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Full service health care facility providing family centred primary care, health promotion and health education

Services and programs include

• family medicine
• counselling
• Diabetes Education services
• Hepatitis C support services
• GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network)
• Children and Youth mental health
• youth services
• young parent support
• early years
• LGBTQ+
• Indigenous child and family program
• Indigenous youth program
• community development programs
• community kitchen
• Fresh Produce/Dry Goods program for registered, active, and qualified client

Team of professionals include doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers/therapists and health promoters

Other Locations:

Ajax
360 Bayly Street, Unit 5,
Ajax, ON L1S 1P1
Phone: 905-428-1212

Whitby
Child and Youth Mental Health Team
1615 Dundas Street East, Suite #211
Whitby, ON L1N 2L1
Phone: 289-509-0603 x3200

GAIN
3790 Brock St. N. (Taunton Mills)
Whitby, ON L1R 0H2
Phone: 289-509-0601 x1409

Pickering
1450 Kingston Road, Unit 17
Pickering, ON L1V 1C1
Phone: 905-420-0333

Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination

• sweat lodge ceremonies
• visiting elders
• drop-in services

Children and Youth Programs

• after school programming
• social and recreational activities
• breakfast program
• traditional dance
• homework club, summer camp, girls group
• youth drop in
• high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

Parent and Family Programs

• addictions counselling, individual and family counselling
• case management
• support group
• housing workers
• community kitchen
• parenting skills classes
• Indigenous EarlyOn program -- parent-child drop in for children birth-6 years

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

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

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 facilities 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

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

The Healthy Living program promotes and supports healthier lifestyles for urban Indigenous people.

• Creates opportunities for community members to learn about healthy lifestyles and participate in active living activities.
• Provides urban Indigenous community with hands-on experience through:
  • interactive workshops
  • healthy nutrition information
  • cooking classes
  • fitness training
  • smoking cessation support
  • sport and recreational activities
• Focuses on youth leadership by encouraging and supporting youth to be healthy living leaders in their community. Provides training, mentoring, and community event involvement

Healthy Kids Program: Offers child-focused programs that increase awareness of nutrition and access to physical activity for Indigenous children

• Increase awareness and provide education on healthy eating for children
• Increase access and availability to healthy foods for children/support healthy eating for families
• Increase recreation activities which incorporate traditional activities and increase children and youth physical activity levels

Offering affordable housing, office rentals, event space for community use.

• 68 studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units. 6 are wheelchair accessible units
• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared outdoor space
• utilities are included
• cable and internet extra
• meals not provided
• laundry on site
• housekeeping not provided
• no transportation to appointments
• pets welcome
• elevator
• no smoking
• social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• additional storage is not available
• wifi/ internet available at a cost
• snow and lawn maintenance is partially provided
• fully certified kitchen available for rent for community use or by agencies, food entrepreneurs and/or caterers

Offers healthy eating information, food literacy programs including Collective Kitchens and cooking classes such as Come Cook With Us

COVID19
Delivery and pick-up orders can be arranged weekly Sun 12 noon-Mon 12 noon by calling 705-410-0053 or through FaceBook group.

Regular Service
Shares free food with anyone who is hungry in accessible, public spaces.

• Offers a free vegan community meal on Monday nights
• Provides collective cooking sessions on Mondays, sharing knowledge and skills to prepare healthy, locally sourced foods
• Prepares free food for community celebrations, demonstrations, and upon request for social justice events
• A global grassroots movement for food justice, working with the community to connect people and take action to empower food security
• Surplus food is obtained from farmers, gardeners, grocers, bulk stores, bakers, and homemakers
• Supporters also garden, glean, and wildcraft to obtain ingredients

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 * cooking clubs * trips to local farms

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, seasonal income tax clinic, mobile community financial worker

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

Youth Programs -- outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs

• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• after school drop-in and homework club
• cooking program
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Seniors Programs -- social, recreation and educational programs

Neighbourhood multiservice centre

• cross cultural focus
• employment partnerships
• computer lab with Internet
• community kitchen
• rental co-working space and rental space for community and resident groups
• partnered programs with numerous other organizations including Public Health

Action for Neighbourhood Change, Victoria Village -- community development initiative

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer families

Settlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program

• information and referral, orientation, interpretation
• counselling, documentation, social assistance applications
• information and workshops

Connector Co-Working Space -- newly built co-working space open to all with a focus on newcomers and youth

Women's Support services -- counselling and support groups available

Victoria Park Hub lead agency
Other services provided by partner agencies including, Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Community Living Toronto, Family Service Toronto, Sesheme Foundation, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church and Springboard

Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * prenatal nutrition and support * food skills groups * health education * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * environmental awareness * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues

Kick Start After School Program -- after school programs for children 7-12 years

• social recreational activities, snacks, homework support
• mentorship program for youth 13-18 years * recreation
• located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Youth Awoken -- weekly cooking, leadership and community engagement programs for youth 13-18 years

Youth Outreach Workers -- provides assistance to youth and their families with short term support and referrals to community resources

Newcomer services

• Beginners Computer and Keyboarding -- basic computer class to learn how to use a computer, including Microsoft Word, Internet use and improving keyboarding skills
• Conversation Circle -- practice English language skills, located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place
• Healthy Lifestyle Workshops -- information on healthy lifestyle choices and reduce the stress of adjusting to Canadian culture, at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Employment services -- see separate entries

Programs include

• weekly pick-up Meal Program - hot meal at 25 Axsmith Cres, North York
• virtual cooking classes - participants will get groceries delivered to their home or an e-gift card will be provided to do the shopping
• food workshops and trainings
• community garden with 147 plots available to residents who lives in the M2J postal code

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

Social, recreation, education, health and wellness programs

• educational classes
• community kitchen
• exercise programs
• day trips
• culture celebrations
• social groups

Drop-In -- Tuesday and Friday 8:30 am-11 am

• coffee, snacks, conversation, games, movies
• wifi, computer access and telephone access

Take out lunch -- Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am-1 pm

Clothing and Hygiene Boutique -- Friday and Saturday 10 am-1 pm

Footcare -- Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am-3:30 pm

Whimsical Wednesdays for women -- Wednesday 10 am-3 pm

• arts and crafts

Knifty Knitters -- Monday 12:30 pm-3 pm

Mindful Movement -- Thursday (June and Juiy) 1 pm-2:30 pm

• guided meditation and gentle movement

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Takeout meals for breakfast and lunch available at door Mon, Fri 9 am-10 am, 12 noon-1 pm, and Tue, Thu 12 noon-1 pm; Meat (100% Halal) and Vegetarian options usually available

• all non-essential programs at drop-in closed
• call, email, or visit Fred Victor website for details on available services

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Community centre, including the following programs:

Regent Park Community Food Centre
Includes drop-in and community meal programs; in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada

• food action programs such as food skills community kitchen and community garden
• housing support and affordable housing advocacy
• community advocacy training and support
• community development and social enterprise partnerships

Drop-in and community meal programs:

• breakfast, lunch and supper (see Hours for schedule)
• shower and laundry facilities
• food skills workshops
• life skills
• recreation and social opportunities
• telephone for local calls
• PAID Clinic assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
• Information and Referral to other community programs

Housing Program
Supports include assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing and tenant and landlord relationship assistance

• information and referral
• 40 Oaks Housing affordable housing residence

Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner offering assistance with housing search and application process, appointment required

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Family support services including advocacy, care management, Christmas assistance; lunch program, in partnership with Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services

• supper program
• computer classes
• children and youth programs including after school programs, homework help and tutoring, sports, summer camps, March break day camps
• fathers group
• child care (see separate listing)

Food Bank
2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required (see separate listing)

Take-away meals
Also assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear (see separate listing)

Adult Services
Includes meal, life skills classes, Bible studies

Bridges Adult Program
Chronic poverty initiative includes courses, workshops, mentoring, tutoring, case management and social events

• health promotion
• volunteer and employment programs
• summer social program

Counselling services
Professional therapy for youth, adults, couples and families unable to afford counselling, by appointment

• psycho-educational groups on topics such as anger management, anxiety, depression, emotional wellness
• Christian orientation provided as requested

Drop-in programs
Includes employment services and housing assistance

Employment services
Individual employment and job readiness support for adults and youth, call 416-929-9614 ext 4275 or email ees@ysm.ca for information

Mental health
Telephone counselling by appointment, call 416-355-3568 or 416-929-9614 ext 3235

Women's community development
Programs include workshops, skills development, computer classes

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

• Assistance with emergency problems
• focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness

Gathering place

• drop-in
• social programs and events
• crafts and hobby groups
• meal program

Life Long Care Program (LLCP)

• transportation
• friendly visiting
• congregate dining
• Aboriginal support
• security reassurance
• life skills outreach in the community

Counselling unit

• information, peer and cultural counselling and referral
• self-help groups

Child and Family

• parenting group
• prenatal nutrition program
• community kitchen
• cultural teachings and activities
• health and physical development
• educational support including tutoring

Youth

• individual support
• mentoring
• tutoring and homework help
• nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
• snacks and meals
• cultural teachings and activities

Education Sector

• academic upgrading
• basic computer training

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Practical and emotional support, advocacy, counselling and support groups (for women, men and youth), drop-in and clothing exchange

• emergency child care for clients only
• interpretation and translation
• community kitchen

Prevention, education and outreach
Culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS workshops, events and activities in various languages for individuals, community groups and service providers, including ProjectM for Muslim girls and women 14-29 years, heterosexual men, men who have sex with men (MSM), and LGBTQ community

• literature in 8 languages
• volunteer opportunities

Resource centre

• crisis intervention
• information and referral
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• food programs

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

• home visits for families with children birth-6 years
• auntie approach
• prenatal and postpartum support
• early education support, links to community resources and referrals

Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years

• parenting classes
• prenatal programs
• community kitchen, healthy families training and workshops

Trauma Support -- 416-963-9963 ext 249

• case management
• peer support
• peer-led support circles
• trauma counselling

Community and Family Wellness Support

• support, counselling and referrals specializing in legal assistance
• ending violence and general assistance

Cultural programming

• women's and youth hand drumming, arts and crafts, beading
• Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional feasts
• Ojibwe language class
• fitness programs
• cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers

Housing Program

• information and referral
• assistance finding and accessing safe, stable housing

Investing in Women's Futures

• self-employment and pre-employment training program
• includes skill-building workshops, educational bridging programs, traditional counselling and activities
• dress for success program

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus