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

Office phone: 416-923-8454
Fax: 416-923-1950
E-mail:
Web site: www.ywcatoronto.org
Mail Address: 80 Woodlawn Ave E, Toronto, ON, M4T 1C1
Officers: Darlene Penney, Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Interviews with staff and tenants
Fees: Rent geared to income
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible

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: 416-481-5557
Fax: 416-481-8540
E-mail:
Web site: www.sa-mhc.ca
Address: 84 Davisville Ave, Toronto, ON, M4S 1G1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Major Marie Osborne, Director
Contacts: Vicki Wootton, Director of Care
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Ambulatory seniors 60 years and over who are able to live independently
How to apply: Call for appointment and application
Fees: Vary for different services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance - braille elevator, lowered buttons
Service description: Retirement home

• no smoking or alcoholic beverages
• private accommodation
• capacity 83
• doctors on call, nurses on duty
• chiropody, physiotherapy
• social and recreation programs
• nonsectarian

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Retirement homes Other Services See List Record ID MET3044 Last complete update 2008-02-27 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-425-3463
Fax: 416-425-1920
E-mail:
Web site: www.marchofdimes.ca
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1A4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Millwood Rd-Overlea Blvd)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Lee Harding, Director Edwin Greenfield, Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults with physical disabilities who require support to remain living independently
Fees: Some programs free, others fee-for-service
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Attendant services

• supportive housing
• acquired brain injury services

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Attendant care; Head injuries; Supportive housing Other Services See List
Record ID: MET3369
Last complete update: 2007-09-19
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-425-4134
Fax: 416-425-6319
E-mail:
Web site: www.suomikoti.ca
Address: 795 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON, M4G 4E4
Location: (Intersection) East York (Laird Dr-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Juha Mynttinen, Administrator
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; Finnish
Eligibility: Seniors 55 years and over with valid membership
How to apply: Call or drop in for membership application
Fees: Annual membership fee -- $40
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 -- multiservice centre

• Finnish environment
• congregate dining (lunch)
• fitness and aquatics programs
• social, recreation and cultural activities
• library
• multipurpose room
• cafeteria Monday-Friday 12:30-1:30

• Rental apartments -- bachelor, one and two bedrooms for seniors who are ambulatory and able to care for themselves
• 31 units
• priority to Finnish community

• Life Lease apartments -- bachelor, one, two and three bedrooms
• 57 units
• priority to Finnish community

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Congregate dining; Finnish community; Recreation; Seniors; Seniors apartments; Special libraries
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1144
Last complete update: 2007-12-13
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-421-6719
Fax: 416-425-1971
E-mail:
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

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: 416-923-8454
Fax: 416-923-1950
Email:
Web site: www.ywcatoronto.org
Address: 80 Woodlawn Ave E, Toronto, ON, M4T 1C1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-St Clair Ave E)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 - staffed Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: English ; Spanish
Eligibility: Women and young women 16 years and over - must be ambulatory
How to apply: Call for intake appointment for long term accommodation
Fees: Vary for different services
Physical access: Main floor wheelchair accessible including main entrance and barrier free washroom - designated parking
Service description: Long term accommodation, lease required

• minimum one month stay
• singles, large singles and double rooms
• complimentary breakfast provided
• access to cooking and laundry facilities

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Residences; Women Other Services See List Record ID MET1255 Last complete update 2008-01-07 Last modification date 2008-03-31

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)

SPRINT - Ewart Angus SPRINT Homes
Office phone: 416-544-0689
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail:
Web site: www.sprint-homecare.ca/seah.html
Address: 268 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Davisville Ave)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Contacts: Leah-Anne Chirico, Program Manager, 416-447-1474 ext 223
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Persons with early to mid-stage Alzheimer Disease or related dementia

• Angus House -- independent seniors, who may be caregivers of the above

Fees: Subsidies may be available - Angus House -- market rent
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Residential home

• capacity 20
• safe, secure home-like setting
• staffed by personal support workers
• 24 hour care
• daily support programs
• Angus House -- 18 apartments, in same building

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Alzheimer disease; Seniors apartments; Supportive housing Other Services See List Record ID MET5368 Last complete update 2007-12-14 Last modification date 2008-03-31