Toronto, ON, M1V 5P4
- 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
- physiotherapy
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
Toronto, ON, M1S 4P4
One and two bedroom apartments
- 150 units including 9 accessible units
- also retirement home -- assisted living care, capacity 52
- memory care
- visiting doctor, nursing staff on duty
- social and recreation programs
- Ukrainian environment
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
Treatment and supports for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities; includes access to Ontario Autism Program (OAP), visit website for information
Children and youth 12-18 years:
ASD Youth for Community Engagement and Socialization Program (AYCES)
- life skills and activity program designed to support youth diagnosed with a high-functioning autism diagnosis who may face challenges in understanding social cues, forming and maintaining personal relationships
Youth Respite Program
- for families of youth 12-18 years with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes March and summer break, summer camp, and other school closure
Galloway After School Program (GASP), see separate listing
Young adults and adults:
Saturday Adult Respite Program
- flexible, short term respite for families and caregivers of individuals 18-35 years with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes social and life skills development
Adults Achieving Independence through Motivation and Skills (AAIMS)
- day program for adults 18 years and older, with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, includes social and recreation activities
Locations in Scarborough vary, contact for information or visit website
Chinese Line: 416-701-4806
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
Services 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 - in English or 310-2272 - in French
Placement Services - Placement services determines eligibility for admission and prioritizes and manages the admission process to long term care facilities. Provides support and information to both applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process. Determines eligibility for Convalescent Care and Short Stay in a long term care facility.
Self Management Program - Offers various workshops in the community that supports both patients and their caregivers in their journey of managing chronic health conditions like chronic pain, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer and lung disease * Participants and their caregivers develop new tools and skills to help them manage the emotional, social and physical aspect of living with a chronic condition, or supporting someone with a chronic health condition.
Services and Programs:
- Nursing Clinic - Scarborough East
- Nursing Clinic - Scarborough North
- Scarborough Health Network, Birchmount Site
- Scarborough Health Network, Centenary Site
- Scarborough Health Network, General Site
- School Health Support Services
Toronto, ON, M1G 3V5
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
Toronto, ON, M1H 2W1
- Day program for the developmentally delayed teaching life & social skills to enhance ones quality of life.
- Saturday and Sunday program for the developmentally delayed for persons to engage in leisure activities and community outings to receive assistance in meeting developmental milestone
- Afterhours/ Respite program for the developmentally delayed to aid persons with communication, socialization and other life/ social skills.
- Senior program for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia or any other impactive disorder
Programs offered include:
- counselling services for families
- literacy
- summer camp
- community outings
- respite and drop-in
- March break
- PA days
- arts and craft
- vocational training
- budgeting
- fitness
Toronto, ON, M1L 1Z8
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
ON, M1W 2R9
One-on-one counselling and case management which may include service advocacy, linkages with community resources and identification of needs for caregivers
Support services available for caregivers such as personal care, homemaking, respite services, transportation, Meals-on-Wheels, friendly visiting and adult day programs.
Monthly support groups available for caregivers in English and Cantonese
Support groups are delivered in hybrid format (participants can choose to attend virtually or in-person)
ON, M1W 2R9
- exercise
- arts and crafts
- games
- socializing
- cognitive stimulation
ON, M1W 2R9
- exercise
- arts and crafts
- games
- socializing
- cognitive stimulation
ON, M1W 2R9
Program includes:
- fun, stimulating and therapeutic activities
- fall prevention exercise
- meals and snacks
- personal care assistance
- caregiver supports
Markham, ON, L3R 2C8
Services and Programs:
- Butternut Lane Residence
- Cedarcrest Manor
- Farintosh Group Home
- Frances DiCarlo House
- Hagerman Corners
- St Lukes Lodge
- Tony Wong Place
Markham, ON, L3R 5X5
Families First and Behaviour Stabilization and Consultation Team -- delivers intensive short-term services to family within their own home
Therapeutic Family Care -- places children and youth with trained treatment parents and their families * for children and youth requiring greater structure and intensity of services than can be provided in their family home
Offices located in Aurora, Keswick, Markham, and Vaughan
Toronto, ON, M1P 2W1
Services include:
Daily services include:
- 3 meals and snacks
- medication administration
- recreational activities
- housekeeping
- laundry
Services and Programs:
- Adult Day Program
Toronto, ON, M1W 3W6
Services:
- adult day program
- assisted living
- caregiver relief and respite
- community dining
- counselling
- friendly visiting/telephone reassurance
- Home at Last
- home care supplies
- Home First
- Meals on Wheels
- outdoor maintenance
- palliative respite care
- personal care, homemaking
- quality cleaning
- transportation
- exercise and falls prevention
Services and Programs:
- Adult Day Program
- Assisted Living and Supportive Housing Program
- Caregiver Respite Services and Personal Care
- Community Dining
- Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
- Friendly Visiting Program
- Home Care Supplies
- Meals On Wheels
- Outdoor Maintenance Program
- Quality Cleaning
- Telephone Reassurance Program
- Transportation Program
Toronto, ON, M1E 5E1
- 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 include:
- behavioral supports
- short-stay respite beds
- young adult centre
Toronto, ON, M1E 4B9
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- cancer care including prostate cancer diagnosis clinic and pediatric oncology
- cardiac care
- diabetes education centre including education for children and adolescents
- emergency room, see separate listing
- kidney care (nephrology) and dialysis
- maternal and newborn care; newborn intensive care unit (NICU)
- mental health including adult inpatient services; child and adolescent mental health, see separate entry for Shoniker Clinic
- outpatient palliative care
- pediatrics
- rehabilitation and complex continuing care
- sickle cell disease care
Breastfeeding Clinic, breastfeeding support available for SHN patients and members of the community; call for an appointment at 416-284-8131 ext 64047
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-416-281-7446: for seniors 75 years and older with multiple complex medical problems. Services include:
- comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
- education on chronic disease self-management
- teaching about dementia and behavioural care
- advance care planning
- referral to community supports
- access to personal support and home safety assessments
- de-prescribing and medication adjustment
- initiation of treatment for dementia
Toronto, ON, M1P 2V5
COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
- cancer care
- cardiac care
- diabetes education
- geriatric care
- kidney care/dialysis
- maternal and newborn care, pediatrics
- palliative care
Breastfeeding Clinic, 416-438-2911, ext 83230: breastfeeding support available by appointment
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-431-8111: for seniors 75 years and older with multiple complex medical problems. Services include:
- comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
- education on chronic disease self-management
- teaching about dementia and behavioural care
- advance care planning
- referral to community supports
- access to personal support and home safety assessments
- de-prescribing and medication adjustment
- initiation of treatment for dementia
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, 416-431-8269
- barrier-free access to medical treatment and same-day counselling for alcohol, opioid, or other drug-related addictions
- no referral required; clinic is open by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-2 pm
- clinic is located in the Crockford Pavillion
Toronto, ON, M1B 5S1
- 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:
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- dental care
- podiatry
- beauty salon
ON, M1P 2T8
- 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
- dental care
- music therapy and art therapy
- physiotherapy
- pastoral care
- behavioural resource team
- cognitive support unit
- Ismaili unit
Pavillon Omer Deslauriers - French-language bed service unit * staff are bilingual in English and French * 1 short-stay bed * religious care, music, art and complimentary care provided
Services and Programs:
- Adult Day Program
Markham, ON, L3R 4Z8
ON, M1H 2A4
Home Help Program - Assist older adults and adults with disabilities with the activities of daily living such as laundry, light housekeeping (making beds, vacuuming, dusting, stove and refrigerator cleaning, dish washing and shopping)
Toronto, ON, M1P 4X1
- 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:
- nursing
- chapel
- physiotherapy
- restorative care
Toronto, ON, M1G 1R6
- 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:
- optometrist
- dental care
- pharmaceutical services
- foot care
- respiratory care
- physiotherapy and physiotherapist assistant access
- dietary services
- social work
- beautician services
- occupational therapy
- speech language pathologist
- psychogeriatrician
- nurse practitioner
- audiologist

