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: 416-967-0133 Crisis phone 416-967-6060
Email: info@streethaven.com
Web site: www.streethaven.com
Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Marie Tapper, Supervisor
Area served: Downtown Toronto
Languages of service: English, interpretation for other languages
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over with substance use issues
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Assessment, referral, community outreach

• individual and group counselling
• aftercare, relapse prevention counselling, case management
• family/social support networking

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2008-01-17

Office phone: 416-323-9557
Fax: 416-323-9927
E-mail: info@oayec.org
Web site: www.oayec.org
Address: 120 Carlton St, Ste 209, Toronto, ON, M5A 4K2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Matt Wood, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call or email for more information
Fees: Annual membership $900 - auxiliary membership $650
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Provincial network of youth employment agencies

• member support services in communication, education, research and program development
• conferences
• no service to individuals

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Coordinating organizations; Employment; Publications; Vocational training; Youth
Record ID: MET4468
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

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.