Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-863-1074
Fax: 416-863-9440
E-mail: catchmail@catchdaflava.com
Web site: www.catchdaflava.com
Address: 600 Dundas St E, Rear Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (River St-Dundas St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Adonis Huggins, Program Director
Hours:

• Office -- Monday to Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• programs -- Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Area served: Regent Park
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth and young adults 12-24 years
How to apply: Office registration required
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Substance abuse prevention

• programs include -- weekly radio show, photography, video production, youth community newspaper, music
• community development
• information and referral
• women's yoga and health sessions
• summer multi-media training camp
• a program of Centre for Addiction and Mental Health -- see separate entry

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community development; Day camps; Drug addiction; Youth
Record ID: MET3520
Last complete update: 2008-02-13
Last modification date: 2008-04-15

Office phone: 416-928-3334
Fax: 416-928-2044
Email: info@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.416dropincentre.com
Address: 416 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A8
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Dundas St E)
Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am - 4 pm - open statutory holidays
Languages of service: English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over, including women who are transient, homeless, socially isolated or single mothers
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Drop-in crisis centre

• laundry and shower facilities
• mental health case management and crisis intervention
• recreation and craft activities
• breakfast, lunch
• clothing
• telephone
• medical clinic -- Tuesday, Thursday afternoons
• trusteeships
• outreach services including drug prevention
• liaison with other community agencies and government services

Food Bank -- call for details

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Case management; Clothing; Crisis intervention; Drop-in centres; Drug addiction; Food; Food banks; Free services; Health services; Homeless people; Laundry facilities; Mental health; Outreach; Recreation; Shower facilities; Single mothers; Socially isolated adults; Telephones; Voluntary trustees; Women
Record ID: MET0001
Last complete update: 2007-08-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-960-9430
Fax: 416-920-3380
Email: granthouse@rogers.com
Web site: www.streethaven.com
Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Grace Caldwell-Hill, Intake and Community Outreach Worker
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 17 years and over with alcohol or chemical dependency problems

• can be on probation or parole
• must have motivation and commitment to change

How to apply: Interview required
Fees: Standard fees -- rent subsidy may be available
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Intensive 6 month residential treatment program

• individual and group counselling
• also required to attend support groups in community
• education and recreation programs
• eligible for 2 years aftercare upon completion of 4 months of the program
• capacity 10

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2008-02-13

Office phone: 416-868-1493
Fax: 416-868-6042
E-mail: new_visions_toronto@on.aibn.com
Web site: www.newvisionstoronto.com
Address: 250 The Esplanade, The Mill, Ste 101, Toronto, ON, M5A 1J2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Don Walker, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Children (3 years and over) and young adults who have severe developmental disabilities, with both mental and physical disabilities

• no destructive or severe behavioural problems

How to apply: Call Administrative Assistant at 416-868-1493 ext 225
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking
Service description: Residential program -- 12 accessible units in 4 buildings

• total capacity 50
• 24 hour staff support
• volunteer opportunities

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Children; Dual diagnosis disabilities; Residences; Young adults; Youth
Record ID: MET0727
Last complete update: 2007-09-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-531-4631
Fax: 416-537-4469
E-mail: erichard@ststephenshouse.com
Web site: www.ststephenshouse.com
Address: 1415 Bathurst St, Main Fl, Toronto, ON, M5R 3H8
Location (Intersection): Toronto West (Bathurst St-St Clair Ave W)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 21)
Officers: Randy Heasman, Director, 416-531-4631 ext 229
Contacts: Richard Evans, Employment Resources Manager
Hours: Monday, Thursday 9:15 am - 7:30 pm; Tuesday - Wednesday, Saturday 9:15 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: Bengali, English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu
Eligibility: Primarily targeted to youth and young adults 16-30 years, but open to all
How to apply: Drop in - no appointment necessary
Fees: Free - minimal photocopying costs
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons
Service description: Self help job search centre

• access to computers, resume software, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephones, resource library
• job search workshops
• staff assistance available
• training information and apprenticeship information sessions
• Child-Friendly Room with computers for parents looking for work
• Accessibility Workstation with JAWS and Zoom Text for people with vision loss looking for work

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Computers; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Impaired vision; Internet access; Job search training; Photocopiers; Reduced cost services; Resumes; Special libraries; Telephones; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4114
Last complete update: 2008-02-04
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-778-7056 ; 416-778-7613 Crisis phone 1-877-889-6158
Toll-free phone: 1-877-889-6158
Fax: 416-778-8103
E-mail: jsawdon@cantraining.org
Web site: www.cantraining.org
Address: 50 Euston Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 3N3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Donlands Ave-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 30)
Officers: John Sawdon, Executive Director Tom Walker, Director of Business Development and Training

This 12 week program will strengthen your culinary skills, build confidence and broaden your knowledge in the hospitality industry.

Participants will learn more about:

• Retail management
• Restaurant Management
• Hospitality and Catering
• Business Development
• Reception and administration

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre
Participants will get:

• A certificate from Global Pantry Culinary School
• Assistance with job search placement

Eligibility: Youth, Women, and Foreign Professionals
Time: Monday and Friday or Wednesday and Thursday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.