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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 * public awareness and fundraising * social worker/caregiver support * education

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

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

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

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

• Supports and funds Thalassemia scientific research, treatment, patient services, public awareness and education
• Advocates for patients and families to help them navigate the health care system
• Provides support and information if requested

This organization is a Registered Charity

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

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

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

COVID19 -- Some programs run online, see website for details


Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral

Tutoring

Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:

• supporting students with homework help
• recognizing comfortable learning styles, learning strengths, and study habits which assist children in better learning
• assisting children with numeracy and literacy skills which need further development

Girls Connect

• designed for girls ages 7-18 with a primary diagnosis of LDs and/or ADHD
• participants divided into age appropriate groups addressing the unique needs of girls with LDs and ADHD.

SOAR Transitions Elementary

• for students in grades 7-8 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD
• assists in developing life skills to succeed academically and vocationally

SOAR Transitions Secondary -- supports students in secondary schools diagnosed with learning disability or ADHD gain practical coping and advocacy skills in one to one and group sessions

Strategies for Life

• one-on one program that focuses on the socio-emotional effects of LDs and Attention Deficit Disorder
• identifies unique challenges the participant may face and assists youth in developing resiliency.

Summer Camp

• day camp for children with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• safe, encouraging and positive environment for learning social skills
• activities include outdoor swimming, nature walks, and arts and crafts

Job Fit Program

• helps adults and/or youth with LD's and/or ADHD explore interests, strengths, and areas of need in order to pursue employment
• covers how to ask for accommodations in the workplace
• ensures clients have a full understanding of their LD's and develops client's confidence to join the workforce

Parent Support Group

• virtual support group to help guide caregivers through different stages of accepting and managing their child's Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• monthly opportunity to meet and share common experiences, handle emotions, strategize for strengths and challenges in a positive way

Adult Support Group

• opportunity to network with individuals with LD's and/or ADHD, gain social support, problem solve and share successes.
• learn different strategies to deal with and manage LDs and/or ADHD.

COVID19 -- Call or check website for service updates

Residential Services

• community group homes and apartment living for adults 18 years and older
• some homes wheelchair accessible

Day Program and Support Services

• vocational training
• life skills, educational workshops
• respite services
• recreation and arts programs
• March break program for youth 16-21 years

Clinical Services

• art therapy, behaviour therapy
• counselling and psychiatric consultation
• transitional and permanent treatment programs for disorders such as Prader Willi Syndrome

Mens Sana, Families for Mental Health

• residential services
• drop-in/day program
• family support
• information and referral; assistance with housing and financial issues
• social, recreational and educational programs

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

Family Services Program provides support to individuals, families, and professionals as they face the progressive course of Huntington disease (HD) * supports caregivers and those living at-risk * resource centre directors provide a range of services within large geographic regions that include highly populated areas

The Family Services program includes:

• direct support services
• education and support
• local community development
• support to HSC's national advocacy efforts

COVID19

• services available in-person, online and by phone/email during office hours
• operating on a hybrid model, providing all services and programs online and in-person
• for more information on programs and services, please check website
• please wear a mask to the office to keep it a safe, healthy environment - thanks for the cooperation

Employment Services

• one on one employment counselling
• resume clinic, interview skills
• career training referrals, career networking club
• employment workshops, job fair

Family Services

• counselling for individuals, families, couples
• safety plan development for victims of domestic violence, transition planning and housing support
• referrals to community services, legal information
• educational workshops
• self-help group

Health Services

• education and information seminars
• mobile health clinic for cervical cancer screening, Pap tests, screening for sexually transmitted infections
• breast cancer support group

Settlement Services

• one-on-one orientation or workshops, form filling, interpretation and translation, citizenship preparation, referrals

Social Services

• assistance in accessing social assistance and other services
• recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
• translation and interpretation
• seasonal income tax clinic

Supports for people living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * diabetes nurse educators, registered dietitian, registered social worker, registered kinesiologist, chiropodist and community health worker on staff

• monthly workshops on diabetes self-management
• stress management and mental health counseling services
• foot care/chiropody services
• physical activity

Community centre includes fitness and recreation, nursery school and licensed child care, day camp and after school programs, and arthritis education program

Cultural, social, education and recreation programs

• health and fitness
• open registration social clubs
• hobby groups
• performing and nonperforming arts
• seniors club
• holiday events

Fitness, recreation and social programs for singles, families, persons with physical and developmental disabilities

• Multiple Sclerosis Support and Fitness Group
• Stroke Recovery Group
• Parkinson's Support Group

Training and education related to aging * supports seniors with a dual vision and hearing loss and also the people who care for them by increasing awareness about vision/hearing loss * teaching coping skills * developing an understanding of various eye and ear conditions * improving communication * making environments and activities more accessible

Public education on sickle cell anemia and genotype testing * administers emergency grant for sickle cell patients and their families in dire need * administers scholarship fund to help youths living with sickle cell anemia * organizes annual community summit on poverty

Teaching Awareness through Puppetry (TAP)

• interactive presentations about disabilities and medical conditions for schools
• just for me backpack project
• toy distribution for Chanukah

Community Services

• Passover food drive
• peer support group for Jewish women cancer survivors
• human trafficking awareness

COVID19

• services available in-person, online and by phone/email during office hours
• operating on hybrid model, providing all services and programs online and in person
• for more information on programs and services, please check website
• please wear a mask to the office to keep it a safe, healthy environment - thanks for the cooperation

Employment Services

• one on one employment counselling,
• resume clinic, interview skills,
• career training referrals, career networking club
• employment workshops, job fair

Family Services

• counselling for individuals, families, couples
• safety plan development for victims of domestic violence, transition planning and housing support
• referrals to community services
• legal information
• educational workshops
• self-help group

Health Services

• education and information seminars
• mobile health clinic for cervical cancer screening, Pap tests, screening for sexually transmitted infections
• breast cancer support group

Settlement Services

• one-on-one orientation or workshops,
• form filling, interpretation and translation, citizenship preparation, referrals

Social Services

• assistance in accessing social assistance and other services
• recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
• translation and interpretation
• seasonal income tax clinic

Provides support, counselling and information for people with bleeding disorders