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COVID19 -- Serving clients remotely, call office


Support programs for young parents

• layettes for new mothers and babies
• public education and speaking engagements

Individual Counselling for Young Parents

• supportive counselling for young mothers and fathers
• attachment-focused framework, counsellors support young parents to build on strengths and reduce their risks ensuring optimal outcomes for their children and healthy families
• advocacy and referral supports also available

Prenatal classes

• in cooperation with Durham Public Health Department

Teen Mom School Program

• in collaboration with Durham Catholic District School Board
• core academic courses in a child friendly environment
• support with re-entry into mainstream education system

Parenting Groups

• attachment focus which promotes positive infant mental health
• specific to individual needs and challenges of young families

Summer program

• for parents and children with field trips in the community and special events
• Christmas Party, Mother's Day event
• special workshops and seminars scheduled as needeed

Satellite location
North Durham and Ajax/Pickering Outreach
By appointment
905-914-3900

Community outreach and support

• food bank
• diapers, formula, baby care products
• social programs
• children's programs
• Christmas hampers
• Winter Coat Program

• client will receive prepackaged bundle of food
• grocery selection temporarily suspended

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Food bank

• one food order of 7-10 days supply of food every twenty-eight days
• diapers, food for infants aged 1 and under and pet food offered when available

Locally organized, charitable agency offering help and support to anyone involved in an unexpected pregnancy.

Information provided by KLPC is provided by trained staff and volunteers and is not intended as a substitute for professional counseling or medical professionals.

Pregnancy Centre Services

• free, confidential urine pregnancy tests
• pregnancy options information
• STI information
• pregnancy support information
• parenting support information
• continued support after delivery
• friendship
• baby and children's clothing and supplies
• Baby Food Bank - formula, baby food, diapers, etc.
• maternity clothes

Pregnancy Centre Programs

• individual or group programs in areas of:
  • pregnancy
  • parenting
  • the first year
  • toddler years
  • coparenting
  • life skills
  • love lessons
  • positive relationshops
  • fatherhood
  • faith
• healing program from abortion and infant loss

Services and programs

• after school programs
• leadership programs
• baby bundles program for new mothers
• Christmas sharing program (for overnight camper families)
• Moorelands Camp - overnight camp in Dorset

Crisis pregnancy services to distressed pregnant girls and women in carrying their babies to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

Parent/caregiver and child drop-in centre, including early learning activities, music and movement, creative activities, parent education, and information on parenting, child development and community resources

• toy library
• parenting workshops, parent relief
• clothing exchange
• care provider support groups
• prenatal program
• babysitting registry

Call for information on satellite location

Family resource program * EarlyON Child and Family Centre * caregiver and child drop-in * early learning activities including song/story circle * early literacy, including library visits * daily snacks * parenting workshops -- child care available * parenting library * toy library * prenatal and postnatal resources and information * clothing exchange * community information, consultation and referral * informal counselling * organized outings and multicultural events * newsletter

Emergency food pantry service

• 10-14 day supply of food once a month, supply includes fresh produce, non-perishable items, baby needs, pet needs and toiletries
• may visit weekly if in need of baby supplies such as formula or diapers

Food bank includes 2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required

• grocery bags available once every 2 weeks by family size
• assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear
• Cornerstone Families and Bridges assists adults with grocery bags via Care Managers
• call 416-929-9614 ext 3200 to book appointment

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

Take-away meals (Tuesday and Thursday 4 pm-5 pm) and assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear

Food Bank by appointment, Tue-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm (see separate listing)

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

Counselling, housing, health, parenting and child development supports, including in-person drop-in and virtual services; visit website for programs calendar

• virtual prenatal group Mondays 4 pm-5 pm
• feeding support group Virtual Boobs, Bellies and Bitchin Wednesdays 3 pm-4 pm

Counselling/case management
Personal counselling, information, advocacy, and referrals to other services about sexuality, birth control, abortion, adoption, and parenting

Health Services

• free pregnancy tests, specialized prenatal classes, individual health counselling and nutrition group
• on site nurse, doctor visits once per week
• help to find a health care provider

Housing Support

• help to search rental listing, contact landlords to arrange site viewings and interviews, and accompaniment to view units
• help to fill out applications for subsidized and specialized priority housing

Practical Help

• help with practical life details
• free lunches and public transit trip to and from Jessie's Centre
• accompaniment to appointments
• help filling out applications and forms

Swap Shop
Free items such as baby clothes and equipment, maternity clothes, toys and small household items

Parenting Groups
Discussions on infant and child development, parenting skills, fun activities

High School Education
Individualized programs allow students to earn high school credits from grade 9-12

Community Education
Leadership training includes high school presentation on healthy sexuality and pregnancy options

Food Bank -- for Indigenous women and their families

• emergency supply of milk and diapers
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

The program designed to help children and families from the pre-natal stage to six years of age * offers preparation for parenting and pre-natal and post-natal care * assist all Indigenous families in providing an environment for the healthy development of children through home visits, service coordination, and referrals

Organization has resumed operations at the office post-COVID and clients are welcome to the organization for one-on-one appointments.
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Advances the dignity and well being of children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS by providing:

• practical support including access to infant formula, diapers, Welcome Baby Bag, food hampers, grocery vouchers, TTC tokens for medical appointments, new winter clothing, toys and gift cards for children and youth
• counselling and case management, family and child support groups, external referrals, and resources for children and their families around HIV
• overnight camp for children

COVID19 -- hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients' homes by appointment

Access gently used baby clothing, women's clothing, maternity clothing, children's toys and household items * food, diapers, baby food, formula, wipes and women's toiletries

COVID19 Modified services via phone, email, video calling, or screened on-site services by appointment with enhanced safety protocols

Health Centre
Nurses or nurse practitioners available for phone consultations and referrals, or by appointment; urgent psychiatry visits can be arranged; call 416-929-9614 ext 2238 or email healthcentre@ysm.ca

Mental Health Services
Telephone counselling by appointment, call Nazreth 416-929-9614 ext 2269 or email nmebrahtu@ysm.ca

Nursery
Appointments available for supplies for young families in need; current registered families may receive a 2 week supply of child supplies, to coordinate pick up call Ruth 416-929-9614 ext 2232 or email rroblin@ysm.ca

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Health Services
Including primary medical care, dental care, check ups, lab tests (including HIV testing), referrals, and ID replacement; no Ontario Health Insurance or identification required; child care available

• access to diapers, formula, baby food
• birth control, pregnancy tests
• prenatal care, perinatal services
• prenatal and parenting classes
• immunization
• optometry, eye glasses
• chiropractor, physiotherapist, naturopath, psychiatrist
• addictions counselling
• traditional Chinese medicine
• foot care, socks and shoes
• health education and counselling on health issues

COVID19 -- Food bank open, take out meals, indoor dining limited to 20 people at a time

• clothing bank open, accepting donations placed in clear plastic bags, drop off only no pick up services

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Food programs -- hot meal, also bag lunches

Women and Family Ministry -- food and clothing bank by appointment

• for women and their families or single fathers with custody of children
• baby food and formula
• layettes for newborns, household items, bedding, female hygiene products
• supportive counselling and referrals
• Christmas grocery and toy program
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Children and youth -- after school clubs

• licensed child care centre -- see separate entry

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

COVID19 Humewood House closed to walk-in service; access restricted to residents, staff, and essential visitors only

• intake and food bank by appointment only
• telephone support, call 416-977-1333
• visit Humewood House website for information, including essential items donation

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Pregnancy and parenting support services, residential services and transitional housing, food bank, life skills, counselling, child care and high school program

HomeNest
In-home intensive prenatal and postnatal program for pregnant and parenting teens, and their babies

• individual and family counselling
• life skills, parenting skills
• transitional and supportive housing, see branch entry Young Parent Resource Centre

Counselling
Individual and family counselling, support groups, advocacy, information and referral

Food Bank

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

Education program
For residents and pregnant or parenting youth, includes onsite high school classrooms

• life skills
• counselling
• licensed infant centre
• in partnership with Toronto District School Boar

Family support programs * caregiver and child drop-in * clothing program * lending library * parent and caregiver workshops * informal counselling * information and referral * gym program * children's activities include nutritional snacks, early learning activities, story and circle time, arts and crafts * special events * community consultation

Food bank

• walk-ins welcome
• member of North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank
• formula and diapers depending on availablity

Child and family resource centre, including parent/caregiver and child drop-in, parent/caregiver workshops, and early learning activities for children and families

• nutritious snacks
• toy/resource library
• daily activities for children
• community information and referral

COVID19 Open for curbside pickup of baby clothes and diapers, by appointment only (call for details)

Crisis pregnancy services to distressed pregnant girls and women in carrying their babies to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

Multiservice agency

Haven's Closet -- selection of seasonal clothing

First Care -- for pregnant women and parents of newborns to age 3

• provides diapers and baby food, food aid, clothing and support

Food Bank -- see separate record

Hope with Wheels -- mobile outreach van providing food, hygiene products, sleeping bags twice a week to homeless in downtown Toronto

• hot lunch two Saturdays a month at St Margaret's Anglican Church -- see separate listing

Seniors program -- for isolated or less fortunate seniors

• provides food, hygiene kits, friendly visits and calls, social events and referrals to other services

COVID19 -- as per government guidelines

• Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations
• Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications
• Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training

For general inquiries: info@ehcw.ca or maria@ehcw.ca
For settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.ca
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.ca
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca

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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually

• needs assessment
• orientation and overview of community and government services
• information and referral and to other service providers
• assistance in form completion and interpretation

Employment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Connect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop series

Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada

Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors

Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders

Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening