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Anglican Church offering:

• Sunday service 10 am in person and on Facebook Live
• Sunday school
• Bible study
• Second Hand Thrift Shop for gently used clothing and other items
• Morning prayer
• Knitters fellowship group with outreach projects
• Vacation Bible School

Visit website or call for program information

Provides information on Down Syndrome (DS) and organizes meetings, social events and workshops to promote integration in all areas of community life

• information for parents of new born children with Down Syndrome
• opportunities for improvement of skills to member with DS, including speech and occupational therapy for younger, school aged children
• music therapy for all ages
• programs to reinforce gross motor skills, strength and confidence
• opportunities for members to share mutual concerns, resource ideas and best practices
• information evenings

Services and supports for individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing

• general support counselling
• mental health/wellness counselling
• sign language interpreting
• hearing care counselling program for 55+
• hearing healthcare/audiology services
• communication devices program
• video conferencing services
• employment services for job seekers
• sign language classes for individuals and businesses

Emergency Interpreter Service, 24 hours, 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS or text 416-712-6637

Deaf-Blind Intervening Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca

Certified specialists to assist in building the skills needed to live safely and independently with vision loss. This may include:

• learn safe methods of pouring a cup of coffee, preparing a meal and using household appliances
• discover simple techniques for labelling medications, identifying money, using the phone and organizing household items
• learn how to use large-print, braille and audio products, and adaptive technology as a part of day-to-day life
• find community programs, financial subsidies and other helpful resources available in your local area

Counseling and emotional support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias * education and resources are provided to navigate through the disease process * available at home, in office or within the community

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers * social worker * caregiver support * education

Services and Programs:

• Support Groups for Individuals or Families Caring for a Senior

Tranquil Moments Yoga & Mindful Movement Yoga: a gentle approach to yoga encouraging awareness, self-acceptance and well-being

Meditation: exploring various methods

Picking Up the Pieces: 10-week support group assisting those in moving forward after surviving cancer * available for those post-cancer treatment

Serenity Stroll: healing in nature while you walk with others

Wellness Wednesdays: bi-Monthly offerings of healing modalities such as QiGong, EFT, etc

Individual Modalities: complementary therapies such as Reflexology, Reiki or Healing Touch may be available for those diagnosed with life-threatening illness, caregivers and bereaved * Sessions are limited

Other Group Offerings such as mindful meditation and MBSR

COVID19 -- Events including support meetings and informational sessions are currently being held online

Services

• supports individuals with alopecia with community events, support groups, yearly conferences and discussion forums including Facebook groups for community support in English and French
• mentorship program that connects individuals with alopecia one-on-one for support, guidance, and information
• Saturday Success Sessions held twice a year in Toronto and include support and informative discussion for all ages

Heads Up Fund -- provides financial assistance for people 13 years and over purchasing a hairpiece

Wig Lending Library -- a selection of new or gently used wigs is available for borrowing; also accepts donations of new or gently used wigs

Provides information and support for all residents who have a connection to autism including families, children, adults on the spectrum, caregivers, support workers, and teachers

Services include:

• Community information sessions featuring special speakers and/or training workshops, covering topics such as advocacy, support and the latest news in ASD research
  
• Works with community partners to promote and enhance awareness about autism
  
• Holds various fundraising events throughout the year, and run programs and events for individuals with ASD and their families to get involved, socialize and network

Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Provides information and referral to families and caregivers supporting people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders, services can include:

• parent support groups
• programs for children, youth and their families
• social learning opportunities
• advocacy
• workshops
• research libraries
• educational support

Family Supports - Supporting and advocating alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Positive Advocacy Resources - Provides resources to support parents of children on the autism spectrum and autistic self-advocates to constructively express dissatisfaction and contribute to creative solutions to problems existing in human service systems

Service Navigation - Offers orientation and system navigation supports to families who are accessing or interested in accessing the Ontario Autism Program, including help navigating autism services and finding local services and supports in their communities.

Summer Day Camp - A 7 week summer day camp experience for children and young adults with Autism in a caring, non-judgmental environment * registration opens in March each year

Yoga & Meditation: a gentle approach to yoga encouraging awareness, self-acceptance and well-being

Picking Up the Pieces: 10-week support group assisting those in moving forward after surviving cancer * available for those post-cancer treatment

Wellness Wednesdays: monthly offerings of healing modalities such as QiGong, EFT, etc

Individual Modalities: complementary therapies such as Reflexology, Reiki, Atunement, Trame or Healing Touch sessions may be available for those diagnosed with life-threatening illness, caregivers & bereaved * sessions are limited

Other Group Offerings such as Mindful Meditation, MBSR, Food & Digestion and more

COVID19 -- office open with reduced schedule Tue-Thu 10 am-3 pm; phone, and online support and referrals available - call or email organization


Support, education and awareness, HIV supportive case management, pre/post-test counselling, treatment/medication support, interpretation and transportation support, food and nutritional support, practical/emergency assistance, harm reduction supplies and information

Rainbow Space
2SLGBTQ+ peer support, volunteer and leadership development, and peer learning and wellness promotion

• health and social services information and resources
• sexual health education and supplies
• lending library
• social and recreational activities

COVID-19 Response

• all face to face support group meetings are suspended, some groups are holding virtual meetings
• call 1-800-565-300 for more information

Regular Service
For more information about this group, contact Parkinson Canada.

Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues

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

COVID19 -- Parent support group running virtually; consultation services still available


Education and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities

• social skills groups for children
• parent support group

COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care

• transportation for essential visits
• providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
• Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
• also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
• Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
• Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
• Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
• Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
• Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform

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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, weekday and weekend extended hours

• for persons 55 years and older with special needs such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
• social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
• personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, massage therapy
• transportation available
• fee

Overnight Stay Program -- respite care (caregiver relief) program for persons with cognitive impairment or dementia and seniors in need of services, stays up to three months, meals, snacks, showering services *

• laundry -- fee
• personal care and health related services provided by personal support workers including medication reminders, personal hygiene, feeding

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group

• public education, seminars, workshops
• information and referral

Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis

• individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
• health and education workshops, seminars, caregiver education and support
• information and referral
• workshop licensed by Stanford University

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups, seniors self help groups

• community, wellness and health education
• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee

Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care

• care coordination
• scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check

Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling

Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings

Supports for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their caregivers * public awareness and fundraising * social worker/caregiver support * education

Provide a safe, mutually supportive environment so that members can meet and share stories, coping strategies and referral to community resources

Supportive, short-term and solution-oriented counselling and follow up for individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers

Support for persons with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and their caregivers

• information on MG
• quarterly newsletter for members
• social media including Facebook
• education for MG patients, the general public and health care professionals

Support meetings

• four times a year as an educational and social gathering, usually including a speaker, and opportunity for those recently diagnosed to share their experiences
• in-person meetings as well videos, Facebook discussions, Zoom meetings and other social media meetings