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Canadian Cancer Society - Toronto Region - Central Toronto Unit Office

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Office phone: 416-485-0222
Fax: 416-485-0223
E-mail: centor@ontario.cancer.ca
Web site: www.cancer.ca
Address: 20 Holly St, Ste 101, Toronto, ON, M4S 3B1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Contacts: Bonnie Ashawasega, Unit Manager
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
Service description: Peer support

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for more details see main record for Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto Region

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Cancer; Family support; Information and referral; Transportation
Other Services See List
Record ID MET1439
Last complete update 2007-11-20
Last modification date 2008-03-31

Canadian Cancer Society - Toronto Region

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:39:37 -0400

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

Toronto Transit Commission ( TTC )

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:07:56 -0400

Office phone: 416-393-4636 Transit information ; 416-393-INFO Transit information ; 416-393-3030 Customer service TTY phone 416-481-2523
Fax: 416-488-5773
Web site: www.ttc.ca
Address: 1900 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z2
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Franklin Romeo, Supervisor, Customer Information
Hours: Mon-Sun 8-6
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; telephone interpretation service available for access to services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - tone elevator with lowered buttons - street parking
Service description: Route, schedule and fare information

information on discounts for high school students
lost articles 416-393-4100
complaints, commendations 416-393-3030, TTY 416-397-8289
call 416-539-5438 or 416-393-4636 (option 5, 1) to confirm elevator access
To obtain reduced fares and passes, seniors 65 years and over must present a valid driver's licence, or a TTC senior photo ID card available for $3.25 at Sherbourne station Monday-Friday 12 noon-7, Saturday 10-4
for discounts for veterans and persons who are visually impaired, call Canada Veterans Affairs Canada and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind -- see separate entries

Organization type: Regional Government Subjects Public transportation; Seniors discounts Other Services See List Record ID MET3343 Last complete update 2007-11-14 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Toronto-Sunnybrook Service Centre

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:51 -0400

Toll-free phone: 1-866-522-2122 English, 1-866-522-2022 French
Fax: 416-973-6814
Web site: www.vac-acc.gc.ca
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, Kilgour Wing, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Languages of service: English, French
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Same services as main location

see main record for Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada

Organization type: Federal Government
Subjects: Advocacy; Dependents benefits; Financial assistance; Funerals; Seniors; Survivors benefits; Transportation; Veterans; Veterans programs Other Services See List
Record ID: MET1980
Last complete update: 2007-11-27
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:56:17 -0400

Office phone: 416-422-5644 Toll-free phone 1-877-422-1112
Fax: 416-422-5943
E-mail: info@cpaont.org
Web site: www.cpaont.org
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: William K Adair, Executive Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5 - evening appointments available
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Individuals living with a spinal cord injury or other physical disability
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons - designated parking
Service description: Information, counselling and referral services -- adjustment to disability, accessible housing, financial assistance, transportation, employment services, equipment

case management, attendant services
sports and leisure activities
peer support
advocacy
research

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Attendant care; Case management; Employment; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Paraplegics; Physical disabilities; Quadriplegics; Recreation
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0196
Last complete update: 2008-01-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Transportation

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SPRINT Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-481-6411 E-mail: sprint@sprint-homecare.ca Web Address: www.sprint-homecare.ca Fax: 416-481-9829 Officer: Jane Moore, Executive Director	Toronto North
Toronto Transit Commission Address: 1900 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z2 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-393-4636 Transit information ; 416-393-INFO Transit information ; 416-393-3030 Customer service Web Address: www.ttc.ca Fax: 416-488-5773 Officer: Franklin Romeo, Supervisor, Customer Information	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

Transportation

admin — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:30:39 -0500

Toronto North
SPRINT
Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1
Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave
Office phone: 416-481-6411
E-mail: sprint@sprint-homecare.ca
Web Address: www.sprint-homecare.ca
Fax: 416-481-9829
Officer: Jane Moore, Executive Director

Toronto North
Toronto Transit Commission
Address: 1900 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z2
Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave
Office phone: 416-393-4636 Transit information ; 416-393-INFO Transit information ; 416-393-3030 Customer service
Web Address: www.ttc.ca
Fax: 416-488-5773
Officer: Franklin Romeo, Supervisor, Customer Information