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

Addiction Program
Addiction Treatment Program
Aboriginal Services
Notice: Some services may be moving in 2008 due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 7652 ; 416-535-8501 ext 7651 Intake worker
Fax: 416-304-0311
Web site: www.camh.net
Address: 393 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1L3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Dr Peter Menzies, Clinical Head
Bob Crawford, Intake Worker, 416-209-7999 Cell phone
Hours: Irregular
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Aboriginal peoples experiencing homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse and mental health issues
How to apply: No referral required - call for appointment
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - metered street parking
Service description: Individual, group and telephone counselling

• links to substance abuse and mental health services
• outreach at community agencies
• capacity building for First Nations communities and other agencies

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Homeless people; Mental health; Native peoples; Outreach
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5090
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-963-9963
Fax: 416-963-9573
E-mail: jtaylor@nativewomenscentre.org
Web site: www.nativewomenscentre.org
Address: 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: June Taylor, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - some evening and weekend workshops
Languages of service: Cree, English, Ojibway
Eligibility: Women of Aboriginal ancestry or women with children of Aboriginal ancestry

• individuals who are out of school
• special emphasis on individuals receiving social assistance through Ontario Works

Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence

• support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Literacy instruction; Native peoples; Vocational counselling; Women
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0222
Last complete update: 2006-09-21
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-963-9963
Fax: 416-963-9573
E-mail: jtaylor@nativewomenscentre.org
Web site: www.nativewomenscentre.org
Address: 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: June Taylor, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - some evening and weekend workshops
Languages of service: Cree, English, Ojibway
Eligibility: Women of Aboriginal ancestry or women with children of Aboriginal ancestry - Dawnissog -- at risk youth 16-29 years
How to apply: Drop in or call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Crisis intervention

• information and referral
• advocacy
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• Native Advancement Program -- academic upgrading to grade 12
• Women's/Youth Circles -- cultural traditions and crafts, support groups, speakers
• Dawnissog -- workshops and activities such as cultural teachings, recreation and healthy relationships
• family violence prevention workshops, holistic approach
• self empowerment support
• mother and child drop-in -- birth to 6 years
• parenting classes
• parent relief
• Homelessness Initiatives -- recycled clothing shop
• assistance finding housing
• Ojibway classes
• participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access
• Community Economic Development programs

Food Bank -- for Aboriginal women and their families

• drop in Wednesday 9:30-11:30
• identification required including band number and health card (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• emergency supply of milk and diapers

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Advocacy; Clothing; Clothing exchanges; Community centres; Counselling; Crisis intervention; Economic development; Family violence; First language literacy programs; Food banks; Housing facilities; Hygiene aids; Information and referral; Internet access; Native peoples; Orientation; Outreach; Parent and child programs; Parenting support; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Women; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0712
Last complete update: 2006-06-08
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-365-3350
Fax: 416-365-1533
E-mail: info@caheritage.org
Web site: www.caheritage.org
Address: 33 Hahn Pl, Ste 104, Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Parliament St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Gérard Parent, Executive Director, 416-365-3350 ext 243
Contacts: Linda Legault, Program Director, 416-365-3350 ext 235
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Continuum of services in French for seniors and persons living with physical disabilities or HIV/AIDS
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects AIDS; French-speaking communities; Physical disabilities; Recreation; Seniors; Seniors apartments; Supportive housing
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET3174
Last complete update: 2007-10-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-920-2605 Crisis phone 416-891-8606 Mental Health Crisis Line
Fax: 416-920-8876
Web site: www.aht.ca
Address: 179 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Contacts: Walter Lindstone, Unit Manager
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Mental Health Crisis Line -- Monday to Sunday 24 hours

Languages of service: English, some Aboriginal languages
Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Crisis management program and specialized mental health services

• Babishkhan Circle of Care and Finding My Way Training Program for homeless clients
• Community Health Worker Training Program

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Case management; Community health centres; Health services; Homeless people; Mental health; Native peoples; Vocational training
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0107
Last complete update: 2008-01-11
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-360-0486
Fax: 416-365-1083
Web site: www.aht.ca
Address: 225 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S4
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Queen St E)
Contacts: Dianna Contin, Executive Assistant
Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
* some on call services -- call for details
Languages of service: English, some Aboriginal languages
Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - wheelchair lift to second floor and basement - street parking
Service description: Culture-based traditional health care provided by Traditional Healers, Elders, Medicine People

• primary health care provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopaths, dentist, chiropodist, health promoter, clinical counsellor, diabetic educator
• prenatal and postnatal care
• anonymous HIV testing
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity
Subjects: AIDS; Chiropractors; Community health centres; Counselling; Dental services; Diabetes; HIV tests; Health services; Holistic medicine; Native peoples; Naturopathy; People without health insurance; Postnatal care; Prenatal care
Record ID: MET3223
Last complete update: 2008-01-08
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Métis Nation of Ontario
Toronto Regional Office
Office phone: 416-977-9881
Toll-free phone: 1-888-466-6684
Fax: 416-977-9911
Email: bonnyc@metisnation.org
Web site: www.metisnation.org
Address:
103 Richmond St E, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5C 1N9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Queen St E)
Officers: Bonny Cann, Community Development Coordinator, 416-977-9881 ext 107 Kim Sicker, Health Services Coordinator, 416-977-9881 ext 103

Services d'emploi, d'établissement
Office phone: 416-922-2672
Fax: 416-922-6624
Web site: www.centrefranco.org
Address: 22 College St, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K3
Location :(Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St-College St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Liliane Kvarv, Director, Employment and settlement services, lkvarv@centrefranco-sna.org
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

Office phone: 416-469-1155
Fax: 416-469-2495
E-mail: social@greekcommunity.org
Web site: www.greekcommunity.org
Address:
760 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 3S7
Location :(Intersection) Toronto East (Pape Ave-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 29)
Officers: George Manios, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
Languages of service: English ; Greek
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible