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, M5S 2G5
Case Management
- conducts assessments, develops care and safety plans, provides supportive counselling to individuals and their families
Support within Housing
- provides housing units at a subsidized rate and case management services to clients and their families
Coordinated intake through The Access Point (see separate entry)
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L8
Supportive and affordable housing for persons living with mental health issues
Toronto, ON, M5R 2P5
Supportive housing program for adults living with mental health challenges and who were homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless
- 24 hour support from staff
- supportive counselling
- help finding support services
- medication support
- three meals per day
- personal care support
- client-centered approach to recovery and achieving greater independence
Toronto, ON, M6G 3Z4
Hillholm House
Permanent housing in medium support residential program, supports individualized goals and promotes wellness
- capacity 10 (5 men, 5 women)
- staffed daily weekdays and weekends (varies), on-call service overnight
- cooperative environment, residents take part in management of home
Permanent high support housing for women, including assistance with medication and health care professional appointments, laundry, and recreation program (art, writing group, music)
- staffed 24 hours
- supportive rooming house model
In partnership with Fred Victor, and University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital (see separate listings)
Toronto, ON, M6J 2X2
- lifts/transfers and positioning
- bowel and bladder
- dressing and undressing
- skin care
- respiration (ventilator bi-pap, CPAP)
- personal grooming and general hygiene
- laundry
- assistance with eating
- light meal and drink preparation (g-tube feeding)
Services and Programs:
- Toronto - Shaw St - Reintegration Care Units
Toronto, ON, M5T 1H1
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 50 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
- personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services
- individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas
- retirement groups
- seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
- intensive case management, personalized care plan
- service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care
- care coordination
- scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings, congregate dining
Toronto, ON, M6J 1X1
- lifts/transfers and positioning
- bowel and bladder
- dressing and undressing
- skin care
- respiration (ventilator bi-pap, cpap)
- personal grooming and general hygiene
- laundry
- assistance with eating
- light meal and drink preparation (g-tube feeding)
ON, M6G 3Z7
One and two bedroom apartments with priority to Greek community * 225 units * 3 accessible units, no wheel-in showers * doctor once a month * social worker 1-1/2 days a week * translation and interpretation * regular visits by chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, physiotherapist, chiropodist * meals available - fee * elderly persons centre - social and recreation programs open to community
Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Supportive housing available including personal care, homemaking, volunteer services for 50 clients
Toronto, ON, M6J 2V5
Supportive housing and services for vulnerable older adults with complex needs
- assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry services, medication support and escorts to appointments
- care coordination, assessments, goal setting, crisis intervention, system navigation and client advocacy
- staffed 24 hours
The Stepping Stone Project
- one-on-one intensive transitional support services for psychogeriatric patients 55 years or older who require support to leave hospital and readjust to independent or supported living
- partnership with Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), see separate listing
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, M6H 4E6
Retirement Living - 1-Bedroom Suites, Limited Studios * all suites have kitchennettes, ensuite washrooms w/ walk-in showers * on-floor balcony lounges * on-floor laundry for personal items * 120 Suites * 3 meals daily * weekly housekeeping * weekly fresh towels and linens * utilities included * additional support services available *
Terrace/Assisted Living -- for residents requiring assistance with all activities of daily living * on-floor nurse 24 hours * on-floor PSWs 24 hours * on-floor dining * on-floor Garden Terrace * 21 suites * rates include full care
Oasis/Memory Care -- for residents with reduced independence due to memory loss * 12 Suites * rates include full care
Toronto, ON, M6C 4A1
Seniors residence, including bachelor and one bedroom apartments
- 127 units
- weekly medical clinic
- podiatrist
- supportive housing available
Subsidized housing for families
- 18 units
- for information, see separate listing for MyAccesstoHousingTO (Housing Connections)
Seniors community centre, including congregate dining, information and referral, education and wellness programs, and recreation and social activities
Toronto, ON, M6J 2W6
- capacity 21
- support staff on-site 24 hours
Toronto, ON, M5V 3E8
- independent living facility with supports - tenants expected to have external supports to call on for most issues
- tenants can meet with and receive support from on-site housing support staff as needed for housing support activities only
- recreation, craft, social activities
Toronto, ON, M6K 2B3
Specialized assisted living support for adults with complex needs
- 24 hour Personal Support Workers team
- personal care assistance
- essential housekeeping
- laundry services
- medication support
- appointment escorts
- psychogeriatric case management
- care coordination
- crisis intervention
- system navigation
- client advocacy
- comprehensive meal service
- social and recreation programs
Toronto, ON, M6K 3C7
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, M5B 1T2
Assisted living services for vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. Services include
- appointment escort
- case management
- crisis response
- essential housekeeping
- grocery shopping
- meal preparation
- medication support
- laundry support
- life enrichment services
- transitional support between care settings such as hospitals, rehab, and long term care
Offered in partnership with Toronto Seniors Housing (see separate listing)
Affordable and supportive housing for women and gender diverse persons and their dependents
Permanent affordable housing, capacity 165
Private, self-contained units including junior, one, two and three bedroom unfurnished apartments
Supportive housing, capacity 85
On-site individual support including
- connection to mental health
- substance use and health services
Winona's Place, Apartments for Aboriginal Women and Gender Diverse People, capacity 50
- including 10 units for women-led families fleeing violence
- in partnership with Wigwamen, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Multiservice agency providing a range of services for people with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals, supplementary financial assistance program (government assistance recipients), support groups, supports for assaulted women, in-home palliative care program, English conversation café for new immigrants, and parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops
- Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
- Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
- Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
- chaplaincy services
- speakers
- all services confidential
Café Europa monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate listing)
Children
Jewish child protective and family services investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse
- adoption and foster home services and recruitment
- file and adoption disclosure
- counselling
- big brothers and big sisters program
- homework club
- school outreach counselling program
Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs
- financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
- assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
- support for families with special needs children
- Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)
Woman Abuse Program
Individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, and support groups
- Here to Help group program for children and their mothers
- advocacy and community outreach
- education and consultation
- referrals
Toronto, ON, M6J 3H2
Services:
- lifts/transfers and positioning
- bowel and bladder
- dressing and undressing
- skin care
- respiration (ventilator bi-pap, CPAP)
- personal grooming and general hygiene
- laundry
- assistance with eating
- light meal and drink preparation (including g-tube feeding)
