Toronto, ON, M1N 2G1
- adult day program
- recreational programs
- social evenings
- parents support group/workshops
- peer support group
Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8
North York, ON, M3C 3S2
Toronto, ON, M3C 0K8
Quash App - An app to help quit smoking or vaping
The Loop - Community network created by and for people living with asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis * resources, access to information and support * registration required
The Collaborative - Online community for professionals to share information in real-time
Toronto, ON, M2J 4W8
Eye Surgery Centre
- regional centre for cataract surgery
Prostate Centre
- diagnosis, education, support and treatment planning for prostate cancer
Specialized Geriatric Services
- chronic disease self-management program
- Geriatric Day Hospital - intensive outpatient rehabilitation
- geriatric medicine
- geriatric psychiatry and outreach
- Geriatric Parkinson Clinic
- memory clinic
- osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Toronto, ON, M3C 1V9
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living
MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario
Pop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Acquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
- volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
- no charge, except for building materials
LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disability
Post-Polio Canada, [email protected], www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, [email protected], afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
Toronto, ON, M1V 0G2
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, including individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral and supportive counselling
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 -- client intervention and assistance, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting -- free
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation for medical appointment, transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling and support group
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
Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee
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 service
Senior Active Living Center -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 55 years and older
ON, M1W 2R9
Toronto, ON, M1W 1T6
Toronto, ON, M3B 2R2
Services
- introductory programs "New Beginnings" for newly referred clients with aphasia; "Living Your Best Life" for newly referred clients with diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
- volunteer led Communication Aphasia Program (CAP) - in-person and online
- conversation groups promote communication and conversation within small groups
- Toastmaster's Gavel Club, creative writing
- documentary program, virtual travel, Hear My Voice (karaoke style program)
- art programs, meditation program
- outreach program offers a 10-week telephone or video call with a volunteer
- community outings and volunteer opportunities for clients
- caregiver support groups for families and friends
- professional training and pictographic resources
- volunteer opportunities
Toronto, ON, M3B 1Z2
A personalized recovery program that helps stroke survivors and their families in the transition from hospital to home, working with and connecting them to resources and services that provide support, education, and participatory programming so they can reestablish their lives and achieve their goals.
Programs are designed to help with:
- Education: Learn practical and important information about stroke.
- Exercise and movement: Help improve physical function, strength, balance, and energy levels.
- Peer support: Connect with other individuals who have bee impacted by stroke to share experiences.
- Skill development: Re-learn and practice skills that will help in day-to-day life.
- Speech and communication: Practice improving speech and communication skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
Toronto, ON, M3B 1Z2
Personalized recovery program providing support for stroke survivors, as well as their families and caregivers
- services offered both during and after their stay at the hospital
- provides a personalized plan for stroke recovery which is regularly reviewed and adjusted as needed
- connects patients and their families/caregivers with information, resources, and programs in the community
Peer Support Programs
Peer support during hospitalization:
- hospital-based volunteers (who are stroke survivors themselves) offer support by listening, sharing their experiences, and helping to find the information and resources the patient needs
- not available at all hospitals; see website for the list of participating hospitals in Ontario
After Stroke Peer Support Network:
- national network of peer support groups for stroke survivors and their families and caregivers
- online directory of virtual and in-person peer support groups across Canada (includes groups managed by other organizations)
Online peer support groups managed by March of Dimes:
- Stroke Community Conversation
- Young Stroke Survivors: Wisdom Circle
- Young Adults Living with Stroke
- Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
- Life Partners of Stroke Survivors
Education and Resources
Educational resources available on the website:
- articles and videos covering various subjects related to strokes, such as stroke information, caregiver support, mental health, research, and personal stories
- After Stroke Peer Support Toolkit available for individuals and organizations interested in starting a peer support group
Life After Stroke group
- weekly, two-hour online educational sessions for stroke survivors, led by a member of the After Stroke Team alongside someone with lived experience of stroke
- build confidence in managing life after stroke through guided learning and practice
- focus on health and well-being, including secondary stroke prevention, emotional resilience, and lifestyle strategies
- learn practical skills and tools on a variety of topics to support recovery and independence
Exercise and Movement Programs
Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP)
- 10-week online rehabilitative exercise program designed to improve arm and hand strength, coordination, and the ability to use the stroke-affected arm in daily activities
Virtual Exercise Program
- chair based, rehabilitative exercise program divided into three levels
- Level One: Foundations: for individuals who are primarily using a wheelchair for mobility and may or may not have good in function in both arms
- Level Two: Functional: for those who are looking to build on their current exercise routine; individuals may use a wheelchair or walker for mobility and may have some use in their affected side arm and hand and want to work on strengthening it further
- Level Three: Focus: for those who have exercised regularly but want to focus on strength, coordination and balance
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Chinese Diabetes Support Group - support provided in Mandarin and Cantonese by both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators * third Monday of each month
Diabetes in the Real World (DRW) - advocacy Group - group of community members who meet regularly to raise awareness about issues faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. * Program currently on hold
English Diabetes Support Group - an informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators
Mental Health & Diabetes Group - peer support and diabetes education group that focuses on mental health challenges and managing diabetes * facilitated by diabetes educators
Outreach Programs/ Initiatives - outreach initiatives that work towards connecting with individuals who may experience barriers to health and health care access and are impacted by diabetes
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Support group for cancer patients and their family members in accessing cancer care services.
Dental Bus - Dental services delivered through a partnership between SRCHC and the Toronto Public Health Mobile Dental Clinic * run by a dentist and dental hygienist * appointments are necessary
Midwifery and Toronto Community Health - MATCH - Prenatal, labour, birth and postpartum care with a team of midwives * services offered at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto Birth Centre, or at home * 24h on-call services to MATCH clients during pregnancy and for the first 6 weeks postpartum * home visits to provide clinical care in the first week postpartum * gynecological care (Pap tests), STI screening, pregnancy testing (urine or blood tests) and counselling related to pregnancy options * support and teaching on testosterone injections
Outreach Clinic - A drop-in service that facilitates access to ongoing health care for medically unattached individuals who meet a specific criteria
Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) - A certified respiratory educator provides education and care for children and adults living with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Social Work Support - Counselling, case management and advocacy, including housing, income, immigration, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, dealing with past or current problematic drug and alcohol use
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Offer general nutrition counselling, individual counselling, support group, and cancer information
Toronto, ON, M4N 0B1
Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
CNIB Community Hub - Community Hub programming for parents and children and youth through traditional media and the use of technology
Toronto, ON, M4G 3A9
Toronto, ON, M4G 3A9
Support Groups Include:
- Adults with Epilepsy (AWE)
- Parent Support Groups
- Young Adults Support Group
- Partners and Adult Family Members Support Group
- Surgery Support Group
- Professionals Support Group
- Epilepsy Employment Group
- New and Expecting Parents Group
- Recreation Groups
Adult Support Groups - Offering support groups for adults or their family members living with epilepsy
- Adults with Epilepsy (AWE) - third Tuesday of each month, 6pm-8pm * connect with other adults living with epilepsy and learn more about epilepsy and share feelings and concerns.
- Professionals Group - First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. * Meeting for Professionals working with epilepsy.
- Partners and Adult Family Members of People with Epilepsy Group - Quarterly on Monday nights, 6:00pm - 7:30pm * the opportunity to meet, connect and share with other partners living with people who have epilepsy * information from people who are faced with the same issues on how to manage
- Friday Recreation Group - This social group meets every Friday, 1pm - 4pm
- Surgery Support Group - Quarterly online, 5pm -6:30pm * hosted in partnership with Toronto Western Hospital's Epilepsy Program * bring together people with epilepsy who have done surgery with those who are considering surgery as a treatment option
Children, Youth, and Parent Support Groups - Offering support groups for children and youth living with epilepsy and their parents
- Young Adults Support Group - First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm - 9 pm * a place where individuals with epilepsy can connect with other individuals to offer and receive support by sharing stories, resources and transitional concerns
- Parents Of Young Children Support Group - third Wednesday of every other month, 7:30 pm to 9 pm * a support group for parents to have the opportunity to talk about their issues, connect with others who are going through similar situations and share their resources and experiences
- Parents Of Young Adults and Teens Support Group - last Wednesday of every other month, 6 pm to 8 pm * a support group for parents of young adults and teens living with epilepsy to learn from other parents, develop effective coping strategies and decrease isolation by meeting others
Toronto, ON, M4G 3A9
- Adults with Epilepsy (AWE) - third Tuesday of each month, 6pm-8pm * connect with other adults living with epilepsy and learn more about epilepsy and share feelings and concerns.
- Professionals Group - First Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. * Meeting for Professionals working with epilepsy.
- Partners and Adult Family Members of People with Epilepsy Group - Quarterly on Monday nights, 6:00pm - 7:30pm * the opportunity to meet, connect and share with other partners living with people who have epilepsy * information from people who are faced with the same issues on how to manage
- Friday Recreation Group - This social group meets every Friday, 1pm - 4pm
- Surgery Support Group - Quarterly online, 5pm -6:30pm * hosted in partnership with Toronto Western Hospital's Epilepsy Program * bring together people with epilepsy who have done surgery with those who are considering surgery as a treatment option
Markham, ON, L3R 8T3
- provides support for research, advocacy and education on the causes and prevention of liver disease
ON, M4T 1C6
Peer-peer self help group * fellowship * social and medical information, including online resource library * annual medical conferences
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
- community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
- community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials
- volunteer opportunities
Harm reduction
- ​supplies and outreach
Peer support
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
- orientation
- information and referrals to community services
- assistance in accessing services
- assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment
- assistance with immigration system
- form and documentation completion
- housing and employment help
- interpretation and translation
- social opportunities and networking
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M4S 3A8
- COVID-19: services and support offered remotely. Check here to find out what services are available.
- Clinical Services -- intake and assessment * early intervention services * behaviour and communication programs * social skills building groups * sibling and parent groups * parent training programs * family support
- Community Resource Services -- certificate training programs * workshops, lectures, community education (fees) * agency consultation * research * resource library, professional training
- Volunteer Services -- clinical and administrative experiences available * student placements available
416-302-5675
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B2
