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Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

COVID19 Resident services ongoing, call for information; food bank by appointment

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Family resource centre
Includes food bank and donations room, children's play area, parent and child programs, life skills, access to Internet and telephone, assistance with school, employment and child care, healthy cooking workshops, social and recreation activities

Food Bank

• groceries
• clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items

Transitional and Supportive Housing
Apartments for young parents 16-19 years (27 units) with maximum stay 4 years, and rent geared to income

• support services
• in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)

Community programs offering healthy, accessible and sustainable food and related education and assistance

Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)

• community gardens
• workshops for growing and processing food, urban agriculture development

Good Food Box -- fresh produce for purchase

Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members

Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen

COVID19 Virtual and telephone services available; contact for update on availability of in-person services

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

Food Pantry
For emergency food access email stijani@dfrc.ca, or call 2-1-1 or Daily Bread Food Bank 416-203-0050 for referral to alternate food bank

Support for youth in contact with Criminal Justice System, and their families
Information and referral, counselling and support

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

YouTube Channel

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

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Community development and capacity building, services for children and families, settlement and legal resources, programs for youth and seniors

Food Pantry
Emergency food access, member of North York Harvest Food Bank

Family resource programs
Programs for parents/caregivers and their children

• play group
• parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers
• multicultural drop-in
• parent relief
• child care registry
• toy lending library
• early literacy program
• after school program
• training for home child care providers

Stop Now and Plan (SNAP)
Culturally appropriate counselling for children 6-11 years, and their families; focus on those of African descent

Settlement services
Employment support and information and referral for landed immigrants and refugees

Community development and capacity building

• community kitchen and food skills training
• leadership and skills development training
• Humber Summit Green Project
• violence prevention education
• Humber Summit Getting Active
• community conversation circles
• community events
• residents group capacity building, community office
• one to one support
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

Youth Programs

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

Services available at satellite locations, including Rexdale Community Hub (Albion Neighbourhood Services, Rexdale Multiservice Hub) at 21 Panorama Court, 416-741-3000 (see separate listing)

Programs include

• Monthly Meal Program - hot meal at 25 Axsmith Cres, North York
• Community kitchens
• food workshops and trainings
• community garden with 147 plots available to residents who lives in the M2J postal code

Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs

Food Security Programs

• community gardens
• gardening programs
• cooking programs
• connecting residents to available food support

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program

• financial literacy workshops
• year-round income tax clinic

Community Access Services -- internet access, photocopiers, holiday gift partnership

Youth Programs

• youth outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs
• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• the Blackstone Foundation Library
• breakfast program
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• youth and child after school programs
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Adult Programs

• information and referral to services
• computer access
• resume Support
• fitness Programming
• cooking Programs

Community Hub with multiple collaborative services of partner organizations with a focus on nutritious food and community programs. Includes a meeting space.

Food Support Program (Food Bank)

• community kitchen
• farmers, residents and food distributors donate excess produce and products
• Assistance with Basic Needs Program -- emergency financial assistance for help with utility bills

Social Destination

• free general interest courses
• social support in the form of programs addressing life's challenges such as finding a job or affordable housing
• Santa Fund Program of Christmas baskets with items donated by the community including collection of perishable and non-perishable food items, new toys, gift cards and cash donations

Partner services include:

• Counselling and Care Coordination Program
• mental health supports
• partners include Brampton Caledon Community Living, Canadian Mental Health Association Peel, Peace Ranch, PCHS, Rapport Youth and Family Services, SHIP, and Volunteer MBC, see website for complete list

Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities

Meals for youth and their families, by appointment; visit website for online registration

Some virtual programming available, contact for details

Settlement Services

• immigration and sponsorship issues
• job training; business and community economic development
• anti-racism program
• health and nutrition information
• accompaniment to services; translation and interpretation
• housing referrals; legal information
• newcomer mental health advice, support and referrals
• culturally appropriate family counselling

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate listing); childminding available

Program Without Walls - Saturday nutrition/cooking program at various locations; volunteer opportunities

Seniors Program - nutrition, health awareness, workshops, recreation

COVID19 -- Still delivering paid Good Food Box across the City, boxes can be ordered for a fee at goodfoodbox.foodshare.net

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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators

Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food

Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens

Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee

Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee

• to set up an account, place an order or learn more email orders@foodshare.net

Good Food Box -- fee

• individuals can order fresh produce boxes and other food items online at
  goodfoodbox.foodshare.net
• agencies looking to order Good Food Boxes in bulk and have them delivered to a central location, email orders@foodshare.net

Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables

COVID19 Services provided by phone, including Mental Health Support 437-245-2788, and psychiatric consultations; meal support and delivery for most vulnerable registered clients; groups and in person programs suspended

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Ethnoracial mental health centre, including individual and community support (case management), support groups and peer support, family support, drop-in, social rehabilitation, life skills development, community kitchen, and psychiatric consultation

• consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers, such as employment preparation, computer training, and literacy and ESL classes
• leadership and advocacy training
• alternative models of support and services, including art and music therapy
• community outreach, including anti-racism education and training in mental health

2SLGBTQ + Case Management
For members of racialized communities, includes trauma-informed counselling, drop in programs, harm reduction

• anti-racism, anti-oppression framework

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Programs for seniors

• community kitchen community garden
• interpretation to access health services
• internet classes and other recreational exercise or educational classes

Health workshops on topics such as heart health, nutrition, diabetes, arthritis, breast cancer, osteoporosis and mental health
Environmental program -- information about saving energy workshops on climate change

COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person); call 416-653-5400 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, 647-999-3094

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

• breastfeeding clinic
• child and parenting programs, including Spanish-speaking groups
• Diabetes Education Centre
• harm reduction programs
• seniors programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• women's programs
• youth programs

Community Services

• Adult Protective Service program for adults with developmental disabilities
• community kitchen

Housing Help Centre

• client advocacy
• crisis referral to shelters
• eviction prevention
• housing search
• information and referral
• landlord outreach
• negotiation with landlords
• Share the Warmth
• Housing Connections Access Centre
• other Home Services -- rent bank and Streets to Homes Follow-up services

Access Centre for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support

For help with Enbridge gas bills, call 1-855-487-5327

EarlyON programs and Family Centre, program for children under 6 years

Creative Play -- play space * drop-in for children birth-6 years and their caregivers, programs at several locations -- call or visit the website for details

Parenting Programs -- parenting skills workshops, including workshop with parents and their children

After School Program --

• for children 6-12 years with focus on physical activity, nutrition, health and wellness
• program available at several locations -- call or visit the website for details

Big Kids/Kindergarten Readiness Club -- school readiness program for preschool age children, including those entering kindergarten who speak English as a second language, registration required

Teen mothers program -- in partnership with YWCA Toronto, Girls' and Family Programs, Girls' and Family Centre (see separate entry)

Cooking Healthy Together -- parents and caregivers participate in cooking classes and learn about nutrition and food safety

Virtual Yoga classes, call for Zoom link, all other programs temporarily shut down

• Community programs and services for diverse communities
• community kitchen
• women only and general health and wellness programs and events
• South Asian adult day program
• Tai Chi, Zumba and more

Aging Positively

• program for older adults includes therapeutic programs such as yoga, strengthening exercise, meal (special diets available)
• three days a week, free transportation for participants

Community Exercise program for seniors 65+

• two exercise class per week

Community Kitchen

• at Ebenezer Church for newcomer older adults, participants share in planning, preparing, cooking and sharing meals
• workshops and discussions

Digital Empowerment for Seniors

• 8 week technology program for older adults includes navigating internet, using social media, digital communication, cyber security, utility and banking applications and online shopping

Women's Health and Wellness

• social space for women with recreation activities, music therapy

Peer 2 Peer

• program for marginalized and isolated older adults with activities to create social connections, promote physical and mental well-being

Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages

Settlement and Employment Services

• information and referral
• orientation, needs assessment
• translation and interpretation
• supportive counselling
• bridging services
• form filling
• workshops and tours
• seasonal income tax clinic

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360

Professional Development and Small Business Resource Centre

• walk-in centre
• resource materials for internationally trained professionals
• business information
• referrals

Settlement and Integration Resource Centre

• drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
• access to computers, Internet

Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
• homework club
• multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials
• job boards
• labour market information
• resume clinics
• mock interviews
• workshops

Early Years Services

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
• social and learning skills for preschool children
• parenting education
• parent-child interactive activities

Children and Youth Programs

• after school program
• summer camp
• Saturday enrichment classes
• leadership and life skills training, homework help
• employment readiness

Seniors and Family Programs

• form filling
• supportive counselling
• client intervention assistance
• social, educational and recreational programs
• support groups
• health information workshops

Volunteer Services

• training and development
• placements
• public education

Community Kitchen including

• food skills training programs
• also facility or hall rentals

Focus
on newcomers, women, families and seniors * peer outreach and support * food
skills groups and food programs * community garden * health education *
prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer
(LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer,
immigrant and refugee issues

COVID19 -- visit website or call for information

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Services, programs and advocacy to address the problems of food access and hunger

• open to community ideas for use of resources
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Drop-in

• community dining
• food bank
• community gardening
• community kitchens, bake oven
• information and referral
• community advocacy
• Healthy Beginnings -- prenatal nutrition and support
• Green Barn -- sustainable food production and education centre
• Farmers Market
• Good Food Market
• in partnership with other agencies, ID clinic, help to find and keep housing, legal service referrals, settlement orientation to the community with information and referral to other services, dietetic counselling
• educational and recreational sessions

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Masks optional at indoor programs for adults and children 2 years and older

Play and Learn Family Drop-in
Interactive parent and child activities, including early literacy, arts and crafts, and math and science activities

Programs for children, parents and caregivers
Activities include reading, rhyme and song circle, school readiness and family literacy, nutrition program and drop-in

• information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
• support for parents of children with special needs
• resource library
• toy lending library
• child care registry

COVID19 -- office is closed but telephone counselling available * hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients' homes by appointment (see branch record) * all other programs temporarily closed

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• Support and educational services to pregnant and parenting women (under 25)
• individual supportive counselling through in-office and community visits
• childcare support
• parenting and personal development groups
• information and referrals
• emergency support with practical needs (diapers, formula, baby food)
• transportation provided for some programs
• small donation room for mothers in need to access gently used clothing/toys/household items
• food security program and access to food pantry

High School Program

• support of a qualified teacher to complete high school credits includes the individual support of a Rose of Sharon counsellor, group parenting and personal development programs, and childcare support for children up to age of 18 months of program participants

Child Development Centre

• age appropriate programs, which include music, crafts, sensory play and outdoor activities for children while mothers attend educational or group services
• Mom and Me programs
• EarlyOn program

Parenting Programs

• group programs
• focus on parenting topics such as attachment, resiliency and positive parenting

Personal Development Programs

• six to eight week programs, once a week, focus on mother, topics have included healthy relationships and self empowerment

Food Security Program

• access to onsite food nutritionist
• access to healthy food choices through food pantry
• cooking classes
• one to one nutritional support
• Participants and their children participate in healthy cooking groups and communal meal

Workshops/drop-in

• twice a month covering specialized topics such as early literacy, nutrition, resume writing, cooking, and more

Neighbourhood multiservice centre

• cross cultural focus
• employment partnerships
• computer lab with Internet
• community kitchen
• rental co-working space and rental space for community and resident groups
• partnered programs with numerous other organizations including Public Health

Action for Neighbourhood Change, Victoria Village -- community development initiative

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer families

Settlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program

• information and referral, orientation, interpretation
• counselling, documentation, social assistance applications
• information and workshops

Connector Co-Working Space -- newly built co-working space open to all with a focus on newcomers and youth

Women's Support services -- counselling and support groups available

Victoria Park Hub lead agency
Other services provided by partner agencies including, Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Community Living Toronto, Family Service Toronto, Sesheme Foundation, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church and Springboard

Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * food skills groups * health education * prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues

Athletic and Recreational programs for all age groups

Partners for Access and Identification (PAID) project -- assistance in obtaining vital identification

Disabilities programs -- swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities

Seniors program -- weekly social and recreational activities

Urban agriculture

• community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops
• nutrition program and community kitchen
• food access program
• rental space for public use
• seasonal income tax clinic
• special events and festivals
• rental markets for vendors
• entrepreneurship programs

Family violence treatment and prevention

• child sexual abuse
• individual and family counselling
• programs for women in abusive relationships
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
• children's mental health program
• recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents
• addiction and mental health case management
• early intervention/care planning
• aftercare

Partner Assault Response (PAR)

• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Prevention and Support Programs

• family support and development
• parenting circles
• community kitchen
• clothing bank

Youth Programs

• drop-in for youth 16-24 years
• counselling and support
• transitional housing
• substance abuse prevention
• HIV prevention
• outreach
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Educational Programs -- Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support for families with children birth-6 years
• summer day camp and residential camp
• GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

see branch listings for additional information

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus