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

Office phone: 416-481-4543
E-mail: donna.culbert@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.parentsintransition.org
Address: 3216 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4N 2L2


Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Donna Culbert, Executive Director
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Parents and caregivers concerned about their teenagers' behaviour
How to apply: Call to arrange free consultation
Fees: Modest fees on a sliding scale - manual -- $30
Physical access: Office -- not wheelchair accessible - street parking close to entrance - support meetings -- not wheelchair accessible, parking close to entrance
Service description: Support organization

• Parents Parenting Troubled Teens -- builds positive relationships between parents and teens
• parents attend weekly support meetings, Wednesdays 7:30-10 pm
• also consultation, counselling, educational workshops
• instructional manual on building parent support groups

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Parenting support
Record ID: MET0898
Last complete update: 2007-12-13
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-480-4611
Fax: 416-480-4612
Web site: www.sunnybrook.ca
Address: 2075 Bayview Ave, T-Wing, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5


Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts:
Joel Roth, Coordinator
Donnet Roxburgh, Program Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
Eligibility: Adults 16 years and over with severe, persistent mental illness - priority to persons with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders
How to apply: Self-referral - application form
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: SUNPACT -- intensive outreach program

• multidisciplinary team including addictions specialist, occupational therapists, peer support worker, psychiatrist, registered nurses, social workers and vocational specialist
• health education
• medication and symptom management
• substance abuse
• individual counselling
• family support
• social skills development
• vocational rehabilitation
• assistance in activities of daily living
• development of leisure and recreational opportunities
• assistance in finding housing and other social services

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Case management; Drug addiction; Family support; Health education; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Life skills training; Manic depression; Mental health; Occupational therapy; Outreach; Recreation; Schizophrenia; Vocational rehabilitation
Other Services See List
Record ID: MET4890
Last complete update: 2007-10-02
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Office phone 416-964-9087
Fax 416-964-2111
Web site www.ncct.on.ca
Address 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7


Location (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Bloor St W)
Contacts Lana Morissette, Communications and Referrals Officer, 416-964-9087 ext 339, lana.morissette@ncct.on.ca
Hours Monday to Wednesday 9 am-8 pm, Thursday 9 am-9 pm, Friday 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Languages of service English ; Cree ; Mohawk ; Ojibway
Fees Annual membership fee
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details - designated and street parking
Service description Aboriginal Circle of Life services (ACOLS) -- outreach to Aboriginal seniors and people with disabilities

• congregate dining
• support groups
• home support services -- housekeeping, transportation, shopping assistance

Cultural and recreational services -- emphasis on Native culture

• arts and crafts
• Ojibwa and Cree language classes
• gift shop
• drumming and singing workshops, socials
• Native Canadian Newsletter
• Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility (jointly administered with Indian and Northern Affairs)
• women and men's circles
• teaching circles
• visiting Elder

Food services -- community lunch Monday, Friday 12 noon -- $3 donation if employed, $2 donation if unemployed or student
Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle

• Visiting Schools Program -- awareness of Native culture

Other services -- information and referral

• advocacy
• urban orientation
• meeting space for rent
• shower facilities
• Internet access
• volunteer opportunities

Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
Last complete update 2010-02-05