ON, M1V 5L3
ON, M1V 5L3
Support services for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Services and Programs:
- Active Senior and Outreach Program
- Adult Day Program
- Adult Day Program for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
- Caregiver Education and Support Services
- Chinese Evergreen Manor - Supportive Housing for Older Adults
- Congregate Dining Program
- Finch
- Friendly Visiting
- Long-Term Care Home
- Security Check
- Seniors' Intervention and Assistance Services
- Transportation Services
- Villa Elegance - Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors
- Yee Hong Garden Terrace - Assisted Living Service for High Risk Seniors
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, M1T 3T9
Seniors services
- friendly visiting, telephone assurance
- congregate dining
- information, referral and counselling on seniors' issues such as housing and government programs
- weekly wellness program, social and recreation programs
ON, M1W 2R9
Program is offered on-site or at other locations including Toronto Community Housing, private apartment buildings and community venues
Toronto, ON, M1W 3W6
throughout Scarborough * program allows older adults and adults
with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal, socialize with others,
and remain active in their community * discussion group and games such as bridge, dominoes, or bingo also available * transportation may be arranged upon request
Toronto, ON, M1S 5G5
Trupti Hot Meal Program
Vegetarian packed meals for isolated seniors and people experiencing poverty; available every other Thursday, 12 noon-1 pm; registration required by previous Tuesday, 5 pm; contact for schedule
- available for delivery to isolated seniors in specific buildings, contact for information
- available for pick-up
- dine-in available for seniors, 12:30 pm-1 pm
International Students and Newcomers
Job search assistance, counselling and networking opportunities; mentorship program includes skills development, resources, support and guidance; settlement services for immigrants and refugees include orientation, interpretation, information and referral, and assistance completing government forms and applications
Seniors Social Drop-in Program
Social and recreation opportunities, networking events, and workshops for isolated seniors and older adults; includes games, music, dancing, access to community garden; available Thursday 1 pm-3 pm, no registration required
Tax Clinic
Participates in Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to provide free tax preparation assistance for people with modest income and simple tax situations; taxation years restricted to 2021 to present
Women's Program
Resources and support, including career development, counselling, skills development and networking opportunities; support for women who have experienced intimate partner violence
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3K2
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, weekday and weekend extended hours
- 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, massage therapy
- transportation available
- fee
Overnight Stay Program -- respite care (caregiver relief) program for persons with cognitive impairment or dementia and seniors in need of services, stays up to three months, meals, snacks, showering services *
- laundry -- fee
- personal care and health related services provided by personal support workers including medication reminders, personal hygiene, feeding
Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
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
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
Senior Active Living Center -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 55 years and older
ON, M1M 1R9
- card games
- arts and crafts
- sing-a-longs
- fitness classes
- day trips
- luncheons
- workshops
- transportation to and from the centre available (fees would apply)
- health promotion
- virtual programming
ON
ON, M1M 3W4
Momiji tenants and for senior members living in the community * Japanese meals and programming for eligible seniors are also available at various other locations around the GTA and in Hamilton, mostly on a monthly basis (see Community Outreach) * Momiji also celebrates special events throughout the year with special meals, such as our annual summer barbecue, Christmas dinner and several traditional Japanese festivals throughout the year
Toronto, ON, M2M 4G8
Community services, offered by phone, zoom and in person
- recreation, fitness centre and personal training
- education, social and cultural programs
- workshops
- special events
- lunchroom
- library
- day trips
- seasonal income tax clinic
- volunteer opportunities
Please see https://nyseniors.org/active-living-centre/programs for more information about current programs
Toronto, ON, M2P 2C1
Community and family services
- food bank
- emergency material assistance including clothing and household items, as available
- conversational English café
- monthly luncheon for seniors
- income tax clinic
- Christmas assistance program for existing clients
- residential summer camp for children
Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9
Multi-service agency
Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week or once per two weeks of frozen meals (as well as meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable/available)
Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Free group classes to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance
- virtual and in-person
- provided by fitness professionals
Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care
Adult Day Program (see separate entry)
Transportation
Ride-share transportation (iRIDE Plus) for older adults and people with mobility issues, provided by special trained drivers to medical appointments and other outings
Elder Abuse (Vulnerable Populations) Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse
- includes individual and group counselling
Holocaust Survivor Services
Services for Holocaust Survivors with oversight from specially trained staff
- case management
- personal support and homemaking
- transportation
- Kosher Meals on Wheels,
- referral to other community agencies
- counselling & support
- Adult Day Programs
- socialization programs
Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops
- free
Social Activities & Groups
Free activities and programs for seniors to socialize and learn together
- virtual and in-person
- available in English and Russian
Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance
- inter-generational programs
- volunteer hospice program
Toronto, ON, M1L 1N9
Home Support Program
- housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, banking, escort to appointments
- snow removal
- integrated program for frail adults and persons with Alzheimer Disease and related dementia
- recreation in small group settings
- meals and snacks
Meals on Wheels - 416-694-1138 ext 139, [email protected]
- hot lunches delivered to senior, ill, convalescent of disabled residents
- culturally appropriate meals
- dietary restrictions accommodated
- frozen meals, regular and pureed meals
- friendly check-in
Caregiver Support - 416-694-1138, ext 123
- support and resources for individuals and families caring for a relative or friend
- support groups and peer support
- one-on-one informal counselling
- educational workshops and activities
- events based on work of caregiving and the needs of the caregiver
Congregate Dining Program - hot nutritious meals
- recreation and social activities
- health talks
- social services
- pension and safety updates
- bus trips
Transportation -- 416-694-1138 ext 134
- transportation services for seniors 55+ who are not eligible for Wheel-Trans
- rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, malls, errands and attendance at Warden Woods programs
- priority given to clients requesting transportation to medical appointments
- member of Toronto Ride
Toronto, ON, M4B 1E2
Toronto, ON, M1L 3E7
BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Club)
- school aged daycare
- afterschool programs, March break and summer camp
- local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- see branch listings for details
Youth Justice Services
- Extra Judicial Sanctions, Extra Judicial Measures Program, Scarborough Youth Justice Committee -- court diversion for youth with low level offences and with referral by police and court system
- partnership with Operation Springboard
Employment Support Programs -- Gateway & Toronto Youth Job Corps (see separate entries)
Seniors programs (55 years and older) --recreational, fitness and wellness programs
- West Scarborough Seniors Club
- Scarborough Italian Association -- programs for Italian community including congregate dining for Italian-speaking seniors
- South Asian Seniors -- programs for Bengali speaking seniors
Aquatics and Wellness programs -- pool and land based fitness and other programs
Toronto, ON, M4H 1H2
Toronto, ON, M4H 1H2
Diner's Club - Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, and physical activities * escort and transportation available
Foot Care Clinic - Basic and advanced foot care provided at monthly community clinics or in the client's home * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Security Check - Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and people with disabilities who live alone
Toronto, ON, M2R 3T6
Centre with programs and services for older adults
friendly visiting, at-home respite care, service navigation, social work clinics
Healthy at Home Safe Option program
case management and crisis intervention for seniors experiencing abuse
Food Services On-site
Kosher cafe, Kosher catering
Kosher meals on wheel
meals prepared in the kitchen at the BBC, complete meals delivered by volunteers
Café Europa
luncheon program for Holocaust Survivors
Fitness, Health Promotion and Wellness
health screening clinics, fitness and dance classes, wellness lectures, support groups
Chiropody Clinic
dry foot care services for current members only
Recreation and Education
lifelong learning lectures, arts and crafts, library, concerts, music programs, games, literary arts, discussion groups
ETROG Hebrew Program
weekly programs in Hebrew
Russian Golden Age Cultural Program
variety of programs and services for Russian-speaking seniors
Computer and Digital Media
weekly programs in Russian for all levels including courses on social media, Microsoft office, digital media, iPhone, Android, iPad, photography
Trips and travel
trips and overnight travel
Volunteer Opportunities
Toronto, ON, M4P 3B5
EarlyON
- Family and Baby Drop-In facilitated by RECE
- community Resources and Referrals
- workshops
School Aged Programs
- After School Program - homework help and recreational activities
- summer and March break day camp
Newcomer Support Services -- comprehensive settlement and orientation services to help you start your new life in Canada, get free information:
- Canadian citizenship
- free income tax clinic
- Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP)
- education system guidance (colleges & universities)
- credential assessment
- GST/HST & Canada child tax benefits (CCTB)
- Ontario disability support program (ODSP)
- employment, housing, OntarioWorks (OW)
- legal services information, social insurance number (SIN), permanent residence card (PRC)
- shelters, clothing and food banks
- workshops, orientation sessions, and community connection groups
- employment and settlement workshops
- conversation circles
- networking
- socializing
- career fairs
Services for Older Adults: programs for persons 50 years and older including:
- lunch outings and day trips
- social and recreational activities
- fitness programs
- tech support
- workshops
Other
- income tax clinic
- computer lab
- community information
- volunteer opportunities
- room rentals
Toronto, ON, M4S 1A4
Multiservice community and home support agency
- meals on wheels
- adult day program
- dementia care residence
- supportive housing services
- home care
- homemaking
- case management
- information and referral
- transportation
- volunteer opportunities
Community Wellness Program
- Exercise and Social Programs, registration-based health promotion, recreational and social programs
- Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan meals and dairy-free meals, wellness bags (includes fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables)
- Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost
In-Home Services
Home help, respite care, caregiver relief
- Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
- homemaking services
Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care
House Calls, physician-led interdisciplinary care for home-bound seniors
Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation
- Ewart Angus SPRINT Home residential care home for seniors with dementia, see separate listing
Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities
Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, in partnership with other community support service agencies
Toronto, ON, M4K 3J9
- fall prevention and exercise classes for all activity levels
- day trips
- congregate dining
- foot and blood pressure clinic
Toronto, ON, M4M 2P1
- low impact exercise
- congregate dining
- bingo and socials
- health workshops
- day trips
- income tax clinic
Toronto, ON, M4M 3M4
- educational classes
- community kitchen
- exercise programs
- day trips
- culture celebrations
- social groups
