Toronto, ON, M8V 1C5
Services for seniors and adults with disabilities,
- personal support services
- light housekeeping (fee)
- respite care, caregiver relief (fee)
- Adult Day Program Monday-Friday (fee)
- congregate dining Tuesday fee)
- transportation to medical appointments, shopping (fee)
- foot clinic
- social, recreation and education programs
- participates in Toronto Ride
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, M9C 0A7
Hospice Palliative Care at Home
- care coordination and support to navigate health services
- emotional and social support for patients and families
- advanced care planning and end of life planning
- social connections
- caregiver support and respite; caregiver counselling
- peer companionship
- in-home palliative physicians; palliative physician ambulatory clinic
- spiritual care
- anticipatory grief support
Residential Care Program
- 24 hour end-of-life care in home-like setting, capacity 12, all private rooms
- collaboration with other community services
- counselling, emotional, spiritual and wellness support on site
Grief and Bereavement Care
- individualized professional grief counselling
- individualized peer grief companionship
- grief groups
- grief webinars
- community and professional education on grief
Hospice Palliative Helpline 905-667-1865 - partners with Mississauga Hospice and Acclaim Health of Oakville to provide 24-hour helpline, see separate listing
ON, M9B 1A8
Private home care agency providing registered nursing visits, nursing care, personal support workers, 24-hour live-in care, homemakers and housekeepers, companion services, drivers and cleaning staff, overnight caregiving for seniors * palliative care * Alzheimer's and dementia care services * also provides care for veterans * free initial consultation
Toronto, ON, M6R 1B5
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- cancer care
- cardiac care
- critical care
- dental clinic for persons with underlying medical conditions - medical referral required
- diabetes education
- kidney care and dialysis
- mental health including inpatient unit, crisis, day program (internal referrals only) and outpatient services
- neurology follow up clinic
- obstetrics/gynecology; neonatal care; pediatrics
- palliative care
- sleep clinic
Family Medicine Centre/Urban Family Health Team, 416-530-6860 - Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; satellite at 27 Roncesvalles Ave, Suite 101, 416-530-6947, Monday-Friday 9 am-4:45 pm
Clinic for Healthy Aging, 416-530-6770
- assessment, consultation and treatment for frail elderly persons
- referrals to community supports
Addiction Services
- addiction shared care
- smoking cessation
- Toronto Centre for Substance Use in Pregnancy (T-CUP)
- withdrawal management, see separate listing
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic
- brief support and referral for patients not currently connected to addiction recovery resources
- Tue and Thu 10 am-11:30 am; Wed 1 pm-4 pm
- register at Outpatient Mental Health, Fifth Floor, Morrow Wing
Outpatient Mental Health Programs
- child and adolescent program
- Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) - community-based support and rehabilitation to adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Fathers' Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Service - assessment and treatment for expecting and new fathers
Mississauga, ON, L5E 3J4
In-home respite services provided in Mississauga to allow caregivers an opportunity to be relieved of their duties for a period of time
Service available in 2 locations:
1022 Greaves Avenue, Box C, Unit 100
Mississauga, ON, L5E 3J4
Aghabi Place
1255 Vanrose Street, Suite 203
Mississauga, ON, L5V 2B2
Toronto, ON, M6R 3B2
Home support, respite care, friendly visiting, congregate dining, social, recreation and education programs
Home Support Program
Homemaking including light house cleaning and grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care, medical appointment escort (does not provide vehicle transportation)
Respite Care
In-home support and caregiver relief available weekdays by appointment
Congregate Dining Program
Take-out meals for seniors available several times per month at designated West Toronto area locations, contact for specific location and menu information
- in-person sit down meal program at 55 Rankin Cres, twice per month
- visit website for meal dates and locations
Friendly Visiting Program
In-person visits by screened volunteers to socially-isolated, frail seniors living in the community; telephone security and wellness checks
- seniors can also choose to be contacted by email or text
Seniors Active Living Centre
Social and recreational activities
- weekly virtual and telephone programs including chair yoga and chat groups,
- weekly tai chi, qui gong, bingo, bowling and arts and crafts
- health and wellness educational presentations and basic digital technology instruction
- seasonal outdoor activities include Tai Chi and pole walking
- visit website for monthly calendar
ON, M6R 3A7
228-bed long-term care home * residential care private rooms and basic rooms * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals * secure dementia unit * priority to Polish community * regular visits by foot care nurse, wound care nurse, behavioural support nurse, estetician and hairdresser * daily Roman Catholic mass * pet therapy * pharmacy services * on-site physiotherapy
- bedding and furniture
- laundry and housekeeping
- meals
- personal hygiene supplies
- medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
- assistance with medication and activities of daily living
- recreation and social programs
Additional services and facilities
- physiotherapist
- dietitian
- restorative care
- dental care (fee for use service)
- vision care (fee for use service)
- hearing care (fee for use service)
- pastoral care
Short-Stay Care (Public) - 2 short-stay beds (respite care for people who have caregivers in need of temporary relief) * publicly funded * offered up to 90 days per year, as available * residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents
Adult Day Program - 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
Senior Apartments - 200 self contained apartment units for seniors of a mix of bachelor, one bedroom, rent geared to income, market rent and supportive housing * Polish Roman Catholic and Polish tradition celebrated * meals available for purchase and dining room setting - Polish cuisine available.
Services and Programs:
- Supportive Housing
Front Desk: 416-236-7575
Toronto, ON, M8X 2Z5
Basic services/optional for fee services include:
- recreational therapy
- visiting dentist
- 24-hour nursing services
- personal care attendants
- foot care nurse every Tuesday
- physiotherapy
- housekeeping
Toronto, ON, M6K 3A6
- bedding and furniture
- laundry and housekeeping
- meals
- personal hygiene supplies
- medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
- assistance with medication and activities of daily living
- recreation and social programs
Additional services and facilities:
- therapies
- foot care
Short-Stay Care (Public) - Short-stay beds (respite care for people who have caregivers in need of temporary relief) * publicly funded * offered up to 90 days per year, as available * short-stay residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents
Toronto, ON, M6P 4E5
Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
- including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
- assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
- in-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
Home Support Services
- in-home personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
- meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
- part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
ON, M9C 5J5
Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community * care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care * care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
- palliative care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
- health support in the school
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
- referral to other community supports
Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 (area code not required)
Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student's participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses - Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate
Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process
Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community
Adult Day Programs - Programs that promote wellness, dignity, and enhance quality of life in a social setting, and provide a much-needed break for persons providing care and support at home * contact Central Registry at 905-281-4443 for information and how to apply
Health Care Connect - Refers people who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients
Services and Programs:
- Bayshore Home Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Bayshore-East Mississauga Community Nursing Clinic
- CarePartners Community Nursing Clinic
- Closing the Gap Community Nursing Clinic
- Oakville - Acclaim Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Paramed-Georgetown Community Nursing Clinic
- Spectrum Community Nursing Clinic
Etobicoke, ON, M9C 5J5
Care provided in community settings such as home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic; also information on community services and referrals when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
- palliative care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
- health support in the school
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions including acquired brain injury service access and coordination
- information and referral to other community supports
Children's Health Services
Special health services for children in home and school environment including public, private or home-based schools, supports children when health care provision is essential to student's participation and development in school programs
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses
Assessment, intervention and support for students and families with mental health and or addiction issues, including consultation for school staff as appropriate
Placement Services
Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process; support and information for applicants and their families prior to and during admission process
Nursing Clinics
Services for ambulatory patients at community clinics
Supported Living
Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing
Health Care Connect
Referral to family health care providers who may be accepting new patients, for registered program participants (individuals and families) who do not have a family physician
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A7
Toronto, ON, M6N 1K9
Mississauga, ON, L5G 3N6
Current Operations
- hybrid model (virtual and in-person services) for education, support groups, dementia consulting navigation and office administration
- in-person adult day programs and respite service (Nora's House)
Programs/Services
- care navigation
- counselling, support groups
- caregiver support
- bathing program
- public education
Adult Day Program
- social, recreational and therapeutic activities
- personal care
- offered at four locations in Peel Region
Nora's House
- overnight respite care and short term stays
- capacity 6
First Link
- for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers
- referrals to information, education, services and resources
Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) - contact Service Access at 905-278-3667 ext 307 or email [email protected]
- provides behavioural health care services to improve the lives of older adults living with or at risk of responsive behaviours/personal expressions associated with complex mental health, dementia, substance use and/or other neurological conditions by:
- developing a collaborative care plan with strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to minimize the responsive behaviours/personal expressions
- providing clients, care partners and health care professionals with support, education, support, counselling and system navigation
- transitional support between care settings
Offices in Peel Region; services provided in private homes, retirement homes, long-term care facilities and hospitals
Toronto, ON, M6H 1M9
- 10 bed respite facility, with kitchen, play areas, resource centre, accessible swimming pool, and Snoezelen sensory room
- 4 private residential group homes in North York, Etobicoke, Aurora and Woodbridge, each with a capacity of 5 or 6, and staffed 24 hours
- Ongoing expansion into affordable housing for adult-aged individuals
- Educational and support programs for families of residents
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
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
Toronto, ON, M6N 1B7
- for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction
- drop in at 61 Pelham Park Gardens
- for children 6-12 years
- summer and March break day camps
- after school recreation programs and field trips
- homework club
- for youth 11-24 years
- social, recreation, education and arts activities
- leadership training
- life skills
- take away meal
- call for appointment
- individual and family medical and nursing services
- palliative care
- psychiatric services
- counsellor therapists
- mental health and addictions counsellor therapist
- community dietitian
- diabetes management support
- physiotherapist
- doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- house calls when appropriate
- health education and promotion
- outreach to isolated persons
- community action on identified community health issues
- harm reduction supplies and information
- for non-status newcomers in the community, please contact the settlement department for more information
- Monday-Friday
- call for an appointment
- early learning and literacy
- prenatal pregnancy supports
- infant programs
- parenting
- parent relief
- child minder training
- school readiness * information and referral
- Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years
- 55 years and older
- health education
- advocacy
- social, education and recreation activities
- Italian women's group
- Spanish wellness group
- Portuguese wellness group
- arts, falls prevention, fitness, trips/outings
- counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers
- workshops
Toronto, ON, M9A 5H3
Care and wellness services include:
- 24-hour emergency assistance
- regular observation and supervision of well-being
- gentle exercise
Fee-for-service personal care programs include:
- medication administration and assistance
- prescribed treatment
- assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, hygiene and bathing
- customized special care
- escort to activities and meals or transfer assistance
- Companionship
- Laundry service, daily housekeeping, seasonal cleaning services
- Other care services as agreed
Mississauga, ON, L5B 1B8
A program managed by THP that allows patients who no longer require hospital care to return home sooner with the support of community care providers (CANES Community Care and Spectrum Health Care)
- offers direct care services based on the assessed requirements for each patient, which might include a personal support worker (PSW), clinical nursing care, and rehabilitation supports such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Care Navigators oversee each patient's transition plan and recovery after discharge from the hospital * community support services may include transportation, meal delivery, coordination with the patient's family physician, setting up safe and appropriate in-home care * not every patient is an eligible candidate for THP@home
- patients are on THP@home for 4 weeks, up to 16 weeks and transitioned to other community supports for ongoing services, if required
Mississauga, ON, L5B 1B8
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- critical care
- cardiac care
- emergency, see separate listing
- neurosurgery
- palliative care
- stroke prevention and treatment
- seniors' mental health unit
Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services (Chantel's Place), see separate entry
Note: Trillium Health Partners has announced that from October 8, 2025 all services including labour and delivery, neonatal intensive care (NICU), gynecology and pediatric care will be provided at CVH temporarily; the Emergency Room at Mississauga Hospital will still have services for women and children
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Community health centre
- family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
- home visits by nurses
- dietitians and nutrition counselling
- diabetes education program
- 24-hour medical hot-line
- immunization
- childbirth preparation support and post-natal support
- chronic illness -- meetings, community workshops and health coaching
Community Health Promotion Services
- health promotion workshops
- peer-facilitated HIV-AIDS education
- volunteer opportunities
HIV/AIDS program
- awareness and prevention -- prevention program, community workshops, discussion and support groups, harm reduction kits
- case management -- accompaniment, intervention and support
Toronto, ON, M6G 3B1
- bedding and furniture
- laundry and housekeeping
- meals
- personal hygiene supplies
- medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
- assistance with medication and activities of daily living
- recreation and social programs
Additional services and facilities:
- alternative therapies
- physiotherapist
- foot care nurse
- denturist
- audiology and optometry clinics
- on-site dialysis
- on-site nurse practitioner
Short-Stay Care - Short-stay beds (respite care for people who have caregivers in need of temporary relief) * offered as available (private pay) * short-stay residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents
