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

Office phone: 416-485-0222
Fax: 416-485-0223
E-mail:
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

• information
• transportation
• 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

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: 416-393-4636 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

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

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

SPRINT Address: 140 Merton St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A1 Intersection: Yonge St-Davisville Ave Office phone: 416-481-6411 E-mail: 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

Office phone: 416-481-6411
Fax: 416-481-9829
E-mail:
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 -- Hwy 401-Lawrence Ave; Bayview Ave-Bathurst St
• 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

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: 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