National Directory for Canadian Families

Community Mental Health Centers

Education and employment opportunities through social enterprise and pre-employment training programs * operates Out of this World Café, Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises, Raging Spoon Catering, College Street Catering and Grassroots Research * pre-employment training programs, including Food and Horticulture Training, Relief Worker Training (shelters and drop-ins) * Voices from the Street public speakers available on a variety of issues

Support Groups

Neighbourhood multiservice centre cross cultural focus employment partnerships computer lab with Internet community kitchen rental co-working space and rental space for community and resident groups partnered programs with numerous other organizations including Public HealthAction for Neighbourhood Change, Victoria Village -- community development initiativeHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer familiesSettlement Program, formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program information and referral, orientation, interpretation counselling, documentation, social assistance applications information and workshopsConnector Co-Working Space -- newly built co-working space open to all with a focus on newcomers and youthWomen"s Support services -- counselling and support groups availableVictoria Park Hub lead agencyOther services provided by partner agencies including, Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Community Living Toronto, Family Service Toronto, Sesheme Foundation, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church and Springboard

Support Groups

Settlement services -- information and referral, orientation, interpretation, counselling, form-filling including documentation or social assistance applications counselling and support groups for assaulted women and their families workshopsHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), 647-346-3700 ext 322 -- in-home school readiness program for low income families

Support Groups

Settlement services -- information and referral, orientation, interpretation, counselling, documentation, social assistance applicationsWomen"s Support Services -- counselling and support groups for assaulted women, workshopsLINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child minding provided -- see separate entryESL/introduction to computersCommunity Development and Engagement Programs conversational English computer training for seniors recreation and fitness

Support Groups

Settlement services one on one information and referral, orientation counselling documentation social assistance applications interpretation information sessions and workshopsWomen support groups counselling and support groups for assaulted women Spanish-speaking seniors club Portuguese-speaking seniors group groups for Portuguese-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking women wellness and fitness program advocacy and public education community developmentHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income families, serving Jane and Finch, Malvern, Thorncliffe and Toronto WestTutoring program -- for students of Portuguese or Spanish-speaking heritageLive in Care Giver support program -- individual support, employment and employer related issues, employment training opportunitiesCommunity engagement -- community led activities, volunteering, leadership development for youth, women and seniors

Support Groups

Programs to honour and support Canada"s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their familiesAnimal Assisted Therapy for PTSD PTSD Service Dog Program Couples Based PTSD Equine TherapyFirst Responders Assist Program virtual and in-person (through partnership with Ontario Shores) prevention and treatment services in the form of individual and couples-based trauma therapy, immediate crisis support, resiliency training, and cognitive behavioural and processing therapiesGroup Therapy: Individuals and Couples Trauma Resiliency Program COPE (Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday)Resiliency Training and Respite Care BOS (Before Operational Stress) Program Tribute to Your Service EventsWarrior Kids Virtual Program support up to fifteen kids divided into age groups ranging from 9-12 years and 13-16years clinically facilitated, one hour sessions for six weeks to support the development of healthy peer connections and normalize their experiences around a parental mental health injuryResearch and Education Post Secondary Scholarship Doctoral ScholarshipSkills Transition Prince"s Operation VTECS Program (Veteran Trainers to Eradicate the use of Child Soldiers)

Crisis lines

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutionsAlso coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategiesSupport ServicesSupports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon requestPrevention Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling Holds educational sessions in schools Coordinates cultural and spiritual eventsIntervention Facilitates recreational activities and social events Provides individual and group discussions Offers cultural and spiritual gatheringsAftercare ServicesProvides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use problems from reoccurring: Counselling, sharing circles and support groups Regular phone calls and home visits Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Mental Health Counselling

Offers culturally focused counselling, support, and resources for Indigenous individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Address the problem through on-the-land activities and programs for children to increase self-esteem and strengthen families.

Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling

Central access point that assists youth to connect with community services and provides needed supports. Services include: referrals help to obtain ID life skills workshops access to outreach workers for food, clothes, affordable housing listings, employment, addictions support, life concerns access to mental health clinicians and nurse practitioner for medical care and treatment, assessments and diagnostic testing (pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections etc), mental health assessments, specialist referrals, birth control, pregnancy care or parenting support, and any health concerns

Addiction Treatment

Specializes in addiction, methadone and suboxone treatments.

Support Groups

Youth programs and services promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community increases developmental opportunities for youth promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues provides protective conditions for youth "at risk" various programs and projects for youth

Youth Addictions

A private practice held by registered master of social work, Brenda Yeandle. Brenda has been counselling clients for over 17 years working in many fields including health and wellness, medical social work, mental health, addictions, providing services to individuals, caregivers, families, and groups. Brenda has been a highly regarded facilitator working with both public and private corporations for almost 30 years. Topics range from effective leadership to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Support Groups

Provides educational workshops, health and community resources, supportive counseling, caregiver support groups, social activities, and information and referral * offers information on aging issues for older adults and care management, as well as tips on how to improve coping skills and strategy

Crisis lines & In person crisis services & Support Groups

Emergency shelters and crisis line, call 1-800-263-3247Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, outreach, counselling and support servicesEmergency Shelters2 shelters, 24 hour crisis line and crisis interventionCommunity supportsNon-shelter resident services include counselling and group supports for women and children, parenting programs, legal support program, and transitional housing support, public education and prevention programs, and volunteer opportunities