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

Office phone: 416-484-2704 English, 416-484-2722 French
Toll-free phone: 1-800-387-5512 English, 1-800-265-0454 French
Fax: 416-484-2754
E-mail:
Web site: www.ilc.org
Address: 2180 Yonge St, 1st Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 2B9
Mail Address: Stn Q, Box 200, Toronto, ON, M4T 2T1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Sarah Irwin, Managing Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: Ontario residents 18 years and over - others may be eligible -- call or visit website for information
Fees: High school credit courses -- $40 - GED testing -- $80 (non-refundable)
Service description: Elementary and secondary school courses in English or French through independent study

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• can accommodate students with special needs
• counselling in person, by telephone, or by correspondence
• academic upgrading
• (GED) testing for high school equivalency
• online resources, including free online tutoring and homework help, and career, curriculum and post-secondary education information
• managed by TVOntario

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Academic upgrading; Distance education; Education; English as a second language; Physical disabilities
Record ID MET1371
Last complete update 2008-02-18
Last modification date 2008-04-01

Office phone: 416-484-3736
Fax: 416-481-4770
E-mail:
Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 25)
Contacts: Adela Roki, Coordinator
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm - some evening programs
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 19 years and over
Fees: All services and materials free
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: One-to-one literacy tutoring and small groups

• literacy assessment and referrals
• partnership with Toronto District School Board Literacy and Basic Skills program

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects: Information and referral; Literacy instruction
Record ID: MET4639
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-425-3463 ext 7281
Fax: 416-425-1920
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)
Contacts: Asif Syed
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults with physical disabilities 18 years and over
How to apply: Referral required
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated parking
Service description: Computer assisted literacy and numeracy upgrading

• life skills training

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Life skills training; Literacy instruction; Physical disabilities Other Services See List
Record ID: MET4374
Last complete update: 2007-09-19
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-322-1012
Toll-free phone: 1-800-788-1120
TTY phone: 416-322-5751 ; 1-800-788-1912
Fax: 416-322-0780 ; 1-800-788-1417
E-mail:
Web site: alphaplus.ca
Address: 161 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 704, Toronto, ON, M4P 1J5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers:
Chantal Samuel, Co-Executive Director, 416-322-1012 ext 115
Alberto Sarthou, Co-Executive Director, 416-322-1012 ext 214
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: American Sign Language (ASL) ; English ; French
Eligibility: People and organizations involved in adult literacy and basic skills programs, including programs for deaf, Native and francophone communities
Fees: Free - some resources -- fee
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Information, resources and support services regarding adult literacy

• directory of literacy services in Ontario
• AlphaRoute -- on-line learning for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Deafness; Education; First language literacy programs; French-speaking communities; Internet information services; Literacy; Literacy instruction; Native peoples; Special libraries Record ID MET3257 Last complete update 2007-10-12 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-487-3157
Toll-free phone: 1-866-932-3236
Fax: 416-487-3758
E-mail:
Web site: www.aeceo.ca
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 211, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Eduarda Sousa, Executive Director
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Languages of service: English
Fees: Membership
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Professional organization

• no service for general public
• speakers, conferences, workshops

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Early childhood educators; Professional associations Record ID MET3139 Last complete update 2007-10-05 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Counselling and Psychoeducational Clinic

Office phone: 416-978-0620
TTY phone: 416-924-4881
Fax: 416-926-4763
E-mail:
Web site: clinic.oise.utoronto.ca
Address: 252 Bloor St W, Rm 7-296, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6

AlphaPlus Centre Address: 2040 Yonge St, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z9 Intersection: Yonge St-Millwood Rd Office phone: 416-322-1012 E-mail: Web Address: alphaplus.ca Fax: 416-322-0780 ; 1-800-788-1417 Officer: Chantal Samuel, Co-Executive Director	Toronto North
Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd Office phone: 416-964-9595 ; 416-928-2500 E-mail: Web Address: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto Fax: 416-928-2523 Officer: Stephanie Ozorio, Regional Director	Toronto North
Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Literacy and Basic Skills Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd Office phone: 416-928-2532 Web Address: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto Fax: 416-928-2523	Toronto North
Frontier College Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 Contact: Susan Macdonald, Coordinator, Independent Studies Program E-mail: Web Address: www.frontiercollege.ca Fax: 416-323-3522 Officer: John O'Leary, President	Toronto North
Frontier College Beat the Street Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 E-mail: Web Address: www.beat-the-street.org Fax: 416-323-3522 Officer: Brent Poulton, Program Manager	Toronto North
Frontier College Literacy and Basic Skills Address: 35 Jackes Ave, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2 Intersection: Yonge St-St Clair Ave E Office phone: 416-923-3591 Contact: Brent Poulton, Program Manager E-mail: Web Address: www.frontiercollege.ca Fax: 416-323-3522	Toronto North
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 306, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-961-4013 E-mail: Web Address: www.mtml.ca Fax: 416-961-8138 Officer: Glenn Pound, Co-Executive Director, Communications	Toronto North
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Address: 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7 Intersection: Spadina Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-964-9087 Contact: Lana Morissette, Information and Referrals Officer E-mail: Web Address: www.ncct.on.ca Fax: 416-964-2111 Officer: Larry Frost, Executive Director	Toronto North
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto Counselling and Psychoeducational Clinic Address: 252 Bloor St W, Rm 7-296, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V6 Intersection: Avenue Rd-Bloor St W Office phone: 416-923-6641 ext 2584 E-mail: Web Address: clinic.oise.utoronto.ca Fax: 416-926-4763 Officer: Dr Judith A Silver, Clinic Co-Director (Adult Services)	Toronto North
St Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club Address: 843 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON, M6G 2R8 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dupont St Office phone: 416-534-8461 E-mail: Web Address: www.stalbansclub.ca Fax: 416-534-8860 Officer: Chris Foster, Executive Director	Toronto North
St George's Adult Literacy Program Address: 100 Ranleigh Ave, Toronto, ON, M4N 1W9 Intersection: Yonge St-Lawrence Ave E Office phone: 416-484-3736 E-mail: Fax: 416-481-4770 Officer: Adela Roki, Coordinator	Toronto North
Toronto Public Library Address: 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8 Intersection: Yonge St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-393-7131 Answerline Web Address: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca Fax: 416-393-7083 Officer: Josephine Bryant, City Librarian	Toronto North

Office phone: 416-482-0081
Fax: 416-482-5055
E-mail:
Web site: www.delisleyouth.org
Address: 40 Orchard View Blvd, Ste 255, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Yonge St-Eglinton Ave W)
Ward: Eglinton-Lawrence (Ward 16)
Officers: Marg Campbell, Executive Director, 416-482-0081 ext 237
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth 13-18 years and their families
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator with lowered buttons - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Community services including counselling, day treatment, residential treatment

• participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system
• Counselling services -- individual, family and group counselling for concerns related to social, emotional and behavioural needs
  • Delisle in the Schools -- school-based counselling and support program for students of local high schools for identified early school drop outs
  • employment training component
  • homelessness outreach prevention
  • group support for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth
  • youth-driven community outreach program in collaboration with community partners
• Residential Placement Advisory Committee 416-488-4200 -- reviews placement of children who reside within the jurisdiction
  • also reviews placement of children 12 years and over who object to their placement
  • information on availability of resources

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity Subjects Bisexuals; Complaints; Counselling; Family counselling; Gays; Lesbians; Mental health; Outreach; Residential care; Vocational training; Youth Other Services See List Record ID MET0333 Last complete update 2008-01-24 Last modification date 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-928-2532
TTY phone: 416-928-2519
Fax: 416-928-2523
Web site: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto
Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Davenport Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: American Sign Language (ASL) ; English
Eligibility: Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults with limited English or ASL
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, braille elevators, limited parking after 8:15 am
Service description:

• Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence
• support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Academic upgrading; Deafness; First language literacy programs; Impaired hearing; Literacy instruction; Sign language instruction; Vocational counselling
Record ID MET0239
Last complete update: 2006-09-29
Last modification date: 2007-01-15