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
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, M5R 2T1
Basic services/optional services include:
- three meals a day
- weekly housekeeping service included
- RPN on duty 24 hours a day
- recreation programs
- two visiting doctors
- foot care nurse available
- Salon on site
- Live Well Care Plan available to those who require additional assistance
Toronto, ON, M5S 2L1
38 Major Street, Toronto
45 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto
Between the two locations it is a 19-beds residential palliative care facility providing care, comfort and relief of suffering for individuals at the end of life * emotional support to patients and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * 24 hour care including pain control, symptom relief, skilled nursing care, social work and bereavement.
Toronto, ON, M5R 2M2
- 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, including physiotherapy
- palliative 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
Toronto, ON, M6G 3C3
- 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:
- controlled smoking area
- cluster of residents with non-acute care medical needs
- specific units for cognitively impaired persons
- specific units for residents with dementia who require behavioural management
- specific units for younger adults who are cognitively intact
- training for a LGBTQ+ positive environment
Short-Stay Care (Public) - 3 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
Convalescent Care Program - 12-bed short-stay program for people who no longer need acute care in a hospital setting but need more time to regain full function before returning home * services include nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy to help patients meet rehabilitation goals
Toronto, ON, M5R 3J8
Basic services/optional services include:
- independent or assisted living lifestyles
- three meals daily
- weekly or daily housekeeping
- health care staff available 24 hours a day
- visiting family doctor weekly
- fitness activities and recreational programs
- individual health care packages
- visiting physiotherapist, chiropodist and audiologist
- beauty salon and spa
- garden and three lounges
- small pets allowed
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, M5G 2M9
Cancer Treatment and Research Centre
- inpatient and outpatient care
- palliative care
Psychosocial Oncology Clinic, 416 946-4525
- counselling for patients and families including caregivers
- support groups; peer support
- music therapy
- Magic Castle - child care for children 12 and under whose caregivers are having appointments or visiting family at Princess Margaret; also open for children who are patients themselves
- aftercare
Toronto, ON, M5T 1J7
- 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:
- basic foot care service
- physiotherapy and music therapy
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
Specialist Health Centre - Medical specialists available by referral for residents and Chinese community
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, M5G 1X5
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- geriatric medicine and psychiatry
- cancer care; Ontario Breast Screening Program
- fertility clinic
- palliative care
- Wasser Pain Management Clinic - outpatient pain assessment and treatment
- women's and infants' health
Reitman Centre for Alzheimer's Caregiver Support and Training - 416-586-4800 ext 5882, provides comprehensive services for care partners and their family members living with dementia, see separate listing
Dental Clinic - dental care for those who need dentistry delivered in a hospital setting including care for persons with HIV or AIDS, and persons with physical and developmental disabilities; referral from a medical doctor or dentist required
Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team 416-586-4800 ext 5159 (at 60 Murray St)
Some hospital services provided at 60 Murray St or 700 University Ave
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2P2
- housekeeping and homemaker support, including basic nursing care
- transportation to medical appointments
- seminars on seniors issues
- outreach to newcomers
- social and recreational activities, including friendly visiting
- access to job opportunities for care givers and nurses
Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5
Services may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counseling (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 - in English or 310-2272 - in French
Services and Programs:
- North Community Care Clinic
- Sherbourne-Wellesley Community Care Clinic
- Storefront Humber Nursing Clinic
- Thorncliffe Health Hub - Community Nursing Clinic
- West Toronto Community Care Clinic
- Women's College Hospital Community Care Clinic
Toronto, ON, M5G 2K8
- community classes or recreational programs
- developing work, volunteer, and daily life skills
- hiring support worker
- life plans creation (person directed planning) to reach goals
- temporary respite for caregivers
Passport administered by local agencies that approve referrals, provide passport information, review invoices, follow up and discuss budgets with clients, explain how funding is used, and help with any issues clients may have with using their funds; visit website to find local Passport agencies
Toronto, ON, M5P 2X9
217-bed long-term care home * residential care for private rooms, semi-private rooms, and basic rooms * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals * secure dementia unit
- 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:
- foot care
- physiotherapy
- alternative therapies
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 * residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents
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, 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, M4Y 2G5
COVID19
- call hospital switchboard or check website for changes to visitor policies and screening
Inpatient Programs
- complex continuing care
- post acute care rehabilitation
- palliative care (including respite care)
Outpatient Clinics
- foot clinic including general foot care, diabetic footcare, chiropody and wound management
- gerontology
- respirology including pulmonary function testing
- rheumatology
- sleep
Integrated Transitional Services, 160 Jarvis St, Alternative Level of Care (ALC) cares for patients with bariatric requirements awaiting placement in long-term care setting or transitioning back to community, and those with mental health or addiction issues who are stable but not yet ready to transition to the community
Toronto, ON, M4V 2G6
Basic services/optional services include:
- pet friendly rooms
- housekeeping and personal/linen laundry
- 24 hour concierge
- recreation and leisure programs
- coffee shop
- yoga
- fitness centre
- registered nurse/registered practical nurse on duty 24 hours
- rehab by Revera physiotherapy program
- pedicures, manicures and foot care
- day trips
- town car to local appointments, complimentary valet parking
Toronto, ON
Services for seniors 65 years and older and those caring for them
- supportive and crisis counselling for seniors, older adults and those caring for seniors
- phone risk assessments, crisis de-escalation and triage to COSS (Crisis Outreach Service for Seniors - see separate listing) and behaviour supports when needed
- crisis service in-person, through COSS, if necessary
Information and referral for support services in the community including:
- adult day programs for frail seniors or those with dementias, case management, congregate dining, crisis support, foot care, home assistance, hospice care, meals on wheels, medical escort, nursing, respite care for caregiver relief, security checks, shopping assistance, social contact, transportation, etc.
A partnership between Toronto WoodGreen Community Services, Ontario Health at Home and Les Centres d'Accueil Heritage
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1P2
Blue Door Clinic - Services include:
Offers individuailized support services, each tailored to meet the specific needs of clients in Ontario. Services include:
- behavioural/mental health support services
- respite services
- agency staffing
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, M4Y 1J2
- 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
- clinical nurse specialist
- palliative care
- restorative care services
Additional unfunded services:
- chiropodist
- optometrist
- audiologist
- dentist
- hair salon
- outings
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 * residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents

