Offers a variety of free online support groups for people affected by Lupus. Visit website for a full list of groups available.
Markham, ON, L3P 1A8
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L4A 1G9
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
Family services team composed of registered social workers and professionals who provide support to individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease * offers support and services to people with Huntington's Disease, people at risk, people with or without genetic mutation, caregivers and family members, community members
Services include:
- information and education
- individual short-term counsel, support groups
- linkages to HD clinics, social services and community programs
The team also collaborates with other service providers to improve and expand existing services as well as increase awareness and understanding of the disease and support for advocacy
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.
Markham, ON, L3R 8T3
- provides support for research, advocacy and education on the causes and prevention of liver disease
Toronto, ON, M1W 1T6
ON, M1W 2R9
Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8
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
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, 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
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, 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, M2N 6A3
Providing:
- Information about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children's rights in the school system
- Advocacy for both children and adults
- Information to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars.
- Referral services
- Direct programming for children, youth and adults
Services and Programs:
- Adult Programs - Support for adults with Learning Disabilities / AD(H)D
- Children and Youth Programs
- Resource, Information and Advocacy
- Y.I.E.L.D Program
- Youth H.I.R.E (Help in Reaching Employment) Program
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
Toronto, ON, M2N 6C6
General Service Provision
- all services and programs require an appointment
- services available in-person, online or by phone/email during office hours
- operating on a hybrid model, offering both online and in-person services; for more information; check organisation's website
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Settlement Services
- one-on-one orientation and workshops on a variety of settlement topics
- assistance with form filling
- interpretation and translation
- citizenship preparation support
- referrals to community services
Family Services
- individual and family counselling
- safety and transition planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence
- transitional housing support program
- referrals to community services and legal information
- educational workshops and self-help groups
Employment Services
- one-on-one employment counselling,
- resume support (clinics) and interview skills coaching
- referrals to career training and networking opportunities
- employment workshops and job fairs
- entrepreneurship training
Health Services
- educational seminars and information sessions
- referrals to community health providers
Social Services
- assistance accessing social assistance and other support services
- recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
- translation and interpretation services
- seasonal free income tax clinic
Aurora, ON, L4G 1M3
Yoga, Meditation, Qigong, Mindfulness programs, Picking Up the Pieces: 9-week support group assisting those in moving forward after surviving cancer * available for those port-cancer treatment;
Individual Modalities: complementary therapies such as Reflexology, Reiki or Healing Touch may be available for those diagnosed with life-threatening illness, caregivers and bereaved * Sessions are limited
Other Group Offerings such as mindful meditation and MBSR
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
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, M2R 1N7
General Service Provision
- all services and programs require an appointment
- services available in-person, online or by phone/email during office hours
- operating on a hybrid model, offering both online and in-person services; for more information; check organization's website
___________________________________________________________________________
Settlement Services
- one-on-one orientation and workshops on a variety of settlement topics
- assistance with form filling
- interpretation and translation
- citizenship preparation support
- referrals to community services
Family Services
- individual and family counselling
- safety and transition planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence
- transitional housing support program
- referrals to community services and legal information
- educational workshops and self-help groups
Employment Services
- one-on-one employment counselling,
- resume aupport (clinics) and interview skills coaching
- referrals to career training programs and networking opportunitiess
- employment workshops and job fairs
- entrepreneurship training
Health Services
- educational seminars and information sessions
- referrals to community health providers
Social Services
- assistance in accessing social assistance and other support services
- recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
- translation and interpretation services
- seasonal income tax clinic
