Community Living Toronto, Etobicoke/York
Toronto
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Office: 647-426-3220
Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region: 1-855-372-3858
65 The East Mall
Toronto, ON, M8Z 5W3
Toronto, ON, M8Z 5W3
Short Description
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
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Toronto
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Office: 416-233-3872
61 Advance Rd, Unit 4
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2S6
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2S6
Short Description
Offers ski and snowboard instruction to children and youth with disabilities
Administrative office is located in Etobicoke but lessons are conducted at several ski hills all over Ontario
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Toronto
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416-780-9630
130 North Queen St, Unit 1
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2E4
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2E4
Short Description
Residential Support -- individualized service in a variety of community settings throughout Toronto * Respite Support -- temporary residential support to adults who need physical and/or medical supports * planning and support to help connecting to activities and opportunities in community * support to people with disabilities to employment
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Windermere Location
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416-604-2449
Office: 416-604-2449
Short Description
Community integration program * experiential learning, work placements * recreation and social activities * capacity 12
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Adult Day Program
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416-536-7122
Office: 416-536-7122
66 Roncesvalles Ave
ON, M6R 3A7
ON, M6R 3A7
Short Description
Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias, Parkinson's disease, stroke, developmental or mental illness * group and/or individual programing * help to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care * lunch for full day clients, snacks served
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Toronto
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416-340-7929
160 Springhurst Ave, Suite 300
Toronto, ON, M6K 1C2
Toronto, ON, M6K 1C2
Short Description
Day program for adults with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis * focusing on relationship building and social skills development, life skills and fostering independence, and support for maintaining emotional, mental, and physical wellness.
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Toronto
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416-761-9761
2295 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON, M6N 1K9
Toronto, ON, M6N 1K9
Short Description
Support services for adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities * provide access to information and person-centered programs and services (social, educational, recreational) that facilitate growth, choice, independence and community inclusion * Residential Respite Program on weekdays, weekends to give families and caregivers temporary relief (capacity of 10)
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Toronto
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Office: 416-392-0335
707 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Short Description
Athletic and Recreational programs for all age groups
Children's Programs 0 - 12 years
- EarlyOn
- Steps to Learning: preschool readiness program
- afterschool for 6 - 12 year olds
- saturday kids programs
- summer/winter/PA day camps
Disabilities programs:
- swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities
Youth and Adult Programs:
Seniors program:
- weekly social and recreational activities
Urban agriculture:
- community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops
- nutrition program and community kitchen
- food access program
Other programs:
- rental space for public use
- seasonal income tax clinic
- special events and festivals
- rental markets for vendors
- entrepreneurship programs
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Older Adult Services
Toronto
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Office: 416-532-4828
248 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
Short Description
Adult Day Services
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars
Seniors create and perform short plays on elder abuse prevention and health promotion
Home Support Services
Meals on Wheels (Chinese, western, South Asian and frozen meals)
Home Help
Personal support and caregiver relief
Supportive Housing
On-site and on-call support services for residents of May Robinson Apartments and Springhurst Manor, with physical or chronic health problems that require consistent monitoring and supervision, includes personal support and emergency response available Monday-Sunday 24 hours
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care
- Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
- social and recreation activities
- daily fee
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling
- education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members
- support groups
- information sessions
- advocacy
- assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars
- day trips
- activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
- $15 annual membership
Seniors create and perform short plays on elder abuse prevention and health promotion
Home Support Services
Meals on Wheels (Chinese, western, South Asian and frozen meals)
Home Help
- light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Monday-Friday
- group shopping, transportation for medical appointments and wellness programs
- participates in Toronto Ride
- bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
- friendly visiting, security checks
Personal support and caregiver relief
Supportive Housing
On-site and on-call support services for residents of May Robinson Apartments and Springhurst Manor, with physical or chronic health problems that require consistent monitoring and supervision, includes personal support and emergency response available Monday-Sunday 24 hours
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Family Services, Mississauga Head Office - Hurontario Suite 206
Mississauga
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Office: 905-275-2369
3038 Hurontario St, Suite 206
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3B9
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3B9
Short Description
Child, Youth and Parenting
Services also offered at Safe Centre of Peel, 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton
- supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
- positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
- support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
- skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
- helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
- helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
- assistance documenting the history of abuse
- court accompaniment where appropriate
- culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
- crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
- French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)
Services also offered at Safe Centre of Peel, 60 West Drive, Suite 110, Brampton
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Corbrook Awakening Abilities, West Campus
Toronto
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Office: 416-245-5565
581 Trethewey Dr
Toronto, ON, M6M 4B8
Toronto, ON, M6M 4B8
Short Description
Person Directed Planning
- helps clients to set goals and find the supports necessary to enable them to reach their goals
Academic Supports
- assists clients enrolled in college or university programs with individualized academic support
Day Supports
- arts, recreation
- life skills development including money management and emotional/social skills
- respite for teens
Integrated Employment Services, see separate listing
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Toronto (11km)
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Office: 416-924-6211
750 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON, M5S 2J2
Toronto, ON, M5S 2J2
Short Description
Cultural, social, education and recreation programs for all ages and abilities
Health and fitness programs
- Jewish Life Programs
- referrals and support
- adult cultural arts including music, literary, gallery, pottery
Health and fitness programs
- group exercise, personalized training including individual and small group
- salt-water pool and full aquatics program
- wellness programs for diabetes, movement rehabilitation, yoga and mindfulness, cardiac health, Parkinsons and Osteoarthritis
- assessment and programs to improve functional mobility, fall prevention
- focus on young adults who identify with the experience of disability (Everyday Friends) and networking for their families (Everyday Families)
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Community Living Toronto, Central
Toronto (11km)
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Office: 647-426-3220
Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region: 1-855-372-3858
20 Spadina Rd
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Short Description
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
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Programs and services
Toronto (11km)
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Office: 1-800-268-7582
Crisis: 1-844-859-6789
250 Dundas Street West, Unit 500
Toronto, ON, M5T2Z5
Toronto, ON, M5T2Z5
Short Description
National voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS (Multiple Sclerosis) research and services. Provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease.
Some of the programs and services include:
- MS Information and support through MS Knowledge Network
- peer to peer support program: 1:1 Peer Support: Extended and One Call programs
- equipment funding: Quality of Life Equipment Program
- peer support groups: MS Support groups
- online social community: We Talk MS
- education: Educational Webinars
- CPP-D Application Support
- accessible physical activity programs:
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Toronto (11km)
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Office: 416-396-7378
Office: 416-396-7378 option 1
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, 4th Fl W
Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2
Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2
Short Description
Programs include:
- recreation, arts, sports and fitness activities for all ages
- caregiver and child programs
- after school programs
- summer and school break camps
- adapted programs for people with disabilities and special needs
- adapted swimming pools
- parks, gardens and beaches programs
- help with establishing community gardens
- golf courses and sports facilities on a user pay basis
- Toronto Island ferry - 416-392-8193
- picnic and large group one-time bookings
Persons requiring financial assistance to access services may apply for Welcome Policy - Recreation Fee Subsidy
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Adaptive Snowsports Program
Toronto (11km)
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Office: No public phone number
Toronto
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Short Description
Offers people with disabilities an opportunity to ski and snowboard with support of trained volunteers and adaptive equipment
- programs located across Ontario
- Performance Development Program - for those who are more independent and have a need for speed
- volunteers constantly needed to help support on the ski hill, with program administration and on Board of Directors
Programs held at:
- Sault Ste Marie (Searchmont), Haliburton (Sir Sam's), Huronia (The Heights), Barrie (Snow Valley), Huronia (Horseshoe Resort), Mansfield, and Oshawa, (Brimacombe)
- Performance Development Program is offered at Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood.
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Wheelchair Dance Classes
Toronto (11km)
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Office: 647-297-3198
Toronto
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Short Description
Wheelchair dance programs including subsidized social ballroom and latin dance classes
- subsidized social ballroom and Latin dance classes
- performance and competition opportunities
- wheelchair dance socials, outings, and fundraisers
- group classes held in fully accessible facilities including rehabilitation facilities, community centres, long-term care facilities, and physiotherapy clinics
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416-925-5141
2 Surrey Pl
ON, M5S 2C2
ON, M5S 2C2
Short Description
Services for children and adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities and visual impairment, their families and caregivers
Services include:
Ontario Autism Program - single point of access to autism services for children and youth * see separate entry
Developmental Services Ontario- Toronto Region - the central access point for indivduals 18 and over to register and apply for funded services * provide information about services and supports * confirm eligiblity to receive MCCSS funded developmental services and supports * complete an application package to assess support needs, and help to connect with available services and supports
Augmentative Communication & Writing Aids Program (ACWA) - Supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities * assess the benefit of assistive devices in order to determine funding eligibility
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Treatment Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders (TRE-ADD) - Comprehensive day treatment program * provide a variety of services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families * medical, education, social work and family support to youth with behavioural challenges * TRED-ADD program provide school-based services such as assessment and treatment in partnership with Toronto and Peel school boards * offer brief consultation, assessment and training supports to clients, families, caregivers and professionals
Autism Spetrum Disorders - School Support Program - Provide support and services to local school boards and their staff, and other local community organizations to increase their understanding of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based approaches such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) * services include a range of capacity building through educational and training events, supporting the transition from treatment settings to full-time school settings, and targeted resource development that supports identified needs to enter into and succeed in school boards * offer services to community organizations to strengthen their existing approaches to supporting children and youth by offering a range of professional development services
Developmental Disabilities - Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program - Early intervention support to young children who have visual impairment to meet the development and communication goals * work collaboratively to help increase families' and parents' understanding of their child's visual impairment to advocate for and support their child's learning from birth to school age
Developmental Disabilities - Infancy and Early Childhood Program - Support children from birth to school entry who have a developmental disability and/or risk of developmental delay * offer home-based programming that support the development and provide education and community information to parents
Developmental Disabilities - Adult Program - Clinic services to adult who have developmental disabilities such as:
Developmental Disabilities - Children and Youth Program - Interdisciplinary services to support children and youth, ages 6 to 18 years, who have a developmental/intellectual disability
Developmental Disabilities - Coordinated Service Planning - A person-centred plan approach allows children and youth's interest and oals to focus decision-making when navigating the programs and services * support children and youth with multiple medical, mental health and/or behaviour challenges needs and who are receiving services from more than one agency across sectors such as medical, mental health, developmental and at school * help to connect to the appropriate services and supports
Developmental Disabilities - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Clinic - Specialized diagnostic assessment and consultation services to individuals between the ages of 6 - 18 who are suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders * provides necessary information to understand the range of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, including physical, intellectual and neurobehavioural effects
Ontario Autism Program - Single Point of Access - Single point of access for children and youth to be placed on the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) waitlist for autism services * Single Point of Access: 1-833-575-5437
Parenting Enhancement Program - Training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario.
Parents Helping Parents FASD Ontario - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) support for parents helping parents project * a phone support resource provided by Parent Mentors (parents and caregivers of children, youth and adults affected by FASD) prepared to listen to and support and share personal coping strategies with other parents and caregiver of individuals affected by FASD * as a peer mentoring resource it is not a crisis line and cannot offer therapeutic or clinical interventions * provide information where parents and caregivers might access those interventions as well as information about other community resources * callers can expect confidentiality except in situations where there is a risk of harm to oneself or to others
Services and Programs:
Services include:
- Audiology
- Behavior Therapy
- Developmental Therapy
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Parent/caregiver counseling
- School support program
- Service Coordination
- Speech-Language Pathology
Ontario Autism Program - single point of access to autism services for children and youth * see separate entry
Developmental Services Ontario- Toronto Region - the central access point for indivduals 18 and over to register and apply for funded services * provide information about services and supports * confirm eligiblity to receive MCCSS funded developmental services and supports * complete an application package to assess support needs, and help to connect with available services and supports
Augmentative Communication & Writing Aids Program (ACWA) - Supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities * assess the benefit of assistive devices in order to determine funding eligibility
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Treatment Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders (TRE-ADD) - Comprehensive day treatment program * provide a variety of services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families * medical, education, social work and family support to youth with behavioural challenges * TRED-ADD program provide school-based services such as assessment and treatment in partnership with Toronto and Peel school boards * offer brief consultation, assessment and training supports to clients, families, caregivers and professionals
Autism Spetrum Disorders - School Support Program - Provide support and services to local school boards and their staff, and other local community organizations to increase their understanding of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based approaches such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) * services include a range of capacity building through educational and training events, supporting the transition from treatment settings to full-time school settings, and targeted resource development that supports identified needs to enter into and succeed in school boards * offer services to community organizations to strengthen their existing approaches to supporting children and youth by offering a range of professional development services
Developmental Disabilities - Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program - Early intervention support to young children who have visual impairment to meet the development and communication goals * work collaboratively to help increase families' and parents' understanding of their child's visual impairment to advocate for and support their child's learning from birth to school age
Developmental Disabilities - Infancy and Early Childhood Program - Support children from birth to school entry who have a developmental disability and/or risk of developmental delay * offer home-based programming that support the development and provide education and community information to parents
Developmental Disabilities - Adult Program - Clinic services to adult who have developmental disabilities such as:
- Occupational Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
Developmental Disabilities - Children and Youth Program - Interdisciplinary services to support children and youth, ages 6 to 18 years, who have a developmental/intellectual disability
Developmental Disabilities - Coordinated Service Planning - A person-centred plan approach allows children and youth's interest and oals to focus decision-making when navigating the programs and services * support children and youth with multiple medical, mental health and/or behaviour challenges needs and who are receiving services from more than one agency across sectors such as medical, mental health, developmental and at school * help to connect to the appropriate services and supports
Developmental Disabilities - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Clinic - Specialized diagnostic assessment and consultation services to individuals between the ages of 6 - 18 who are suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders * provides necessary information to understand the range of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, including physical, intellectual and neurobehavioural effects
Ontario Autism Program - Single Point of Access - Single point of access for children and youth to be placed on the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) waitlist for autism services * Single Point of Access: 1-833-575-5437
Parenting Enhancement Program - Training and support to parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are deemed eligible for support through Developmental Services Ontario.
Parents Helping Parents FASD Ontario - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) support for parents helping parents project * a phone support resource provided by Parent Mentors (parents and caregivers of children, youth and adults affected by FASD) prepared to listen to and support and share personal coping strategies with other parents and caregiver of individuals affected by FASD * as a peer mentoring resource it is not a crisis line and cannot offer therapeutic or clinical interventions * provide information where parents and caregivers might access those interventions as well as information about other community resources * callers can expect confidentiality except in situations where there is a risk of harm to oneself or to others
Services and Programs:
- City Explorers Camp
- Surrey Place - Respite Services
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Autism Spectrum Disorders, Treatment Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders (TRE-ADD)
(11km)
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1-833-575-5437 (1-833-575-KIDS)
2 Surrey Pl
ON, M5S 2C2
ON, M5S 2C2
Short Description
Comprehensive day treatment program * provide a variety of services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families * medical, education, social work and family support to youth with behavioural challenges * TRED-ADD program provide school-based services such as assessment and treatment in partnership with Toronto and Peel school boards * offer brief consultation, assessment and training supports to clients, families, caregivers and professionals
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Surrey Place - Developmental Disabilities - Adult Program
(11km)
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416-925-5141
2 Surrey Pl
ON, M5S 2C2
ON, M5S 2C2
Short Description
Clinic services to adult who have developmental disabilities such as:
- Occupational Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
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Mississauga (11km)
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Office: No public phone number
Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga, ON
Short Description
Active living, sports and recreational opportunities
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Place Saint-Laurent Housing
Toronto (12km)
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Office: 416-365-3350 ext 242
Apartment rentals: 416-365-3350 ext 232
33 Hahn Place, Suite 104
Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Short Description
Independent and assisted living residence for older adults, capacity 70
- one-on-one needs assessment
- case management
- support services
- 24 hour care
- daily support programs
- caregiver relief
- support with transition
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GTA (Greater Toronto Area)
Toronto (13km)
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416-849-0050
1525 Yonge St
Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z2
Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z2
Short Description
Community-based service providing general support, advocacy for systemic change, and serving as a central contact point and infrastructure for specialized programs * opportunities to connect with others who are living with vision loss.
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Mental Health and Community Support Services
Toronto (13km)
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Office: 416-785-9230
Referral Information: 416-785-9230 ext 8793
550 Queen St E, Suite 201
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
Short Description
Mental health and community support services, including case management, supportive housing, short-term residential beds, day programs, court and justice related services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, homeless services
- case management includes mental health, mental health and justice prevention, geriatric, dual diagnosis
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Adult Day Treatment Program, Adult Day Programs
(13km)
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416-633-8523 ext 133
Office: 416-633-8523 ext 133
40 Samor Rd
ON, M6A 1J6
ON, M6A 1J6
Short Description
Activities Building Quality of Life
Regularly planning and realizing activities that are of interest to participants helps to create a sense of pattern, enhances likelihood to participate and be active, and can lead to improvements in quality of life. Programs are based on this principle.
When not engaging in the community, participants can engage in multi-sensory room, gross motor room, computer facilities. Nearby, Teaching Landscape is a year-round environmental learning space with a heated greenhouse, orchard and vegetable garden.
Regularly planning and realizing activities that are of interest to participants helps to create a sense of pattern, enhances likelihood to participate and be active, and can lead to improvements in quality of life. Programs are based on this principle.
When not engaging in the community, participants can engage in multi-sensory room, gross motor room, computer facilities. Nearby, Teaching Landscape is a year-round environmental learning space with a heated greenhouse, orchard and vegetable garden.
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