Support and information to cancer patients, families and caregivers
- comprehensive information and referral about cancer and cancer support services through Cancer Information Service
Online Support through CancerConnection.ca
- moderated online community offering information, resources and support
- for information on joining visit https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/connect-with-our-online-community
Wheels of Hope - Volunteer Driving Program
- volunteer drivers provide transportation to treatment appointments
- subject to availability of volunteers
Oshawa, ON, L1G 1L7
Centre which supports patients and their families with cancer
- support groups and programs for anyone dealing with cancer, and their family
- one-on-one emotional support by appointment
- information series and seminars on a variety of cancer-related topics
- wellness therapies and exercise classes
- ongoing programs to help with anxiety and to encourage mindfulness and self care, such as guided meditations and yoga, the Healing Journey Series and more
- programs for children and teens, including a teen grief group, and individual sessions
- pediatric cancer family support programs
- variety of programs dealing with survivorship including returning to work, next steps when treatment is over, and fear of recurrence
- grief support for those who have lost a loved one to cancer
- drop-in centre with lending library, wig boutique and resources for patients and families
Oshawa, ON
- peer-led stroke survivor support group
- caregiver support, education and community programs
- social and fun gatherings with peers supporting peers
Oshawa, ON, L1G 6C3
Helps survivors of prostate cancer, as well as those concerned about this disease or newly diagnosed, who are working on decisions about therapy choices, and their families / caregivers
- support, information and counselling
- four public meetings each year feature speakers with special knowledge in related medical fields
- four member group discussion forums
- provides information within Durham Region to foster awareness of prostate cancer, with emphasis on early detection as key to survival, along with advice for most effective survival techniques
- social event in December
Oshawa, ON, L1J 2L5
Supports for people who have experienced brain injuries
- adult day programs
- social activities, recreations, life skills
- some programs offer in a hybrid virtual format
- community support program
- outreach services
- assistance from client service coordinator to set priorities and develop service delivery plan
- peer support program
- coordinated through the Ontario Brain Injury Association, see separate listing
- supported independent living
- tailored to individuals specific needs
- activities may include assistance with grocery shopping, support establishing daily routines, support at appointments
Oshawa, ON, L1H 1H2
Services and educational programs to promote self-reliance and cultural awareness within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
- Learn American Sign Language (ASL)
- Community ASL classes, 1 on 1 support and tailored programming
- Family ASL instruction for families with a Deaf signing family memeber
- community support and information and referral services
- 1 on 1 support, facilitating communication and navigating available community services, programs and supports
- employment support services
- newcomer settlement services
- recreational programming for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their families
- presentations, consultation and community engagement with service clubs, schools, businesses and other organizations
Durham Deaf Club (DDC) and the Oshawa Deaf Senior Citizens (ODSC)
- clubs host social events for members of the Deaf community, and welcome hearing members wanting to become involved in the community
Get SET - Deaf Training Program, see separate listing
Mutual aid group for ostomy patients and their families
- trained members visit ostomy patients in hospitals and at their homes upon request, with the consent of the physician
- group offers help and support for all 3 types of ostomies colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy
Ostomy meeting 7 pm, third Wednesday of the month, Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1L7. Do not meet in July, August or December
Whitby, ON, L1N 9B2
Support, information and education for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their care partners, families and the general public
- services are offered via phone, virtually and in-person at home or in the office
- First Link® program connects clients and families to support and services by accepting self-referrals and referrals from community partners, family physicians and nurse practitioners
- monthly support group meetings for care partners and persons living with dementia offered in-person and virtually; specialty groups for various needs
- MINT Memory Clinic; cognitive screening
- resource centre with books, videos and information circulars
Reitman CARERS and TEACH Group
- dementia education and brain-health presentations and workshops
- training provided for residential facilities, community agencies, students and other community organizations
Social and Recreation Programs
- Young Onset Adult Day Program
- Minds in Motion®
- The Social
- Brain Wave Cafés
Dementia-Friendly Communities Program
- customer service training for local businesses and others to reduce stigma
Satellite location in Brock Community Health Centre (Brock Hub), Unit 205A, 39 Cameron St W, ON, L0E 1E0 provides information, resources, and guidance about programs and services, only open Thursdays 9 am-4 pm
Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3
Community-based mental health service that offers group support to adults aged 16 years and older with emotional and/or mental health concerns
Programs focused on education, community connection and coping strategies to assist with management of mental health symptoms and overall wellbeing
Services offered in-person, online via computer/tablet/smartphone and via telephone
Clients
- individuals with emotional and/or mental health concerns
- individuals seeking to improve mental wellbeing
- socially isolated individuals seeking community connection
- individuals with chronic pain
Support Groups
- anxiety; depression; bipolar disorder
- men's wellness; women's wellness
- chronic pain
- social interaction
- persons 55 years+; young adults (16-24)
Workshops
- anxiety and depression; understanding trauma; coping with loss
- self-compassion; self-esteem; self-care; mindfulness
- distress tolerance; boundaries; unhelpful thinking styles
- workshops change monthly
Ajax, ON, L1Z 1Z2
Monthly, peer led, polio and post-polio support group meeting, every fourth Tuesday of the month
- connect with peers
- exchange information and resources
- learn new skills
- build a social network for support
Ajax, ON, L1T 0R3
Support, information and education for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their care partners, families and the general public
- services are offered via phone, virtually and in-person at home or in the office
- First Link® program connects clients and families to support and services by accepting self-referrals and referrals from community partners, family physicians and nurse practitioners
- monthly support group meetings for care partners and persons living with dementia offered in-person and virtually; specialty groups for various needs
- MINT Memory Clinic; cognitive screening
- resource centre with books, videos and information circulars
Reitman CARERS and TEACH Group
- dementia education and brain-health presentations and workshops
- training provided for residential facilities, community agencies, students and other community organizations
Social and Recreation Programs
- Young Onset Adult Day Program
- Minds in Motion®
- The Social
- Brain Wave Cafés
Dementia-Friendly Communities Program
- customer service training for local businesses and others to reduce stigma
Satellite location in Brock Community Health Centre (Brock Hub), Unit 205A, 39 Cameron St W, ON, L0E 1E0 provides information, resources, and guidance about programs and services, only open Thursdays 9 am-4 pm
Ajax, ON, L1S 3M4
Support, case management and service coordination for children and youth and their family/caregivers
Coordinated Service Planning
- supports for individuals with multiple/complex needs
- children up to 18 years and youth 18-21 years if still in school
- includes development and monitoring of service plan, service navigation
- link to other services
- team meeting coordination and facilitation
Ontario Autism Program - Urgent Response Services (URS)
- time limited, rapid service response for children and youth with Autism
- service addresses one specific high-risk behaviour to prevent further escalation of risk of harm to self, others, and/or property
Child and youth mental health including support to Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) Coalition
- learning events
- resource library, including books and videos available to clients and community
Supports inclusion and capacity building in early learning and care sector
- support for Early Learning and Child Care Community
Coordination Services for Children and Youth (CSCY), see separate listing
- resource consultants
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Coordinator, see separate listing
Ajax, ON, L1S 3M4
Service navigation, case coordinator, goal planning, information and service planning for children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or possible FASD
- bi-monthly caregiver newsletter providing FASD information about strategies, approaches, and support models
- links to relevant training opportunities, research, articles, podcasts and videos
Offers a variety of free online support groups for people affected by Lupus. Visit website for a full list of groups available.
Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1M6
Educational support programming, mental health services, advocacy and one on one support for individuals and their families living with epilepsy
- Living Well With Epilepsy
- information and education
- Thinking About Epilepsy - school presentations
- Understanding Epilepsy - from agency to community
- Peer-to-Peer Network
- Epilepsy At Work - employment support
- Project UPLIFT - group mental health programming
- HOBSCOTCH - individual cognitive support
- counselling
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L4A 1G9
Markham, ON, L3P 1A8
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, M2J 4P8
Toronto, ON, M1N 2G1
- adult day program
- recreational programs
- social evenings
- parents support group/workshops
- peer support group
Markham, ON, L3R 8T3
- provides support for research, advocacy and education on the causes and prevention of liver disease
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
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1G2
Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral
Tutoring
Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:
- supporting students with homework help
- recognizing comfortable learning styles, learning strengths, and study habits which assist children in better learning
- assisting children with numeracy and literacy skills which need further development
Homework & Beyond
For students who need extra support completing homework and developing social skills during the school year; facilitators meet with students once a week in a supportive group to:
- assist with homework completion and understanding.
- build social skills, such as making friends, self-advocacy, and addressing bullying
- provide a positive space for learning and personal growth
Social Skills
6 week program focuses on social development skills; social coaches, who are registered social service workers, engage with students on a variety of social skills; program content is based on the PEERS® curriculum for social skills training
Group meets once a week for one hour and discusses topics such as:
- interpersonal skills. i.e. communication, listening, friendship skills
- coping with emotions and stress
- conflict resolution and problem solving
- self advocacy and self esteem skills
SOAR Transitions Elementary
- for students in grades 7-8 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD
- assists in developing life skills to succeed academically and vocationally
SOAR Transitions Secondary -- supports students in secondary schools diagnosed with learning disability or ADHD gain practical coping and advocacy skills in one to one and group sessions
Strategies for Life
- one-on one program that focuses on the socio-emotional effects of LDs and Attention Deficit Disorder
- identifies unique challenges the participant may face and assists youth in developing resiliency.
Summer Camp
- day camp for children with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
- safe, encouraging and positive environment for learning social skills
- activities include outdoor swimming, nature walks, and arts and crafts
Job Fit Program
- helps adults and/or youth with LD's and/or ADHD explore interests, strengths, and areas of need in order to pursue employment
- covers how to ask for accommodations in the workplace
- ensures clients have a full understanding of their LD's and develops client's confidence to join the workforce
Parent Support Group
- virtual support group to help guide caregivers through different stages of accepting and managing their child's Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
- monthly opportunity to meet and share common experiences, handle emotions, strategize for strengths and challenges in a positive way
Adult Support Group
- opportunity to network with individuals with LD's and/or ADHD, gain social support, problem solve and share successes.
- learn different strategies to deal with and manage LDs and/or ADHD.
