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: 416-935-0200
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)

Office phone: 416-440-3330
Fax: 416-440-3331
E-mail:
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

Office phone: 416-485-9149
Toll-free phone: 1-800-378-2233, 1-800-378-CCFF
Fax: 416-485-0960
E-mail:
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

Office phone: 416-322-7877
Toll-free phone: 1-866-436-3829, 1-866-GENEVA9
Fax: 416-322-5894
E-mail:
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

Office phone: 416-322-7877 ext 242 Intake
Fax: 416-322-5894
E-mail:
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

Office phone: 416-481-2211
Fax: 416-481-2728
E-mail:
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,
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 -- individualized job search assistance
• 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 Resource Centre -- available to current and past Project Work participants
• 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

Office phone: 416-481-9449
Fax: 416-481-8689
E-mail:
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

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
Office phone: 416-322-6317
Fax: 416-481-1512
E-mail:
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,
Kristen Tanner, Administrative Coordinator,
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