Caregivers

The Great Garden Adventure

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:04:29 -0400

People and Organizations in North Toronto presents...

The Great Garden Adventure

Free interactive gardening program
for children from ages 3 to 7!

Centennial Infant and Child Centre

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:25:29 -0400

Centennial Infant and Child Centre Office phone: 416-935-0200
Fax: 416-935-0300
Web site: www.cicc.on.ca
Address: 1580 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-St Clair Ave W)

Care Watch Toronto

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:29:01 -0400

Office phone: 416-590-0455
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail: info@carewatchtoronto.org
Web site: www.carewatchtoronto.org
Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Contacts: Tammy Smith, Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-3
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Network of individuals and consumer organizations dedicated to improving quality of life for recipients of long term care in their homes

advocates developing and maintaining high quality publicly funded programs allowing the frail elderly and persons who are chronically ill or disabled to remain in their own homes
periodic public meetings
Speakers Corner -- speakers on health and home care access issues
The Caring Game -- board game and facilitated workshops to raise awareness of concerns and feelings of those receiving care -- fee

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Advocacy; Home health care; Home support
Record ID MET4241
Last complete update 2007-12-07
Last modification date 2008-03-31

respiteservices.com

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:42:32 -0400

respiteservices.com
Office phone: 416-322-6317
Fax: 416-481-1512
E-mail: info@respiteservices.com
Web site: www.respiteservices.com
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Lorna Powers, Supervisor, lpowers@respiteservices.com
Kristen Tanner, Administrative Coordinator, ktanner@respiteservices.com
Area served: Network -- Ontario - CHAP Program -- Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call or visit web site
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental disabilities

Access Facilitators -- work directly with families of individuals with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities or autism to connect them with respite opportunities

CHAP (Community Helpers for Active Participation) Program -- connects individuals with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities or autism with support workers through a family registry and worker database
information on community respite services
workshops

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Coordinating organizations; Developmental disabilities; Disabilities; Information and referral; Internet information services; Registries; Respite care
Record ID MET4892
Last complete update 2007-10-10
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Ontario March of Dimes

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:23:53 -0400

Office phone 416-425-3463 ; 416-425-DIME
Toll-free phone 1-800-263-3463
Fax 416-425-1920
E-mail info@dimes.on.ca
Web site www.marchofdimes.ca
Address 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers
Andria Spindel, President and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Manderson, Vice President of Corporate Resources
Contacts Ruth Kapelus, Public Relations Coordinator
Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Area served Ontario
Languages of service English ; French
Eligibility Children and adults with physical disabilities
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description Variety of services including:
DesignAbility ext 227 -- skilled volunteers develop assistive aids not available in the marketplace
Home and Vehicle Modification Program 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) to Ontario residents 18 years and over with ongoing mobility impairments, their families or landlords

in partnership with the Government of Ontario

Post Polio Program ext 227 -- support for polio survivors

information on post-polio syndrome

Recreation Programs ext 227 -- outings, day trips, holiday programs

Also serves as provincial office Organization type Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Assistive devices; Attendant care; Employment; Financial assistance; Home adaptations; Literacy instruction; Physical disabilities; Polio; Recreation; Vehicle adaptations Other Services See List Record ID MET0795 Last complete update 2007-09-19 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:53:08 -0500

Syme-Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre
Office phone 416-766-4634
Fax 416-766-8162
E-mail swoolner@symewoolner.org
Web site www.symewoolner.org
Address 2468 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 3, Toronto, ON, M6M 5E2

Saturday Cafe Socials

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:59:11 -0400

People and Organizations in North Toronto
Offers

Saturday Cafe Socials

Program for Nannies & Caregivers

Have fun in an informal group setting while you...

Check out available community resources

Parent and child programs

admin — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:36:57 -0400

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
Central Eglinton Community Centre Address: 160 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON, M4P 3B5 Intersection: Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E Office phone: 416-392-0511 E-mail: info@centraleglinton.com Web Address: www.centraleglinton.com Fax: 416-392-0514 Officer: Susan Kee, Executive Director	Toronto North
Children's Storefront Address: 1079 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G8 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dupont St Office phone: 416-531-8151 Officer: Roona Maloney, Executive Director	Toronto North
Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre Address: Fairlawn Heights United Church, 28 Fairlawn Ave, Toronto, ON, M5M 1S7 Intersection: Yonge St-Lawrence Ave W Office phone: 416-488-3446 E-mail: fnc@bellnet.ca Web Address: www.fairlawnneighbourhoodcentre.com Fax: 416-481-4109 Officer: Anne Rawson, Executive Director	Toronto North
Metro Mothers Network Address: 50 Melrose Ave, Toronto, ON, M5M 1Y5 Intersection: Yonge St-Lawrence Ave W Office phone: 416-487-6867 ; 416-487-MUMS E-mail: info@mumnet.ca Web Address: www.mumnet.ca Fax: 416-487-1767 Officer: Judy Grout, Executive Director	Toronto North
Mothercraft Ontario Early Years Centre St Paul's Address: 32 Heath St W, Toronto, ON, M4V 1T3 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave W Office phone: 416-920-3515 Web Address: www.mothercraft.ca Fax: 416-920-5983 Officer: Karen Venneri, Early Years Manager	Toronto North
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Epnigishmok Aboriginal Head Start Program Address: St Michael and All Angels Church, 611 St Clair Ave W, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M6C 1A3 Intersection: Bathurst St-St Clair Ave W Office phone: 416-653-5381 E-mail: info@nativechild.org Web Address: www.nativechild.org Fax: 416-653-7984 Officer: Kim Kirkley, Manager	Toronto North
Ontario Early Years Centres Address: 477 Mount Pleasant Rd, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G1 Intersection: Mount Pleasant Rd-Millwood Rd Web Address: www.ontarioearlyyears.ca Fax: 416-325-0613 Officer: Lynne Livingstone, Executive Director	Toronto North
St Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club Address: 843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON, M6G 2R8 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dupont St Office phone: 416-534-8461 E-mail: info@stalbansclub.ca Web Address: www.stalbansclub.ca Fax: 416-534-8860 Officer: Chris Foster, Executive Director	Toronto North
St Michael's Common Ground Address: St Michael and All Angels Church, 611 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, M6C 1A3 Intersection: Bathurst St-St Clair Ave W Office phone: 416-653-3593 Fax: 416-653-3594 Officer: Joan Harrison, Chair, Outreach Committee	Toronto North
Yes I Can! Nursery School of Toronto Toronto Branch Address: Bedford Park United Church, 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9 Intersection: Mount Pleasant Rd-Lawrence Ave E Office phone: 416-486-4911 Officer: Janet MacDougall, Director	Toronto North

SPRINT

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:30:12 -0400

Office phone: 416-481-6411
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail: sprint@sprint-homecare.ca
Web site: www.sprint-homecare.ca
Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Jane Moore, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6
Area served: Generally Hwy 401-Bloor St; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St

Meals on wheels

also Lawrence Ave E-St Clair Ave E; Bayview Ave-Mt Pleasant Rd
also St Clair Ave-Bloor St; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St

Languages of service: English ; other languages also available
Eligibility: Seniors 55 years and over and adults with disabilities
How to apply: Telephone intake - home visit - assessment
Fees: Fees vary, subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevator, lowered buttons
Service description: Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto -- multiservice community and home support agency

respite care (caregiver relief) including care of seniors with Alzheimer Disease -- fee
also 24 hour caregiver relief -- fee
adult day care including seniors with dementia -- fee
home help, homemaking -- fee
meals on wheels Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals available, also Reach for 5 (fresh fruit and vegetables in partnership with Field to Table) -- fee
community dining Monday-Sunday in various locations, including Friday dinner and Sunday brunch -- fee
transportation to medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities -- fee
friendly visiting for isolated seniors, and those receiving palliative care -- free
telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, case management -- free

Elder Abuse Program -- counselling, support, prevention, referrals to community services
Peer support groups for seniors, caregiver education, caregiver support groups -- free

foot care clinic -- fee
income tax clinic
supportive housing in 2 Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings (Montgomery Place and Moore Place)
information and referral
volunteer opportunities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride, www.torontoride.ca -- a partnership of agencies and providers formed to improve access to transportation services through sharing agency resources
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Adult day care; Alzheimer disease; Caregiver support; Case management; Congregate dining; Elder abuse; Foot care; Friendly visiting; Home help; Homemaking; Income tax clinics; Jewish community; Meals on wheels; Physical disabilities; Respite care; Security checks; Seniors; Supportive housing; Transportation; Vacation care; Vegetarianism
Other Services See List
Record ID MET1065
Last complete update 2007-12-14
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Mission Statement

admin — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:49:59 -0500

To serve the people who live, work and study in North Toronto by improving availability and increasing awareness of the social and health services in the community through information, education and advocacy.