Diseases/Disabilities

COTA Health

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:17:05 -0500

Office phone: 416-785-9230 Toll-free phone 1-888-785-2779
Fax: 416-785-9358
E-mail: info@cotahealth.ca
Web site: www.cotahealth.ca
Address: Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 362, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
Location (Intersection) North York West (William R Allen Rd-Lawrence Ave W)

Centennial Infant and Child Centre - Child Care for Children with Special Needs

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:37:12 -0500

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)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)

Canadian Cancer Society - Toronto Region

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:39:37 -0500

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

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:32:30 -0500

Office phone: 416-485-9149
Toll-free phone: 1-800-378-2233, 1-800-378-CCFF
Fax: 416-485-0960
E-mail: info@cysticfibrosis.ca
Web site: www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Address: National Office, 2221 Yonge St, Ste 601, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Cathleen Morrison, Chief Executive Officer
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 - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Information

referral to chapters across Canada

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Cystic fibrosis
Other Services See List
Record ID MET4567
Last complete update 2006-11-20
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Geneva Centre for Autism

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:13:15 -0500

Office phone: 416-322-7877
Toll-free phone: 1-866-436-3829, 1-866-GENEVA9
Fax: 416-322-5894
E-mail: info@autism.net
Web site: www.autism.net
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Margaret Whelan, Executive Director, 416-322-7877 ext 244
Neil Walker, Senior Program Director, 416-322-7877 ext 228
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 - evenings and weekends by appointment
Area served: Clinical services -- City of Toronto, Peel and York Region - training and consultation -- Canada
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Clinical Services -- children and youth up to 25 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder including Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Aspergers Syndrome - parents and siblings
How to apply: Clinical Services -- contact intake department ext 0
Fees: Some fees apply for training and group programs - reduced rates for members and parents
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Clinical Services -- intake and assessment

early intervention services
behaviour and communication programs
social skills training groups
sibling and parent groups
parent training programs
family counselling
weekend respite
- Resource Services -- certificate training programs
- workshops, lectures, community education (fees)
- agency consultation
- research
- resource library, videotape lending
  - Volunteer Services -- clinical and administrative experiences available
  - student placements available
Participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services systemOrganization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Asperger syndrome; Autism; Children; Developmental disabilities; Family support; Special libraries; Training programs; Vacation care; YouthOther Services See List
Record ID MET0453
Last complete update 2007-10-30
Last modification date 2008-03-31
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Geneva Centre for Autism - Services for Adults

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:05:58 -0500

Office phone: 416-322-7877 ext 242 Intake
Fax: 416-322-5894
E-mail: info@autism.net
Web site: www.autism.net
Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Contacts: Rose-Anne Sohn, 416-322-7877 ext 231
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 - evening appointments and workshops/groups
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Young adults 18-30 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder including Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger Syndrome - must live in Toronto
How to apply: Contact intake department ext 242
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Choices for Adult Living -- group activities and one-to-one support

facilitates the successful transition from school to work and community participation
support with various goals including employment preparation, post-secondary education, leisure activities, volunteer work

Adult Day Support Program -- three days per week

community based activities
some one-to-one support available

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Asperger syndrome; Autism; Day programs; Developmental disabilities; Young adults Other Services See List
Record ID MET5526
Last complete update 2007-11-26
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Project Work

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:47:33 -0500

Office phone: 416-481-2211
Fax: 416-481-2728
E-mail: info@projectwork.ca
Web site: www.projectwork.ca
Address: 2221 Yonge St, Ste 100, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B4
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Bill Wright, Executive Director, 416-481-2211 ext 233
Contacts: Mary Archer, Intake Coordinator, 416-481-2211 ext 227, marcher@projectwork.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons 18 years and over who have an intellectual disability or require extra support in learning an entry-level job - must be eligible to work in Canada
How to apply: Contact intake coordinator
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Support and Job Retention Program -- ongoing support and counselling in finding and maintaining paid employment

assistance learning new job duties
on site work visits and telephone contact to assist in solving work problems
resume updating

Supported Employment Program

life skills training
variety of unpaid 2-day work placements to explore job options
work placements include on-the-job training and support from a job coach

Employment For All - Removing the Barriers Project

Employment Resource Centre

walk-in job search centre
access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone
resource materials, job listings and labour market information

Other Services -- customized plans can be developed on a fee-for-service basis including employment training, employment assessment, employment preparation workshops, job placement, job coaching and job maintenance
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Computers; Disabilities; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Internet access; Job placements; Job search training; Life skills training; Photocopiers; Reduced cost services; Resumes; Special libraries; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Vocational training; Work placements
Record ID MET0938
Last complete update 2007-12-20
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Salvation Army - Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:09:48 -0500

Office phone: 416-481-9449
Fax: 416-481-8689
E-mail: mminfo@sa-mhc.ca
Web site: www.sa-mhc.ca
Address: 155 Millwood Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 1J6
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Millwood Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Major Roy Snow, Executive Director
Contacts: Jackie Tudor, Director of Care
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 18 years and over who require assistance with daily living, including those who are demonstrating signs of Alzheimer Disease
How to apply: Apply through your local Community Care Access Centre -- see separate entries
Fees: Standard fees - subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Long term care facility -- private accommodation

capacity 168
secure unit for persons with Alzheimer Disease
doctor on call, nurses on duty 24 hours, therapies, chiropodist, physiotherapist, rehabilitation
social and recreation programs

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Alzheimer disease; Long term care facilities Other Services See List Record ID MET0477 Last complete update 2008-02-11 Last modification date 2008-03-31

South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:58:18 -0500

Office phone: 416-487-6371
Fax: 416-487-6456
Web site: www.salc.net
Address: 1992 Yonge St, Ste 205, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Millwood Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Shalini Konanur, Executive Director
Contacts: Deepa Mattoo, Project Coordinator
Anita Balakrishna, Staff Lawyer
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, interpreters available in other South Asian languages
Eligibility: Low income South Asians including refugee claimants
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details - washrooms not accessible
Service description: Advice and representation in areas of welfare, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), sponsorships, refugee claims and appeals, and immigration law

legal information and education
referral of legal cases
advocacy
seminars, workshops
funded by Legal Aid Ontario

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Disabilities; Legal services; Refugees; South Asian community Record ID MET6008 Last complete update 2007-10-29 Last modification date 2008-04-15

respiteservices.com

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:42:32 -0500

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