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COVID19 - for virtual programs click here for information
Full service health care facility providing family centred primary care, health promotion and health education
Services and programs include
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
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
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
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Short Description
COVID19 - for virtual programs click here for information
Full service health care facility providing family centred primary care, health promotion and health education
Services and programs include
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
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
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
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Scarborough Child and Family Life Centre, Children and Youth programs
Office: 416-969-8510Crisis line: 416-945-0164
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Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination
- sweat lodge ceremonies
- visiting elders
- drop-in services
- 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
- 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
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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
- program for older adults includes therapeutic programs such as yoga, strengthening exercise, meal (special diets available)
- three days a week, free transportation for participants
- two exercise class per week
- at Ebenezer Church for newcomer older adults, participants share in planning, preparing, cooking and sharing meals
- workshops and discussions
- 8 week technology program for older adults includes navigating internet, using social media, digital communication, cyber security, utility and banking applications and online shopping
- social space for women with recreation activities, music therapy
- program for marginalized and isolated older adults with activities to create social connections, promote physical and mental well-being
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Drop-in Lounge with
- recreational activities
- computer lab
- audio/visual Studio
- full kitchen
- job board
- room rentals
- one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone
- conversation circle
- conversation group for beginner French
- homework club tutoring grades 9-12
- reading and writing clubs
- high school student English writing workshops
- job search workshops
- resume and cover letter writing
- university and college preparation
- Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
- March break and summer camps
- iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities
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Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement and Employment Services
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
- 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
- walk-in centre
- resource materials for internationally trained professionals
- business information
- referrals
- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
- access to computers, Internet
- 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
- 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
- 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
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
- form filling
- supportive counselling
- client intervention assistance
- social, educational and recreational programs
- support groups
- health information workshops
- training and development
- placements
- public education
- food skills training programs
- also facility or hall rentals
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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:
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
- cooking lessons
- school lunch recipes
- how-to-videos
- recipes
- other resources
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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 --
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
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
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
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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
- 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
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A confessional church that adheres to the three standards of faith: the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort.
- Service followed by a coffee social in the Fellowship Hall
- Children are welcome in the service. Nursery and Children's Church classes provided. Junior Church program provided at variable times. Call the church office for details.
- There are a variety of programs available throughout the week. Visit website for more information.
- Kids' Cooking Classes - A joint program between Cephas and the Kawartha Chapter of Youth Unlimited
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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
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Offers nutrition programs and policy support including food literacy programs including classes such as Come Cook With Us
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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
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Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs
Food Security Programs
Youth Programs
Food Security Programs
- community gardens
- gardening programs
- cooking programs
- connecting residents to available food support
- financial literacy workshops
- year-round income tax clinic
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
- information and referral to services
- computer access
- resume Support
- fitness Programming
- cooking Programs
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Neighbourhood multiservice centre
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
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
- 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
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
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
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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
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Kick Start After School Program -- after school programs for children 7-12 years
Youth Outreach Workers -- provides assistance to youth and their families with short term support and referrals to community resources
Newcomer services
Employment services -- see separate entries
- social recreational activities, snacks, homework support
- mentorship program for youth 13-18 years * recreation
- located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place
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
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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
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COVID19 - Suspended until further notice
Programs to learn, socialize and enjoy food
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
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Social, recreation, education, health and wellness programs
- educational classes
- community kitchen
- exercise programs
- day trips
- culture celebrations
- social groups
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Drop-In -- Tuesday and Friday 8:30 am-11 am
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
Mindful Movement -- Thursday (June and Juiy) 1 pm-2:30 pm
- coffee, snacks, conversation, games, movies
- wifi, computer access and telephone access
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
Mindful Movement -- Thursday (June and Juiy) 1 pm-2:30 pm
- guided meditation and gentle movement
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Community and family services
- food bank
- emergency material assistance including clothing and household items, as available
- conversational English café
- monthly luncheon for seniors
- community kitchen
- Christmas assistance program and residential summer camp for children
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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
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
Drop-in and community meal programs:
Housing Program
Supports include assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing and tenant and landlord relationship assistance
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)
- all non-essential programs at drop-in closed
- call, email, or visit Fred Victor website for details on available services
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)
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Community Support and Family Services, General Services
1-800-416-5111 Office: 416-929-9614 ext 3200
Office: 416-929-9614 ext 4275
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Family support services including advocacy, care management, Christmas assistance; lunch program, in partnership with Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services
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
Professional therapy for youth, adults, couples and families unable to afford counselling, by appointment
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)
- 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
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
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)
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- Assistance with emergency problems
- focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness
- drop-in
- social programs and events
- crafts and hobby groups
- meal program
- transportation
- friendly visiting
- congregate dining
- Aboriginal support
- security reassurance
- life skills outreach in the community
- information, peer and cultural counselling and referral
- self-help groups
- parenting group
- prenatal nutrition program
- community kitchen
- cultural teachings and activities
- health and physical development
- educational support including tutoring
- individual support
- mentoring
- tutoring and homework help
- nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
- snacks and meals
- cultural teachings and activities
- academic upgrading
- basic computer training
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