Toronto, ON, M8Z 5W3
Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
- information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
- help in accessing funding and programs
- development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
- employment programs for youth
Adults
- skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
- job placement
- Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
- supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community
Families
- Family and parent support groups
- in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
Residential Services
- supported group living
- supportive home share
- supportive independent living
- LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
- adult fee-for-service programs
- residential respite for children and adults
- summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2E4
Toronto, ON, M6R 1A3
Education and employment opportunities through social enterprise and pre-employment training programs
- operates Out of this World Café, Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises, Raging Spoon Catering, College Street Catering
- pre-employment training programs include Food and Horticulture Training, Relief Worker Training (shelters and drop-in)
- Voices from the Street public speakers available on a variety of issues
Toronto, ON, M6P 2A6
- office and building janitorial services and property management
Extreme cleaning, beg bug and cockroach extermination preparation, and hoarding services, including City Extreme Cleaning program for individuals and families at high risk of eviction due to inability to meet public health standards
Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4
- satellite art training program partnerships
- initiatives such as Art Cart, Being Scene Annual Juried Exhibition, and Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
Toronto, ON, M6M 2J5
COVID19 -- Call hospital switchboard or check website for current screening and visiting policies
Health care facility providing complex continuing care, rehabilitation and long term care
Complex Continuing Care
- inpatient accommodation for patients with complex or progressive illnesses or disabilities
- functional enhancement service, with geriatric focus
- chronic assisted ventilatory care (CAVC); Long Term Ventilation Centre of Excellence
- residential care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other complex conditions
Rehabilitation and Community Living
- Acquired Brain Injury adult day program and behaviour service
- amputee and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- augmentative and alternative communication
- home ventilator training; respiratory rehabilitation
- neurological rehabilitation
- prosthetics and orthotics
- seniors in-home mental health assessment and consultation
- sleep laboratory
- tuberculosis treatment
Outpatient Rehabilitation (formerly West Park Rehab Plus)
- chiropody/foot care
- hydrotherapy, aquafit (warm pool)
- massage therapy
- occupational therapy
- physiotherapy
- speech language pathology
Gage Transition to Independent Living 416-481-0868, ext 229 - transitional living and life skills training for adults 18 years and older who require attendant services
Long Term Care Centre - see separate entry
Toronto, ON, M6E 1B8
Community-based and in-home mental health and addiction services
- case management for individuals with mental health challenges, including youth, seniors, and those at risk of involvement with justice system
- Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and multidisciplinary teams, including psychogeriatric supports
- concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis and cognitive disability support services
- supportive housing and homelessness prevention
Some programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies; call or visit website for complete service descriptions and satellite office locations
FAME Family and Caregiver Support Services for individuals in a caregiving role, see separate listings
For Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077, see separate listing for Toronto Seniors Helpline
Good Foot Forward - support and employment services
- hybrid learning opportunity for neurodivergent individuals interested in gaining employment skills and work experience
Same-day delivery by foot or on transit within the Greater Toronto Area (M postal codes)
Mississauga, ON, L4W 0A9
Services for people on the autism spectrum
- mutual support, guidance, and networking
- employment skills, mentoring and paid placements for those 18-30 years on the autism spectrum
- skill building workshops, recreation, social activities and events
- Inclusive Housing Program, including Community Residences, for individuals and families living with autism, starting from age 18
Legends Mentoring Program -- one-to-one mentorship for children and youth on the autism spectrum, and adult volunteer mentor opportunities
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
- information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
- help in accessing funding and programs
- development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
- employment programs for youth
Adults
- skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
- job placement
- Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
- supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community
Families
- Family and parent support groups
- in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
Residential Services
- supported group living
- supportive home share
- supportive independent living
- LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
- adult fee-for-service programs
- residential respite for children and adults
- summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks
Toronto, ON, M6E 2T5
- consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers, such as employment preparation, computer training, and literacy and ESL classes
- leadership and advocacy training
- peer-led addictions wellness and harm reduction group
- alternative models of support and services, including art and music therapy
- community outreach, including anti-racism education and training in mental health
2SLGBTQ + Case Management
For members of racialized communities, includes trauma-informed counselling, drop in programs, outreach and harm reduction in anti-racism, anti-oppression framework
Youth Case Management in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre, see separate listing
Provides training and employment opportunities to job seekers, incumbent workers and employers through a partnership-driven approach
Skills Development Fund Training Stream
- projects support hiring, training, and upskilling to jobseekers, apprentices, and workers
Skills Development Fund Capital Stream
- supports organizations with upgrades or construction of training centres in high-demand jobs, like the skilled trades
Toronto, ON, M5C 2Z3
- does not provide clinical services
Toronto, ON, M6B 1V9
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2E3
Community-based psychosocial rehabilitation centre, based on the clubhouse approach to rebuild confidence and self-esteem
The Clubhouse
Members attend The Clubhouse to begin recovery from serious mental illness and participate in work-focused activity units including clerical, maintenance, food services
- peer and staff case management support
- evening, weekend and holiday social recreation activities
- social and recreation opportunities for young adults
- digital media opportunities such as podcasts, videos, newsletters
- supported employment and housing opportunities
- access to affordable meals
Seniors Day Program includes daily phone outreach, onsite programming such as meals, social activities, and information sessions on various topics
Community Place Hub health access model of support includes drop-in for social and recreational activities, resources and food, mental health supports, peer supports, after school youth programs, and special events
Double Recovery Program
Peer facilitated self-help meetings for individuals with concurrent disorders of mental illness and addictions, visit website for information and meeting schedule
Visit website for information on in-person and virtual supports, and calendar of activities and events
Toronto, ON, M5A 3W8
Supported post-secondary certificate program intended to develop and cultivate career possibilities, learning styles, and confidence and leadership in navigating institutions to support post-secondary goals
Key skills developed include:
- communication
- critical thinking and problem solving
- information and change management
- community building and leadership
- self-advocacy
Other development opportunities include:
- gaining credentials and experiences for post-secondary and certificate programs
- strategy and skill development
- exploration and pursuit of academic and career goals
- understanding of, and addressing, individual challenges to employment, academic and interpersonal success
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4
Range of community support services including information and referrals, case management, early intervention, assertive community treatment, employment and housing services, family support services, health and wellness groups, social rehabilitation, mental health and justice programs, and education and mental health promotion, workshops for individuals and organizations, publications, and systemic advocacy
Short Stay Crisis Bed Registry, 416-248-4174, CMHA Toronto
- registry line for the short-stay crisis beds in Toronto run by CMHA Toronto, Gerstein MHJ Short-Stay Crisis Bed and Reconnect MHJ Short-Stay Crisis Bed
- temporary residential support for up to 30 days
Holiday Gift Program
Gifts of warm clothing each December to consumers of mental health services, distributed through mental health agencies
Living Life to the Full for Caregivers 55+
8-week course using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- individuals develop skills and strategies to deal with stress, anxiety, and/or life transitions and challenges
- visit CMHA Ontario website for workshop locations across Toronto
Extreme Cleaning and Hoarding Support Program
- support for seniors who are in need of extreme cleaning and/or hoarding supports
- visit website for additional information
BounceBack Ontario and Ontario Structured Psychotherapy, see separate listing for intake agency, Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe
Toronto, ON, M4S 1Y5
Employment Services - support and training for job seekers and workers with disabilities
- 1-on-1 goal planning and coaching
- resume and cover letter support
- interview skills practice
- guidance on requesting accommodation and disclosing disability
- supportive job search
- participants have access to Career Management Portal
Support to businesses
- recruitment
- ongoing support after employing a CCRW candidate, including workplace accommodations and modifications
CCRW locations:
Kitchener, 127 Victoria St S, Suite 201, N1G 2B4, [email protected]
Ottawa, 130 Albert St, Suite 1103, K1P 5G4 [email protected]
Toronto, 1867 Yonge St, Suite 906, M4S 1Y5 [email protected]
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 3N1
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1P9
Settlement services: orientation to Canadian culture and society
- information and referral
- assistance with forms filling for social assistance applications, health cards, other benefits
- interpretation and translation services
- commissioner of oaths services for verifying documents
Pre-employment services: labour market information
- planning and goal setting
- job search techniques
- resumes and cover letters
- interview skills
- overcoming barriers to employment
- career exploration workshops
Work assessment and return to work programs: by referral from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, other insurers or self-referral
- individual assessment and counselling
- psycho-vocational assessment
- skills development
- work hardening program
- overcoming barriers to employment
- simulated work environments in light industrial and office clerical settings
Other programs
- Ability Works: employment program for persons with disabilities through Skills development and vocational assessment
- Seniors Programs: arts and crafts, fitness, skills development and networking activities
- Youth LEAP: community engagement and employment preparation through practical training, mentorship, micro-grants to support youth-led community development projects
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): 8-week training (virtual) followed by a 6-week co-op placement within your professionally trained field
- International English Language Testing System test preparation (IELTS)
- CSRL (Customer Service, Retail, and Logistics) Work Readiness Program -- 2-week training initiative designed to equip individuals with the essential skills
Programs and services may be accessed by phone, via email or video conferencing
Toronto, ON, M4K 2S5
Community-based day program
- recreation
- academics
- arts and crafts
- social skills
- sensory activities
- physical fitness
- communication and vocational training
- spiritual care
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
- direct service including counselling
- advocacy
- escort to appointments
- help to navigate different systems, such as housing, legal, health care
- help with application for ODSP, connecting to housing workers, finding a doctor
- referrals for case management through The Access Point (see separate entry)
- using different therapeutic methods, such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative
- on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges
- partners include LOFT Community Services, Haven Toronto, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for details
- community based program that helps adults experiencing mental health issues find paid employment
Toronto, ON, M4H 1G3
Also provide an 18-week intensive job readiness training program that helps people gain hard and soft skills to be employable with an emphasis on food services (cafe/bakery).
Programs are funded and require applicants to apply throug Developmental Services Ontario
Toronto, ON, M4G 1R8
COVID19
- visit website for list of current changes and closures including visiting policies
- expanded virtual programming
Pediatric rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital
Inpatient Services
- brain injury rehabilitation
- specialized orthopedic and developmental rehabilitation (SODR)
- complex continuing care
- Get Up and Go - pediatric pain service
Outpatient Services
- augmentative and alternative communication; writing aids service
- autism diagnosis and treatment services; Autism Assessment Diagnostic Hub
- brain injury rehabilitation, concussion centre
- cleft lip and palate/craniofacial service
- clinical seating
- creative arts and music therapy
- dental clinic - by referral by physician or dentist only
- feeding
- neuromotor and neuromuscular
- orthotics, prosthetics and myoelectrics
- respite
- snoezelen rooms for inpatients and the community
- spina bifida and spinal cord services
- swim programs
- therapeutic recreation and life skills
- youth engagement and employment programs
Early Learning and Development
- infant and child development consultation and early intervention
- consultative support to childcare centres on programming, occupational therapy and school transitions
- 2 nursery schools -- see separate entries
Adult Services
- orthotics
- prosthetics and myoelectrics
- swim programs
ON, M4C 5R6
