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

Office phone: 416-480-6026
Fax: 416-480-6068
E-mail:
Web site: www.rgp.toronto.on.ca
Address: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave, H478, Toronto, ON, M4N 3M5
Location: (Intersection) North York Central (Bayview Ave-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Officers: Dr Barbara Liu, Executive Director
Contacts:
Marlene Awad, Director, Administration and Information Management,
Joanne Ardern, Coordinator, Administration and System Implementation
Area served: Greater Toronto Area and surrounding region
Languages of service: English, interpreters may be available
Eligibility: Elderly persons, living in community or institutions, with complex and multiple health and social problems
How to apply: Call for connection with appropriate local geriatric service
Service description: Coordinated hospital-based services

• may be delivered in a variety of settings
• assistance with remaining in or returning to the community when possible
• outreach assessment visits by interdisciplinary team to home or institution
• short term treatment and rehabilitation at geriatric clinics, day hospitals, psychogeriatric and Alzheimer clinics, inpatient acute geriatric units, inpatient geriatric rehabilitation units
• geriatric emergency management
• inpatient consultation teams
• information and guidance for families and caregivers
• consultation for professional staff in hospitals and long term care facilities

Service delivery through 27 participating organizations in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding region
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alzheimer disease; Caregiver support; Coordinating organizations; Family support; Geriatric care; Health assessments; Home health care; Physical rehabilitation; Psychogeriatric care; Strokes
Record ID: MET2155
Last complete update: 2007-10-30
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 5300 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 5300
Fax: 416-425-8906
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 345 Rumsey Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R7
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Ramona Mileris, Manager, Program Services
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons with physical disabilities 19 years and over
How to apply: Medical referral only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and metered parking in front of building
Service description: Outpatient rehabilitation for adults with neurological disorders such as stroke, acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis

• also chronic pain management (including fibromyalgia)

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Fibromyalgia; Head injuries; Multiple sclerosis; Neurological diseases; Pain; Physical rehabilitation; Rehabilitation hospitals; Strokes
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1161
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 5200 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 5200
Fax: 416-425-0301
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 347 Rumsey Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R7
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Nathalie Beaulieu, Operations Director
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Diagnosis of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, angioplasty, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, heart transplantation or valvular heart disease
How to apply: Medical referral only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - metered parking in front of building
Service description: Integrated approach to rehabilitation including physical assessment, exercise training, patient education and risk factor interventions

• 12 month outpatient program

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Heart diseases; Physical rehabilitation; Rehabilitation hospitals
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4754
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 6000 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 6000
Fax: 416-422-5216 ; 416-422-2467
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
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: Heather Reuber, Operations Director
Languages of service: English ; will arrange basic interpretation as needed
How to apply: Physician referrals
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons - designated parking
Service description: Assistive Technology Program 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- assessment and training for clients who require writing aids, computer software and modified equipment to meet written communication and employment needs

• Bone Density Clinic 416-597-3422 ext 6357 -- diagnosis, treatment and study of osteoporosis in people with spinal cord injury
  • bone mineral density testing
• Fitness Centre 416-597-3422 ext 6151 -- aerobics, wheelchair basketball, tai chi, free weights -- fee
• Outpatient Services 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- facilitates access to clinics and services
• Robson Clinic 416-597-3422 ext 6064 -- inpatient and outpatient urological services and fertility program
  • sexuality program
• Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program -- for persons 15 years and over with traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury or disease, or related neurological conditions
  • social work/discharge planning
  • also short-term inpatient services for previously injured spinal cord patients
• Employment Resource Centre -- see separate entry Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Assistive devices; Communication aids; Fertility; Hospitals; Neurological diseases; Osteoporosis; Paraplegics; Physical disabilities; Physical rehabilitation; Quadriplegics; Rehabilitation hospitals; Sexuality; Urological diseases
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0617
Last complete update: 2007-09-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-486-2500
Toll-free phone: 1-800-563-2642
TTY phone: 416-480-8645
Fax: 416-480-7700
Web site: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Louise Goldhar, Manager, Services and Operations,
Contacts: Randy Firth, Coordinator, Community Relations,
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; sign interpreters - interpreters arranged for other languages
Eligibility: Persons with vision loss - anyone seeking information on vision health
How to apply: Referral by self, family member, friend or doctor - contact on-call worker to access services - request for service form available online
Fees: Most services free
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Functional vision assessment

• sale of adaptive technologies and daily living aids
• English as a Second Language classes
• public education
• identity cards for travel, entertainment and tax discounts
• Counselling and Referral -- help with vision loss and the frustrations that can occur
• Sight Enhancement (Vision Rehabilitation) -- how to make the most of remaining sight
• Rehabilitation Teaching -- learning to adjust lifestyle to a visual impairment
  • improving communication skills by learning keyboarding, reading and writing braille, use of large print and tape recorders
• Career and Employment Services -- vocational assessments
  • helps individuals explore career interests, develop employment plans, market to potential employers, investigate job opportunities and accommodations
  • Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP) -- employability training program
  • partnership with Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
• Orientation and Mobility -- individual instruction
  • focus on being able to move around safely and independently
• Technical Aids -- products specifically designed for people with little or no sight
  • visual aids for sale at all CNIB centres
• CNIB Library for the Blind -- books and materials in braille and on audio cassette tape
  • talking book machines
  • transcription of vocational, educational and professional materials
• Early Intervention Program -- direct and intensive services to children birth-6 years with visual impairment or blindness
• Service Days -- brings CNIB services to local communities
• Volunteer Services -- home visits, shopping, reading
• Recreational Services -- information on clubs and programs
  • Lake Joseph Centre -- recreation and rehabilitative camp open June-October (subsidies available)

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Assistive devices; Blindness; Camps; Children; Document services; Employment; English as a second language; Eye services; Friendly visiting; Identification cards; Impaired vision; Job search training; Life skills training; Physical rehabilitation; Recreation; Shopping services; Special libraries; Testing; Transcription services; Vision aids; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0194
Last complete update: 2007-07-26
Last modification date: 2008-04-17

Office phone: 416-425-6220 Toll-free phone 1-800-363-2440
Fax: 416-425-6591
E-mail:
Web site: www.bloorview.ca
Address: 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 1R8
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Sheila Jarvis, President and Chief Executive Officer
Contacts: Lanre Banjoko, Communications Coordinator, 416-425-6220 ext 3310
Languages of service: English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Children and youth birth-19 years with disabilities or complex long term needs
How to apply: Medical referral
Fees: Most services covered by Ontario Health Insurance
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - lowered elevator buttons
Service description: Complex continuing care, rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient services

• Neurorehabilitation Program -- for acquired brain injuries, also family support
• Neurodevelopmental Program -- for cerebral palsy and epilepsy
• Musculoskeletal Program -- for amputee, arthritic, orthopedic, neuromuscular conditions, spina bifida and spinal cord injuries
• Dentistry Program -- includes services for congenital anomalies, feeding disorders, saliva management, protective headwear
• communication and writing aids
• seating
• prosthetics, orthotics
• myoelectrics
• therapeutic recreation
• community outreach
• art therapy
• life skills
• 3 integrated nursery schools
• school health support
• on site schools
• summer camp
• family education

Participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Amputees; Art therapy; Arthritis; Assistive devices; Cerebral palsy; Children; Childrens hospitals; Chronic care hospitals; Communication aids; Congenital disorders; Day camps; Dental services; Disabilities; Epilepsy; Family support; Head injuries; Life skills training; Musculoskeletal diseases; Neurological diseases; Paraplegics; Physical rehabilitation; Quadriplegics; Rehabilitation hospitals; Spina bifida; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET3640
Last complete update: 2008-01-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-227-9700
Toll-free phone: 1-800-565-3000
Fax: 416-227-9600
Email:
Web site: www.parkinson.ca
Address: 4211 Yonge St, Ste 316, Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9
Location (Intersection): North York Central (Yonge St-Hwy 401)
Contacts: Melissa Adamson, Manager, Operations and Administration, 416-227-9700 ext 3383
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 - entrance close to parking
Service description: Information

• public awareness
• exercise and support groups for Parkinson patients and their partners
• discussion group for partners
• special events
• advocacy
• location also houses Central and Northern Ontario office
• call for local chapter services
• regional conferences
• online newsletter

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Last complete update 2007-01-29

Office phone: 416-322-6866
Fax: 416-322-6705
E-mail:
Web site: www.opa.on.ca
Address: 55 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 210, Toronto, ON, M4P 1G8
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Dorianne Sauve, Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, except 2nd floor - braille elevator with lowered buttons - street parking
Service description: Professional association

• telephone assistance in locating a physiotherapist

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Information and referral; Physiotherapists; Professional associations Record ID MET0804 Last complete update 2008-03-20 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-597-3422 ext 4000 ; 416-59-REHAB ext 4000
Fax: 416-537-8628
Web site: www.torontorehab.com
Address: 47 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5R 1Y8
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Bathurst St-Davenport Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 21)
Officers Iris Hogan, Operations Director
Hours: Admission Mon-Fri 8-3:30
Languages of service: English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Persons with established diagnosis who are medically stable and have rehabilitation achievable within 4 months
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms on patient floors, lowered elevator buttons, designated parking
Service description:
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program -- for individuals with any of the following conditions: fractures, hip and knee replacements, orthopaedic surgery, cancer of the bone or tissue, and active rheumatological diagnoses
Multiple Trauma Service -- rehabilitation for individuals who have sustained multiple fractures
Oncology Rehabilitation Service -- therapy for patients who have cancer of the bone or tissue, or bone marrow transplants
Outpatient Services -- occupational therapy, physiotherapy, heated therapy pool
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Arthritis; Cancer; Musculoskeletal diseases; Occupational therapy; Physical rehabilitation; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation hospitals

Toronto North Addus Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 213, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9 Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W Office phone: 416-544-8847 Contact: Monica Munoz, Office Manager E-mail: Web Address: www.addus.org Fax: 416-544-0951 Officer: Mary Vieni, Executive Director

Toronto North Addus. Eglinton Location Address: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A7 Mail Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 213, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9 Intersection: Avenue Rd-Eglinton Ave W Office phone: 416-481-9930 Contact: Tanya Hayden, Program Supervisor E-mail: Web Address: www.addus.org

Toronto North Addus. Orchard View Location Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 209, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9 Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W Office phone: 416-544-8847 ext 28 Contact: Christine Pirson, Program Supervisor E-mail: Web Address: www.addus.org Fax: 416-544-0951

Toronto North 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 Community Living Toronto Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-968-0650 Contact: Karyn Swaffield, Project Manager E-mail: Web Address: communitylivingtoronto.ca Fax: 416-968-6463 Officer: Bruce Rivers, Executive Director

Toronto North Community Living Toronto. Central Region Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-968-0650 Web Address: communitylivingtoronto.ca Fax: 416-968-6463 Officer: Graham Baldwin, Regional Executive Director

Toronto North Geneva Centre for Autism Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-322-7877 E-mail: Web Address: www.autism.net Fax: 416-322-5894 Officer: Margaret Whelan, Executive Director

Toronto North Geneva Centre for Autism. Choices for Adult Living Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-322-7877 ext 242 Intake Contact: Paul Van de Laar Web Address: www.autism.net Fax: 416-322-5894

Toronto North Mood Disorders Association of Ontario Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 222, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9 Intersection: Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W Office phone: 416-486-8046 E-mail: Web Address: www.mooddisorders.on.ca Fax: 416-486-8127 Officer: Karen Liberman, Executive Director

Toronto North Mothercraft Address: 32 Heath St W, Toronto, ON, M4V 1T3 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave W Office phone: 416-920-3515 E-mail: Web Address: www.mothercraft.ca Fax: 416-920-5983 Officer: Beverley Koven, Executive Director

Toronto North Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ontario Disability Support Program Address: Toronto Region, 477 Mount Pleasant Rd, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G1 Intersection: Mount Pleasant Rd-Millwood Rd Office phone: 416-325-0500 Web Address: www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS/en/programs/IES/ Fax: 416-325-0613 Officer: Pat Bader, Program Manager

Toronto North respiteservices.com Address: 112 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-322-6317 E-mail: Web Address: www.respiteservices.com Fax: 416-481-1512 Officer: Debbie Irish, Manager

Toronto North Toronto Community Housing Corporation Address: 931 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2H2 Intersection: Yonge St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-981-5500 E-mail: Web Address: www.torontohousing.ca Officer: Derek Ballantyne, Chief Executive Officer