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Community cooking classes operate out of three community partner locations

• classes run in six-week sessions and focus on healthy eating, inspired by the Good Food Box program
• Community partners provide space in their certified kitchens for food skills workshops
• also offers food handler certification and train-the-trainer programs

Family health care services delivered by nurse practitioners and team of health care professionals

Services are by pre-booked appointments only and are for registered patients only; no walk-in services

Clinic Services

• chronic disease management (such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure),
• prenatal care, healthy baby and pediatrics, Infant/Child CPR
• diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, infections and injuries
• cancer screening
• laboratory services
• immunizations
• palliative care
• counselling
• nutrition and health promotion, Summer Cooking Camp
• physiotherapy
• pharmacist

Smoking Cessation

• individual assessment, counselling and coaching to quit smoking
• prescriptions for nicotine replacement therapies and cessation medications
• motivational interventions
• referral to community resources
• referral to Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program, which includes free nicotine replacements and counselling (advance registration required)

Diabetes Conversations -- group program includes four weekly sessions

Healthy You Program -- 10 week program includes practical information on healthy eating, physical activity and emotional health; includes tools to help maintain healthy lifestyle

Mindful Eating Group

Healthy Kidneys Program

Offers prepared meals with kidney dietary restrictions in mind so kidney care patients can eat healthier and within their dietary requirements.

• Kidney friendly frozen meals that can be purchased through the hospital.
• Works with the registered dietitians to prepare meal options to follow specific kidney friendly, low salt dietary guidelines.
• Twelve meal options available and six low sodium soup choices
• Meals are ready-to-bake from the freezer

Programs and services include:

• Prenatal classes
• nutrition information
• traditional birth
• traditional parenting
• breastfeeding support
• hospital/home visit
• community kitchens
• parenting group
• nutrition and health related workshops
• parents and tot's program
• cultural teaching program
• Parent Support and Clothing Exchange
• Men's Drum Circle
• Women's Sharing Circle
• Potluck dinner and Community Dinner

COVID19 -- office is closed but telephone counselling available * hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients' homes by appointment (see branch record) * all other programs temporarily closed

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• Support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under 25)
• individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits
• childcare support
• parenting and personal development groups
• information and referrals
• emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food)
• transportation provided for some programs
• small donation room for mothers in need to access gently used clothing/toys/household items
• food security program and access to food pantry

High School Program

• support of a qualified teacher to complete high school credits includes the individual support of a Rose of Sharon counsellor, group parenting and personal development programs, and childcare support for children up to age of 18 months of program participants

Child Development Centre

• age appropriate programs, which include music, crafts, sensory play and outdoor activities for children while mothers attend educational or group services
• Mom and Me programs
• EarlyOn program

Parenting Programs

• group programs
• focus on parenting topics such as attachment, resiliency and positive parenting

Personal Development Programs

• six to eight week programs, once a week, focus on mother, topics have included healthy relationships and self empowerment

Food Security Program

• access to onsite food nutritionist
• access to healthy food choices through food pantry
• cooking classes
• one to one nutritional support
• Participants and their children participate in healthy cooking groups and communal meal

Workshops/drop-in

• twice a month covering specialized topics such as early literacy, nutrition, resume writing, cooking, and more

A social enterprise providing support to women in North Simcoe who have experienced violence and offers

• a drop-in space
• an inspected kitchen for food preparation and service
• trauma-informed yoga and meditation
• supported training and employment
• meeting rooms.

See separate listing for weekly Miijim Market (MID0621)

Volunteer program working with people who have limited access to cooking facilities.

Groups meet for three weeks to learn how to prepare crock pot meals.

Crock pot is provided if individuals does not have one. Participants are provided a recipe book.

Community programs offering healthy, accessible and sustainable food and related education and assistance

Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)

• community gardens
• workshops for growing and processing food, urban agriculture development

Good Food Box -- fresh produce for purchase

Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members

Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen

COVID19 - Suspended until further notice

Programs to learn, socialize and enjoy food

• weekly community lunches
• food processing
• What's Cooking educational classes
• private workshops
• Dining Club, Baking Club/Preserving Club
• 'Dine for a Cause' gala fundraiser dinners

Community Hub with multiple collaborative services of partner organizations with a focus on nutritious food and community programs. Includes a meeting space.

Food Support Program (Food Bank)

• community kitchen
• farmers, residents and food distributors donate excess produce and products
• Assistance with Basic Needs Program -- emergency financial assistance for help with utility bills

Social Destination

• free general interest courses
• social support in the form of programs addressing life's challenges such as finding a job or affordable housing
• Santa Fund Program of Christmas baskets with items donated by the community including collection of perishable and non-perishable food items, new toys, gift cards and cash donations

Partner services include:

• Counselling and Care Coordination Program
• mental health supports
• partners include Brampton Caledon Community Living, Canadian Mental Health Association Peel, Peace Ranch, PCHS, Rapport Youth and Family Services, SHIP, and Volunteer MBC, see website for complete list

COVID-19 Response
The Erskine Community Health Centre has reopened, but is running at a reduced level until further notice.
The social worker, dietician, community developer and heath promoters are available.
The following services are available:

• Wednesday Grab and Go Breakfast
• Yoga
• Chair Fitness
• Skills Upgrading
• Mental health counselling
• Weight management
• Form filling, including assistance obtaining identification (ID)
• Computer, internet and phone access

For all other programs and services, call or email for information.

Regular Service
Community Health Centre staffed by:

• Registered Social Worker
• Registered Dietitian
• Community Developer
• Health Promoter
• Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator

Referrals not required.

Offers a variety of free health and wellness programs including:

• English as a Second Language Program - call for details, interpreters available
• Physical activities such as walking groups (indoor and outdoor), pole walking, tai chi, yoga, chair fitness, individualized physical activity plans/consultations
• Food related programs such as nutrition education and cooking classes, Craving Change, community gardens, grocery store tours, frozen meals, shelf stable meals, fresh produce when available
• Mental health counselling
• Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and Chronic Pain - available virtually, call for information
• Falls Prevention sessions
• Weight Management
• 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ Activities
• Form filling assistance, including assistance with obtaining necessary identification (ID)
• Computer, internet and phone use throughout business hours
• Leisure Programs - check calendar for monthly offerings (e.g. games, crafts, speaker series, etc.)
• Grab and Go Breakfast - see separate 2-1-1 listing
• Summer Lunches for Children and Youth - see separate 2-1-1 listing
• Y.U.M. frozen meals - see separate 2-1-1 listing
• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - see separate 2-1-1 listing

Other services available at this location may include:

• Diabetes Grey Bruce
• Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic
• Upper Grand District School Board Skills Upgrading
• Life Directions Employment Supports
• Grey County Social Services
• South Grey Community Mental Health Team
• YMCA Employment Services

Volunteer opportunities available, call office for details

SEGCHC also offers the following programs and services in Markdale

• free open gym with various equipment such as treadmills, elliptical, stationary bikes and free weights
• skate exchange - offers free ice skates (delivery to Dundalk is available).

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Virtual Yoga classes, call for Zoom link, all other programs temporarily shut down

• Community programs and services for diverse communities
• community kitchen
• women only and general health and wellness programs and events
• South Asian adult day program
• Tai Chi, Zumba and more

Aging Positively

• program for older adults includes therapeutic programs such as yoga, strengthening exercise, meal (special diets available)
• three days a week, free transportation for participants

Community Exercise program for seniors 65+

• two exercise class per week

Community Kitchen

• at Ebenezer Church for newcomer older adults, participants share in planning, preparing, cooking and sharing meals
• workshops and discussions

Digital Empowerment for Seniors

• 8 week technology program for older adults includes navigating internet, using social media, digital communication, cyber security, utility and banking applications and online shopping

Women's Health and Wellness

• social space for women with recreation activities, music therapy

Peer 2 Peer

• program for marginalized and isolated older adults with activities to create social connections, promote physical and mental well-being

Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs

Food Security Programs

• community gardens
• gardening programs
• cooking programs
• connecting residents to available food support

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program

• financial literacy workshops
• year-round income tax clinic

Community Access Services -- internet access, photocopiers, holiday gift partnership

Youth Programs

• youth outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs
• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• the Blackstone Foundation Library
• breakfast program
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• youth and child after school programs
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Adult Programs

• information and referral to services
• computer access
• resume Support
• fitness Programming
• cooking Programs

Programs include

• Monthly Meal Program - hot meal at 25 Axsmith Cres, North York
• Community kitchens
• food workshops and trainings
• community garden with 147 plots available to residents who lives in the M2J postal code

Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

COVID19 Resident services ongoing, call for information; food bank by appointment

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Family resource centre
Includes 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

Food Bank

• groceries
• clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items

Transitional and Supportive Housing
Apartments for young parents 16-19 years (27 units) with maximum stay 4 years, and rent geared to income

• support services
• in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)

COVID19 Virtual and telephone services available; contact for update on availability of in-person services

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

Food Pantry
For emergency food access email stijani@dfrc.ca, or call 2-1-1 or Daily Bread Food Bank 416-203-0050 for referral to alternate food bank

Support for youth in contact with Criminal Justice System, and their families
Information and referral, counselling and support

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

YouTube Channel

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

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Community development and capacity building, services for children and families, settlement and legal resources, programs for youth and seniors

Food Pantry
Emergency food access, member of North York Harvest Food Bank

Family resource programs
Programs for parents/caregivers and their children

• 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

Stop Now and Plan (SNAP)
Culturally appropriate counselling for children 6-11 years, and their families; focus on those of African descent

Settlement services
Employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees

Community 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
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

Youth Programs

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

Services available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 (see separate listing)

EarlyON programs and Family Centre, program for children under 6 years

Creative Play -- play space * drop-in for children birth-6 years and their caregivers, programs at several locations -- call or visit the website for details

Parenting Programs -- parenting skills workshops, including workshop with parents and their children

After School Program --

• for children 6-12 years with focus on physical activity, nutrition, health and wellness
• program available at several locations -- call or visit the website for details

Big Kids/Kindergarten Readiness Club -- school readiness program for preschool age children, including those entering kindergarten who speak English as a second language, registration required

Teen mothers program -- in partnership with YWCA Toronto, Girls' and Family Programs, Girls' and Family Centre (see separate entry)

Cooking Healthy Together -- parents and caregivers participate in cooking classes and learn about nutrition and food safety

Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement and Employment Services

• 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

• 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 - contact 416-940-3360

Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre

• walk-in centre
• resource materials for internationally trained professionals
• business information
• referrals

Settlement and Integration Resource Centre

• drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
• access to computers, Internet

Settlement 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

Employment 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

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Seniors and Family Programs

• form filling
• supportive counselling
• client intervention assistance
• social, educational and recreational programs
• support groups
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Kitchen including

• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

Provides a life skills and education-based cooking program for youth experiencing the effects of poverty.

The program uses 3 nutrition education and obesity prevention approaches:

• direct education
• multi-level interventions at multiple complementary organizational and institutional levels
• community public health approaches to improve nutrition

Includes:

• cooking lessons
• school lunch recipes
• how-to-videos
• recipes
• other resources

COVID19 -- presumed closed



Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women

• entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
• low cost weekly lunch
• community gardening

Community health centre staffed by:

• Doctors
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Registered Social Workers
• Chiropodist
• Registered Dietitian
• Physiotherapist
• Community Developer
• Health Promoter

Offers a variety of free health and wellness programs including:

• Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and Chronic Pain
• Bereavement Support Group
• Diabetes Grey Bruce
• Falls Prevention sessions
• Recreation Therapy
• Tobacco Cessation
• Weight Management
• Tai Chi
• Yoga
• LGBTQ+ Activities
• Chair Fitness
• Community Gardens

Other services and programs include:

• food related programs such as cooking classes, Craving Change, community garden, grocery store tours, second harvest, good food box, etc.
• Clothing Pick-up and Exchange
• form filling assistance
• computer, internet and phone use throughout business hours
• foot care clinic - must be referred by a health care provider; service is for people without extended health coverage
• physical activities such as walking groups (indoor and outdoor), pole walking and pickle ball, yoga, tai chi, chair fitness
• mental health counselling
• coffee and social time
• check-in and chat (phone based program)

See separate listings for following programs and services:

• free open gym with various equipment such as treadmills, elliptical, stationary bikes and free weights
• skate exchange - offers free ice skates
• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
• Y.U.M. frozen meals

Volunteer opportunities available, call office for details

SEGCHC also offers in Dundalk at 90 Artemesia St S:

• Grab and Go Breakfast
• Summer Lunches for Children and Youth

Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities

Meals for youth and their families, by appointment; visit website for online registration

Some virtual programming available, contact for details

Meeting space for rent to charities and non-profits, community kitchen

Programs are offered by many agencies such as these (some will have separate listings with more information):
Regeneration Outreach serving meals seven days a week

Vita Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Youth -- providing community support to pregnant and parenting women

Grace Noon AA Meetings, AA Brampton United Group, Living In Recovery (Narcotics Anonymous), Steps To Grace (Cocaine Anonymous), Alanon Group