P.O.I.N.T. Inc. (People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Office phone: 416-488-0084
Fax: 416-488-3743
E-mail: tces@tces.on.ca
Web site: www.tces.on.ca
Address: 2221 Yonge St, Ste 403, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Laila Imeish, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: Arabic ; Armenian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Spanish
Eligibility: Newcomer, immigrant or refugee women legally entitled to work in Canada - Employment Assistance Services -- unemployed persons not registered elsewhere, including those on social assistance
How to apply: Call or drop in to register for services
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Employment Assistance Services -- employment assessment centre

• access to Employment Resource Centre (see below)
• job search and interview skills
• resume writing
• information on occupational licences
• networking
• individual and group counselling
• workshops, seminars, resource centre

Employment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre

• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone for registered clients
• staff assistance available
• resource materials, job postings and labour market information
• workshops
• assistance with resumes

Women at Work (WOW) -- employment assistance

• individual counselling and assessment to develop a back-to-work action plan
• information and referral for English language and skills training programs
• orientation to labour market, intensive job search and employment preparation workshops
• career planning for choice or change of occupation

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Computers; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Immigrants; Internet access; Job search training; Occupational licences; Photocopiers; Refugees; Resumes; Special libraries; Telephones; Vocational counselling; Women
Record ID MET5213
Last complete update 2008-02-06
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Notice No walk-in service
Office phone 416-241-5646; 416-241-JOIN
TTY phone 416-314-5701
E-mail jobseekers@joininfo.ca
Web site www.joininfo.ca
Mail Address 1071 King St W, Ste 103, Toronto, ON, M6K 3K2
Officers Susan Howatt, Chair
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Languages of service English
Eligibility Persons with disabilities * employers
How to apply Call or visit website
Fees Free
Service description Job Opportunity Information Network -- a network of community agencies delivering employment support services

• assistance finding and maintaining employment
• recruitment assistance for employers

Strategic Employment Solutions -- for job seekers with disabilities, community service providers and employers

• employment placement service
• focus on providing accommodation for all disabilities
• personal and confidential

Thinking Outside the Box, www.totb.ca -- bilingual website offering information, referrals and support to employers and job seekers on disability issues in the workplace Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Disabilities; Employment Record ID MET0868 Last complete update 2008-01-31 Last modification date 2008-02-22

Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 6000 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 6000
Fax: 416-422-5216 ; 416-422-2467
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 520 Sutherland Dr, Toronto, ON, M4G 3V9
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Heather Reuber, Operations Director
Languages of service: English ; will arrange basic interpretation as needed
How to apply: Physician referrals
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons - designated parking
Service description: Assistive Technology Program 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- assessment and training for clients who require writing aids, computer software and modified equipment to meet written communication and employment needs

Bone Density Clinic 416-597-3422 ext 6357 -- diagnosis, treatment and study of osteoporosis in people with spinal cord injury
bone mineral density testing
Fitness Centre 416-597-3422 ext 6151 -- aerobics, wheelchair basketball, tai chi, free weights -- fee
Outpatient Services 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- facilitates access to clinics and services
Robson Clinic 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- inpatient and outpatient urological services and fertility program
sexuality program
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program -- for persons 15 years and over with traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury or disease, or related neurological conditions
social work/discharge planning
also short-term inpatient services for previously injured spinal cord patients
Employment Resource Centre -- see separate entry Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Assistive devices; Communication aids; Fertility; Hospitals; Neurological diseases; Osteoporosis; Paraplegics; Physical disabilities; Physical rehabilitation; Quadriplegics; Rehabilitation hospitals; Sexuality; Urological diseases
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0617
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-481-9930
E-mail: eglinton@addus.org
Web site: www.addus.org
Address: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A7
Mail Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 213, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Avenue Rd-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Contacts: Tanya Hayden, Program Supervisor
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-3
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults with developmental disabilities
How to apply: Waiting list -- call 416-544-8847 for information
Fees: Standard fees
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Community integration program

experiential learning, work placements
recreation and social activities
capacity 12
after hours Social Club Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-5:30 pm

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Day programs; Developmental disabilities; Employment; Recreation; Work placements Other Services See List Record ID MET5224 Last complete update 2007-12-19 Last modification date 2008-03-31 ^P