Rehabilitation/Habilitative Services

Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto

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Office phone: 416-480-6026
Fax: 416-480-6068
E-mail: rgp@rgp.toronto.on.ca
Web site: www.rgp.toronto.on.ca
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, H478, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Dr Barbara Liu, Executive Director
Contacts:
Marlene Awad, Director, Administration and Information Management, marlene.awad@sunnybrook.ca
Joanne Ardern, Coordinator, Administration and System Implementation
Area served: Greater Toronto Area and surrounding region
Languages of service: English, interpreters may be available
Eligibility: Elderly persons, living in community or institutions, with complex and multiple health and social problems
How to apply: Call for connection with appropriate local geriatric service
Service description: Coordinated hospital-based services

may be delivered in a variety of settings
assistance with remaining in or returning to the community when possible
outreach assessment visits by interdisciplinary team to home or institution
short term treatment and rehabilitation at geriatric clinics, day hospitals, psychogeriatric and Alzheimer clinics, inpatient acute geriatric units, inpatient geriatric rehabilitation units
geriatric emergency management
inpatient consultation teams
information and guidance for families and caregivers
consultation for professional staff in hospitals and long term care facilities

Service delivery through 27 participating organizations in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding region
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alzheimer disease; Caregiver support; Coordinating organizations; Family support; Geriatric care; Health assessments; Home health care; Physical rehabilitation; Psychogeriatric care; Strokes
Record ID: MET2155
Last complete update: 2007-10-30
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Rumsey Centre Neuro Rehabilitation Program

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Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 5300 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 5300
Fax: 416-425-8906
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 345 Rumsey Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R7
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Ramona Mileris, Manager, Program Services
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons with physical disabilities 19 years and over
How to apply: Medical referral only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and metered parking in front of building
Service description: Outpatient rehabilitation for adults with neurological disorders such as stroke, acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis

also chronic pain management (including fibromyalgia)

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Fibromyalgia; Head injuries; Multiple sclerosis; Neurological diseases; Pain; Physical rehabilitation; Rehabilitation hospitals; Strokes
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1161
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Rumsey Centre Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program

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Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 5200 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 5200
Fax: 416-425-0301
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 347 Rumsey Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R7
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Nathalie Beaulieu, Operations Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Diagnosis of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, angioplasty, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, heart transplantation or valvular heart disease
How to apply: Medical referral only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - metered parking in front of building
Service description: Integrated approach to rehabilitation including physical assessment, exercise training, patient education and risk factor interventions

12 month outpatient program

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Heart diseases; Physical rehabilitation; Rehabilitation hospitals
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4754
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - Lyndhurst Centre

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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

CNIB - Toronto Region

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Office phone: 416-486-2500
Toll-free phone: 1-800-563-2642
TTY phone: 416-480-8645
Fax: 416-480-7700
Web site: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Louise Goldhar, Manager, Services and Operations, louise.goldhar@cnib.ca
Contacts: Randy Firth, Coordinator, Community Relations, randy.firth@cnib.ca
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; sign interpreters - interpreters arranged for other languages
Eligibility: Persons with vision loss - anyone seeking information on vision health
How to apply: Referral by self, family member, friend or doctor - contact on-call worker to access services - request for service form available online
Fees: Most services free
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Functional vision assessment

sale of adaptive technologies and daily living aids
English as a Second Language classes
public education
identity cards for travel, entertainment and tax discounts
Counselling and Referral -- help with vision loss and the frustrations that can occur
Sight Enhancement (Vision Rehabilitation) -- how to make the most of remaining sight
Rehabilitation Teaching -- learning to adjust lifestyle to a visual impairment
- improving communication skills by learning keyboarding, reading and writing braille, use of large print and tape recorders
Career and Employment Services -- vocational assessments
- helps individuals explore career interests, develop employment plans, market to potential employers, investigate job opportunities and accommodations
- Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) -- employability training program
- partnership with Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Orientation and Mobility -- individual instruction
- focus on being able to move around safely and independently
Technical Aids -- products specifically designed for people with little or no sight
- visual aids for sale at all CNIB centres
CNIB Library for the Blind -- books and materials in braille and on audio cassette tape
- talking book machines
- transcription of vocational, educational and professional materials
Early Intervention Program -- direct and intensive services to children birth-6 years with visual impairment or blindness
Service Days -- brings CNIB services to local communities
Volunteer Services -- home visits, shopping, reading
Recreational Services -- information on clubs and programs
- Lake Joseph Centre -- recreation and rehabilitative camp open June-October (subsidies available)

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Assistive devices; Blindness; Camps; Children; Document services; Employment; English as a second language; Eye services; Friendly visiting; Identification cards; Impaired vision; Job search training; Life skills training; Physical rehabilitation; Recreation; Shopping services; Special libraries; Testing; Transcription services; Vision aids; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0194
Last complete update: 2007-07-26
Last modification date: 2008-04-17

Bloorview Kids Rehab

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Office phone: 416-425-6220 Toll-free phone 1-800-363-2440
Fax: 416-425-6591
E-mail: info@bloorview.ca
Web site: www.bloorview.ca
Address: 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Sheila Jarvis, President and Chief Executive Officer
Contacts: Lanre Banjoko, Communications Coordinator, 416-425-6220 ext 3310
Languages of service: English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Children and youth birth-19 years with disabilities or complex long term needs
How to apply: Medical referral
Fees: Most services covered by Ontario Health Insurance
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons
Service description: Complex continuing care, rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient services

Neurorehabilitation Program -- for acquired brain injuries, also family support
Neurodevelopmental Program -- for cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Musculoskeletal Program -- for amputee, arthritic, orthopedic, neuromuscular conditions, spina bifida and spinal cord injuries
Dentistry Program -- includes services for congenital anomalies, feeding disorders, saliva management, protective headwear
communication and writing aids
seating
prosthetics, orthotics
myoelectrics
therapeutic recreation
community outreach
art therapy
life skills
3 integrated nursery schools
school health support
on site schools
summer camp
family education

Participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Amputees; Art therapy; Arthritis; Assistive devices; Cerebral palsy; Children; Childrens hospitals; Chronic care hospitals; Communication aids; Congenital disorders; Day camps; Dental services; Disabilities; Epilepsy; Family support; Head injuries; Life skills training; Musculoskeletal diseases; Neurological diseases; Paraplegics; Physical rehabilitation; Quadriplegics; Rehabilitation hospitals; Spina bifida; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET3640
Last complete update: 2008-01-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Parkinson Society Canada

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Office phone: 416-227-9700
Toll-free phone: 1-800-565-3000
Fax: 416-227-9600
Email: general.info@parkinson.ca
Web site: www.parkinson.ca
Address: 4211 Yonge St, Ste 316, Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9
Location (Intersection): North York Central (Yonge St-Hwy 401)
Contacts: Melissa Adamson, Manager, Operations and Administration, 416-227-9700 ext 3383
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Canada
Languages of service: English ; French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - entrance close to parking
Service description: Information

public awareness
exercise and support groups for Parkinson patients and their partners
discussion group for partners
special events
advocacy
location also houses Central and Northern Ontario office
call for local chapter services
regional conferences
online newsletter

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Last complete update 2007-01-29

Ontario Physiotherapy Association

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Office phone: 416-322-6866
Fax: 416-322-6705
E-mail: physiomail@opa.on.ca
Web site: www.opa.on.ca
Address: 55 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 210, Toronto, ON, M4P 1G8
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Dorianne Sauve, Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, except 2nd floor - braille elevator with lowered buttons - street parking
Service description: Professional association

telephone assistance in locating a physiotherapist

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Information and referral; Physiotherapists; Professional associations Record ID MET0804 Last complete update 2008-03-20 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - Hillcrest Centre

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Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 4000 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 4000
Fax: 416-537-8628
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 47 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5R 1Y8
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Bathurst St-Davenport Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 21)
Officers Iris Hogan, Operations Director
Hours: Admission Mon-Fri 8-3:30
Languages of service: English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Persons with established diagnosis who are medically stable and have rehabilitation achievable within 4 months
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms on patient floors, lowered elevator buttons, designated parking
Service description:
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program -- for individuals with any of the following conditions: fractures, hip and knee replacements, orthopaedic surgery, cancer of the bone or tissue, and active rheumatological diagnoses
Multiple Trauma Service -- rehabilitation for individuals who have sustained multiple fractures
Oncology Rehabilitation Service -- therapy for patients who have cancer of the bone or tissue, or bone marrow transplants
Outpatient Services -- occupational therapy, physiotherapy, heated therapy pool
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Arthritis; Cancer; Musculoskeletal diseases; Occupational therapy; Physical rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation hospitals

Developmental Disabilities

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Toronto North
Addus
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 213, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W
Office phone: 416-544-8847
Contact: Monica Munoz, Office Manager
E-mail: info@addus.org
Web Address: www.addus.org
Fax: 416-544-0951
Officer: Mary Vieni, Executive Director

Toronto North
Addus. Eglinton Location
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
Intersection: Avenue Rd-Eglinton Ave W
Office phone: 416-481-9930
Contact: Tanya Hayden, Program Supervisor
E-mail: eglinton@addus.org
Web Address: www.addus.org

Toronto North
Addus. Orchard View Location
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 209, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W
Office phone: 416-544-8847 ext 28
Contact: Christine Pirson, Program Supervisor
E-mail: orchardview@addus.org
Web Address: www.addus.org
Fax: 416-544-0951

Toronto North
Centennial Infant and Child Centre
Address: 1580 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z8
Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave W
Office phone: 416-935-0200
Contact: Pam McNamara, Office Manager
Web Address: www.cicc.on.ca
Fax: 416-935-0300
Officer: Barb Hannah, Executive Director

Toronto North
Community Living Toronto
Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-968-0650
Contact: Karyn Swaffield, Project Manager
E-mail: asamler@cltoronto.ca
Web Address: communitylivingtoronto.ca
Fax: 416-968-6463
Officer: Bruce Rivers, Executive Director

Toronto North
Community Living Toronto. Central Region
Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W
Office phone: 416-968-0650
Web Address: communitylivingtoronto.ca
Fax: 416-968-6463
Officer: Graham Baldwin, Regional Executive Director

Toronto North
Geneva Centre for Autism
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave
Office phone: 416-322-7877
E-mail: info@autism.net
Web Address: www.autism.net
Fax: 416-322-5894
Officer: Margaret Whelan, Executive Director

Toronto North
Geneva Centre for Autism. Choices for Adult Living
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave
Office phone: 416-322-7877 ext 242 Intake
Contact: Paul Van de Laar
Web Address: www.autism.net
Fax: 416-322-5894

Toronto North
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 222, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W
Office phone: 416-486-8046
E-mail: info@mooddisorders.on.ca
Web Address: www.mooddisorders.on.ca
Fax: 416-486-8127
Officer: Karen Liberman, Executive Director

Toronto North
Mothercraft
Address: 32 Heath St W, Toronto, ON, M4V 1T3
Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave W
Office phone: 416-920-3515
E-mail: office@mothercraft.org
Web Address: www.mothercraft.ca
Fax: 416-920-5983
Officer: Beverley Koven, Executive Director

Toronto North
Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program
Address: Toronto Region, 477 Mount Pleasant Rd, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G1
Intersection: Mount Pleasant Rd-Millwood Rd
Office phone: 416-325-0500
Web Address: www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/programs/IES/
Fax: 416-325-0613
Officer: Pat Bader, Program Manager

Toronto North
respiteservices.com
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave
Office phone: 416-322-6317
E-mail: info@respiteservices.com
Web Address: www.respiteservices.com
Fax: 416-481-1512
Officer: Debbie Irish, Manager

Toronto North
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Address: 931 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2H2
Intersection: Yonge St-Bloor St E
Office phone: 416-981-5500
E-mail: info@torontohousing.ca
Web Address: www.torontohousing.ca
Officer: Derek Ballantyne, Chief Executive Officer