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Provides individualized support to youth in the community that is client led.
Services offered include:
Services offered include:
- Individual in-person counselling by a registered social worker (ages 16-24)
- Art program
- Gardening program
- Wellness Community Connection Zoom support group (age 12-17)
- Education and employment support
- Health and wellness/life skills and hygiene
- Academic/homework help
- Navigating social services/referrals
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Open to service persons facing significant life challenges including addiction, mental illness, poverty, homelessness and unemployment. Open daily, providing refreshments, access to support staff, phones, restrooms, healthcare, and assistance with paperwork, taxes, mail, and links to various community services. Food Program offering healthy meals, Community Garden fresh produce and healthy lunches offered on weekends and statutory holidays.
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A non-profit resource centre servicing community front line outreach workers and family with support.
Services offered include:
Services offered include:
- certified discernment and safety training courses
- drop-off and pick-up of every day basic living supplies for individuals living on the street
- use of a certified kitchen to prepare food for front line outreach workers
- use of facilities for team meetings, life groups and special events
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A program that creates opportunities for community members to learn about healthy lifestyles and participate in active living activities. Provides the urban Aboriginal community with hands on experience through:
Also focuses on youth leadership by encouraging and supporting youth to promote healthy lifestyles amongst their peers and to be healthy living leaders in their community. The program will prepare youth for leadership roles through training, mentoring and community event involvement.
- interactive workshops
- healthy nutrition information
- cooking classes
- fitness training
- smoking cessation support
- sport and recreational activities
Also focuses on youth leadership by encouraging and supporting youth to promote healthy lifestyles amongst their peers and to be healthy living leaders in their community. The program will prepare youth for leadership roles through training, mentoring and community event involvement.
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Provides a number of programs to the community:
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR), AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Contracts to provide CPR and First Aid Training services to organizations. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
HEALTHY HEART SCHOOLS' PROGRAM: Primary prevention program provides grade nine students with information about their individual heart health profiles to guide them toward making responsible decisions (in partnership with Niagara Region Public Health, the various local school boards, Brock University, and Sick Kids History Childhood Obesity Research Team). Within a five day teaching block, the program provides measurements of fitness, height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol and CPR training. Provides the opportunity to present information on reducing the risk factors of heart disease to every person in the Niagara Region at least once in their lives. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 111.
CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Corporate health services provide employers with the education and tools to create a healthy and energetic work culture.
PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM: A team with background in pre-hospital care provides quality assurance in maintaining PAD programs. Provides defibrillation training and advocates for timely access to defibrillation throughout Niagara. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
HEALTHY DAILY LIVING PROGRAM (HDL):
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: Offers an on-site smoking cessation program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU: Provides cooking classes at a location determined by the group/organization/corporation. The cost will cover tastings of food prepared and hand outs. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 118.
HeartCORE: Furnished with MedX circuit training equipment. Weekly circuit style workouts are completed in less than 15 minutes and are performed with slow, controlled movements. An energy coach provides one-on-one attention, ensuring proper technique and safe, effective progression of the exercises.The program is suitable for most people as it offers individualized instruction, resistance loads that are geared toward age and initial fitness level, plus the weekly sessions encourage adequate recovery time. Weekly exercise sessions will increase muscle strength, flexibility, bone health and much more. Additional health benefits include better insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 109.
CYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION: School Bike Rodeos, Bike Safety Instructors, new to you bike program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 108.
Partnerships within the Heart Niagara office inclide: Epilepsy Niagara, Family Counselling Centre (Tue) and Community Tax Clinics.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR), AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Contracts to provide CPR and First Aid Training services to organizations. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
HEALTHY HEART SCHOOLS' PROGRAM: Primary prevention program provides grade nine students with information about their individual heart health profiles to guide them toward making responsible decisions (in partnership with Niagara Region Public Health, the various local school boards, Brock University, and Sick Kids History Childhood Obesity Research Team). Within a five day teaching block, the program provides measurements of fitness, height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol and CPR training. Provides the opportunity to present information on reducing the risk factors of heart disease to every person in the Niagara Region at least once in their lives. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 111.
CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: Corporate health services provide employers with the education and tools to create a healthy and energetic work culture.
PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM: A team with background in pre-hospital care provides quality assurance in maintaining PAD programs. Provides defibrillation training and advocates for timely access to defibrillation throughout Niagara. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
HEALTHY DAILY LIVING PROGRAM (HDL):
- Prevent and reduce future risk of heart disease
- Manage diabetes better
- Reduce risk of more heart problems for people who have had angina, a heart attack, by-pass surgery, heart failure or a history of heart disease
- Improve good cholesterol
- Change lifestyle choices
- Offers a variety of workshops as well as risk reduction services such as: clinical assessment for risk of heart disease, intervention to help quit smoking, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and blood sugars
- Fitness: reviewing personal risk score and fitness to choose an activity plan based on one's cardiovascular risk level (fee charged)
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: Offers an on-site smoking cessation program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102.
COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU: Provides cooking classes at a location determined by the group/organization/corporation. The cost will cover tastings of food prepared and hand outs. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 118.
HeartCORE: Furnished with MedX circuit training equipment. Weekly circuit style workouts are completed in less than 15 minutes and are performed with slow, controlled movements. An energy coach provides one-on-one attention, ensuring proper technique and safe, effective progression of the exercises.The program is suitable for most people as it offers individualized instruction, resistance loads that are geared toward age and initial fitness level, plus the weekly sessions encourage adequate recovery time. Weekly exercise sessions will increase muscle strength, flexibility, bone health and much more. Additional health benefits include better insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 109.
CYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION: School Bike Rodeos, Bike Safety Instructors, new to you bike program. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 108.
Partnerships within the Heart Niagara office inclide: Epilepsy Niagara, Family Counselling Centre (Tue) and Community Tax Clinics.
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Promotes prenatal well-being for healthy term infants in Niagara. Provides healthy lifestyle and nutrition information for pregnant women with nutritional, social, financial needs. Also offers food gift certificates, nutritious snacks, vitamins, cooking classes and access to a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nurses.
Currently only running virtual programming.
Currently only running virtual programming.
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Recreation Facilities & Programs, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
905-815-5979Visit Website
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A multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility
- offers many drop in and registered recreational, art/cultural and aquatic programs and is home to a Youth centre, Seniors centre, and the Oakville Arts Council
- also provides space for many cultural groups and arts guilds
Facility:
- gyms & multipurpose rooms
- Community Kitchen
- Fitness Centre
- 25-metre pool
- Older Adults Centre
- Drop In Youth Centre
- Black Box theatre
- rehearsal spaces - music & performance
- Cafe
- Studios - pottery, woodworking, spinning & weaving, digital arts, music recording and fine arts
Member organizations include:
- ArtWorks Oakville
- Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Steel Band
- Circle of Harmony
- High Rendition Jazz
- Oakville Arts Council
- Oakville Association of Knitters & Crocheters
- Oakville Camera Club
- Oakville Chinese Network Society
- Oakville Improv Theatre Company
- Oakville Scottish Country Dance Group
- Oakville Sculptors and Woodcarvers Guild
- Oakville Sewers Forum
- Oakville Suzuki Association
- Oakville Wind Orchestra
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Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Programs include (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned):
Food
- Tuesday Dinner, 6pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch, 12 noon
- Community Market, Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Thu 12:30 pm-1:30 pm (by appointment only)
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes, Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Thu 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm (summertime until 12 noon only)
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
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Non-profit organization promoting the health and well-being of children by providing free and subsidized after-school programs and helping build healthy, vibrant and inclusive school communities
- helps children to make healthier lifestyle choices through experiential learning, highlighting healthy eating, nutrition, cooking skills, multicultural-food education, active living and daily physical activity
- multicultural experience with food and music from around the world that addresses critical issues like child nutrition, obesity, poverty, hunger, self-sufficiency, food security and serves vulnerable and under-served neighborhoods
- volunteer opportunities available
- involves cooking and physical activity
- teaches children basic kid-friendly cooking skills
- offered at various schools and community locations
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Programs include:
- Online Repository
- developed simple, nutritious, easy-to-follow recipes with low cost ingredients
Lighthouse Dinners/Cooking Workshops
- preparing and serving special home-style meals to the men in residence at the Salvation Army Lighthouse emergency shelter
- conducting life skill cooking workshops for residents at the shelter
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Offers a variety of programs aimed at engaging all members of the community including youth, adults, and seniors
Black History Tours: Bike or Walk
- CCAH offers tours regarding Oakville's rich Black history in Kerr Village and Bronte Harbour
CCAH Reading Corner
- in partnership with the Milton Public Library
- hosting book readings virtually that feature Black authors
Inspire the Leaders of Tomorrow
- in partnership with Halton Regional Police Services
- annual Youth Leadership in Action workshops, for youth 12-18 yrs
- use various art forms to explore the topics of cultural identity, conflict resolution, time management, and goal setting
- eligible participants earn community involvement hours towards their high school community service requirement
Canada Summer Jobs
- in partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada
- helping young people between 15 and 30 yrs, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market
CCAH Summer Day Camp
- Black-led program for racialized and marginalized families living in Halton Region that identify as Black, Indigenous or people of colour with a Caribbean or African heritage.
- Juniors aged 6-8; Seniors aged 9-11
Sizzlin' Halton
- in partnership with local chefs, CCAH has created six educational cooking classes that focus on cultural foods
From Clef Notes to Canvas
- an interactive and facilitated art session that takes emotion felt from songs to fuel creation on canvas
- painting experience is not required
- session facilitated by Omar 'Oms' Hopkinson, a member of Arts Milton Board of Directors
Steelpan Lessons
- Fall, Winter and Spring sessions
- a unique cross-generational program that invites both youth and seniors to learn the art of steelpan
- improve concentration and memory while socializing and having fun
Parang Lessons
- Fall, Winter and Spring sessions
- Parang is a popular folk music originating from Trinidad and Tobago and is practiced throughout the Caribbean
- learn to play the ukulele, cuatro, guitar or selection of percussion instruments
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COVID19 In-person and online programs and workshops available Monday-Sunday, including songs, stories, movement and play
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Early years resources and parenting support services, including online directory of services (some programs in partnership with other agencies)
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in program at various locations for parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years
Prenatal program for pregnant individuals and new mothers
- pregnant individuals looking for extra support, email healthystart@bridgewaycentre.ca or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
- families with low income who are looking for extra support, email gtip@bridgewaycentre.ca, or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
- prenatal classes available onsite or online
- hours and in-person locations vary
- registration required for workshops and in-person programs
- visit website for online event schedule
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Early years resources and parenting support services, including online directory of services (some programs in partnership with other agencies)
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in program at various locations for parents/caregivers with children birth-6 years
- parent/caregiver and child activities
- Postpartum Mood Disorder program (PMD)
- access to early childhood development professionals
- parent education programs and support services
- information and referral
- opportunity to connect with other families
Prenatal program for pregnant individuals and new mothers
- breastfeeding support
- parent education including self care, parenting issues and nutrition
- individual and group counselling
- supper club for pregnant women under 25 years
- referrals to community services
- includes Family Kitchen, for families with children birth-6 years, who may benefit from extra support
- nutrition information and help with learning to prepare healthy low cost meals
- weekly nutritious meal prepared and shared by participants
- education and emotional support
- opportunities for networking and information
- child minding available for participants
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Programs focus on social, skill, and spiritual development and are offered in a supportive environment
Programs include:
- Monday evening youth cooking classes
- Tuesday morning adult cooking, storytelling, and cooking demos
- Wednesday men's breakfast and drop-in
- Thursday free drop-in lunch
- Friday soup making
- Saturday community breakfast
- ball hockey, ages 7-12
- community garden
- community cooking
- Rolling Horse Community Cycle bike sales and repairs, see full listing here
Certified commercial kitchen and space rental available, contact for more information
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Meets twice a month in a kitchen setting to plan and cook affordable meals, and learn and share skills helpful in budgeting, shopping, and preparation of healthy food. The initiative is aimed to address food access, reduce social isolation, and to engage and build capacity in the community.
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A 9-week program designed to help low-income individuals and families learn nutritious meal planning and budgeting on a limited income.
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Provides learning opportunities that help participants develop skill and confidence in the kitchen, and learn about choice and preparation of diabetes friendly food. Topics include:
- food safety education
- home cooking techniques
- nutrition
- vegetarian protein options
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Educational program available to children ages 6-12 that are interested in learning to cook, garden and physical activity.
Once a week from May-September, children will learn and prepare healthy meals and snacks, explore physical activity and learn more about nutrition and healthy living.
Children work in the garden plots located on site to plant, monitor, and harvest organic vegetables that can be used to create recipes in the program.
Once a week from May-September, children will learn and prepare healthy meals and snacks, explore physical activity and learn more about nutrition and healthy living.
Children work in the garden plots located on site to plant, monitor, and harvest organic vegetables that can be used to create recipes in the program.
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Teaches senior residents and clients nutrition strategies and cooking skills. Participants participate in a luncheon to develop friendships and socialize. Also offers special guest speakers about topics that interest participants.
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Provides work experience and training for at-risk youth in the Hamilton community. Youth cook and participate in clean-up in the Living Rock industrial kitchen. Incentives for participation include volunteer hours and Rock Bucks to be used in Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank and Rock Shop. Food produced in these programs is used to support the Oasis Coffeehouse meal programs.
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Offers cooking and culinary arts classes available in two formats:
Programs operated through the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) and funded through the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
- 10 month program - Teaches both practical and theoretical knowledge and techniques of professional cooking. Includes 32 weeks in-class and an 8 week work placement. Students can earn up to 8 secondary school credits upon completion.
- 6 week program Focuses on kitchen instruction: food preparation, storage, and safe handling, cooking techniques, and knife skills. A secondary school credit provided upon completion.
Programs operated through the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) and funded through the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
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A cooking and social support program for LGBTQ+ newcomers in Hamilton. Participants share recipes from home, and build community while sharing a meal.
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Intercultural Community Kitchens are a space where people get together regularly to cook and eat healthy recipes and share knowledge from their cultures. Community kitchens offer the opportunity to meet others and exchange skills in a welcoming environment.
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Program involving cooking lessons as well as youth-led creation and facilitated discussion on food justice topics. Recipes feature whole foods and locally sourced ingredients with vegetarian and halal options.
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Facilitates and oversees the operation of free programs for children and caregivers residing in the Mississauga communities of Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill and surrounding neighbourhoods
Youth Activity Programs:
Homework Club:
Child & Parent Resource Centres:
Family Kitchen:
The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:
Summer Breakfast Club:
Youth Activity Programs:
- Karate club for youth 10 to 15 years ; Mon 4-6 pm
- operated by a qualified instructor from the Erin Mills Youth Outreach Program
Homework Club:
- after school homework help for children in grades 3 to 6
- 2 days per week 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year
Child & Parent Resource Centres:
- Early Years program for preschool children under 6 years and their parents/guardians
- 3 half days per week at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill
- children must be accompanied by a caregiver
- Family Time drop-in programs, Tue 9 am-12 noon year round
- Mother Goose program for infants birth to 12 months, Wed 11 am-12 noon year round
Family Kitchen:
- for parents with children under 6 years
- food shopping tips, nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills and social eating skills for children
- children attend playgroup while parents cook, then parents and children come together for the meal
- Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm
- preregistration required
The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:
- nutritional breakfasts served at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill locations
- weekdays during school year beginning 7 am
- lunches available to children in need
Summer Breakfast Club:
- breakfasts Mon-Thu 8-8:50 am during July and August
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Leadership and skills development opportunity for young men * learn how to plan a menu and cook practical nutritious and affordable meals * facilitated by a chef, dietitian, and health promoter
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