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COVID19 Adoption service client meetings virtually or by phone; Care Cupboard services modified and by appointment; call, or visit JFJ Hope Centre website for update on available services

Pregnancy and parenting support, including support for unplanned pregnancy from pro-life, Christian perspective

• confidential support to help pregnant women carry their babies to term
• licensed adoption services, and post adoption support for birth parents, adoptees and adoptive families
• individual, couples and family counselling
• individual and group support for young mothers, including parenting counselling
• Care Cupboard support includes diapers, formula, toiletries, non-perishable food, children's clothing, maternity clothing (monthly visit by appointment)
• Nobody's Perfect Parenting education and workshops, registration required

Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Information, referral and advocacy - help find the right government and community service in South/Central Etobicoke and throughout GTA

Form Filling - access to and support with completing government forms and applications

Legal Advice - summary legal advice and information available on a variety of matters and issues. By appointment only

True Copy/Affidavit - provision of true copy certification and affidavit swearing with a Commissioner of Oath.

Income Tax Clinic (Year Round) - free preperation and filing of income tax returns for low income individuals and families * criteria apply

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada - information, referral and orientation services for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers

Food bank for local area residents
* can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
* call to register

Oak Park
* 2200 Sawgrass Drive
* for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill
* 215 North Service Rd E
* for immediate neighbours only

Emergency food bank; availability of baby formula, baby food, and diapers dependent on supply; availability of gently used infant/children's clothing and household items dependent on donations, referral available to other community resources

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and in partnership with various community agencies

COVID19 Support available by telephone or chat, call Helpline Mon-Sun 24 hours, or visit website

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Crisis pregnancy services for distressed pregnant girls and women, and support 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

COVID19 -- open * curbside pick up * after email registration, volunteers will email with a pick up time * pre-approved walk ins call ahead * must bring own bags

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Perishable and non-perishable food * personal products such as shampoo and soap * cleaning products * baby items including formula, diapers, blankets, clothes * linens and household items * clothing * back to school supplies * Christmas assistance

Food bank for local area residents
* can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
* call to register

Oak Park
* 2200 Sawgrass Drive
* for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill
* 215 North Service Rd E
* for immediate neighbours only

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

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

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

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation

A program that partners with the Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), to house and distribute infant supplies.

Available supplies include:

• diapers
• formula
• baby food

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

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

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com or call for assistance

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)

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

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

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

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

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• this service is based on donations, so not all items are available at all times