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[1,736,"519 Community Centre","519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-392-6874","info@The519.org","www.The519.org","Open to all","Multiservice centre offering social and recreation programs and group meetings for all ages * meeting place of choice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTTQ) communities
\n\nCommunity meals for LGBTTQ communities -- Sun 10 am-2 pm
\n\nCommunity Support -- Community Counselling provides access to professionally trained and supervised volunteer counsellors * by appointment 416-392-4878 ext 4000 * Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Group * Crystal Meth Anonymous * Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLA) * Wills clinics legal services to draft wills, power of attorney and reported letters for Pro Bono lawyers * by appointment call 416-392-6878 ext 4001 * income tax clinic (March-April)
\n\nCommunity-led -- Hassle Free Clinic provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health * anonymous HIV testing * Tuesday 5 pm-10 pm and 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 1 pm-5 pm (except holidays)
\n\nEducation and Training -- customized training to help organizations create a LGBTQ inclusive environment
\n\nFamily and Children Programs -- family support programming and resources for families of diverse identities and structures * Family Resource Centre -- program for children birth-6 years and their parents or caregivers (part of Growing Up Healthy Downtown, see separate entry) * Queer Parenting Programs -- educational, community-building, and family resource programs for LGBTTQ parents, prospective parents, their children and extended families * Dykes Planning Tykes * Daddies & Papas 2B * Mums the World * Daddy, Papa and Me
\n\nNew to Canada -- One-On-One Settlement Coordination help with immigration forms about hearing, housing, employment, education * by appointment * weekly program designed for Convention Refugees and Permanent Residents * sessions explore issues related to settlement in Canada
\n\nOlder LGBTTQ Programs -- drop-in Mondays 1-4 pm, information, referrals, book clubs, service provides training and arts based programs for people 50 years and older * Older LGBT Resource Centre
\n\nTrans-Specific -- Meal Trans -- drop-in program serving meals to lower income, street-active, homeless and sex-working trans women, trans men, genderqueer, and questioning people in a trans-only space * Trans Men FTM Support Group * transition support
\n\nYouth programs -- for newcomer youth 14-19 years who are Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees, residing in Canada for less than five years * Youth Engagement program -- focus on English practice and skills building * workshops * Youth Mentorship -- monthly program delivered by peer mentors * hands-on activities which explore issues that matter to youth
\n\nLocal lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres","Call, drop in or visit the website","English","Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - with braille ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features","Mon-Sat 9 am-10 pm, Sun 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2016-02-22T05:00:00",7731584,null,null,null,null,"519 Church St","former Toronto","M4Y 2C9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3809426167157, 43.6665519590237]}"],
[2,737,"Central Toronto Youth Services","65 Wellesley St E, Ste 300, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7","Church-Yonge Corridor, 75","416-924-2100","mail@ctys.org","www.ctys.org","Youth 13-24 years, their families, agencies * may vary by program","Mental health centre for youth * treatment, advocacy, research, education * community development projects * visit website for program details
\nCommunity Counselling -- individual and group counselling for high-risk, hard-to-serve youth * service provided in the home, neighbourhood or school * includes community and school outreach, group programs, and programs for Black youth * assistance in accessing program -- contact intake worker
\n\nNew Outlook -- for youth and young adults 14-24 years with serious mental illness (primarily psychotic disorders) * day program * early intervention and treatment * long-term case management * support and crisis intervention for youth involved with criminal justice system * youth hostel outreach * intake form available online
\n\nPride & Prejudice -- for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and young adults experiencing depression or anxiety * individual and group counselling -- issues may include gender identity, sexual orientation, traumatic experiences such as childhood abuse or family violence, homophobia, relationship concerns with family and friends * transition support * group programs
\n\nYouth Justice -- moderate to high-risk youth serving a youth order and/or with matters before youth court * guidance, counselling and comprehensive support * includes court diversion and open custody programs, early release and transition support * probation outreach program * referral from probation officer","Self, professional or school referral * visit website for information","English - intake ; Interpreters may be arranged for other languages ; Some translated materials available","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - sink not roll-under and dispensers are high ; All Genders washroom","Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm * evening service available for some programs -- call for details * Summer hours: July and August, 9 am-5 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-05-05T04:00:00",7754579,null,null,null,null,"65 Wellesley St E","former Toronto","M4Y 1G7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3811423935734, 43.6654760752426]}"],
[3,738,"Egale Canada Human Rights Trust","183 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2K7","Moss Park, 73","416-964-7887 ext 9","outreach@egale.ca","egale.ca/outreach","Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTIQ2S) youth 16-29 years who are homeless, unstably housed, or at risk of homelessness","Drop-in centre and counselling services for LGBTIQ2S youth * intake, assessment and individualized support plan * information and referral -- emergency shelter, housing options * assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP) * assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation * employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals * food, TTC tokens and other basic necessities
\n\nCounselling Centre -- immediate crisis response and counselling * suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care * individual mental health counselling * group counselling * family counselling * addiction and mental health supports * medical, dental and legal aid referrals * exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs * gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars * group discussion, counselling and learning activities","Call, email or drop in","English","Limited wheelchair accessibility - call for details ; Washroom not accessible","Drop-in centre and walk-in counselling -- Mon-Fri 3 pm-7 pm * counselling also by appointment Mon-Fri 11 am-3 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-11-19T05:00:00",2611606,null,null,null,null,"183 Carlton St","former Toronto","M5A 2K7","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.371174265852, 43.6632764838071]}"],
[4,739,"Griffin Centre","1124 Finch Ave W, Unit 1, Toronto, ON M3J 2E2","York University Heights, 27","416-222-1153","contact@griffincentre.org","www.griffincentre.org","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","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",null,"English ; Farsi ; Spanish ; Interpretation for other languages arranged","Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking close to entrance","Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * after hours -- 24 hour on call service","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-29T04:00:00",9171888,null,null,null,null,"1124 Finch Ave W","North York","M3J 2E2","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.47626193173971, 43.7691999078279]}"],
[5,741,"CultureLink Settlement and Community Services","The Crossways Mall, 2340 Dundas St W, Ste 301, Toronto, ON M6P 4A9","High Park North, 88","416-588-6288","reception@culturelink.ca","www.culturelink.ca","New immigrants and refugees, including Roma community * Sankofa, Newcomer Youth Services -- youth 14-29 years * Community Connections Mentorship Program -- newcomers 19 years or older, requires immigration papers or Permanent Resident card","Settlement services including orientation, counselling and support (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)
\n\nIntegration into the Educational System
\n Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) -- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August * individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities, leadership education
\n\nEmployability and Social Integration
\nCommunity Connections Mentorship Program (CCMP) -- 4-6 month one-to-one befriending program for newcomers based on gender, age and residential location * group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees 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\nEmployment Assistance -- for newcomers and internationally trained professionals * personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation
\n\nLibrary Settlement Partnership (LSP) -- newcomer outreach at the Mimico and Lillian H Smith branches of Toronto public library * workshops, one-to-one counselling, settlement referrals
\n\n Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) -- employment support services * one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals * form filling including applications for asylum * orientation sessions * culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
\n\nWell-Being and Healthy Lifestyles
\nGreen Settlement programs
Bike Host matches volunteer mentors with newcomers to encourage cycling * Fun and Safe Cycling to Schools * in partnership with Cycle Toronto
\n\nSankofa, Girls Taking Green Roots -- intergenerational activities for newcomer youth 15-29 years who identify as girls and interested in gardening, nutrition and cooking * part of Global Roots Project * snacks and TTC tokens available * Sankofa CultureLink Youth -- peer supported drop-in for LGBTQ newcomers 15-29 years * settlement services, community engagement, environmental stewardship, nutrition and health, self-defence * Sankofa Queer Arts Network -- for LGBTQ newcomer youth and allies, including settlement counselling and support, with activities focused on the arts and communications
\n\nWintegration Youth -- for newcomer youth attending high school, after school program * fitness, homework help, recreation * snacks included
\n\n Newcomer Seniors Centre -- educational workshops, physical and mental exercises, recreation","Call for appointment","English ; Afrikaans ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bhojpuri ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Czech ; Farsi ; Filipino ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Pashto ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Sinhala ; Slovak ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tibeta","Designated parking at entrance - underground parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall","Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * some evening programs, including Community Connections Mentorship Program orientation and training","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-06-02T04:00:00",9638447,null,null,null,null,"2340 Dundas St W","former Toronto","M6P 4A9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.4522693314743, 43.6567152709741]}"],
[6,743,"Planned Parenthood Toronto","36B Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1A9","Annex, 95","416-961-0113 ext 157","teach@ppt.on.ca","www.ppt.on.ca","Peer facilitators -- youth and young adults 16-22 years","TEACH -- peer facilitated educational workshops in high schools and community settings, on issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth * training and resources on the prevention of homophobic harassment and violence","Call, email or visit website for information","English","Not Accessible ; Trainings and some workshops held in accessible location -- call for details","Mon-Tue 9 am-4:30 pm, Wed 9 am-12 noon, Thu-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2015-01-07T05:00:00",7974536,null,null,null,null,"36B Prince Arthur Ave","former Toronto","M5R 1A9","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3974745489293, 43.6695926725325]}"],
[7,744,"Sherbourne Health Centre","333 Sherbourne St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON M5A 2S5","Moss Park, 73","416-324-5077","soy@sherbourne.on.ca","www.soytoronto.org","Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgender youth 16-29 years * also youth unsure of their sexual orientation","Community development * arts and recreational projects * support groups for newcomer and immigrant youth, Black youth and youth of colour, bisexual, transgender and genderqueer youth * Monday evening drop-in for homeless and street-involved youth * mentoring program * support and referrals to employment and training, settlement, health, housing * email list-serve","Call, drop in or email","English ; Arabic ; interpreters can be arranged for other languages * American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters available for some events","Wheelchair accessible -- call for details","Office -- Mon-Thu 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm * most support groups, activities and events are held evenings and weekends -- call for details","(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity","2014-02-06T05:00:00",20060731,null,null,null,null,"333 Sherbourne St","former Toronto","M5A 2S5","{\"type\": \"Point\", \"coordinates\": [-79.3722868675875, 43.6624183022553]}"]
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