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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Services include nursing and physician care, counselling, chiropody, nutrition counselling, diabetes prevention and management programs, and cancer resources.

Services and Programs:

• Prenatal Program

Francophone community health centre

Health and Medical Services

• family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
• home visits by nurses
• dietitians and nutrition counselling
• anonymous HIV testing
• diabetes education program
• 24-hour medical hot-line
• immunization
• free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status

French Social/Medical Interpreter Service

• interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
• homeless outreach and intervention
• assistance in obtaining identification
• advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
• mental health therapy, counselling and outreach for individuals, couples, families and groups
• crisis intervention
• relaxation group
• counselling and outreach for people with severe and persistent mental health issues

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• physical exams and Pap smears
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• management and self-management of chronic diseases
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients

Services and Programs:

• Cold Flu and COVID Clinic

Primary health care and health promotion programs and services to the black community across the GTA as its priority population

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health including diabetes education programs and sexual health clinics

Programs and services include:

• diabetes education program
• dietetic services
• counselling services
• foot care services
• Back 2 Life program
• Telemedicine
• COVID-19 Helpline, call 416-495-2593 or email covid-19en@taibuchc.ca

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Programs
• Sexual Health Clinics

COVID19 -- Services available by phone

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community building and community services
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Health Services

• family practice
• counselling and case management
• diabetes management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Community Building -- community garden

Community Services -- Lead Agency for Bathurst Finch Hub
other services provided by partner agencies including: CUIAS Immigrant Service, Circle of Care, Downsview Community Legal Services, Family Service Toronto, JVS Toronto, Kababayan Community Centre, KCWA Family and Social Services, North York Community House, Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health, Toronto Public Health -- see separate entries

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Primary Health Care Team services include:

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• routine physical exams and PAPs
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• on-going management of chronic diseases and the development of self-management skills
• pre and post-natal care, and well-baby care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients and surrounding community

Support services for newcomers, those living in poverty, individuals with several chronic conditions, individuals facing social isolation and individuals afflicted with mental health and addictions

• community health centre
• diabetes education (nurses, dieticians, social worker, chiropody)
• health promotion programs
• chiropody
• sexual assault and domestic violence
• meals on wheels program
• active living seniors program
• adult day centre
• hospice palliative care
• volunteer services

Services and Programs:

• Active Living Centre
• Adult Day Centre Program
• Assisted Living
• Children and Youth Health Programs
• Community Diabetes Education Program
• Community Health Centre
• Congregate Dining/Social Dining
• Early ON Child and Family Centre
• Food Bank
• Friendly Visiting
• Home And Outdoor Maintenance
• Home Help and Respite Programs
• Homelessness Intervention Program
• Interprofessional Primary Care Team
• Lawrence East Partnership Program
• Meals on Wheels
• Scarborough Furniture Bank
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
• Transportation

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Primary Health Care Team services include:

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• routine physical exams and PAPs
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• on-going management of chronic diseases and the development of self-management skills
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients
• Access Clinic to provide easier access to newcomers with or without a health card
  

Services and Programs:

• Bereavement Care Support
• Community Hospice Volunteer Program
• Older Adults, Caregiver and Community Wellness Support Services

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist (foot specialist), and a social worker

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• counselling
• prenatal and postnatal
• treatment of function and mobility issues
• healthy relationship, bereavement, stress management support
• nutrition education
• treatment and management of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and arthritis
• health promotion

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Clinic
• Wellness Program for Seniors

Supports people at risk or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * clients will have access to a respiratory therapist/certified respiratory educator, registered kinesiologist and registered dietitian * the goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for people living wih COPD

Services include:

• breathing test
• one-on-one counseling (including self managemet education, healthy eating, physical activity)
• smoking cessation program
• individual and group exercise
• 12 week pulomonary rehabiliation 12 week pulomonary rehabilitation
• monthly COPD Support Group - meetings take place on every last Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Services and Programs:

• Chiropody (Foot Care)
• Don Mills Diabetes Education Program
• Gate Sexual Health Clinic
• Health Promotion
• Primary Health Care
• Social Services
• South Asian Diabetes Prevention Program
• Toronto - Overlea Blvd - Breastfeeding Support Group

Basic health care from the doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner * nutritional services, physiotherapy or education on things like diabetes * also involve counselling and care coordination

Counselling Services - Counselling, case management and advocacy to clients * individual, couple and family counselling to complex populations, including people with physical disabilities * help people with a range of concerns including housing, income, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, dealing with past or current trauma, dealing with substance use

Nutrition Services - Support from the dietitian to individuals and groups on healthy eating for a variety of dietary needs including chronic diseases, heart health, healthy weight and other dietary requirements * help individuals learn how to improve their health and stay healthy * a range of services available through individual appointments and group programs

Occupational Therapy - Provides in home intervention and psychosocial support to help develop or maintain the skills to manage daily living at home safely, independently and with confidence

Seniors Home Health Program (SHHP) - Primary health care services to frail and homebound seniors with complex needs from an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, occupational therapist, chiropodist and registered dietitian

Youth Health Clinic - Sexual health services for youth * services include:

Multi-service agency, with three supportive housing sites and a community health centre * deliver health and social care programs that include primary healthcare services, health promotion and prevention programs, attendant care and personal support and community development initiatives, particularly for vulnerable individuals with complex needs * focus on youth, complex seniors, adults with physical disabilities, hidden homeless, socially isolated, racialized communities * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * counselling * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Health Promotion and Prevention Programs - Offer a wide range of health promotion and prevention programming that includes focus on exercise, nutrition, social inclusion, mental health, and arts-based initiatives * also deliver a range of programming to address clients' social determinants of health needs, including housing, food security, and employment

Mid-Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes * provides free consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices by a team of certified diabetes educators that includes a registered nurse and registered dietitian

Primary Health Care Services - Basic health care from the doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner * nutritional services, physiotherapy or education on things like diabetes * also involve counselling and care coordination

Services and Programs:

• Attendant Care and Personal Support

COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person) call 416-787-1661 for more information

• Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1244
• Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1306 and leave a message
• Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-268-5321
• Mental Health Counselling, 416-645-7575 ext 2050
• help to get food, 416-787-1661 ext 1661

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Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion, community services and community development
• Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services

Health Services

• family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
• individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Health Promotion

• anonymous HIV testing
• child and parenting programs
• Diabetes Education Program
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• harm reduction programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• youth programs
• seniors' programs

Pathways to Education 416-787-6800

• academic and financial support for high school students
• located at Lawrence Square 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 440B, Toronto M6A 3B4

Housing Help Clinic 416-787-1676 ext 3272

• on-site intake, case management, advice, advocacy, mediation and referral services for local residents, low-income tenants and housing seekers
• integrated services with Downsview Community Legal Services, Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Operating Unit F and St Stephen's Conflict Mediation (North York)

Community health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health


Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Exercise Education Program - Individual and Group Exercise to strengthen muscles, the heart, and the lungs * gentle programs for older adults

Harm Reduction Program - Case Management, supports and access to harm reduction supplies

Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and clients living with diabetes

Mental Health Counseling - One-on-one, couple, and family counseling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counseling * confidential

Health Promotion Programs - Programs and services for youth, adults and older adults

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Lung Health - COPD Program
• Retinal Screening for Diabetics - Teleopthalmology
• Sexual Health Clinic

Community health centre * provide accessible, community-governed, inter-professional, primary care services, as well as a range of health promotion, community services, and community capacity building programs

Community and Health Promotion Services - 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

Community Resource Centre (CRC) - Information and referral to community and government services and resources * access to computers, Internet, photocopier, fax and telephone * seasonal income tax clinic (February-April)

Primary Care Services - Medical and nursing assessment, prevention and treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals, families and groups * health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist referrals

Senior Services - Community centre for older adults

• drop-in
• social programs
• crafts
• recreational and educational programs
• snow removal registry

Settlement Services - Orientation to community * needs and eligibility assessments * settlement related information * support navigating health and government systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions

Youth Services - Activities for vulnerable and immigrant and refugee youth * establishing healthy social networks * development of civic engagement * skills and career development on site programs * settlement * field trips * seasonal programs for March Break, Summer, Winter break

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• health promotion programs and services for families, newcomers, youth, adults, and older adults
• physiotherapy
• care coordination
• system navigation

Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential

Midwife Services - Prenatal and postpartum education and care * classes for healthy pregnancy, labour and birth * home visits * well-woman and well-baby assessments

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support - prenatal fitness group * lactation consultant available * breastfeeding support group

Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) assesses and treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and clients living with diabetes

Harm Reduction Program - Support for safer use of substances * one-on-one appointments, drop-in programs, groups, case management support and referrals to services

Services and Programs:

• Francophones Language Health Services Navigation
• Sexual Health Clinic

Community health centre * medical services * foot care * nutrition * physiotherapy * counselling * health promotion and education programs * referrals to social services * assistance with housing search * diabetes self management education, supports and services

COVID19 -- most services available by virtual care or telemedicine, call ahead for details * sexual health drop in suspended * if clients need an in-person appointment, call first for screening



Community health centre provides primary, sexual and mental health care services for youth

Services include

• information and referrals on sexual and reproductive health issues, birth control, relationships, pregnancy options, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, safer sex
• health promotion programming, education, training, and research

Sexual and reproductive health services

• birth control and prescriptions at reduced rates
• emergency contraception
• IUD insertion
• sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
• anonymous HIV testing
• free condoms and lube
• pregnancy tests
• counselling on pregnancy options
• prenatal health care

Primary health care

• general and ongoing healthcare
• immunizations (including flu shots)
• treatment for coughs and colds

Mental health services

• therapy and counselling
• case coordinator services
• assistance finding and accessing other services in Toronto

Community programming

• workshops and programming on sexual health, healthier relationships
• programs for all youth including young parents, newcomers, LGBTQ, and specifically for young men

See program entries for

• Community Health Centre for Youth
• Teen Health Source
• Teens Educating and Confronting Homophobia (TEACH)

COVID19 Most services available by virtual care or telemedicine, call ahead for details; sexual health drop in suspended; if clients need an in-person appointment, call first for screening

Community health centre
Primary health, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health care

• drop-in clinic
• telephone access to physician or nurse practitioner
• hormone therapy for trans clients
• birth control counselling
• emergency contraception
• birth control including IUD insertions, prescriptions, condoms
• pregnancy testing and counselling, including pregnancy options
• medical abortions up to 9 weeks gestation
• prenatal care
• sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment
• anonymous HIV testing
• mental health case coordination
• individual and group counselling
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Information and referral
Assistance finding food, housing, employment and legal aid

• assistance obtaining health card
• translation and interpretation by appointment

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

COUNTERfit Harm Reduction - Access to a range of harm reduction supplies and materials and equipment including needles and syringes, safer crack kits, safer crystal meth kits; safer injection kits, stems screens etc * also provide harm reduction informant and education, and referrals to a wide range of services and resources

Diabetes Education Community Network (DECNET) - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

Environmental Health - Information about potential health risks in the home, workplace and community * bring about changes through information materials, workshops and community action

Family Programs - Community health and support programs for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers

Phyicians - Programs and services provided by an interdisciplinary team of health professionals that focus on prevention and wellness, information and health promotion, as well as primary care

Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors - Senior's Centre - Recreation centre for older adults * supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Toronto Diabetes Care Connect - Toronto Central Referral Service - Supports referrals to four different types of programs:

Services and Programs:

• Harmony Hall Seniors Active Living Congregate Dining
• Harmony Community Food Centre
• Moss Park Consumption Treatment Services

Programs and services provided by an interdisciplinary team of health professionals that focus on prevention and wellness, information and health promotion, as well as primary care

Services include:

• complete physicals exams
• preventative health care
• treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions
• pre and post natal care
• reproductive health care
• birth control
• well baby care
• immunizations and flu shots
• 24 hour on call physician support
• home visits
• medical care for uninsured clients
• physiotherapy
• chiropody

Chinese Cancer Support Group - Support group for cancer patients and their family members in accessing cancer care services.

Dental Bus - Dental services delivered through a partnership between SRCHC and the Toronto Public Health Mobile Dental Clinic * run by a dentist and dental hygienist * appointments are necessary

Midwifery and Toronto Community Health - MATCH - Prenatal, labour, birth and postpartum care with a team of midwives * services offered at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto Birth Centre, or at home * 24h on-call services to MATCH clients during pregnancy and for the first 6 weeks postpartum * home visits to provide clinical care in the first week postpartum * gynecological care (Pap tests), STI screening, pregnancy testing (urine or blood tests) and counselling related to pregnancy options * support and teaching on testosterone injections

Outreach Clinic - Walk-in clinic for marginalized population, people who use drugs, homeless, sex workers * primary care * information and referrals to other community services * OHIP not required

Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) - Smoking - smoking support and information for smokers at all stages of change * one-to-one counselling * one-to-one counselling, education and support, support groups, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), harm reduction approach, access to community resources around smoking, and community education and workshops

Social Work Support - Counselling, case management and advocacy, including housing, income, immigration, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, dealing with past or current problematic drug and alcohol use

COVID19

• Primary Care and Clinical Services: Mon: 9 am- 8 pm; Tue-Wed, Fri: 9 am-5 pm, Thu 9 am-1 pm, 4 pm-8 pm; virtual appointments where possible
• appointments with mental health counsellors, dietitians and SOY youth resource workers virtual where possible
• some community groups and drop-ins operating, visit website or call for details
• to connect with the Hep C program, call 647-327-2839; group members can access food, honorariums and support group Wed 10 am-12 noon
• harm reduction supplies available 24 hours, outside main entrance
• Mental Health Services accepting referrals from existing clients only
• Acute Respite Care (ARC) accepting referrals from community and hospital providers, as well as self-referrals

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Family Health Team and Community Programs

• primary health care services
• community Diabetes and Hepatitis C education, support and treatment
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
• not currently accepting new clients for Family Health Team; most community programs are accessible to non-clients - contact organization for details

Mental Health Services

• counselling for persons who have experienced trauma
• specialized counselling for target populations
• Brief Therapy Services
• currently accepting referrals for existing clients only

HIV Services

• primary care
• drop-in clinic for registered clients
• naturopathic clinic for persons with HIV/AIDS

Trans Health Care

• transition related surgery information and referrals
• support groups
• training for health care providers, guidelines and protocols

WINK (Women In Need Klinik)

• drop-in clinic and support for women who are street-involved and/or are experiencing homelessness
• light breakfast, mental health and primary care support

Acute Respite Care (ARC) -- short term inpatient infirmary for individuals who are under-housed, experiencing homelessness or who are socially-isolated recuperating from an acute medical condition, illness, injury or surgery

Supporting Our Youth (SOY), see separate listing

Sherbourne Health Bus, Interprofessional Primary Care Program and Specialized Community Program, see separate listing

COVID19 -- Services available by phone

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community services and community development
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Health Services

• family practice
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic
• seniors health care

Health Promotion

• parent support group
• breastfeeding clinic
• chronic disease prevention and management including diabetes

Community Services -- Jane Street Hub Lead Agency

• case management and medical services
• other services provided by partner agencies including COSTI Immigrant Services, Macaulay Child Development Centre, Midaynta Community Services, Yorktown Child and Family Services -- see separate entries

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• prenatal and postnatal care
• HIV/AIDS care
• foot care
• social workers
• diabetes education program
• community gardens
• healthy eating advice
• care for older adults in the community
• low-cost dental care

EarlyON - Family home visiting * prenatal and postnatal nutrition and support * school readiness * family resource program * infant mental health specialist * parent and child groups * child and family advocacy * child development clinic * early years social work * parent relief * community development * speech and language screening * EarlyON Child and Family Centre satellite

Health Services - health services and programs * OHIP not required

HIV Program - Committee for Accessible AIDS treatment - Blue Door Clinic - Services include:

Homeless/Outreach/Harm Reduction Program - COVID19 - Clinics open to current clients only/no walk ins * safe injection site open * harm reduction supplies given at door * all other programs temporarily closed

Immigrant/Refugee Programs - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone

Pathways to Education - Academic and financial supports for high school students

Community Health Workers - Provides information, referrals, supportive counselling, case management, advocacy * walk-in and outreach services for newcomers, families and homeless people

Hepatitis C Program - COVID-19 Service Change: Monday, Tuesday and Friday * call to book appointments

Social Work - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone