National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides: Primary care services physician nurse practitioner nursing dietician FASD coordinator social worker aboriginal patient navigation support in hospital Mental health services: counselling child and youth worker transitional case management Traditional Healing services: traditional healing liaison and access to healers.

In person crisis services

Aboriginal Health Access Centre providing integrated services for Indigenous people, families and communities * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * health promotion, traditional healing, mental health and addiction services provided * dental clinic * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available on and off reserves * culturally safe, accessible services that combine traditional Indigenous and Western medical practices

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy livingServices include but are not limited to: immunization and screening for communicable diseasesfamily and child healthbreastfeeding and infant care supportdental healthsexual healthinjury preventionenvironmental healthphysical activitypublic health standards enforcementresearch and population-based health researchfood safety Prevents and controls disease * maintains, improves and promotes health through health education, consultation, advocacy, public policy development, legislation, mass communications, and community development Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of a public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment Smoking Cessation Program - One-on-one counseling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quittingChronic Disease and Injury Prevention - Enhance wellbeing and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * Support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * Incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries. Healthy Growth and Development - Provides Information, referrals and support on child and family health topics such as:Infectious Diseases - Communicable disease control and infection prevention and control * monitors and follows up with reported cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases in both the community and in health care settingsSexual Health Services - Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services * confidential services * no health card required for many servicesbirth control counselingServices and Programs:Environmental HealthNeedle Exchange and Harm Reduction ProgramOral Health ServicesSchool HealthSmoke-Free Ontario Act EnforcementVaccine Preventable Diseases

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Click here for COVID-19 Vaccination InformationYour HealthActive Living * Alcohol, Cannabis & Other Drugs * Body Art and Beauty * Cancer * Child and Family Health * Dental * Harm Reduction * Healthy Aging * Immunization * Infectious Diseases * Nutrition & Eating Well * Smoking and Tobacco * Sexual Health * Sun Safety * Travel Information * Health Inspect SouthwesternYour EnvironmentEmergency Preparedness * Environmental Health * Healthy Communities * Healthy Schools * Healthy Workplaces * Poverty and Health * Smoke-free SpacesFor ProfessionalsHealth Care Providers * Long Term Care/Retirement Homes * Child Care Centre * Educators * PharmaciesClinicsAsk a Nurse * Immunization Clinics * Sexual Health Clinics * Influenza (Flu) Clinics * TB Skin Tests Clinics * Preventive Dental ClinicsClassesFood Handler Certification * Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes * Immunization Education Sessions * Stop Smoking Workshops * Become a You"re the Chef LeaderFormsChild Care Centre Forms * Breastfeeding Support * Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program * Food handler certification * Vaccine Order Forms * Special Events & Farmers" Market Forms

Support Groups

Support group for people with disabilities discusses and addresses issues that may occur while integrating into the community

Mental Health Counselling & Mental Health Treatment Services

Offers transitional telephone support for mental health issues, preventing or de-escalating crisis, and relieving loneliness and isolation. Program is available for 3-6 months. Provides medication reminders, safety checks, and/or emotional support including coping skills and recovery assistance.

Community Mental Health Centers

Assist persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other spinal disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.

Support Groups

COVID-19 Update: Offices are closed until further notice. Support is available by phone or e-mail. Visit website for resources and information on spinal cord injury and COVID-19.If in need ot support from SCIO, have a spinal cord injury, and are not yet a client, call or e-mail referrals@sciontario.orgIf unsure who to contact, info@sciontario.org or call 1-877-422-1112.Information and support services include: information and support to obtain community services (accessible housing, attendant services, home / vehicle modifications, transportation, funding for assistive devices) customized help in transition from acute care and rehabilitation back to community advocacy peer support program counselling to support independent living employment services

Support Groups

COVID19 Services available by phone, email, video conferencing.Provides the following programs and services: Rehabilitation Counselling: one-on-one support for individuals and families to assist with their independence in the community including service coordination, continuous support, community links, and follow-up. Information Services: comprehensive information for clients, families, employers, community agencies, and governments in respect to living with a spinal cord injury or physical injury. Peer Support : offers "someone who"s been there" who can act as a mentor and role model to encourage and sustain clients through the challenges they face * matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury, and who understand Community Advocacy: assists communities to identify, reduce and eliminate barriers to full community participation and serves as a leader of education and awareness in the prevention of spinal cord injuries. Marketplace- platform for buying and selling equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc) Visit www.sciontario.org/marketplace Guest speakers for in-service training available

Support Groups

COVID19 Community Response Team supports household essentials deliveries (call to check availability), and virtual exercise and social programNon-essential services temporarily suspended: community wellness group programs such as gentle fitness, dining programs, farmers" markets Adult Day Program (ADP)Service reduction and/or alteration: transportation House Calls, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate Social work / care navigation / caregiver support, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriateServices operating as usual: Dementia care residence Transitional care Meals on Wheels Supportive Housing In-Home Services for high-acuity clients, service may be altered for low-acuity clients------Multiservice community and home support agency adult day programs case management, free counselling foot care clinic Home at Last information and referral home care meals on wheels social and recreation activities support groups, free supportive housing services transportation volunteer opportunitiesCommunity Wellness ProgramLunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Wellness Boxes (fresh fruit and vegetables) Farmers Market, summer food program, low costIn-Home ServicesHome help, homemaking, respite care, caregiver relief Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance House Calls, interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, freeTransitional CareShort term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term careSupportive HousingServices for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Community Housing Corporation services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus SPRINT Home, see separate listingTransportationFor medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activitiesLead agency for Toronto RideAssisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, a partnership of community support service agencies

Support Groups

Online services available through church YouTube channel Food for Life

Community Mental Health Centers

Dedicated to helping children and youth in coping and adapting to life"s challenges, and promoting the well being of infants, children, and youth who are experiencing mental health related difficulties. Work with parents and the community to provide integrated early intervention, prevention, and non-residential treatment services. All supports provided free of charge to children and youth from birth through age 18 and their families.

Support Groups

24 Hour Respite Program meals referrals to support services and programs pet friendly environment also located 69 Fraser AveDrop-in Program meals and take out meals available Clothing BankHousing and casework support services access to crisis and mental health supports housing casework addiction and detoxification detox supports funding supportsTransitional Housing for women -- maximum stay 1 year, capacity 14 One stop program life skills workshops housing support

Support Groups

Settlement services information and referral employment services computer classes intergenerational programCounselling services and support one-on-one counselling for mental health support substance abuse support group counselling and legal support for womenKids program for children and youth 4-13 years, social and recreational activitiesMedical and health family doctor clinic diabetes education fitness and recreational activitiesLanguage classes English conversation group group for Chinese seniorsServices provided by partner agencies including Central Neighbourhood House, Sherbourne Health Centre, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office -- see separate entriesalso Progress Place, St James Town Safety Committee, St James Town Service Providers Network and others

Support Groups

Settlement services information and referral employment services computer classes intergenerational programCounselling services and support one-on-one counselling for mental health support substance abuse support group counselling and legal support for womenKids program for children and youth 4-13 years, social and recreational activitiesMedical and health family doctor clinic diabetes education fitness and recreational activitiesLanguage classes English conversation group group for Chinese seniorsServices provided by partner agencies including Central Neighbourhood House, Sherbourne Health Centre, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office -- see separate entriesalso Progress Place, St James Town Safety Committee, St James Town Service Providers Network and othersShare and Reuse Hub reuse, share, repair and repurpose items to prolong their life Make It and Fix It sessions Sew and Mend Bike Clinic Borrowing Library - tools, party supplies, games, etc. Classes and workshops throughout year to learn skills regarding repair and "do it yourself" fixes