PS Social Development and Enrichment

Canadian Council on Social Development

Office phone: 613-236-8977
Fax: 613-236-2750
E-mail: council@ccsd.ca
Web site: www.ccsd.ca
Address: 190 O'Connor St, Ste 100, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2R3

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Officers: Peggy Taillon, President
Contacts: Nancy Colborne Perkins, Senior Communications Advisor, perkins@ccsd.ca

Dixon Hall


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

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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

Inner City Angels

Office phone: 416-598-0242
Fax: 416-598-9338
E-mail: info@innercityangels.ca
Web site: www.innercityangels.ca
Address: Case Goods Bldg, 55 Mill St, Ste 203, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4

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Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Jane Howard Baker, Executive Director
Tammy Gao, Executive Assistant
Contacts: Amy Barnes, Special Projects and Programs
Hours: Hours vary, calls returned Mon-Fri
Languages of service: English ; many programs available in French
Eligibility: Schools and community agencies serving young people in priority communities
How to apply: Visit web site
Service description: Arts education in priority neighbourhood schools guided by professional artists
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Arts; Enrichment programs
Record ID: MET0537
Last complete update: 2007-09-18
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

June Callwood Centre for Women and Families

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

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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

Literature for Life

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

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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

Mixed Company Theatre

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

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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

Regent Park Focus Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse

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

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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

ArtHeart

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

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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

Wen-Do Women's Self Defence Corporation

Office phone: 416-929-3636, 416-92-WENDO
E-mail: info@wendo.ca
Web site: www.wendo.ca
Mail Address: 260 Adelaide St E, Box 139, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N0
Officers: Deb Falconer, Treasurer
Hours: Answering machine - calls returned as soon as possible
Languages of service: English, some instructors speak French, Spanish
Eligibility: Women and girls 10 years and over
Fees: Sliding scale
Service description: Self defence classes in community and business locations
  • all classes are wheelchair accessible, including a specialized program for women with mobility disabilities
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Physical disabilities; Self defence; Women
Record ID: MET1222
Last complete update: 2007-02-20
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Our Place Community of Hope Centre

Office phone: 416-598-2919
Fax: 416-598-8912
E-mail: info@ourplacecommunityofhope.com
Web site: www.ourplacecommunityofhope.com
Address: 2A Elm St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M5G 1G7

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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Yonge St-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Barry Brown, Executive Director
Contacts: Wudassie Teklegiorgies, Administrative Assistant Larrie Homer, Staff Member
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons who are receiving psychiatric care, or experiencing mental health issues
How to apply: Membership by referral
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Psychosocial recreation centre
  • drop-in social program
  • opportunities to enhance self esteem, develop relationships
  • coffee house environment
  • dance every Friday night, live entertainment Saturday night, meal Tuesday night for $1
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Drop-in centres; Mental health; Recreation
Record ID: MET0886
Last complete update: 2008-04-01
Last modification date: 2008-04-01
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