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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

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

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides a range of services to meet the needs of people who may be experiencing difficulties related to alcohol and other drugs Offers a continuum of care which includes education and awareness sessions, community treatment groups, individual and family counselling and intensive residential treatment programs Provides follow up and continuing care options as an integral part of the program deliverySubstance Abuse Programs offer: Assessment and treatment planning Community treatment groups Ongoing support groups Individual counselling Day or evening treatment groups Intensive residential treatment Specialized treatment programs for men Specialized treatment programs for womenOlder Adult Programs offer: Both substance abuse and problem gambling are addressed Assessment and treatment planning Individual counselling Community treatment groups Ongoing support groups Access to residential treatmentSpecialized Areas/Programs include: Family Spirituality Stress Management Trauma and Addictions Program

Community Mental Health Centers

Provides supports and services to enable survivors of mental health and addictions issues to integrate back into structured life and gainful employment Develops an individualized vocational treatment plan that connects the client to the clinical and community support required to meet his or her employment, productivity or educational goals Offers situational assessments and work placements in a supported work site Provides employment counseling, including ongoing job coaching and job maintenance Provides opportunities for membership/employment in the Team Werks Co-op Program Offers clients an opportunity to progress through a continuum of individualized services and supports

Support Groups

Offers a social and recreational day program for older adults who have Alzheimer"s disease or a related dementia Provides therapeutic activities which are designed to maintain an optimal level of independent functioning in the community as long as possible Provides respite service for caregiversProvides the following additional services to registered clients: Support and counseling Caregiver support meetings In-home assessments Equipment loan cupboard Assistance to access other support services Strategies for home management Minor health monitoring

Addiction Treatment

Provides a 22 bed, medically supported Withdrawal Management Program Provides a safe environment for individuals withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs Assists clients with adjusting to a life without alcohol or other drugs Assists clients with making healthy decisions to change their lifestyles Helps clients to become aware of problems that result from using alcohol and other drugsBack to Basics Recovery GroupProvides: Life skills training Education and awareness Relapse prevention strategies Facilitates access to community resourcesEarly Recovery Group Provides support for those who are struggling with a decision about committing to substance abuse treatment Works to increase motivation to persist with treatment goals

Community Mental Health Centers & Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers & Addiction Treatment & Support Groups & Community Mental Health Centers

Provides treatment for individuals whose needs are best met with services available from a broad range of clinical disciplines Promotes community integration, quality of life, meaningful outcomes in life and recovery Provides comprehensive individualized care which includes assessment, treatment and follow up care

Addiction Treatment

Provides a 12-bed withdrawal management (detoxification) program Offers non-medical crisis intervention, detoxification, and stabilization Screening for services is available 24 hurs per day, 365 days per yearTapering Program Provides limited tapering, available for opiate/opioids and limited Suboxone stabilization Administered and monitored through medical addiction specialist Booking clerk is only available for screening and intake on Thursdays

Addiction Treatment

Offers a three week residential abstinence based rehabilitation program Provides a multi-disciplinary approach including experiential, self-help and cognitive behavioral change therapy Offers group and individual counselling