YB-950.050 Adolescents

Dixon Hall

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:30:13 -0400

Office phone: 416-863-0499
Fax: 416-863-9981
E-mail: info@dixonhall.org
Web site: www.dixonhall.org
Address: 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (River St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Kate Stark, Executive Director, 416-863-0499 ext 230
Hours: Mon-Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - extended hours Tuesday for Legal Aid clinic
Area served: Gerrard St E-Lake Ontario; River St-Sherbourne St - may expand on a program-by-program basis
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Spanish
Fees: Vary according to program
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons - some off site programs not accessible
Service description: Social, recreation and education programs for low income residents of all ages

summer day camp
music school -- fees on a sliding scale
Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
drop-in Monday to Friday 8:30-12 noon
assistance with budgeting, identification, government forms Monday to Friday 1-4
income tax clinic February-April
weekly Legal Aid clinic for summary advice (see Legal Aid Ontario)
East Toronto Internet Access (ETIA) -- low-cost Internet access and training including e-mail, for people who are homeless or who have low incomes
community development
youth health promotion worker

Seniors -- social, recreation and fitness programs

health education
home support services -- home help, van shopping, list shopping -- fee
escort to medical appointments, friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance -- free
Mandarin Outreach -- including settlement and newcomer services, social and cultural events, support groups and workshops

Supportive Housing Programs for Seniors -- includes personal care, essential homemaking, emergency response, and care coordination

4 participating buildings -- Old York Tower, Performing Arts Lodge of Canada, Older Women's Network Co-op, New Hibret Co-op

High Risk Youth Project -- one-on-one peer counselling

social, recreational, and educational activities

Career Steps -- employment assistance and support for women receiving social assistance or who have no income

one-on-one career coaching
computer basics
job placement
job search workshops
assessment and referral to appropriate training
free clothing (for clients only)
continuous intake
information sessions Thursday 10 am
call 416-864-1511 to register

Business Employability Skill Training (BEST) -- for adult women receiving OW and with referral from caseworker

12 week office skills training program including business skills, communications skills, computer skills, and job search strategies

Programs for at risk youth 15-30 years -- SEED (Social Enterprise and Employment Development) 416-463-5666

449 Carlaw Ave, Toronto M4K 3H9
www.seedmarketplace.org
contact Richard Mabb 416-860-9991 ext 224
range of employment supports
SEED Marketplace
retail outlet
Calico-YES -- small business training
Mill Centre -- 6 month woodworking training

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Accompaniment services; Budget counselling; Business start ups; Businesses; Case management; Children; Chinese community; Community centres; Community development; Computer training; Counselling; Day camps; Economic development; Employment; English as a second language; Entrepreneurs; Form filling; Friendly visiting; Health education; Home help; Homeless people; Income tax clinics; Internet access; Job placements; Job search training; Outreach; Recreation; Security checks; Self employment; Seniors; Settlement services; Shopping services; Supportive housing; Tutoring; Vocational counselling; Vocational training; Women; Young adults; Youth
Record ID: MET0345
Last complete update: 2007-12-21
Last modification date: 2008-06-06

June Callwood Centre for Women and Families - Young Parents No Fixed Address

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:14:44 -0400

Office phone: 416-365-1888 ext 246
Fax: 416-365-1944
E-mail: mail@junecallwoodcentre.org
Web site: www.junecallwoodcentre.org
Address: 205 Parliament St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2Z4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Brooke Cunningham, Respite Care Coordinator Jessie Chabot, Respite Care Coordinator
Hours: Office -- Monday to Friday 9-5
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Spanish ; Vietnamese
Eligibility: Parents under 25 years who are inadequately or temporarily housed
How to apply: Professional or self referral
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Overnight parent relief - network of agencies including Toronto Public Health, young parent resource centres, emergency shelters, health centres, child welfare organizations
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Infants; Temporary child care; Vacation care
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET6053
Last complete update: 2007-10-11
Last modification date: 2008-10-30

Literature for Life

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:08:31 -0400

Office phone: 416-203-9830
Fax: 416-203-8714
E-mail: staff@literatureforlife.org
Web site: www.literatureforlife.org
Address: 7 Labatt Ave, Ste 208, Toronto, ON, M5A 1Z1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Bayview Ave-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Josephine Altilia, Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30-4:30
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women under 21 years with children
How to apply: Call for times and locations of book groups
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Book groups with focus on reading, writing and performance

free books for women and children
Centre for Possibilities -- peer support and access to computer lab and library for mothers

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Computers; Free services; Parent and child programs; Parenting support; Special libraries; Teen mothers; Women
Record ID: MET5220
Last complete update: 2007-03-22
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

New Visions Toronto

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:45:57 -0400

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

Canadian Training Institute

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:27:26 -0400

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
Contacts: Vyry George, Workshop Coordinator Adele MacLean, Administrative Assistant
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Languages of service: English ; French
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description:

training includes crisis intervention and prevention, case management practices, defusing anger, diversity and inclusion, parenting workshops

Critical Incident Stress Management Service 1-877-889-6158

for agencies or institutions exposed to a traumatic event
includes referral, training and critical incident debriefing team

Breaking the Cycle, Youth Gang Exit and Ambassador Leadership Project

28 week leadership development component

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Case management; Consultants; Counselling; Crime prevention; Critical incident debriefing; Disaster services; Job placements; Leadership training; Parenting support; Race relations; Racism; Training programs; Youth Record ID MET3470 Last complete update 2007-12-20 Last modification date 2008-02-01

Bangladeshi Canadian Community Services

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:39:20 -0500

Office phone: 416-699-4484
Fax: 416-855-7433
E-mail: bcs1@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.bangladeshi.ca
Address: 2835 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1M2
Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Dawes Rd-Danforth Ave)
Ward Beaches-East York (Ward 32)
Officers: Nazmul Haque Choudhuri, Executive Director
Contacts: Afroza Akhter, Program Coordinator, afroza@bellnet.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30
Languages of service: Bengali ; English ; Hindi ; Urdu
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Settlement services for immigrants and refugees

information and referral
form filling
crisis intervention for assaulted women or men
sessions to address domestic abuse and violence
individual, couple and family counselling
job search support including mentoring and information
youth counselling
tutoring for students grades 1-12
support groups for families including seniors

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity

NIP Youth Leadership Workshop

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:54:29 -0500

NIP's Summer Students
The workshops took place in August 2007, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Toronto Public Library Parliament Branch and attracted 13 high school students. A total of 6 guest speakers from 4 organizations came and spoke to the students on issues related to leadership. Guest speakers included Bernadette Maheandiran and Andrea from Canada Red Cross, and Rafal Dittwald from FSA Youth Action Club; the guest speakers on Tuesday, August 14, were Rupanetha Thiageshwaran from NIP, and Minnie Zhou and Sadiya Anasari from Riverdale Immigration Women's Centre.

The workshops covered a wide range of topics related to leadership and were a huge success, providing an excellent opportunity for students to develop and enhance their leadership skills. We received positive feedback from the students as well as the guest speakers who attended.

We would like to thank all guest speakers for their help, and a special thank you goes to the Toronto Public Library for their great assistance.

Oolagen Community Services

admin — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:33:46 -0500

Office phone: 416-395-0660
Fax: 416-395-0666
E-mail: ocs@oolagen.org
Web site: www.oolagen.org
Address: 65 Wellesley St E, Ste 500, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Church St-Wellesley St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Bob Engel, Executive Director
Hours: Mon 9-7, Tue-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Children, youth and their families
How to apply: Contact intake worker, or drop in Monday 12 noon-3 pm
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms

lowered elevator buttons
Service description: Individual, family and group therapy for a variety of problems, for youth 13-18 years and their families

assessment and treatment for adolescents
services for physically and sexually abused adolescents, and for adolescent perpetrators

Wraparound Programs

helps client assemble a team of professional and lay people to develop and monitor a treatment plan
targeted to street youth and young mothers at risk up to 24 years

School-Based Mental Health Services

primarily for adolescents

Intensive Service intensive counselling for high risk children and youth up to 18 years and their families
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Child abuse; Child sexual assault; Counselling; Family counselling; Health assessments; Homeless youth; Mental health; Sex offenders; Sexual assault; Teen mothers; Young adults; Youth

Agencies and organizations serving aboriginal youth

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:07:57 -0500

INROADS Toronto
Address: 4711 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M2N 6K8
Intersection: Yonge St-Sheppard Ave E
Office phone: 416-512-0929
E-mail: rpinnock@inroads.org
Web Address: www.inroads.org
Fax: 416-512-0933
Officer: Richard Pinnock, Managing Director

Canada
Service Canada
Employment Insurance
Centres for Students
E-mail: ontario.inquiry@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Web Address: www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto
Address: 415 Yonge St, Ste 803, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E
Office phone: 416-408-3967
E-mail: alst@web.ca
Web Address: www.aboriginallegal.ca
Fax: 416-408-4268
Officer: Kimberly Murray, Director

MÃ©tis Nation of Ontario
Toronto Regional Office
Address: 103 Richmond St E, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5C 1N9
Intersection: Jarvis St-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-977-9881
Contact: Stephanie Cruise, Acting Community Development Officer
E-mail: bonnyc@metisnation.org
Web Address: www.metisnation.org
Fax: 416-977-9911
Officer: Bonny Cann, Community Development Coordinator

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Address: 295 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1S2
Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St
Office phone: 416-969-8510
E-mail: info@nativechild.org
Web Address: www.nativechild.org
Fax: 416-928-0706
Officer: Kenn Richard, Executive Director

Native Women''s Resource Centre of Toronto
Address: 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Intersection: Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E
Office phone: 416-963-9963
E-mail: jtaylor@nativewomenscentre.org
Web Address: www.nativewomenscentre.org
Fax: 416-963-9573
Officer: June Taylor, Executive Director

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Address: 204A St George St, Main floor, Toronto, ON, M5R 2N5
Intersection: St George St-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-961-8663
Web Address: www.ccab.com
Fax: 416-961-3995
Officer: Jocelyne Soulodre, President and Chief Executive Officer

Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
Address: 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-964-9087
Contact: Lana Morissette, Information and Referrals Officer
E-mail: lana.morissette@ncct.on.ca
Web Address: www.ncct.on.ca
Fax: 416-964-2111
Officer: Larry Frost, Executive Director

Spirit of the People Supporting Aboriginal Ex-Offenders
Address: 360 Bloor St W, Ste 306, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X1
Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-335-5077
E-mail: spiritofthepeople@rogers.com
Fax: 416-335-5831
Officer: Charlene St Germain, Manager

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Transition House for Men
Address: 558 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5S 2P9
Intersection: Bathurst St-College St
Office phone: 416-969-8510 ext 281 Intake; 416-323-3813 Transition House
Web Address: www.nativechild.org
Officer: Steve Teekens, Manager

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Transition House for Women
Address: 179 Dowling Ave, Toronto, ON, M6K 3B2
Intersection: Jameson Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-969-8510 Administration; 416-537-2261 Intake
Web Address: www.nativechild.org
Fax: 416-537-8128