Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-925-4363
Fax: 416-925-1545
E-mail: central@cnh.on.ca
Web site: www.cnh.on.ca
Address: 349 Ontario St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2V8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Grace Kingston, Interim Executive Director
Contacts: Tsering Palmo, Executive Administrator
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Area served: Bloor St E-Lake Ontario; Don River-Bathurst St - Stroke Survivors Day Program -- Toronto-wide referrals accepted
Languages of service: English, other languages may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Social, recreation and education programs for people of all ages

• counselling, information and referral services
• seasonal income tax clinic
• licenced child care
• volunteer tutors for children and youth
• homework club
• family support program
• children's programs -- social and recreation activities, after school program, summer day camp
• youth programs -- social, recreation, arts and education activities
• Wadajir (East African Youth Project) -- weekend activities
• women's program -- weekly group program including life skills, information and support
• Digital Story Telling Program, East African Women's Circle, violence prevention program
• parenting programs for women, child care usually available for participants

Coordinates Metro Voice Mail Project, 416-966-8595 ext 204, sign up at 365 Bloor St E, Ste 1807, Toronto M4W 3L4, Monday, Wednesday 1:30-3:30 -- persons without telephones receive voice mail number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone

• $10 for 3 months
• free Internet access

Stroke Survivors Day Program -- Monday-Wednesday, Friday 10-3:30

• for stroke survivors and caregivers
• social and recreation activities, lunch
• small daily fee

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity
Subjects: Adult day care; African community; Children; Community centres; Counselling; Day camps; Family support; Family violence; Income tax clinics; Life skills training; Parenting support; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Strokes; Tutoring; Vocational counselling; Voice mail; Women; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0228
Last complete update: 2007-07-12
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Notice: Formerly known as Mission to Seafarers
Office phone: 416-261-5299
Fax: 416-261-9700
Email: adacanay@aos-canada.org
Web site: www.aos-canada.org
Address: 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON, M5A 1A1
Mail Address: 24 Senator Blvd, Scarborough, ON, M1J 3M7
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Leslie St-Lake Shore Blvd E)
Hours:

• Mon-Saturday 10 am-10 pm (April 1-November 30),
• 10-5 (December 1-March 31)
• Sun -- hours vary
• after hours -- 416-469-5391 answered by staff/volunteer

Languages of service: English, Filipino, interpreters available for Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Port of Toronto Seafarers Club and Mobile Club -- overseas and local telephone service

• free winter clothing for seafarers
• refreshments, television, books and magazines in English and other languages
• also offers gymnasium, sports and recreation, outings, library, lounges and chapel

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Clothing; Drop-in centres; Free services; Men
Record ID: MET0689
Last complete update: 2006-11-20
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-368-7768
Fax: 416-368-7819
Email: admin@allsaintstoronto.com
Web site: www.allsaintstoronto.com
Address: All Saints Anglican Church, 315 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Marva Wilson, Office Manager, 416-368-7768 ext 21
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Languages of service: English
Fees: Free for most programs (small charge for some special events)
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and one barrier free washroom - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Community centre

• addiction information and education
• community choir
• annual scholarships for low income students
• seniors program
• pastoral counselling
• additional participating agencies -- All Saints Church Homes for Tomorrow Society, Fred Victor Centre, Street Health Community Nursing Foundation, Toronto Friendship Centre

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community centres; Community kitchens; Drug addiction; Financial assistance; Recreation; Seniors; Students
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0035
Last complete update: 2007-09-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-392-1750
Fax: 416-392-1175
Email: info@eastviewcentre.com
Web site: www.eastviewcentre.com
Address: 86 Blake St, Toronto, ON, M4J 3C9
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Pape Ave-Danforth Ave)

Wellesley Branch

Office phone: 416-960-1032
Email: cabbagetownyouthcentre@on.aibn.com
Web site: www.cabbagetownboxing.on.ca/cyc/contact.html
Address: 240 Wellesley St E, Sub-Basement, Toronto, ON, M4X 1G5
Mail:
Address: 2 Lancaster Ave, Toronto, ON, M4X 1C1
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Wellesley St E)
Hours: Program Hours vary
Languages of service: English

Office phone: 416-928-9622
Toll-free phone 1-800-223-8024
Fax: 416-928-2030
Email: toronto-customer-service@ymca.net
Web site: www.ymcatoronto.org
Address: 42 Charles St E, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1T4
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Yonge St-Bloor St E)
Contacts: Hyacinth Reynolds, Executive Assistant, 416-413-1020 ext 2348
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-8, Friday 8-7
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

designated Parking

Neighbourhood Information Post offers weekly recreational activities (including Tai Chi, Bingo, workshops etc) and form filling services for seniors at 55 Bleecker Street. If you are a senior and live in the St. James Town/Bleecker Street area and would like to join us, please call Yanjun Ma at 416-924-2543.

	Seniors making sticky rice in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 19, 2007.
	Seniors doing their weekly Tai Chi exercise led by Ms. Han.
	Seniors participating in a workshop on Stress Management, facilitated by Hong Fook Mental Health Services.
Neighbourhood Information Post also offers Peer Nutrition Classes for Chinese-speaking parents with children from 0 to 5 years old.