Ethnic Groups/National Origin

Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Ontario Regional Office

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:36:44 -0400

Office phone: 416-973-6234, 416-973-5282
Toll-free phone: 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 416-954-6201
Web site: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
Address: 25 St Clair Ave E, 8th Fl, Toronto, ON, M4T 1M2
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-St Clair Ave E)

Council of Agencies Serving South Asians

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:11:46 -0400

Office phone: 416-932-1359
Fax: 416-932-9305
E-mail: cassa@cassa.on.ca
Web site: www.cassa.on.ca
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:
Mr Neethan Shan, Executive Director
Andalee Adamali, Program Manager, andalee@cassa.on.ca
Contacts: Ishara Jeyachandran, Finance/Office Administrator, ishara_jeyachandran@cassa.on.ca
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details - washrooms not accessible
Service description: Umbrella organization of agencies, individuals and groups serving the South Asian community

advocacy
research on community development
community social planning
coalition building
member services include counselling, support, training, information exchange
referrals for the general community to service providers
youth programming
volunteer development
anti-racism activities including Hate Crime Reporting Hotline

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects Community development; Coordinating organizations; Hate crimes; Race relations; Racism; South Asian community; Youth
Record ID MET3528
Last complete update 2008-02-19
Last modification date 2008-03-31

South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:58:18 -0400

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

Cypriot Community of Toronto

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:44:49 -0400

Office phone: 416-696-7400
Fax: 416-696-9465
E-mail: cypriottoronto@bellnet.ca
Address: 6 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Toronto, ON, M4H 1H1
Location: (Intersection) East York (Thorncliffe Park Dr-Overlea Blvd)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers:
Adonis Physentzou, President
Martha Henty, Vice President
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 10-4
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; Greek
Eligibility: Persons of Cypriot origin
How to apply: Complete membership application
Fees: Annual membership fee -- family $50, individual $30
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible through main entrance, side entrance and back emergency exit - parking space at rear
Service description: Community centre

educational, cultural and social services
immigrants and newcomers -- information and referral, orientation, assistance with form filling, employment information, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
escort and interpretation services for senior or hospitalized members
workshops and seminars on Canadian society and culture
financial assistance for members in need

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Accompaniment services; Community centres; Cypriot community; Employment; English as a second language; Financial assistance; Form filling; Greek community; Interpretation; Orientation; Recreation; Settlement services; Translation
Record ID: MET4866
Last complete update: 2007-10-11
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Toronto Finnish Canadian Seniors Centre - Nursing Home

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:21:14 -0400

Office phone: 416-421-6719
Fax: 416-425-1971
E-mail: carnegie@suomikoti.ca
Web site: www.suomikoti.ca
Address: 795 Eglinton Ave E, 7th Fl, Toronto, ON, M4G 4E4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Laird Dr-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Contacts: Leila Carnegie, Administrator/Director of Care, 416-421-6719 ext 228
Hours: Office -- Monday - Friday 9-5 - nursing home -- Mon-Sun 24 hours
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; Estonian ; Finnish
Eligibility: Adults 55 years and over who require assistance with daily living and 24 hour care
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 - street parking close to entrance - designated parking close to entrance in rear parking lot
Service description: Suomi-Koti Toronto -- long term care facility

private, semiprivate, ward accommodation
designated care facility with priority to Finnish community
doctor on call, nurses on duty
capacity 34
short term private respite care
social and recreation programs
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Finnish community; Long term care facilities; Vacation care
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4766
Last complete update: 2008-04-11
Last modification date: 2008-04-11
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Addiction Program - Addiction Treatment Program -

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:17:07 -0400

Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth
Notice Some services may be moving in 2008 due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 6767 ; 416-535-8501 ext 7055
Fax: 416-425-7896
Web site: www.camh.net
Address: 175 Brentcliffe Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 3Z1
Location: (Intersection) East York (Laird Dr-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6:30
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Black youth 13-24 years in the African-Canadian and Caribbean communities
How to apply: No referral required
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Individual and group counselling

family support
early intervention and prevention services

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: African community; Alcoholism; Black community; Drug addiction; Family support; West Indian community; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5125
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Chinese Immigrants Emergency Relief

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:24:08 -0400

Office phone 416-618-1260
E-mail chinesefund@cierf.org
Web site www.cierf.org
Address 25 Old York Mills Rd, Toronto, ON, M2P 1B5
Location (Intersection) North York Central (Yonge St-York Mills Rd)
Ward Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers William Guan, Executive Director

YMCA of Greater Toronto - Korean Services - Yonge Street Location

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:50 -0400

Office phone: 647-288-0249
Fax: 647-288-0250
Web site: www.ymcatoronto.org
Address: 5734 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4M 4E7
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Finch Ave W)
Ward: Willowdale (Ward 23)
Officers: Katie Trivett, Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30
Languages of service: Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Japanese ; Korean
Eligibility: Immigrants and families of immigrants from Korea including convention refugees
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Settlement services, including orientation and workshops on the education system, pensions (Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement), banking information, income tax and business start ups

employment preparation services -- resume clinic, interview practice, information on specific occupations and access to professions and trades

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Business start ups; Job search training; Korean community; Orientation; Pensions; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services Other Services See List Record ID MET1424 Last complete update 2008-02-05 Last modification date 2008-04-17

NA-ME-RES - Tumivut Youth Shelter (Our Footprints)

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:19:50 -0400

Office phone: 416-651-6750
Fax: 416-651-1236
Email: general@nameres.org
Web site: www.nameres.org
Address: 26 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON, M6G 2C4
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Bathurst St-Vaughan Rd)
Hours: Intake -- Mon-Sun 7 am-12 midnight - shelter -- Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: English

INTERCEDE for the Rights of Domestic Workers, Caregivers and Newcomers

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:23:25 -0400

Office phone: 416-483-4554
Toll-free phone: 1-877-483-4554
Fax: 416-483-9781
E-mail: info@intercedetoronto.org
Web site: www.intercedetoronto.org
Address: 234 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 405, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Ms Fely Villasin, Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: English ; Filipino ; translation/interpretation may be arranged for Spanish and other languages
Eligibility: Domestic workers in or out of the Live-in Caregiver Program, as well as caregivers, other work permit holders and Filipino newcomers - also family members
How to apply: Fill out client information forms and bring relevant documents - most services by appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - elevator with lowered buttons
Service description: Information, referral and counselling on immigration, employment, human rights

orientation for newcomers
settlement services
resume preparation
emotional support
advocacy
support groups
off site outreach meetings
skills upgrading and leadership workshops
recreation activities
education meeting 1st Sunday of every month 3-5 pm at 58 Cecil St
confidential

Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada

3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
extensive individual assistance

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Counselling; Domestic workers; Employment; Filipino community; Human rights; Immigrants; Immigration; Job search training; Leadership training; Orientation; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services Record ID MET1156 Last complete update 2007-07-13 Last modification date 2008-03-31