem solving, financial literacy * offered at various times and locations","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi ; Kurdish ; Pashto ; Serbian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Turkish ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-03T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10865071,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"760 College St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6G 1C4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4197952533428, 43.6552791252341]}"},{"_id":60,"OBJECTID":1384,"AGENCY_NAME":"For Youth Initiative","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1652 Keele St, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M6M 3W3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 110","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-653-3311","EMAIL":"fyi@foryouth.ca","WEBSITE":"www.foryouth.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomer youth 13-24 years, including permanent residents, landed immigrants, convention refugees and government assisted refugees","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement Program -- orientation * needs and eligibility assessments * pre- and post-arrival information and referral on education, settlement, employment, social assistance, housing, recreation * assistance in accessing services * language and skills training * job search and employment counselling * assistance in establishing social and professional networks * problem solving, conflict resolution, cross cultural communication * workshops, seminars
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees * trained volunteer mentors * help in establishing social and professional networks * development of citizenship and civic engagement * skills and career development
\n\nJob Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada * job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking * extensive individual assistance","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Filipino ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main floor","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm * occasional evening hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-07T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8133423,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1652 Keele St","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6M 3W3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4729264102503, 43.6838636043782]}"},{"_id":61,"OBJECTID":1385,"AGENCY_NAME":"Somali Canadian Association of Etobicoke","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Thistletown Multi Service Centre, 925 Albion Rd, Ste 202, Toronto, ON M9V 1A6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, 3","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-742-4601","EMAIL":"scae@somalicanadian.com","WEBSITE":"www.somalicanadian.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all, with focus on Somali community","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement and orientation * information and referral * translation and interpretation * assistance with proof of citizenship and documents, form-filling * escort services * supportive counselling * youth leadership training * job placement and community involvement opportunities for youth * services for seniors including counselling and workshops * hate crime prevention","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Italian ; Somali ; Swahili","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-04-28T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10985943,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"925 Albion Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9V 1A6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5625803433689, 43.7354704812901]}"},{"_id":62,"OBJECTID":1386,"AGENCY_NAME":"Child Development Institute","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 4Y9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Taylor-Massey, 61","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-603-1827","EMAIL":"info@childdevelop.ca","WEBSITE":"www.childdevelop.ca","ELIGIBILITY":null,"DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Early intervention and school treatment in conjunction with Toronto District School Board * school-based social skills groups * individual, group and family counselling * speech pathology services","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Portuguese ; Interpreters available for other languages","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance - also street parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Call first as hours may vary","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-05T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":6427766,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"91 Barrington Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"East York","POSTAL_CODE":"M4C 4Y9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3015680705375, 43.6917721030027]}"},{"_id":63,"OBJECTID":1387,"AGENCY_NAME":"Salvation Army, Community and Family Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"77 River St, Toronto, ON M5A 3P1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Regent Park, 72","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-304-1982","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.salvationarmy.ca","ELIGIBILITY":null,"DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Emergency material assistance including food, vouchers for clothing or household effects * crisis intervention * budget counselling and money management * life skills * shower facilities * River Street Cafe -- lunch, refreshments, conversation * Christmas assistance program * Bible study
\n
\nDreaming in Colour -- 12 week program includes goal setting, life skills, employment/education preparation, placement
\n
\nCase Management -- assists families in breaking the cycle of poverty, with clients setting the goals * can include family support, school consulting, volunteer support, spiritual dimension * education on accessing neighbourhood services * advocacy with agencies, government offices, schools, landlords","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment * proof of address and income, and identification for each family member required","LANGUAGES":"English ; French - (website only) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - with ramp ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Food Bank -- Mon 9 am-12 noon; Tue-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm * River Street Cafe -- Mon 9 am-12 noon, Tue-Fri 9 am-3 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-06T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7635789,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"77 River St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5A 3P1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3572022055968, 43.6596543243081]}"},{"_id":64,"OBJECTID":1388,"AGENCY_NAME":"Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2737 Keele St, Unit 9, Toronto M3M 2E9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Downsview-Roding-CFB, 26","OFFICE_PHONE":"647-776-2057","EMAIL":"mnlct@mnlct.org","WEBSITE":"www.mnlct.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all * focus on Convention refugees, landed immigrants","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement Services (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- immigration counselling * assistance with sponsorship applications * escort * translation and interpretation * legal referral * Newcomer Skills at Work -- employment mentoring * training in leadership and civic engagement
\n\nBridge Training Program for Internationally Trained Psychologists and Allied Mental Health Professionals, www.bridgingprograms.org -- comprehensive program facilitating entry into the Canadian workforce * classroom instruction, work experience, job search support * in partnership with TAPE Educational Services\n
\nEmotional Integration and Support Program -- individual counselling * parenting support group * anger management support group","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-11T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":13974603,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2737 Keele St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3M 2E9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4806034622691, 43.7257993066323]}"},{"_id":65,"OBJECTID":1389,"AGENCY_NAME":"Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"180 Westmoreland Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3A2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction, 93","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-536-4102","EMAIL":"info@dovercourtkids.com","WEBSITE":"www.dovercourtkids.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth 4-17 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"After school club * social and recreation programs * day camps * homework clubs * computer clubs * substance abuse prevention * leadership training * licensed child care centre","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Italian ; Portuguese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building * entrance close to parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-9 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-25T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8015587,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"180 Westmoreland Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6H 3A2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4326922894381, 43.6658064451561]}"},{"_id":66,"OBJECTID":1390,"AGENCY_NAME":"Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"100 Galloway Rd, Toronto, ON M1E 1W7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"West Hill, 136","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-281-0262","EMAIL":"info@esbgc.org","WEBSITE":"www.esbgc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth birth-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social, educational and recreational programs * day camps * homework club * computer clubs * leadership training * literacy
\n\nOther services include Stay in School -- tutoring and mentoring for youth at risk of leaving school * early years programs for caregivers and children * child care consultation for children with special needs birth-12 years * summer camp for children 3-12 years * after school programs for children and youth 6-14 years * evening drop-in for youth 15-19
\n\nLocal lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres
\n\nLicensed child care centres -- see separate entries","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 7 am-9 pm * some registered programs on Saturdays","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-01T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":336705,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"100 Galloway Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1E 1W7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.1933385097737, 43.7574284483319]}"},{"_id":67,"OBJECTID":1392,"AGENCY_NAME":"West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"313 Pharmacy Ave, Toronto, ON M1L 3E7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Clairlea-Birchmount, 120","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-755-9215","EMAIL":"ws_info@wsbgc.ca","WEBSITE":"www.wsncc.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth 6-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Social and recreational programs * after school drop in and school break programs at 5 locations * summer day program for children 6-12 years * homework clubs * computer clubs * substance abuse prevention * leadership training * literacy","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9-9, Sun 3 pm-10 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-26T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2312042,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"313 Pharmacy Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1L 3E7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.28467857947501, 43.7014077642869]}"},{"_id":68,"OBJECTID":1393,"AGENCY_NAME":"West Neighbourhood House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1033 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 3N3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Niagara, 82","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-848-7980","EMAIL":"info@westnh.org","WEBSITE":"www.westnh.org/adults/index.php","ELIGIBILITY":"Adult Learning -- persons 19 years and older, grade 12 education or less * Financial Advocacy and Problem Solving -- adults with low incomes and their families","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Adult Learning Programs -- General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency preparation * part time program, days or evenings
\n\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) -- 416-848-7980 ext 313 * information, referral and advocacy -- social assistance, income tax, credit, debt, financial services, savings, assets * public education * policy development
\n\nBook Nook -- book collection provided in partnership with Toronto Public Library * staffed by volunteers
\n\nToronto Youth Job Corps -- see separate entry Toronto. Toronto Youth Job Corps","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or visit the website","LANGUAGES":"English ; Spanish - FAPS program only ; Tamil - FAPS program only","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Adult Learning -- Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-01-09T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14239173,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1033 King St W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6K 3N3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4163920285256, 43.6409682799767]}"},{"_id":69,"OBJECTID":1394,"AGENCY_NAME":"Agincourt Community Services Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1911 Kennedy Rd, Unit 105, Toronto, ON M1P 2L9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Dorset Park, 126","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-292-6912","EMAIL":"info@agincourtcommunityservices.com","WEBSITE":"www.agincourtcommunityservices.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all in catchment area","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice neighbourhood centre * food bank * community engagement projects * newcomer centre * seniors programs * financial literacy workshops\n
\nFood Bank -- for Agincourt residents * by appointment only * member of Daily Bread Food Bank\n
\nCommunity Engagement Projects -- Action for Neighbourhood Change Program (ANC) community development initiative, call for locations * Civic Awareness Project for ethnic communities to increase their knowledge and understanding of Canada\n
\nNewcomer Centre -- settlement services * citizenship test preparation classes * computer and internet use training * Women's English Circle * information and referral * resume clinic * workshops\n
\nLead agency for Dorset Park Hub * other services provided by partner agencies including ACCESS Employment, CNIB, Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME), John Howard Society of Toronto, Tropicana Community Services, VHA Home HealthCare -- see separate listings; also Dorset Park Neighbourhood Association, Extramile Ministries, Youth LEAPS","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in * Newcomer Centre -- call for appointment
\n\nFood Bank -- call for appointment Tuesday or Wednesday * initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Russian ; Tamil ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm * Food Bank -- Wed 2 pm-4:30 pm, Thu-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-12T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7204416,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1911 Kennedy Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1P 2L9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2805733330022, 43.7674356924497]}"},{"_id":70,"OBJECTID":1395,"AGENCY_NAME":"Toronto Sport Leadership Program","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4580 Dufferin St, 2nd Flr, Toronto, ON M3H 5Y2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"York University Heights, 27","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-635-9622 * Sport inquiries --647-717-3279 * Aquatic inquiries --647-717-3280","EMAIL":"torontosportleadershipprogram@gmail.com","WEBSITE":"www.torontosportleadershipprogram.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Students 16 years or older at time of entering program, enrolled in a Toronto secondary school * priority given to those from marginalized or at-risk communities","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Intensive skills/leadership training and coaching accreditation in land and aquatic sports, with goal of opening up employment opportunities in areas such as lifeguarding, swim or ski instruction, basketball and soccer coaching, or camp counselling
\n\nPartnership between the City of Toronto, YMCA of Greater Toronto, United Way Toronto, Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board -- see separate entries * also partnership with Toronto Community Foundation","APPLICATION":"Call to register interest and for details on information sessions
\n\nSport inquiries -- tslpsport@gmail.com
\n\nAquatic inquiries -- tslpaquatics@gmail.com","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","HOURS":null,"LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-02T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":5468267,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4580 Dufferin St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3H 5Y2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4676820212076, 43.769682273965]}"},{"_id":71,"OBJECTID":1396,"AGENCY_NAME":"Hong Fook Mental Health Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1751 Sheppard Ave E, Ground Fl, Toronto, ON M2J 0A4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Henry Farm, 53","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-493-4242 ext 0","EMAIL":"info@hongfook.ca","WEBSITE":"www.hongfook.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Community education -- open to all * all other programs -- consumers/survivors and their families of Cambodian, Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese descent, who are 16 years and older and have difficulty accessing other mental health services * Supportive Housing Program -- for consumer/survivors who are able to live independently with support","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Client services -- information and referral, short term supportive counselling and case management * advocacy * leadership and life skills training * Supportive Housing Program - see eligibility above * psychosocial recreation and education activities * peer support and self help groups * support groups for family members * volunteer development
\n\nGeneral community education -- holistic health education * mental health promotion * consultation and educational services to agencies and professionals on ethno-racial mental health issues","APPLICATION":"Call 416-493-4242 ext 0 for information * supportive housing -- apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to download application","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Khmer ; Korean ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for information","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-11T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30013254,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1751 Sheppard Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2J 0A4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.343955149021, 43.7753897909853]}"},{"_id":72,"OBJECTID":1412,"AGENCY_NAME":"Horizons for Youth","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"422 Gilbert Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 4X3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Caledonia-Fairbank, 109","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-781-9898","EMAIL":"info@horizonsforyouth.org","WEBSITE":"www.horizons4youth.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Young men and women 16-24 years who are homeless or transient","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Emergency shelter and short term housing program * capacity 35 * length of stay depends on plan * food packages * meals * clothing * personal needs * emotional support * informal counselling * access to housing worker * life skills training, crisis intervention, housing workshops * community referrals * aftercare support * day programs, drop-in services, clinical referral and assessment, case management, advocacy","APPLICATION":"Call for referral","LANGUAGES":"English ; other languages accommodated","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance - rear of building ; Street parking limited to 1 hour ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Doors lock electronically","HOURS":"Mon-Sun 24 hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-01T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7195894,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"422 Gilbert Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6E 4X3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4626057830241, 43.6894272984469]}"},{"_id":73,"OBJECTID":1397,"AGENCY_NAME":"Regesh Family and Child Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"149 Willowdale Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 4Y5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Willowdale East, 51","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-495-8832","EMAIL":"eschild@regesh.com","WEBSITE":"www.regesh.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Individuals 4-70 years, including children, youth, couples and families","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Counselling and family support services * court diversion services * outreach to street youth
\n
\nAnger Management Clinic www.regeshangerclinic.com -- 10 week individual or group course on personal control for children, youth and adults
\n
\nFamily Support Program -- diagnosis and treatment planning * crisis intervention * individual therapy for children, youth and adults * strategies for enriching school performance * child management sessions * aftercare follow-up for youth discharged from residential centres or foster care * parenting courses for teen mothers and families with young children or teens
\n
\nHigh on Success (HOS) Mentor Program -- day program for youth 15-24 years who are homeless, unemployed and/or not in school * day program includes social and life skills training, self-esteem enhancement, decision making, conflict resolution, peer relationships, interpersonal communication * drug awareness and harm reduction * homework club * field trips and other social activities * youth mentor training
\n
\nPlay Therapy Program -- for children 4-12 years who are coping with grief and loss, serious illness of a family member, adoption or foster care, bullying, abuse, violence, poor self-esteem
\n
\nReconnecting Youth -- school based life skills program for at risk youth peer groups
\n
\nAlso Professional Consultation and Support Program for community agencies","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for details","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm * evening hours as required","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-06T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":575629,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"149 Willowdale Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2N 4Y5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4003232121341, 43.7663001718097]}"},{"_id":74,"OBJECTID":1398,"AGENCY_NAME":"North York Community House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"540 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M2R 1N7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Westminster-Branson, 35","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-636-2600","EMAIL":"nych@nych.ca","WEBSITE":"www.nych.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community Settlement Services -- one-on-one and group settlement services available to new permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants * information and referral * orientation * formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
\n \nEnglish Language Support -- group conversation circles for newcomers
\n\nCommunity Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
\n\nSkills and Leadership -- training in leadership, group facilitation skills, peer leadership, and practicums in these areas, for adults * also Newcomer Youth Leadership Training * employment readiness -- orientation to Canadian workplace culture, employment counselling and assessment, small business development support * financial literacy workshops","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Turkish ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; not all languages available at all sites","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some programs held evenings and weekends","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-12-22T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30030275,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"540 Finch Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2R 1N7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4451357649857, 43.7740379188974]}"},{"_id":75,"OBJECTID":1399,"AGENCY_NAME":"Agincourt Community Services Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"201 Chester Le Blvd, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M1W 2K7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"L'Amoreaux, 117","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-491-3456","EMAIL":"achristine@agincourtcommunityservices.com","WEBSITE":"www.agincourtcommunityservices.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs \n
\nFood Security Programs -- Christmas assistance * community gardens * cooking clubs * trips to local farms\n
\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, income tax clinic, mobile community financial worker\n
\nCommunity Access Services -- internet access\n
\nYouth Programs -- outreach worker, peer mentors, after school drop-in and homework club, cooking program * summer break programs\n
\nSeniors Programs -- English as a Second Language (ESL) for Chinese seniors * social, recreation and educational programs","APPLICATION":"Call, email or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Somali","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Elevator with lowered control panel ; Designated parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-08-14T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":6242276,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"201 Chester Le Blvd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1W 2K7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3310953374293, 43.7985877008564]}"},{"_id":76,"OBJECTID":1400,"AGENCY_NAME":"Chinese Professionals Association of Canada","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4150 Finch Ave E, Toronto, ON M1S 3T9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Milliken, 130","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-298-7885","EMAIL":"office@cpac-canada.ca","WEBSITE":"www.cpac-canada.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Membership -- Internationally trained professionals and students currently enrolled in secondary or postsecondary education\n
\nOntario Bridge Training Programs -- internationally trained professionals","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Professional association * employment services * education programs * Ontario Bridge Training programs * sponsored events, seminars and networking opportunities * young professional and youth divisions \n
\nEmployment Services -- career service centre * career advancement counselling * resume writing * job search workshops * job matching * job placement * mentorship\n
\nEducation Programs -- academic counselling * English as a second language (ESL) * leadership development * licensure assistance * scholarships\n
\nOntario Bridge Training Programs -- Gateway programs * for internationally trained accounting and finance professionals to obtain a Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation * for internationally educated professional nurses to obtain a registered nurse or registered practical nurse certification","APPLICATION":"Call, email or drop in * visit website for more information","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible entrance with non-powered double doors ; Parking at entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 11 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-13T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":334374,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4150 Finch Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1S 3T9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2895181891933, 43.8034916955314]}"},{"_id":77,"OBJECTID":1419,"AGENCY_NAME":"West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2763 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1L8","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"East End-Danforth, 62","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-466-7489","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.gateway-cafe.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 15-30 years * Ontario Works recipients","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Job search centre resumes and employment preparation workshops * career assessment * job interview skills * personal and vocational counselling * life skills training * staff assistance available * resource materials, job boards, labour market information * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
\n\nEmployment placement -- finding the job and adapting to the workplace","APPLICATION":"Referral through Toronto. Employment and Social Services or agencies serving youth * appointment required","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-01-27T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8236596,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2763 Danforth Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4C 1L8","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.297125305536, 43.689016010773]}"},{"_id":78,"OBJECTID":1401,"AGENCY_NAME":"North York Community House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1541 Jane St, Toronto, ON M9N 2R3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Brookhaven-Amesbury, 30","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-645-7575","EMAIL":"nych@nych.ca","WEBSITE":"www.nych.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community Settlement Services -- one-on-one and group settlement services available to new permanent residents, convention refugees and refugee claimants * information and referral * orientation * formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program
\n\nHealthy Living -- school age children, women and seniors * workshops and discussion groups focus on access to healthy food and lifestyle, mental health, violence * physical activities in a fun environment
\n\nCommunity Building -- working with residents on local issues to improve social networks and economic security
\n\nSkills and Leadership -- training in leadership, group facilitation skills, peer leadership, and practicums in these areas, for adults * also Newcomer Youth Leadership Training * employment readiness -- orientation to Canadian workplace culture, employment counselling and assessment, small business development support * financial literacy workshops","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Turkish ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects ; not all languages available at all sites","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some programs held evenings and weekends","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-01-30T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30014244,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1541 Jane St","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M9N 2R3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5019161119094, 43.6983833479642]}"},{"_id":79,"OBJECTID":1402,"AGENCY_NAME":"SPOT Art and Technology Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Toronto Public Library, Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Malvern, 132","OFFICE_PHONE":null,"EMAIL":"info@malvernspot.ca","WEBSITE":"www.malvernspot.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth and young adults 13-25 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Youth centre * leadership, literacy, computer access * health and mental health education * youth lounge, recreation and social opportunities * performance space and recording studio * ProTech Media Centre -- multimedia computer lab * programming may vary -- email for details
\n\nPartnership of Toronto Public Library, City of Toronto (see separate entries) and local community agencies","APPLICATION":"Email or visit website for information","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 3 pm-8:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-29T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":384412,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"30 Sewell's Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1B 3G5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2163862372284, 43.8085677057494]}"},{"_id":80,"OBJECTID":1403,"AGENCY_NAME":"Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"449 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3H9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"North Riverdale, 68","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-956-4949 ext 201","EMAIL":"haris.blentic@dixonhall.org","WEBSITE":"www.dixonhall.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth, aboriginal people, or women who are underemployed or not working and not attending school","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Carpentry and home renovation paid training * academic upgrading * job skills * employment support * life skills training","APPLICATION":"Call for information","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door","HOURS":null,"LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-06-26T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":14190782,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"449 Carlaw Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4K 3H9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3427502068894, 43.6682946990321]}"},{"_id":81,"OBJECTID":1404,"AGENCY_NAME":"Humewood House Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1900 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto, ON M3L 2G7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Glenfield-Jane Heights, 25","OFFICE_PHONE":"647-349-0109","EMAIL":"josie.dagostino@humewoodhouse.com","WEBSITE":"www.humewoodhouse.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Pregnant teens and young mothers 13-21 years who need support with housing, parenting, relationships, returning to school","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Family resource centre * food bank and donations room * children's play area * parent and child programs * life skills * access to Internet and telephone * assistance with school, employment and child care * healthy cooking workshops * social and recreation activities
\n
\nFood Bank -- Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm, by appointment only * clothing for infants and toddlers, household items
\n
\nTransitional and Supportive Housing -- apartments for young parents 16-19 years * 27 units * maximum stay 4 years * rent geared to income * support services * in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in * Food Bank -- call for appointment * Transitional and Supportive Housing -- call Coordinator, email or visit website for information package and application form","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for details","HOURS":null,"LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2013-06-18T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10154617,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1900 Sheppard Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3L 1Y7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5097149724518, 43.7400251305904]}"},{"_id":82,"OBJECTID":1405,"AGENCY_NAME":"Midaynta Community Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1992 Yonge St, Ste 203, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z7","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Yonge-Eglinton, 100","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-544-1992","EMAIL":"info@midaynta.com","WEBSITE":"www.midaynta.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all newcomers","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Assists in completion of sponsorship and landing forms * monitors sponsorship and immigration cases * follow up representation in Canada and overseas * settlement and orientation * referrals * general counselling * translation and interpretation * employment counselling * documentation * housing assistance * Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process * integration assistance * family violence and child welfare counselling * youth leadership development * youth sports and recreation * seniors services","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Somali ; Italian and Romanian available by appointment ; translation of documents -- Arabic, Somali","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible -- call for details","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4:15 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-02T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10494140,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1992 Yonge St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4S 1Z7","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3974017360918, 43.700157964246]}"},{"_id":83,"OBJECTID":1406,"AGENCY_NAME":"Agincourt Community Services Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"4139 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, ON M1S 1T1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Agincourt South-Malvern West, 128","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-299-9872","EMAIL":"kpriyanka@agincourtcommunityservices.com","WEBSITE":"www.agincourtcommunityservices.com","ELIGIBILITY":null,"DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Parent/caregiver and child programs * social skills, early literacy reading circles and school readiness programs * play space * child development * parenting support and skills building workshops * teen mothers program -- in partnership with YWCA Toronto, Girls' and Family Programs, Girls' and Family Centre (see separate entry)
\n\nBig Kids/Kindergarten Readiness Club -- school readiness program for preschool age children, including those entering kindergarten who speak English as a second language * registration required
\n\nCreative Play -- drop-in for children birth-6 years and their caregivers, programs at several locations -- call for details
\n\nAfter School Program -- for children 6-12 years with focus on physical activity, nutrition, health and wellness * program available at several locations -- call for details
\n\nFinancial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FAPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, income tax clinic, mobile community financial worker","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Assistance needed with door at main entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm, Sat 9 am-11 am","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-17T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7399189,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"4139 Sheppard Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1S 1T1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2819675962041, 43.7844714715423]}"},{"_id":84,"OBJECTID":1407,"AGENCY_NAME":"Rexdale Community Health Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"8 Taber Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 3A4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"West Humber-Clairville, 1","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-744-0066","EMAIL":"reception@rexdalechc.com","WEBSITE":"www.rexdalechc.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Varies by program","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Primary health care provided by doctors and nurse practitioners * counselling and case management * dental clinic for children and seniors * diabetes education centre * drop-in social program for deaf and hard of hearing adults * flu shots * foot care * health promotion * information and referral to services in the community * leadership programs for children and youth * nutrition * physiotherapy * seniors social and health promotion programs * sexual health clinic, including HIV testing * speech and language * well woman clinic * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
\nGood Food Box distribution -- see separate entry FoodShare
\nPathways to Education -- academic and financial support for high school students
\nSome services provided at satellite locations at 609 The East Mall, Unit 32, 2267 Islington Ave and Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court -- call for details","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; diabetes education program offered in several languages * cultural interpreters available for other languages","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","HOURS":"Mon, Wed 8:30 am-8 pm; Tue, Thu-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm; Sat 9 am-2 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-04-03T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":1035756,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"8 Taber Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9W 3A4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5720907620144, 43.7193125598796]}"},{"_id":85,"OBJECTID":1408,"AGENCY_NAME":"Eritrean Canadian Community Centre of Toronto","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"741 Broadview Ave, Ste 202, Toronto, ON M4K 3Y3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"North Riverdale, 68","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-658-8580","EMAIL":"info@eccctoronto.ca","WEBSITE":"www.erican.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all * focus on immigrants and newcomers, including refugees","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement and Integration Services -- information and referral * translation and interpretation * informal counselling * community orientation for refugees * recreation * cultural activities * training and capacity building for youth, women and seniors on education, health, employment and career options * advocacy * mental health referrals * seniors recreation, form filling and consumer advocacy * summer youth employment * community picnic * volunteer training and development","APPLICATION":"Call, email or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Tigre ; Tigrinya","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Street parking close to entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm * evenings by appointment","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-02-03T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7569216,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"741 Broadview Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4K 3Y3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3580791704903, 43.6757497721032]}"},{"_id":86,"OBJECTID":1409,"AGENCY_NAME":"Afghan Women's Organization","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2555 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 211, Toronto, ON M1K 5J1","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Kennedy Park, 124","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-266-1777","EMAIL":"awo@afghanwomen.org","WEBSITE":"www.afghanwomen.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program * Homework Club with individual assistance and group work * citizenship test preparation classes \n
\nParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * childminding available * day or evening, full-time and part-time classes
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nFinancial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course * individual counselling and orientation sessions
\n\nFamily Support and mental health services -- parenting sessions * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * Womens Circle\n
\n\nCommunity development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Dari ; Pashto ; Urdu ; Uzbek","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible -- call for details * parking lot at rear","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-10-14T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":330704,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2555 Eglinton Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"Scarborough","POSTAL_CODE":"M1K 5J1","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.2573315668825, 43.7343464427622]}"},{"_id":87,"OBJECTID":1410,"AGENCY_NAME":"Afghan Women's Organization","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"747 Don Mills Rd, Bsmt, Toronto, ON M3C 1T2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Flemingdon Park, 44","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-422-2225","EMAIL":"awo@afghanwomen.org","WEBSITE":"www.afghanwomen.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program * Homework Club with individual assistance and group work * citizenship test preparation classes \n
\nParticipates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry * childminding available * day or evening classes
\n\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages 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\nFinancial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course * individual counselling and orientation sessions
\n\nFamily Support and mental health services -- parenting sessions * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * Womens Circle\n
\n\nCommunity development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Dari ; Farsi ; Pashto ; Uzbek","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-10-14T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":507985,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"747 Don Mills Rd","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M3C 1T2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.33559802310221, 43.713545553586]}"},{"_id":88,"OBJECTID":1420,"AGENCY_NAME":"Ontario Association of the Deaf","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"2395 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M2L 1A2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, 41","OFFICE_PHONE":"TTY 416-513-1893 ; Voice 416-413-9191","EMAIL":"office@deafontario.ca","WEBSITE":"www.deafontario.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing persons","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Consultation and training * consumer advocacy (children and adults) * youth leadership camp * homeless project * Mayfest community festival * women's issues * leadership training * Unity of Life -- educating and confronting homophobia
Deaf Outreach Program 416-413-1093 TTY, 416-413-9191 Voice -- HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; American Sign Language (ASL)","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; 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 ; W","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-09-18T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":487624,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"2395 Bayview Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2L 1A2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3805232529851, 43.7347414362206]}"},{"_id":89,"OBJECTID":1413,"AGENCY_NAME":"Abrigo Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1645 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 3L9","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Corsa Italia-Davenport, 92","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-534-3434","EMAIL":"info@abrigo.ca","WEBSITE":"www.abrigo.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all with focus on Portuguese-speaking communities * Partner Assault Response -- offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiservice agency * liaison with Portuguese-speaking communities
\n\nCommunity development -- information and referral, assistance with forms * youth programs including school outreach workshops * settlement and orientation for newcomers * community education and information * seniors recreation program
\n\nCounselling services -- individual and family counselling * individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of abuse * youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy * Success by Six parenting group for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years * PAIS parenting group for Portuguese-speaking fathers
\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 offenders progress","APPLICATION":"Call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting","LANGUAGES":"English ; Portuguese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Street parking","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * evenings by appointment only","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-07T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":11714806,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1645 Dufferin St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6H 3L9","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.44243215837241, 43.6772520384758]}"},{"_id":90,"OBJECTID":1414,"AGENCY_NAME":"Parkdale Intercultural Association","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1257 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Roncesvalles, 86","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-536-4420","EMAIL":"pia@piaparkdale.com","WEBSITE":"www.piaparkdale.com","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all * LINC Program -- permanent residents/landed immigrants or Convention refugees","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) and Newcomer Settlement Program -- information and referral * translation and interpretation * assistance with government applications and form filling * citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies in partnership * drivers licence written test preparation classes * computer classes * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry\n
\nEmployment services * drop-in resource centre * job search training * resume preparation * workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier\n
\nNewcomer Youth Program -- social, educational and recreational services * information and outreach * employment assistance * peer tutoring * leadership development * in partnership with Parkdale Community Information Centre, 1303 Queen St W\n
\nEducational and cultural activities * year round income tax clinic * Tibetan seniors group on Saturdays * anti-racism and access and equity programs * community events, festivals
\nServices also offered at 1365 Queen St W, 416-536-1783, fax 416-532-2531 -- Saturday social and exercise program for Spanish or Vietnamese seniors","APPLICATION":"Drop in or call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Filipino ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Polish ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tibetan ; Vietnamese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking close to entrance","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Tue, Thu 5 pm-8:30 pm * some Saturday programs","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-11T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":10775295,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1257 Queen St W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6K 1L5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.430972198107, 43.641584787386904]}"},{"_id":91,"OBJECTID":1415,"AGENCY_NAME":"Wychwood Open Door","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"St Matthew's United Church, 729 St Clair Ave W, Bsmt, Toronto, ON M6C 1B2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Wychwood, 94","OFFICE_PHONE":"647-352-3513","EMAIL":"wychwoodopendoor@gmail.com","WEBSITE":"www.wychwoodopendoor.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all, including persons with limited or no income, socially isolated persons, persons who are homeless and discharged psychiatric patients, including youth, seniors, families","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Drop-in * fosters social interaction and motivational development * social and recreation programs * life skills * community and health information * help with housing and legal issues * breakfast, lunch * clothing exchange","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms","HOURS":"Summer Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-3 pm * Winter Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
\nMeals: Cold Breakfast 9 am * Hot Breakfast 10 am * Hot Soup 12:30 pm * Hot Lunch 1 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-07-03T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":12510434,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"729 St Clair Ave W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6C 1B2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4274745562218, 43.681132815472]}"},{"_id":92,"OBJECTID":1416,"AGENCY_NAME":"WoodGreen Community Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"69 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2V5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"South Riverdale, 70","OFFICE_PHONE":"Office 416-645-6000 ext 1112 * program room 416-645-6000 ext 1406","EMAIL":"lgray@woodgreen.org","WEBSITE":"www.woodgreen.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Children and youth 6-12 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"After school programs for children 6-12 years * leadership program for youth 13-18 years * social and recreational activities * homework assistance * March break and summer programs","APPLICATION":"Call, drop in or visit the website","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Rear entrance wheelchair accessible","HOURS":"Vary * Sep-Jun 3 pm-6 pm * summer and non instructional school days 8:30 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-05-11T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":12763920,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"69 Pape Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M4M 2V5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3370511766554, 43.6607379798628]}"},{"_id":93,"OBJECTID":1417,"AGENCY_NAME":"Toronto. Hostel Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"67 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1K6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-392-9243","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm","ELIGIBILITY":"Low income, homeless and isolated women 18 years and older, without children * trans-positive services","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Multiple program resource centre and drop-in -- partner agencies provide scheduled programming including literacy, numeracy, computer training, life skills, housing support services, foot care clinic, health services and seminars, withdrawal management day program, and recreation and art programs * TTC tokens available for some programs
\n\nSome programs in partnership with Fred Victor, Women's Day Program and Street Haven at the Crossroads, Learning Centre (see separate entries)","APPLICATION":"Walk in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Spanish and other languages may be available","ACCESSIBILITY":"Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with door ; Buzzer entry system","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * drop-in -- Mon-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(20) Regional Government","DATE_UPDATED":"2014-02-25T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8313241,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"67 Adelaide St E","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5C 1K6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3751832564414, 43.6508956684072]}"},{"_id":94,"OBJECTID":1418,"AGENCY_NAME":"AWIC Community and Social Services","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1761 Sheppard Ave E, Ground Level, Toronto, ON M2J 0A5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Henry Farm, 53","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-499-4144","EMAIL":"team@awicsocialservices.ca","WEBSITE":"awicsocialservices.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Open to all newcomers (men and women), and anyone from the community * no one is turned away if not a newcomer","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Settlement services -- life skills * English as a Second Language (ESL) class * form filling\n
\nSeniors Programs -- recreation and Friday drop-in\n
\nHealth and Wellness -- fitness programs * family counselling * crisis intervention on family violence issues\n
\nGroup activities * basic computer skills * accounting classes * seminars, workshops * community development * cultural events * publications * volunteer opportunities\n
\nHousing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process","APPLICATION":"Call for appointment","LANGUAGES":"English ; Azerbaijani ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Turkish ; Urdu","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-01T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":30013252,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1761 Sheppard Ave E","MUNICIPALITY":"North York","POSTAL_CODE":"M2J 0A5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3430369482099, 43.7756095392188]}"},{"_id":95,"OBJECTID":1422,"AGENCY_NAME":"For Youth Initiative","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"1652 Keele St, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M6M 3W3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Keelesdale-Eglinton West, 110","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-653-3311","EMAIL":"fyi@foryouth.ca","WEBSITE":"www.foryouth.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Youth 13-24 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"After-school youth-led programs promote access to social service, education, recreation, economic and cultural opportunities for youth, particularly ethnocultural youth * advocacy and outreach * leadership skills development, violence prevention, community engagement and development, mentorship, cultural and artistic productions * some programs for young women only * youth settlement services (see separate entry) * agency mentorship and administrative support","APPLICATION":null,"LANGUAGES":"English ; Arabic ; Filipino ; Spanish","ACCESSIBILITY":"Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible main floor and lower level","HOURS":"Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * after-school youth programs -- Tue-Fri 3 pm-7 pm * occasional evening hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit","DATE_UPDATED":"2016-02-03T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":8133423,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"1652 Keele St","MUNICIPALITY":"York","POSTAL_CODE":"M6M 3W3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4729264102503, 43.6838636043782]}"},{"_id":96,"OBJECTID":1423,"AGENCY_NAME":"Scadding Court Community Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2W6","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Kensington-Chinatown, 78","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-392-0335","EMAIL":null,"WEBSITE":"www.scaddingcourt.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Newly arrived immigrants, Convention refugees and permanent residents","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Information and referral on settlement issues including social assistance, language instruction, housing, education, recreation, health, employment * form filling * liaison with social assistance offices * interpretation and translation * information and orientation workshops * income tax clinic
\n\nNewcomer Youth Program -- for youth 13-16 years * recreational activities * leadership training * referral and counselling * leadership training * educational workshops","APPLICATION":"Call or visit, with copy of landing paper or Permanent Resident Card","LANGUAGES":"English ; Burmese ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin)","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
\n\nSummer closing -- facilities closed for 2 weeks annual maintenance and reopens the Tuesday after Labour Day * Winter closing -- yearly December 25 to January 1 inclusive","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-01-28T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":796653,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"707 Dundas St W","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5T 2W6","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.404893894284, 43.6517857045587]}"},{"_id":97,"OBJECTID":1424,"AGENCY_NAME":"SKETCH Working Arts","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St, Lower level, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Trinity-Bellwoods, 81","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-516-1559","EMAIL":"info@sketch.ca","WEBSITE":"www.sketch.ca","ELIGIBILITY":"Street-involved, homeless, or marginalized youth 16-29 years","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Community arts development initiative * creative training, workshops and studio time -- activities include visual art, theatre, music, video, creative writing, spoken word, silkscreening, enviro-arts, mural painting, culinary arts (seasonal list available online) * skill building programs include arts facilitation training, youth leadership, marketing and selling artwork * programs offered at various locations -- call or visit website for details","APPLICATION":"Drop in, call, email or visit website for information","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible - call for details","HOURS":"Administration -- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm * program hours vary -- activities calendar available online","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-09-29T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":866475,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"180 Shaw St","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6J 2W5","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4175862610454, 43.6468989083573]}"},{"_id":98,"OBJECTID":1425,"AGENCY_NAME":"Youth Action Network","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"260 Spadina Ave, Ste 309, Toronto, ON M5T 2E4","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Kensington-Chinatown, 78","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-368-2277","EMAIL":"general@youthactionnetwork.org","WEBSITE":"www.youthactionnetwork.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Primarily youth 13-26 years, and their allies","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Promotes community involvement * Resource Action Centre -- information and referral on social, environmental, health, youth culture and other issues * educational workshops and programs * volunteer and leadership opportunities * Youth Social Infrastructure * coordinates annual Youth Week events, RUCKUS! anti-racism conference * YAN Productions","APPLICATION":"Call or email","LANGUAGES":"English","ACCESSIBILITY":"Not Accessible","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening and weekend hours","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2013-10-31T04:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":869982,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"260 Spadina Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M5T 2E4","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3982598310952, 43.6519145540625]}"},{"_id":99,"OBJECTID":1426,"AGENCY_NAME":"West Neighbourhood House","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"248 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3A2","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Trinity-Bellwoods, 81","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-532-4828","EMAIL":"gilara@westnh.org","WEBSITE":"www.westnh.org","ELIGIBILITY":"No restrictions","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Woman Abuse Program 416-532-4828 ext 136 or ext 133 -- individual and group counselling for abused women and their children who have witnessed violence in the home * public education * workshops in schools
\n\nGrowing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years * Portuguese Fathering Project for fathers with children birth-6 years * after-school recreation program for children 6-12 years, fees on a sliding scale * summer day camp for children 4-12 years, fees on a sliding scale * tutoring for students 12-24 years * youth programs -- summer leadership development program for teens 13-16 years * wellness programs for young women and men, with focus on healthy relationships","APPLICATION":"Call or drop in","LANGUAGES":"English ; Portuguese","ACCESSIBILITY":"Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6:30 pm","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-03T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":7552886,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"248 Ossington Ave","MUNICIPALITY":"former Toronto","POSTAL_CODE":"M6J 3A2","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4212098225742, 43.6497730874438]}"},{"_id":100,"OBJECTID":1427,"AGENCY_NAME":"Rexdale Women's Centre","ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS":"Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Crt, Toronto, ON M9V 4E3","NEIGHBOURHOOD":"Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, 2","OFFICE_PHONE":"416-745-0062","EMAIL":"ntabassum@rexdalewomen.org","WEBSITE":"www.rexdalewomen.org","ELIGIBILITY":"Ethnocultural seniors 55 years and older","DESCRIPTION_SERVICE":"Skills development * computer training * educational workshops * leadership training * intergenerational activities * social and recreation programs * tours, excursions * advocacy on seniors issues","APPLICATION":"Call for information","LANGUAGES":"English ; Dari ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Italian ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Urdu ; West Indian dialects","ACCESSIBILITY":"Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","HOURS":"Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Wed 5 pm-8 pm * evening appointments can be arranged","LEGAL_STATUS":"(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","DATE_UPDATED":"2015-12-21T05:00:00","ADDRESS_POINT_ID":2984824,"X":null,"Y":null,"LONGITUDE":null,"LATITUDE":null,"ADDRESS_FULL":"21 Panorama Crt","MUNICIPALITY":"Etobicoke","POSTAL_CODE":"M9V 4E3","geometry":"{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.5815258930918, 43.7463026115399]}"}], "fields": [{"id": "_id", "type": "int"}, {"id": "OBJECTID", "type": "int4"}, {"id": "AGENCY_NAME", "type": "text"}, {"id": "ORGANIZATION_ADDRESS", "type": "text"}, {"id": "NEIGHBOURHOOD", "type": "text"}, {"id": "OFFICE_PHONE", "type": "text"}, {"id": "EMAIL", "type": "text"}, {"id": "WEBSITE", "type": "text"}, {"id": "ELIGIBILITY", "type": "text"}, {"id": "DESCRIPTION_SERVICE", "type": "text"}, {"id": "APPLICATION", "type": "text"}, {"id": "LANGUAGES", "type": "text"}, {"id": "ACCESSIBILITY", "type": "text"}, {"id": "HOURS", "type": "text"}, {"id": "LEGAL_STATUS", "type": "text"}, {"id": "DATE_UPDATED", "type": "timestamp"}, {"id": "ADDRESS_POINT_ID", "type": "float8"}, {"id": "X", "type": "float8"}, {"id": "Y", "type": "float8"}, {"id": "LONGITUDE", "type": "float8"}, {"id": "LATITUDE", "type": "float8"}, {"id": "ADDRESS_FULL", "type": "text"}, {"id": "MUNICIPALITY", "type": "text"}, {"id": "POSTAL_CODE", "type": "text"}, {"id": "geometry", "type": "text"}], "_links": {"start": "/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=29a6559f-2b52-4f68-a540-53e1d2080129", "next": "/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id=29a6559f-2b52-4f68-a540-53e1d2080129&offset=100"}, "total": 119, "total_was_estimated": false}}