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

Office phone: 416-544-0689
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail: ewartangussprint@hotmail.com
Web site: www.sprint-homecare.ca/seah.html
Address: 268 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)

Office phone 416-924-4646
Crisis phone 416-924-4646
Fax 416-324-2485
Email inquiries@torontocas.ca
Web site www.torontocas.ca
Address 30 Isabella St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1N1
Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St-Bloor St E)
Hours Mon-Fri 9-5; July-August Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 - after hours -- answering service, calls returned within 1 hour - in emergency situations workers may visit families, investigate abuse and neglect, or admit children to care - intake services available 24 hours
Languages of service English ; other languages as needed
Eligibility Children birth-16 years and their families

children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act
How to apply Contact central intake at 416-924-4646
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms
Service description Family counselling and supervision

• child protection services
• adoption (adoption@torontocas.ca)
• adoption disclosure (your_roots@torontocas.ca)
• foster care services and recruitment (fostering@torontocas.ca)
• pregnancy counselling
• community work
• supported by Children's Aid Foundation 416-923-0924
• For information on providing foster care, call above number or Homes for Kids at 1-877-567-5437 (1-877-567-KIDS)
• Participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system

Subjects Adoption; Adoption records; Child abuse; Child protective services; Children; Counselling; Family counselling; Family support; Foster care; Information and referral; Pregnancy; Youth
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity Last complete update 2007-07-12

Office phone: 416-440-3330 Fax 416-440-3331
E-mail: toronto@ontario.cancer.ca
Web site: www.cancer.ca
Address: 20 Holly St, Ste 200, Toronto, ON, M4S 3B1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Kathy Fairbarns, Interim Regional Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: English How to apply Self referral
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms on first and third floors
Service description: Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333, Monday-Friday 9-6 * Peer Support 1-800-263-6750 -- group, face to face, and telephone peer support, including program for mastectomy and lumpectomy patients * matches people with cancer and their caregivers with trained volunteers who have had similar experiences * volunteer transportation to and from treatment centres may be available * information pamphlets, videos, displays, speakers, seminars * Smoker's Helpline 1-877-513-5333, Monday-Thursday 9 am-9 pm, Friday 9-5 -- information, advice and support * Man to Man -- prostate cancer peer support group * Side by Side 416-932-8820 -- women's group
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Cancer; Family support; Information and referral; Smoking; Transportation Other Services See List Record ID MET0158 Last complete update 2007-12-10 Last modification date 2008-04-01

Office phone: 416-487-7719
Toll-free phone: 1-866-779-5144
Fax: 416-487-7423
E-mail: info@voicefordeafkids.com
Web site: www.voicefordeafkids.com
Address: 161 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 701, Toronto, ON, M4P 1J5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Norah-Lynn McIntyre, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: English
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking
Service description: Emotional and technical support

• Auditory-Verbal Therapy
• parent support groups
• workshops
• video and print library for members
• advocacy
• public education
• research

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Children; Family support; Impaired hearing; Special libraries Record ID MET1214 Last complete update 2007-12-11 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-489-2221
E-mail: pwptoronto@yahoo.com
Web site: www.pwptoronto.com
Mail Address: Box 1381 2384 Yonge St, Stn K, Toronto, ON, M4P 3J4
Officers: Louise Taylor, President
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Single parents -- widowed, divorced, separated or unmarried - custody of child is not a requirement
How to apply: Attend orientation meeting -- call for information
Fees: Annual dues -- $55
Physical access: Some locations wheelchair accessible
Service description: Education programs, guest speakers, discussion groups, family/parent activities
Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Parent and child programs; Single parents Record ID MET0899 Last complete update 2008-02-06 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-916-6728
Fax: 416-916-6742
E-mail: admin@onpea.org
Web site: www.onpea.org
Address: 234 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 203, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mt Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Teri Kay, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English ; educational resources available in other languages
Fees: Membership fees -- seniors/students $10, individuals/organizations $15
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - elevator with lowered buttons
Service description: Prevention of elder abuse and neglect

• education of professionals and lay persons
• advocacy for systems and legislative action
• information sharing
• sensitivity to multicultural and native issues
• variety of resource materials, nominal fee

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Elder abuse Record ID MET3473 Last complete update 2007-10-12 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-924-2666
Toll-free phone: 1-800-665-6233 National Office
Fax: 416-924-3666
E-mail: info@maddtoronto.ca
Web site: www.maddtoronto.ca
Address: 518 Eglinton Ave E, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M4P 1N6
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Mary Sultana, President
Contacts: Linda Holland, Administrative Assistant
Hours: Tue-Thu 9-1, Fri 9-12 noon
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call, e-mail or fax
Fees: None
Service description: Victims and concerned citizens whose aim is to stop drinking and driving

• victim support, advocacy
• public education and awareness
• speakers
• court monitoring
• lobbying for a victims bill of rights, change to laws
• Red Ribbon Campaign

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Crime victims; Impaired driving Record ID MET0934 Last complete update 2008-02-13 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-489-7111
Toll-free phone: 1-888-473-4636 Heart and Stroke Health Information ; 1-888-HSF-INFO Heart and Stroke Health Information
Fax: 416-489-6885
E-mail: heartandstroke@hsf.on.ca
Web site: www.heartandstroke.ca
Address: 2300 Yonge St, Ste 1300, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Mail Address: Box 2414 2300 Yonge St, Ste 1300, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Rocco Rossi, President and Chief Executive Officer Anastasia Romas, Area Manager
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English ; French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance
Service description: Fundraising for research

• professional and public education
• community presentation programs
• Emergency Cardiac Care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
• patient literature and nutrition guides
• lobbying for anti-tobacco legislation

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Family support; First aid; Health education; Heart diseases; Nutrition; Strokes; Training programs Other Services See List Record ID MET0486 Last complete update 2008-01-04 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-487-5591
TTY phone: 416-487-5062
Fax: 416-487-5855
Web site: www.aatoronto.org
Address: 234 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 202, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Carole Keenan, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-10 pm - after hours -- telephone answered by volunteers, answering service
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; translators available on request
Eligibility: Anyone with a desire to stop drinking
How to apply: Attend any open meeting

call or visit web site for times and locations or for directory of local groups
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and washroom - lowered elevator buttons - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Weekly group meetings Monday-Sunday
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Alcoholism Record ID MET0031 Last complete update 2007-09-05 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-487-4355
Toll-free phone: 1-888-283-8806
Fax: 416-487-0344
E-mail: shrc@selfhelp.on.ca
Web site: www.selfhelp.on.ca
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 219, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Roya Rabbani, Executive Director
Contacts: Rick Henry, Administrative Coordinator
               Aleksandra Vasic, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources,
               volunteer@selfhelp.on.ca
Hours: Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-2
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English ; Farsi ; French ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; call ahead for Chinese
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevators with lowered buttons - street parking
Service description: Telephone referral to over 450 self help/mutual aid groups covering a wide range of subjects

• consultation, workshops and support for new and existing groups
• community development project
• Ontario Self-Help Network (OSHNET) -- referral to self help/mutual aid centres throughout Ontario
• Family Councils Program -- supports the development of family councils in long term care facilities

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Community development; Information and referral; Self help groups Record ID MET1026 Last complete update 2007-05-28 Last modification date 2008-03-31