CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
- 128A Sterling Rd, Suite 202, Toronto, ON, M6R 2B7
- https://www.care4nurses.org
Support Groups
COVID19 -- some services offered by phone, email or online, no walk-in service------------------------Services and supports for internationally trained nurses assistance in preparing for registration exam orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario job shadowing placement opportunities individual counselling, group support branch offices in Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information
Autism Ontario [Central East]
- 1179 King St W, Suite 004, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5
- https://www.autismontario.com/region/central-east
Support Groups
Autism Ontario Regions Deliver programs and activites for autistic children, youth and adults. Offer resources, webinars and/or training workshops that promote advocacy, provide support and offer the latest news in autism research. Courses are advertised by email and on social media channels and on website. Work with community partners to promote and enhance autism acceptance and advocacy. Facilitate various fundraising events throughout the year that raise critical funds to support programs and events for autistic individuals.
Autism Ontario, Central East Region
- 1179 King St W, Suite 004, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5
- https://www.autismontario.com/region/central-east
Support Groups
Information, support, friendship to families affected by autism spectrum disorders in Durham Region host of Autism Ontario Potential Program speaker events social learning opportunities family support
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
- https://www.awhl.org
Crisis lines
Telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for abused women liaison with diverse communities confidential and anonymousToronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women"s shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511
Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services
- 2899 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1M3
- https://www.bangladeshi.ca
Support Groups
settlement services; filling in forms such as Canada Child Tax Benefit, SIN, passport and citizenship applications, Permanent Resident renewals information and referral for legal advice on refugee and immigration matters or for crisis intervention for domestic violence sessions to address gender-based discrimination, domestic abuse and violence mentoring, placement, information; career counselling for internationally trained professionals food safety and securityAfter School Tutoring Program (ASTP) free tutoring for students, Kindergarten-Grade 10 on Zoom and in-person cultural heritage events and celebrationsSenior Services senior support program: workshops, accompaniment to appointments, interpretation, capacity building; socio-cultural programs exercise and wellbeing activities: to register, email qsislam@bangladeshi.ca seniors & intergen drop-in, art and crafts, and adult day sessions (in-person sessions)Youth Programs to register or volunteer for youth programs Youth Engagement Program Youth Eliminates Smoking (YES) program to promote healthy living inter-generational project to minimize the gap between seniors and youth through social events weekly safe space drop-ins summer sports in August (weekends) at Dentonia Park weekly youth mental health and wellness sessionsResearch and Evaluation program and project evaluation, action research, publication in peer reviewed journals, joint collaboration with various educational institutes and agencies for more information and collaboration, contact Nasima Akter, PhD and Qazi Shafayetul Islam
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
- 20 Victoria St, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5C 2N8
- https://www.blackcap.ca
Support Groups
COVID19 -- Contact for details on in-person service changes and enhanced safety measures; call Muhaari A. Director of Programs & Services at 416-831-9729 or email a.muhaari@black-cap.com for support and information.HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM) community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials volunteer opportunitiesSupport ProgramsCounselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients practical assistance home and hospital visits treatment, support groups housing and employment support youth programSettlement ProgramCounselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals orientation information and referrals to community services assistance in accessing services assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment assistance with immigration system form and documentation completion housing and employment help interpretation and translation social opportunities and networkingMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)