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

Office phone: 416-785-9230 Toll-free phone 1-888-785-2779
Fax: 416-785-9358
E-mail:
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)

Office phone: 416-480-4611
Fax: 416-480-4612
Web site: www.sunnybrook.ca
Address: 2075 Bayview Ave, T-Wing, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts:
Joel Roth, Coordinator
Donnet Roxburgh, Program Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
Eligibility: Adults 16 years and over with severe, persistent mental illness - priority to persons with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders
How to apply: Self-referral - application form
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: SUNPACT -- intensive outreach program

• multidisciplinary team including addictions specialist, occupational therapists, peer support worker, psychiatrist, registered nurses, social workers and vocational specialist
• health education
• medication and symptom management
• substance abuse
• individual counselling
• family support
• social skills development
• vocational rehabilitation
• assistance in activities of daily living
• development of leisure and recreational opportunities
• assistance in finding housing and other social services

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Case management; Drug addiction; Family support; Health education; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Life skills training; Manic depression; Mental health; Occupational therapy; Outreach; Recreation; Schizophrenia; Vocational rehabilitation
Other Services See List
Record ID: MET4890
Last complete update: 2007-10-02
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Notice Has no in-patient obstetrical or pediatric program
Office phone: 416-480-6100
E-mail:
Web site: www.sunnybrook.ca
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, North York, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Barry McLellan, President and Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Monday - Sunday 24 hours
Languages of service: English, Interpretive services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Acute care hospital

• programs in cancer, cardiac, musculoskeletal, neurosciences, trauma and critical care, aging and population health
• community programs
• psychiatric unit
• extended care (chronic care) wing for entitled veterans
• Bayview Community Hospice, Ontario Breast Screening Program -- see separate entries
• Regional Dialysis Centre
• Regional Stroke Centre
• no obstetrical or neonatal services

Outpatient services For a complete list of clinics, see the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre website

• professional referral required for some services
• acupuncture
• AIDS/HIV clinic
• allergy
• amputation clinic
• arthritis/rheumatology
• assistive devices including orthotics, prosthetics, hearing aids
• audiology including cochlear implant program
• breast screening
• cardiovascular and vascular disease
• carpal tunnel clinic
• diet and nutrition counselling
• family planning
• foot care
• geriatric care, including day hospital and dental clinic
• headaches including migraines
• mental health
• pain
• respiratory diseases
• Ross Tilley Burn Centre
• sexually transmitted diseases
• skin diseases
• speech disorders
• sports medicine
• stroke
• SUNDEC Diabetes Education Centre
• trauma unit
• travel immunization
• youth psychiatry

Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly 416-480-4663 -- assessment of mental condition of persons 65 years and over

• ongoing service through home and institution visits
• serves York Mills Rd-St Clair Ave/CPR tracks; Don Valley Pkwy-Avenue Rd

Dental Clinic 416-480-4436 -- full dental care for persons who are medically compromised or require specialized dental care, surgery or consultation including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

• referral required

Lifeline Program 416-480-5960 -- emergency response program to help frail elderly and medically at risk persons to continue to live in their own homes

• fee

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: AIDS; Acupuncture; Acute care hospitals; Allergies; Amputees; Arthritis; Assistive devices; Audiological services; Breast screening; Burns; Chronic care hospitals; Day programs; Dental services; Diabetes; Family planning; Foot care; Geriatric care; Health assessments; Heart diseases; Hepatitis; Home health care; Immunization; Kidney diseases; Medical alert systems; Mental health; Mental health centres; Migraines; Musculoskeletal diseases; Neurological diseases; Nutrition; Pain; Physical rehabilitation; Psychogeriatric care; Repetitive strain injuries; Respiratory tract diseases; Seniors; Sexually transmitted diseases; Skin diseases; Speech disorders; Sports medicine; Strokes; Testing; Treatments; Youth Other Services See List
Record ID: MET1103
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-04-01

Office phone: 416-921-8092
Fax: 416-921-0747
E-mail:
Web site: www.parentsforyouth.com
Mail Address: 184 Bayview Heights Dr, Toronto, ON, M4G 2Y9
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Dr Harvey Armstrong, President and Founder
Contacts: Victoria Kerber, Administrator and Intake Coordinator
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-4
Area served: Toronto (City of)
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Parents of behaviourally disturbed youth 10 years and over
How to apply: Call or send e-mail
Fees: Vary for different services
Service description: Weekly parent support and therapy groups in safe and confidential settings
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Parenting support
Record ID: MET5015
Last complete update: 2006-11-30
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

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

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 7075 ; 416-535-8501 ext 6019
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)
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons 18 years and over who are addicted primarily to cocaine
How to apply: No referral required - call for assessment
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Outpatient treatment and aftercare support - treatment services for Toronto Drug Treatment Court program
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Aftercare; Alcoholism; Drug addiction
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5122
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-422-5644 Toll-free phone 1-877-422-1112
Fax: 416-422-5943
E-mail:
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

Office phone 416-618-1260
E-mail
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

Office phone: 416-925-4431 ext 17
Crisis phone: 416-925-4431 ext 0
Fax: 416-925-4433
E-mail:
Web site: www.tchostel.org
Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 402, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)

Office phone: 416-916-6728
Fax: 416-916-6742
E-mail:
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