Neighbourhood Information Post

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

Office phone: 416-365-1888 Crisis phone 416-365-1888
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: Elizabeth Chamberlain, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Tue 9-6:30, Wed-Thursday 9-5 - Fri 9-2 administration and crisis only - 24 hour crisis support
Languages of service: English ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Macedonian ; Punjabi
Eligibility: Pregnant young women and young mothers and fathers, 18 years and under and their children
How to apply: Contact counsellor for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Counselling and referral on sexuality, birth control, abortion, adoption, pregnancy, parenting, finances, housing

• advocacy
• peer education
• prenatal and postnatal classes for women or couples
• prenatal nutrition program
• Food for Two -- teaches pregnant teens about nutrition
• breastfeeding support group
• parenting groups
• Intensive Parenting Program
• well baby clinic
• fathers group
• lunch and snacks, emergency supplies, TTC tickets, condoms
• high school credit courses
• caregiver and child drop-in Monday-Thursday
• parent relief
• 24 hour infant respite care
• swap shop with maternity wear and infant clothing
• Community Education Program
• supportive atmosphere
• all services confidential
• volunteer opportunities

Participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: AIDS; Abortion; Academic upgrading; Adoption; Breastfeeding; Budget counselling; Clothing exchanges; Counselling; Education; Family planning; Food; Free services; Housing facilities; Infants; Information and referral; Nutrition; Parent and child programs; Parenting support; Postnatal care; Pregnancy; Prenatal care; Preventive measures; Sexuality; Teen fathers; Teen mothers; Temporary child care; Vacation care; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0558
Last complete update: 2007-10-11
Last modification date: 2008-06-06

Office phone: 416-515-8080
Fax: 416-515-1832
E-mail: info@mixedcompanytheatre.com
Web site: www.mixedcompanytheatre.com
Address: 157 Carlton St, Ste 201, Toronto, ON, M5A 2K3


Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Carlton Ave)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Simon Malbogat, Artistic Director
Contacts: Beth Horton, General Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Area served: Southern Ontario
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call or send e-mail
Fees: Vary for different services
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Theatrical presentations and workshops that address topics such as peer and family pressure, drugs, homelessness, HIV/AIDS and culture clashes, for communities not traditionally served by theatre
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Recreation
Record ID: MET4958
Last complete update: 2008-03-27
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Notice: Entrance on Dundas St
Office phone: 416-203-0034
E-mail: info@artheart.ca
Web site: www.artheart.ca
Address: 237 Sackville St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3G1


Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Dundas St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Janet Mador, Executive Director
Hours: After school program -- Monday to Friday 3:30pm - 5:00pm - adult program -- Tuesday to Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Open to all - focus on persons with low incomes and persons with mental health issues
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Community art centre

• visual arts programs
• uses art as a vehicle for addressing social issues
• after school program -- snacks
• adult program -- snacks and evening meal
• summer camp
• participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Arts; Camps; Children; Community centres; Enrichment programs; Internet access; Mental health; Recreation
Record ID: MET8258
Last complete update: 2008-11-12
Last modification date: 2009-04-27