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Community resource guide
1.
THE
SCARBOROUGH
HOSPITAL
Community
Resource Guide
Diversity, Equity and Stakeholder
Outreach Department
Date: January 2011
2. Table of Contents
1. Community Services Agencies Page 3
2. Family and Child Services Page 14
3. Community Health Centres Page 21
4. Dental Clinics Page 25
5. Health Information Lines Page 28
6. Health Organizations Page 31
7. Mental Health Agencies Page 37
8. Multicultural Agencies Page 43
9. Interpretation and Translation Services Page 51
10. Services for People with Disabilities Page 53
11. Services for Seniors Page 62
11.1 In Home Services for Seniors Page 67
12. Services for Uninsured Clients Page 71
13. Services for Youth Page 76
14. Temporary Residence and Shelters Page 83
14.1 Hot Meals for the Homeless Page 85
15. Women’s Services Page 87
15.1 Services for Single Mothers Page 99
15.2 Shelters for Women with Children Page 101
15.3 Women’s Health Services Page 105
15.4 Sexual Health Clinics Page 108
15.5 Birth Control Clinics Page 109
15.6 Pregnancy Options Page 111
15.7 Prenatal Care, Labour and Postpartum Support Page 112
16. Legal Clinics Page 114
3. 1. COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCIES
(Some serving newcomers)
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
3079 Danforth Ave., M1L 1A3 Tel: 416‐693‐8677
761 Jane St., Ste. 200B, M6M 4B4 Tel: 416‐760‐8677
340 College St., Ste. 500, M5T 3A9 Tel: 416‐324‐8677
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English. Fax: 416‐693‐1330
Interpreters are available for more than 100 other languages.
Services: Primary health care services, community health
programs, settlement services, English classes, nutrition
programs, pregnancy care.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.accessalliance.ca
Afghan Women’s Organization Tel: 416‐266‐1777
2555 Eglinton Ave. E., Ste. 211, M1K 5J1 Fax: 416‐266‐8145
Languages: Services are offered in Dari, English,
Farsi, Pashto and Urdu.
Services: Job search workshops, family support, sponsorship,
youth programs and internet services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Evenings and weekends by appointment only.
www.afghanwomen.org
Agincourt Community Services Association Tel: 416‐321‐6912
4155 Sheppard Ave. E., Ste. 100, M1S 1T4 Fax: 416‐321‐6922
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, Cantonese,
English, Mandarin, Punjabi and Tamil.
Services: Information and referral, food security programs,
emergency food bank, legal clinic, parent and child groups,
income tax clinics, job bank, hot lunch program, homeless
drop‐in, harm reduction, shower facilities, lockers,
street outreach and youth programs.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐5:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
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Arab Community Centre of Toronto (ACCT) Tel: 416‐231‐7746
555 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Ste. 209, M9C 2Y3 Fax: 416‐231‐4770
Languages: Services are offered in Assyrian, Arabic,
Armenian, Chaldean, Circassian, Dari, English, French,
Greek, Kiswahili, Kurdish, Lifanian, Pashto, Persian,
Russian, Turkish and Somali.
Services: Information and referral, newcomer needs
assessment, cultural activities, job search, placement/
volunteering, internship payment (paid/unpaid),
mentoring, financial benefit, crisis intervention,
service to refugees and legal education.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 10:00‐2:00pm.
www.arabcommunitycentre.com
Arab Immigrant Centre Tel: 416‐444‐1163
85 Ellesmere Rd., Ste. 234, M1R 4B8 Fax: 416‐444‐9031
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic and English.
Services: Newcomers settlement services, information and
referrals, transportation and interpretation for government
services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre Tel: 416‐396‐4310
93 Birchmount Rd., M1N 3J7 Fax: 416‐396‐4314
Languages: Services are offered in English, Mandarin,
Persian, Spanish and Urdu.
Services: Family Resource and Community Recreation Centre.
Children and seniors programs, youth employment
program, youth drop‐in satellite at Kingston Rd. & St. Clair.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐8:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐3:15pm.
Sat 9:15am‐11:15am.
www.bbnc.ca
Canadian Red Cross Society‐Toronto Region Tel: 416‐480‐2500
21 Randolph Ave., M6P 4G4 Fax: 416‐480‐2777
Languages: Services are offered in English, Luganda,
Ndebele, Shona, Russian and Ukrainian.
Services: Migrant and refugee services, FIRST AID and CPR,
homecare services, health equipment loan program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.redcross.ca
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Catholic Cross Cultural Services Tel: 416‐757‐7010
55 Town Centre Crt., Ste. 401, M1P 4X4 Fax: 416‐757‐7399
Languages: Services are offered in Amharic, Arabic, Tel: 416‐289‐6766
Azeri, Bengali, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, English, Farsi, Fax: 416‐289‐6198
Filipino, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean,
Mandarin, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian,
Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog,
Tamil, Tigre, Tigrinya, Turkish and Urdu.
Services: Settlement and education programs for newcomers,
youth programs, violence against women program.
Hours: Mon, Thurs and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm.
www.cathcrosscultural.org
CCM Centre Tel: 416‐291‐3202
3850 Sheppard Ave. E., U#100, M1T 3L4 Tel: 647‐436‐4768
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese, Cantonese, Fax: 647‐436‐4768
English and Mandarin.
Services: English classes, job search workshops,
interviewing schedules, parenting groups, entertainment
and art classes.
Hours: Mon‐Sat 9:00am‐6:00pm.
www.ccmcanada.org
Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS) Tel: 416‐292‐7510
2330 Midland Ave. E., M1S 5G5 Fax: 416‐292‐7579
3850 Finch Ave E., Ste. 403, M1T 3T6 Tel: 416‐293‐4565
24 Hour Information Hotline (Chinese) Tel: 416‐293‐5692
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English,
Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Early years program, children and youth programs,
family and senior employment services, settlement services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.cicscanada.com
Centre Francophone de Toronto Tel: 416‐922‐2672
5 Fairview Mall Dr., Ste. 280, M2J 2Z1 Fax: 416‐922‐3157
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English and French.
Services: Community Health Centre. Newcomers settlement
services, child and family services, early childhood centre,
child day treatment centre, legal aid services, Francophone
employment services.
Hours: Mon‐Sat 8:00am‐4:30pm.
www.centrefranco.org
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CERA Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation Tel: 416‐944‐0087
340 College St., Ste. 101A, Box 23, M5T 3A9 Fax: 416‐944‐1803
Languages: Services are offered in more than 170 languages. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐263‐1139
Services: Advocacy to assist those facing discrimination
in housing, settlement progress, liaison with landlords.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.equalityrights.org/cera
Chester Lee Community Corner Tel: 416‐491‐3456
160 Chester Lee Blvd., M1W 2N4 Fax: 416‐491‐1686
Services: Programs for youth, children, and women.
Youth employment assistance, after school program,
parenting, cooking healthy, resident engagement, summer
program for children, information and referral services.
www.chesterlecc.ca
Community Access to Social Services Tel: 416‐397‐1100
100 Consilium Place, 10 th Flr., M1H 3E3 Tel: 416‐397‐1771
1225 Kennedy Rd., U#1, M1P 2L4 Tel: 416‐392‐2800
5639 Finch Ave E, M1B 5L1 Tel: 416‐392‐2725
Languages: Services are offered in the following languages:
For information in Chinese Tel: 416‐397‐7383
For information in French Tel: 416‐397‐7385
For information in Persian/Farsi Tel: 416‐392‐2987
For information in Polish Tel: 416‐392‐4225
For information in Portuguese Tel: 416‐397‐7381
For information in Russian Tel: 416‐397‐0123
For information in Somali Tel: 416‐397‐7384
For information in Spanish Tel: 416‐397‐7382
TTY Line Tel: 416‐392‐2823
Services: Employment services, benefits and support in
applying and or receiving Ontario Works.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.toronto.ca/socialservices
Cross‐Cultural Community Services Association Tel: 905‐948‐1671
3636 Steeles Ave. E., U#213, L3R 1K9 Fax: 905‐948‐9997
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, Chinese,
English and Mandarin.
Services: Settlement services, education and language
training for youth, education programs for newcomers.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.tccsa.on.ca
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Culture Link Tel: 416‐588‐6288
2340 Dundas St. W., Ste. 301, M6P 4A9 Fax: 416‐588‐2435
Languages: Services are offered in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali,
Bhojpuri, Cantonese, Creoles, Czech, English, Farsi, German,
Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Mandarin, Pashto, Patois, Polish,
unjabi, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, Tamil, Tibetan, Spanish,
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Sinhalese and Slovak.
Services: Settlement programs for newcomers.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.culturelink.net
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐656‐8025
1900 Davenport Rd., M6N 1B7 Fax: 416‐656‐1264
Languages: Services are provided mainly in English.
Services: Community Health Centre.
Early childhood development and parenting programs,
skills development and social support programs
for children, youth, isolated adults and seniors. Settlement,
adult literacy and job search workshops. Tenant support and
eviction prevention program, community development,
community arts and volunteer opportunities.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐9:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.dpnc.ca
Dixion Hall Tel: 416‐863‐0499
58 Sumach St., M5A 3J7 Fax: 416‐863‐9981
Languages: Services are offered in English and Mandarin.
Services: Neighbourhood programs, music school,
summer day camp, youth leadership, after school programs
parenting support, community trips, health and wellness,
tax and legal clinic. Housing, homelessness, shelter, access
to housing, nutrition programs.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 8:00am‐8:00pm/Fri 8:30am‐4:00pm.
www.dixonhall.org
Greek Community Social Service Centre Tel: 416‐750‐3025
1385 Warden Ave., M1R 2S3 Fax: 416‐759‐2432
Languages: Services are offered in English and Greek.
Services: Counseling, information and referral, immigration,
crisis intervention, form filling for seniors, home support,
community outreach, translation and interpretation.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.greekcommunity.org
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Horn of Africa Parents Association Tel: 416‐321‐1746
5200 Finch Ave E., Ste. 202, M1S 4Z4 Tel: 416‐510‐3292
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Parents empowerment, education, skills
enhancement and integration.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.hornofafricaparentsassociation.org
Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto Tel: 416‐291‐3248
2600 Birchmount Rd., M1T 2M5 Fax: 416‐292‐3461
Languages: Services are offered in English, Spanish
and Mandarin.
Services: Information and referral, cultural activities,
newcomer needs assessment, job search, bridging
program, internship placement (paid/unpaid),
income tax clinic and English classes.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.mnlct.org
Multilingual Community Interpreter Services Tel: 416‐426‐7051
789 Don Mills Rd., Ste. 608, M3C 1T5 Fax: 416‐426‐7118
Languages: Interpretation services are offered in Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐236‐8311
157 different languages.
Services: Interpretation, translation and training for new
interpreters, fee for service.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐6:00pm.
www.mcis.on.ca
Polycultural Immigrant and Comm. Services Tel: 416‐261‐4901
3174 Eglinton Ave. E., M1J 2H5 Tel: 416‐261‐1380
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, Cantonese, Fax: 416‐261‐1175
Croatian, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Mandarin,
Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Tamil, Russian, Serbian,
Spanish, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Services: Information and awareness, language learning and
skills development, transition to employment, counseling
services, support services, and community connections.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 8:30am‐4:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐12:00pm.
www.polycultural.org
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Salvation Army Immigrant and Refugee Services Tel: 416‐438‐2573
Scarborough Office: 2085 Ellesmere Rd., M1H 2W6 Fax: 416‐438‐7091
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Emotional support, information, referral,
assistance, immigration, employment, housing, ESL education.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.salvos.com/irstoronto
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Tel: 416‐284‐5931
(Formerly known as West Hill Community Services) Fax: 416‐724‐5205
3545 Kingston Rd., M1M 1R6
Languages: Services are offered in English, Hindi,
Mandarin and Tamil.
Services: Food and food supplement program, meals on
wheels program for seniors, home help/homemaking,
childcare registry, clothing exchange, income tax clinic,
community health programs and needle exchange.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.schcontario.ca
Scarborough North Employment and Social Services Tel: 416‐397‐1000
5639 Finch Ave. E., M1B 5L1 Fax: 416‐397‐1003
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Services: Information and referral, newcomer needs
assessment, employment services, job search workshop,
internship placement (paid/unpaid), education, housing,
program for children, vocational and caregivers training
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐5:00pm.
www.toronto.ca/socialservices/contact.htm
Scarborough West Social Services Tel: 416‐392‐2800
1225 Kennedy Rd., U#1, M1P 2L4 Fax: 416‐392‐0749
Languages: Services are mainly provided in English.
Services: Employment and social services office.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.cityoftoronto.ca
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St. Christopher House Meeting Place Tel: 416‐504‐4275
588 Queen St. W., M6J 1E3 Fax: 416‐504‐3047
Languages: Mainly in English but interpreters are
available for various other languages.
Services: Programs for children, youth and adults.
Employment programs for newcomers, drop in centre,
violence against women, alcohol and drug prevention.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.stchrishouse.org
St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux Centre Tel: 416‐493‐3333
3333 Finch Ave. East, M1W 2R9 Fax: 416‐493‐3391
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English,
Greek, Mandarin and Tamil.
Services: English classes, immigration support program,
volunteer opportunities to gain Canadian work experience.
Housing, case management, caregiver support group,
health promotion, recreational programs.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.splc.ca
St. Stephen’s Community House Tel: 416‐964‐8747
260 Augusta Ave., M5T 2L6 Fax: 416‐966‐2178
Languages: Services are offered in English, Portuguese,
and Spanish.
Services: Services for newcomers, community development,
senior services, wellness program, youth program, child care
and conflict resolution.
Hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9:00am‐7:00pm.
Wed 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.ststephenshouse.com
The STOP Community Food Centre Tel: 416‐652‐7867
1884 Davenport Rd., M6H 4E1 Fax: 416‐652‐2294
Languages: Services are offered in English, Portuguese
and Spanish.
Services: Food Bank, drop‐in centre, healthy beginnings,
community gardens, community cooking,
community advocacy, civic engagement.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.thestop.org
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Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office Tel: 416‐421‐3054
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr., M4H 1N7 Fax: 416‐421‐4269
Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Farsi, French,
Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Settlement and employment services,
early years programs for children, programs for youth.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 11:00am‐4:00pm.
www.thorncliffe.org
Toronto Catholic District School Board Tel: 416‐222‐8282
80 Sheppard Ave. E., M2N 6E8 Fax: 416‐229‐5345
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Information and referral, newcomer needs
assessment, job search workshop, English classes.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.tcdsb.org
Toronto District School Board Tel: 416‐397‐3000
5050 Yonge St., M2N 5N8
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Information and referral, assistance in selecting
schools, doctors, bridging program, job search workshop,
English classes and conversation clubs.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:30pm.
www.tdsb.on.ca
Tropicana Community Services Association Tel: 416‐439‐9009
670 Progress Ave., Ste. 14, M1H 3A4 Fax: 416‐439‐2414
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Information and referral, youth club,
daycare, outreach program, income tax, job search skills.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐5:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐4:30pm.
www.tropicanacommunity.org
Volunteer Centre of Toronto Tel: 416‐961‐6888
344 Bloor St. W., Ste. 404, M5S 3A7 Fax: 416‐961‐6859
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Promotes volunteer opportunities, education,
recruitment and referral. Appointments preferred.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐4:00pm.
www.volunteertoronto.ca
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Warden Woods Community Centre Tel: 416‐694‐1138
74 Firvalley Crt, M1L 1N9 Fax: 416‐694‐1161
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, Bengali,
Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Tagalog and Somali.
Services: Legal advice, programs for seniors,
AIDS prevention, identification clinic, soup kitchen.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.wardenwoods.com
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Comm. Centre Tel: 416‐755‐9215
313 Pharmacy Ave., M1L 3E7 Fax: 416‐755‐7521
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese, English,
Hindi, Italian and Tamil.
Services: Social and recreational programs for all
ages, creative child parent centre, programs for Italian
community, metro youth job, boys and girls club,
seniors club and early years programs.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 7:00am‐10:00pm/Sat 9:00am‐4:30pm.
Sun 3:00pm‐10:00pm.
www.wsncc.on.ca
Woodgreen Community Services Tel: 416‐645‐6000
815 Danforth Ave, Ste. 402, M4J 1L2 Fax: 416‐572‐0066
Languages: Services are offered in Bengali, Cantonese,
English, Farsi, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish.
Services: Provide services to all disadvantaged groups,
children, youth, seniors etc. Employment, settlement,
housing, health and wellness services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.woodgreen.org/OurServices/HealthWellness.aspx
YMCA of Greater Toronto–Newcomer Centre Tel: 416‐928‐9622
42 Charles St., E., M4Y 1T4 Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐223‐8024
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, Fax: 416‐928‐2030
Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Tagalog and Spanish.
Services: Information and referral, job search workshops,
placement/volunteering, English classes, programs for youth
and children.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐8:00pm.
www.ymcatoronto.org
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YWCA ‐ Stop 86 Tel: 416‐922‐3271
Assaulted/Homeless Women in Crisis Tel: 416‐922‐6694
86 Madison Ave., M5R 2S4
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Emergency shelter in Toronto for homeless teenage
girls and young women, 16‐25 years.
Hours: 24/7.
www.ywcatoronto.org
YWCA Toronto Tel: 416‐961‐8100
80 Woodlawn Ave E., M4T 1T1 Fax: 416‐923‐1950
Languages: Services are offered in English. Interpreters are
available for many other languages.
Services: Emergency shelter in Toronto for homeless teenage
girls and young women, 16‐25 years.
Hours: 24/7.
www.ywcatoronto.org
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14. 2. FAMILY AND CHILD SERVICES
Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre Tel: 416‐321‐5464
325 Milner Ave., Ste. 110, M1B 5N1 Fax: 416‐321‐1510
Languages: Services are offered in English and
various other languages.
Services: Provides services to special needs children from
birth to age 12 and their families in Scarborough
and/or East York communities.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.aislingdiscoveries.on.ca
ASCA Child & Family Centre Tel: 416‐299‐9872
4139 Sheppard Ave. E., M1S 1T1 Fax: 416‐321‐0737
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese,
Mandarin and Tamil.
Services: Cooking healthy together classes,
creative play programs, parenting program, kindergarten
and readiness program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.ascasupport.org
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre Tel: 416‐396‐4310
93 Birchmount Rd., M1N 3J7 Fax: 416‐396‐4314
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Offers a broad range of recreational, fitness,
social and learning programs to all members of the
community.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.bbnc.ca
Catholic Children’s Aid Society Tel: 416‐395‐1966
1880 Birchmount Rd, 2nd Flr., M1P 2J7 Fax: 416‐395‐1950
After Hours Tel: 416‐395‐1500
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Interpreters are available upon request for various languages.
Services: Child protection, child safety guidelines
and support program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Emergencies 24/7.
www.ccas.toronto.on.ca
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Catholic Family Services of Toronto Tel: 416‐222‐0048
5799 Yonge St., Ste. 300, M2M 3V3 Fax: 416‐222‐3321
Languages: Services are offered in English, French and Italian.
Services: Wellness, marriage preparation and family life.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐9:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.cfsofto.org
Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Emergency Services (24 hours) Tel: 416‐924‐4646
843 Kennedy Rd., M1K 2E3 Fax: 416‐324‐2553
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters are available for various languages.
Services: For children under 16 years.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm. Emergencies 24/7.
www.torontoas.ca
Chinese Family Services of Ontario Tel: 416‐979‐8299
3330 Midland Ave., Ste. 229, M1V 5E7 Fax: 416‐979‐2743
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English, Toll‐Free:1‐866‐979‐8298
Mandarin and Tamil.
24 Hours Information Hotline Tel: 416‐979‐5898
Services: Individual, couple, family and settlement
services, family life education, violence against
women program, program for drug and alcohol abusers.
Hours: Mon, Wed and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Thurs 9:00am‐8:30pm.
www.chinesefamilyso.com
Cliffcrest Community Centre Tel: 416‐267‐6293
2938 Eglinton Ave. E., M1J 2E4 Fax: 416‐267‐6932
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Family Resource Centre (0‐6years),
informal day care registry‐subsidies available.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐6:00pm.
www.cliffcrest.ca
Concerned Parents of Toronto Tel: 416‐492‐1468
149 Heatherside Dr., M1W 1T6 Fax: 416‐492‐4274
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Community support services and mental health.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐6:00pm.
www.crct.org
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Corvette Family Resource Centre Tel: 416‐396‐5822
30 Corvette Ave., M1K 3G2 Fax: 416‐396‐3258
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Adult computer courses, parent/child drop‐in,
school readiness program, pre and post natal care,
good food box, free clothing depot, toy lending library,
information and referral.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:30am‐11:30pm.
www.children.gov.on.ca
Family Service Association of Toronto Tel: 416‐595‐9230
355 Church St., M5B 1Z8 Fax: 416‐595‐0242
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Community development program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:30pm.
www.fsatoronto.com
Family Day Care Services Tel: 416‐297‐9660
3200 Kennedy Rd., M1V 3S8 Fax: 416‐297‐9669
Languages: Services are offered mainly in English.
Services: Day Care Centre.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 7:30am‐6:00pm.
www.familydaycare.com
Good Shepherd Day Care Tel: 416‐293‐5631
2230 Birchmount Rd., M1T 2A3 Fax: 416‐321‐2236
Languages: Services are offered mainly in English.
Services: Day Care Centre for toddlers, preschool and
school age children.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 7:30am‐6:00pm.
www.goodshepherd.com
Greek Orthodox Family Services Tel: 416‐291‐5229
3840 Finch Ave. E., 2nd Flr., M1T 3T4 Fax: 416‐291‐5936
Languages: Services are offered in English and Greek.
Services: Assistance to women and their
children who are victims of abuse, public awareness.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐4:00pm.
Call for an appointment.
www.gocanada.org
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House of Ghesig Tel: 416‐286‐9449
156A Galloway Rd., M1E 1X2 Fax: 416‐286‐9925
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Children, youth, adults, parents, cultural programs,
healing, support and community activities.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.nativechild.org
Kids Help Phone (24 hours) Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐668‐6868
439 University Ave., Ste. 300, M5G 1Y8 Tel: 416‐586‐5437
Languages: Services are offered in English. Fax: 416‐586‐0651
Services: Telephone/information and referral
for children and youth with concerns including child abuse.
Hours: 24/7.
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Living Water Centre Tel: 905‐763‐0818
165 East Beaver Creek Rd., Ste. 9, L4B 2N2 Fax: 905‐763‐2818
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese and English.
Services: Individual and family counseling for families coping
with transition, separation, divorce, remarriage.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐6:00pm.
www.livingwater‐.org
Malvern Family Resource Centre Tel: 416‐281‐1376
1321 Neilson Rd., M1B 3C2 Fax: 416‐281‐8898
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Childcare registry, parent and child drop‐in, parenting,
school readiness programs, school‐age children holiday
programs, parent relief, senior program, arts and crafts, youth
recreational activities, after school program, youth,
women’s program, and early years programs.
Hours: Mon‐Fri: 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.mfrc.org
Mornelle Family Resource Centre Tel: 416‐287‐3578
110 Mornelle Crt., PO Box 1611, M1E 4R1 Fax: 416‐724‐4921
Languages: Services are offered in English and Tamil.
Services: Parent child drop‐in, free clothing depot, computer
classes, school readiness program, book lending library, 0‐6 years
toy lending library, information and referral, job bank and resumes.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.ontarioearlyyears.ca
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Native Child & Family Services of Toronto Tel: 416‐969‐8510
30 College St., M5G 1K2 Fax: 416‐928‐0706
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Tel: 416‐924‐4646
Services: Youth centre, early learning program, aboriginal
early childhood development program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.nativechild.org
Parent Outreach Program (Woodgreen) Tel: 416‐469‐5211
835 Queen St. E., M4M 1H9 Ext. 1112
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese, English and Fax: 416‐469‐0825
Vietnamese.
Services: Children and youth, employment, health and
wellness, housing, immigrant settlement and seniors.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.woodgreen.org
Parents Support Connection Tel: 416‐481‐4543
3216 Yonge St., 2nd Fl, M4N 2L2 Fax: 416‐932‐2742
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Provides education and peer support to parents
of troubled youth.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.parentsintransition.org
Regesh Family and Child Services Tel: 416‐495‐8832
149 Willowdale Ave., M2N 4Y5 Fax: 416‐495‐6936
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Family, child management, crisis
intervention, mentor program, parenting courses.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐5:00pm.
www.regesh.com
Toronto Public Health
Scarborough Office General Enquiries Tel: 416‐338‐7454
160 Borough Dr., M1P 4N8 Fax: 416‐338‐7584
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English,
French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Health clinics and services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm
www.torontohealth.ca
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Sabawoon Afghan Family Education & Centre Tel: 416‐937‐1414
1200 Markham Rd., Ste. 219, M1H 3C3 Tel: 416‐293‐4100
Languages: Services are offered in Dari, English, Fax: 416‐293‐1894
Farsi and Pashto.
Services: Direct crisis prevention, appropriate
referrals, outreach programs, youth addiction project.
Hours: Mon 10:00am‐6:00pm/Wed 3:00pm‐6:00pm.
Thurs 12:00pm‐5:00pm/Sat 12:00pm‐6:00pm.
www.safecc.org
Salvation Army Family Services Admin. Office Tel: 416‐441‐9069
2021 Lawrence Ave. E., Ste. 20, M1R 2Z2 Tel: 416‐759‐1721
Languages: Services are provided in English. Fax: 416‐759‐2822
Services: Music, education, fellowship, communication.
Hours: Mon 10:00am‐11:30am & 1:00pm‐2:00pm.
Wed 10:00am‐11:30am & 1:00pm‐4:00pm.
Thurs 10:30am‐11:30am/Fri 10:00am‐11:00am.
www.scarboroughcitadel.ca
Scarborough Crossroads Family Resource Centre Inc. Tel: 416‐981‐6495
2821 Birchmount Rd., Ste. 111, M1W 2C8 Fax: 647‐436‐4694
Languages: Services are provided in English.
Services: Parent child drop‐in, after school program,
youth drop‐in, breakfast program, seniors and coffee hour.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:30pm.
www.scarboroughcrossroads.org
Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services (SAFSS) Tel: 416‐431‐4847
1200 Markham Rd., Ste. 214, M1H 3C3 Fax: 416‐431‐7283
Languages: Services are offered in Bengali, Cantonese,
Dari, English, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin,
Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Information, referral and assistance, immigration,
employment, settlement, housing and English classes.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:30am‐4:30pm.
www.safss.com
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Shoniker Youth and Family Mental Health Services Tel: 416‐284‐8131
Rouge Valley Centenary Fax: 416‐281‐7465
2877A Ellesmere Rd., M1E 4C1
Languages: Services are provided in English. Interpreters
are available upon request for various other languages.
Services: Mental health treatment for children up to the age of
18, living in the Scarborough, Pickering and Ajax communities.
Hours: 24/7.
www.rougevalley.ca
Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office Tel: 416‐421‐3054
18 Thorncliffe Pk. Dr., M4H 1N7 Fax: 416‐421‐4269
Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Hindi,
Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu.
Services: Settlement and employment services,
early years programs for children, programs for youth.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 11:00am‐4:00pm.
www.thorncliffe.org
Toronto Children’s Services Tel: 416‐392‐5437
Metro Hall, 55 John St., 10th Flr., M5V 3C6 Fax: 416‐397‐0240
Languages: Services are provided in English and
various other languages.
Services: Provides daycare subsidies to families.
Assists in placing children in appropriate daycare
centres or private homes.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.toronto.ca/children
YWCA Family Support Centre Tel: 416‐266‐1232
3090 Kingston Rd., Ste. 101, M1M 1P2 Fax: 416‐266‐4504
Languages: Services are provided in English and French.
Services: Childcare services, teen mothers program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.ywcatoronto.org
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Anne Johnston Health Station Tel: 416‐486‐8666
2398 Yonge St. Fax: 416‐486‐8660
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters are available upon request.
Services: Community Health Centre.
Provides a wide range of services that promote the health
and wellbeing of seniors, youth and physically disabled.
Hours: Mon, Thurs and Fri 9:00am‐5:30pm/Wed 9:00am‐7:00pm.
www.ajhs.ca
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
3079 Danforth Ave. M1L 1A3 Tel: 416‐693‐8677
761 Jane St., Ste. 200B, M6M 4B4 Tel: 416‐760‐8677
340 College St., Ste. 500, M5T 3A9 Tel: 416‐324‐8677
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters are available for more than 100 languages.
Services: Primary health care services, community health
programs, settlement services, English classes, nutrition
programs, pregnancy care.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00 pm.
www.accessalliance.ca
Centre Francophone de Toronto Tel: 416‐922‐2672
5 Fairview Mall Dr., Ste. 280 M2J 2Z1 Fax: 416‐922‐3157
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English and French.
Services: Community Health Centre, newcomer settlement
services, child and family services, early childhood centre,
child day treatment centre, legal aid services.
Hours: Mon‐Sat 8:00am‐4:30pm.
www.centrefranco.org
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐656‐8025
1900 Davenport Rd., M6N 1B7 Fax: 416‐656‐1264
Languages: Services are mainly provided in English.
Interpreters are available for various languages upon request.
Services: Early childhood development and parenting
rograms, skills development and social support programs
p
for children, youth, isolated adults and seniors.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐9:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.dpnc.ca
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East End Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐778‐5805
1916 Queen St. E. Fax: 416‐778‐5855
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Medical services, foot care, physiotherapy.
Hours: Mon‐Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm/
Thurs 8:00am‐8:00pm/Fri and Sat 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.eastendchc.on.ca
Flemingdon Health Centre Tel: 416‐429‐4991
10 Gateway Blvd., M3C 3A1 Fax: 416‐422‐3573
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Dr. Office, X‐rays, diabetic education.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐9:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐6:00pm.
www.fhc‐chc.com
Four Villages Community Health Centre
1700 Bloor St. W., M6P 4C3 Tel: 416‐604‐3361
3446 Dundas St. W. Tel: 416‐604‐3362
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English. Fax: 416‐604‐3367
Services: Primary health care services for seniors,
families with children, youth and people with
chronic illnesses and disabilities.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 8:00am‐8:00pm/Fri 8:00am‐5:00pm.
www.4villageschc.ca
New Heights Community Health Centres Tel: 416‐787‐1661
12 Flemington Rd, M6A 2N4 Fax: 416‐787‐3761
Languages: Services are offered in English, Italian,
Portuguese, Somali and Spanish.
Services: Primary care, health promotion, dental clinic.
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:30am‐8:30pm/Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.newheightshealth.org
Parkdale Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐537‐2455
1229 Queen St. W., M6K 1L5 Fax: 416‐537‐5133
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Community Health Centre. Offers variety
of health services including primary health care services,
counseling, health promotion and outreach.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:00am‐8:00pm/
Wed 9:00am‐12:00pm/3:00pm‐8:00pm.
Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 9:00am‐1:00pm.
www.pchc.on.ca
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Regent Park Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐364‐2261
465 Dundas St. E., M5A 2B2 Fax: 416‐364‐0822
Languages: Services are offered in English but interpreters
are available upon request.
Services: Professional clinic for people without OHIP.
Hours: Every Mon, Wed, Thurs 9:00am‐7:30pm.
Tues 12:00noon‐7:30pm/Fri 9:00am–5:00pm.
www.regentparkchc.org
Rexdale Community Centre Tel: 416‐744‐0066
8 Taber Rd., M9W 3A4 Fax: 416‐744‐1881
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Family physician, foot care, diabetes classes,
sexual health clinic.
Hours: Mon and Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm.
Thurs and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 9:00am‐2:00pm.
www.rexdalecac.com
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Tel: 416‐284‐5931
(Formerly known as West Hill Community Services) Fax: 416‐724‐5205
3545 Kingston Rd., M1M 1R6
Food Bank
Languages: Services are offered in English, Hindi,
Mandarin and Tamil.
Services: Health Centre, income tax clinic, community
health programs and needle exchange.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.schcontario.ca
Sherbourne Health Centre Tel: 416‐324‐4180
333 Sherbourne St., M5A 2S5 Fax: 416‐324‐4181
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Urban Health Centre. Family physicians,
supporting our youth, newcomers clinic, mental health.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐8:00pm.
www.sherbourne.on.ca
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Stonegate Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐231‐7070
150 Berry Rd., M8Y 1W3 Fax: 416‐231‐2663
Languages: Services are mainly provided in English but
interpreters are available for various languages.
Services: Asthma care program research, pre and post
natal programs, early years programs age 0‐6,
parenting programs, seniorʹs programs, womenʹs programs,
food access, housing and homelessness.
Hours: Mon‐Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm/Thurs‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.stonegatechc.org
Toronto Public Health
Scarborough Office General Enquiries Tel: 416‐338‐7454
160 Borough Dr., M1P 4N8 Fax: 416‐338‐7584
Environmental Health Tel: 416‐338‐7431
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English,
French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Health clinics, centres and services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.torontohealth.ca
Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation Tel: 416‐321‐0777
60 Scottfield Dr., M1S 5T7 Fax: 416‐321‐0778
AIDS Info Line (Toronto Public Health) Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐668‐2437
AIDS Hotline Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐686‐7544
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese and English.
Services: Community service, medical service, rehabilitation,
life lease housing, subsidized housing.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.yeehong.com
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25. 4. DENTAL CLINICS
Culture Link Tel: 416‐588‐6288
2340 Dundas St. W., Ste. 301, M6P 4A9 Fax: 416‐588‐2435
Languages: Services are provided in English.
Interpreters are available for other languages if required.
Services: Settlement programs for newcomers.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.culturelink.net
Dental Emergency Service Tel: 416‐485‐7121
1650 Yonge St., M4T 2A2 Fax: 416‐485‐4394
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Emergency Dental Care.
Hours: Mon‐Sun 8:00am‐midnight.
www.dentalemergency.com
Etobicoke Civic Centre Clinic Tel: 416‐338‐1517
399 The West Mall, M9C 2Y2 Fax: 416‐392‐7102
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Drop‐in clinic for birth control services
and dental clinics.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 1:00pm‐5:00pm.
www.torontopublichealth.ca
George Brown College‐Casa Loma Campus Tel: 416‐415‐4547
175 Kendal Ave. M5R 1M3 Fax: 416‐415‐4641
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Provide low cost dental services for low income
children, youth and seniors. Services are provided only
during the school year. Not open during summer months.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 7:30am‐6:00pm.
New Heights Community Health Centres Tel: 416‐787‐1661
12 Flemington Rd., M6A 2N4 Fax: 416‐787‐3761
Languages: Services are offered in English, Italian,
Portuguese, Somali and Spanish.
Services: Primary care, health promotion, dental clinic.
Hours: Mon, Wed and Thurs 8:30am‐8:30pm/
Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.newheightshealth.org
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Toronto Public Health
Scarborough Office General Enquiries Tel: 416‐338‐7454
160 Borough Dr., M1P 4N8 Fax: 416‐338‐7584
Environmental Health Tel: 416‐338‐7431
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English,
French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Health Clinics and Health Services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.torontohealth.ca
Queen West Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐703‐8481
168 Bathurst St., M5V 2R4 Fax: 416‐703‐8479
Languages: Bengali, Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Polish, Russian, Ukrainian.
Services: Medical and Dental Services.
Hours: Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Thurs 10:00am‐6:00pm/Sat and Sun closed.
www.ctchc.com
Regent Park Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐364‐2261
465 Dundas St. E., M5A 2B2 Fax: 416‐364‐0822
Languages: Services are offered in English but interpreters
are available upon request.
Services: Professional clinic for people without OHIP
coverage or insurance, dental services.
Hours: Every Mon, Wed, and Thurs 9:00am‐7:30pm.
Tues 12:00noon‐7:30pm/Fri 9:00am–5:00pm.
www.regentparkchc.org
Rexdale Community Health Centre Tel: 416‐744‐0066
8 Taber Rd., Etobicoke, M9W 3A4 Tel: 416‐744‐6312
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, English, Hindi, Fax: 416‐744‐1881
Italian, Punjabi, Somali and Spanish.
Services: Primary health care, community program,
educational program and sexual health.
Hours: Mon‐Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm.
Thurs and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 9:00am‐2:00pm.
www.rexdalechc.com
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Scarborough Dental Health Services Tel: 416‐338‐7442
160 Borough Dr., Scarborough Civic Centre Fax: 416‐338‐7584
Languages: Services are offered in Arabic, Cantonese, Ethiopian,
Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Persian, Polish,
Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbo‐Croatian,
Tagalog, Thai, Tsoi‐shan, Ukrainian, Vietnamese and Yiddish.
Services: Dental examination and x‐rays, cleaning of teeth
and dentures, fillings, extraction, root canal treatment,
new and partial dentures.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm, appointment required.
www.toronto.ca/health/dental
Urban Dental Clinic Tel: 416‐289‐4349
3000 Lawrence Ave., Bldg A., 2 nd Flr., M1P 2V1 Fax: 416‐338‐7584
Languages: Services are provided mainly in English.
Services: For low income adults up to 65 years
(including youth not in school) who are residents of
the City of Toronto and in need of emergency treatment.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm (by appointment).
www.toronto.ca/health/dental
York Community Services Tel: 416‐653‐5400
1651 Keele St., M6M 3W2 Fax: 416‐657‐3622
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Health and community services.
Hours: Mon, Wed and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Thurs 9:00am‐8:00pm.
www.unisonhcs.org
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28. 5. HEALTH INFORMATION LINES
AIDS and Sexual Health Information Tel: 416‐392‐2437
AIDS Hotline Tel: 416‐340‐8844
Languages: Armenian, Bengali, Cantonese, Filipino, French,
Gujarati, Hakka, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Sinhalese,
Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Services: HIV/AIDS, Crisis Intervention, STD’S, birth control
options and pregnancy.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐10:30pm/Sat & Sun 11:00am‐3:00pm.
www.toronto.ca/health
Black Youth Helpline Tel: 416‐285‐9944
1183 Finch Ave West, Ste. 504, M3J 2G2 Fax: 416‐285‐9944
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Parental support and stay‐in‐school program.
Hours: 24/7.
www.blackyouth.ca
Canadian Cancer Society (Scar. Office) Tel: 416‐431‐1800
55 St. Clair Ave., Ste. 500, M4V 2Y7 Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐939‐3333
Information Service Fax: 416‐488‐2872
Languages: Services are offered mainly in English.
Interpreters are available for more than
30 different languages.
Services: Friendly visiting, peer support, homemaking
support, self‐help groups and transportation services.
Medical information and patient related inquiries.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.cancer.ca/ontario
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
College St. Site (including CAMHʹs ER Department)
250 College St., M5T 1R8 Tel: 416‐596‐7775
33 Russell St., M5S 2S1 Tel: 416‐535‐8501
Mental Health or Addiction Concern Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐463‐6273
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Addictions program, mental health program,
communications and community engagement.
Hours: 24/7.
www.camh.net
COTA‐ Comprehensive Rehabilitation & Tel: 416‐785‐8797
Mental Health Services Tel: 416‐785‐9230
2901 Dufferin St., M6B 3S7 Fax: 416‐785‐9358
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐785‐2779
Services: Mental health and community support services,
short‐term residential beds, court and justice related services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐8:30pm/Sat 10:00am‐4:00pm.
www.cotahealth.ca
DART Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐565‐8603
Languages: Services are offered in English. Fax: 519‐439‐0455
Services: Information regarding agencies providing
treatment and services.
Hours: 24/7.
www.dart.on.ca
Health Canada Tel: 416‐973‐1600
2301 Midland Ave., M1P 4R7 Fax: 416‐952‐9840
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Services: Receives complaints regarding product safety,
prescription and over the counter drugs, marketed food,
medical devices and referrals to other agencies.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.hc‐sc.gc.ca
Lesbian, Gay and Homosexual Tel: 416‐392‐6874
519 Church St., M4Y 2C9 Fax: 416‐392‐0519
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Trans program, 519 anti‐violence program,
AIDS memorial, anti‐poverty and homelessness, community
group, queer immigrants and refugees, older LGBT, .
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐10:00pm/Sat & Sun 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.the519.org or www.socialplanningtoronto.org
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Sexual Assault Care Centre/Street Hotline (Youth) Tel: 416‐392‐3777
Teen Sex Info Line Tel: 416‐961‐3200
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Sex and sexuality, health, relationship, puberty.
Hours: Mon‐Wed 4:00pm‐9:00pm/Sat & Sun 12noon‐6:00pm.
www.spiderbytes.ca
Scarborough Distress Centre (crisis) Tel: 416‐408‐4357
Box 243, Adelaide, M5C 2J4 Tel: 416‐598‐0166
Languages: Services are offered in 151 different languages. Tel: 416‐408‐HELP (4357)
Services: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention program,
traumatic loss support and telephone support.
Hours: 24/7.
www.torontodistresscentre.com
Telehealth Ontario Toll‐Free: 1‐866‐797‐0000
Access to registered nurses
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Interpreters are available upon request.
Services: Illness or injury, chronic illness, nutrition and
health, lifestyles, teen health and lifestyles.
Hours: 24/7
www.health.gov.on.ca
Toronto Health Connections Tel: 416‐340‐8844
Kids Line‐re: parenting, breastfeeding (0‐5yrs) Tel: 416‐338‐7600
Health Connects Line (all ages) Tel: 416‐392‐2437
AIDS Hotline
Languages: Armenian, Bengali, Cantonese, Filipino, French,
Gujarati, Hakka, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Sinhalese,
Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Services: HIV/AIDS, Crisis intervention, STDs, birth control
and pregnancy options.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐10:30pm/Sat & Sun 11:00am‐3:00pm.
www.toronto.ca/health
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31. 6. HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Tel: 416‐752‐3988
2131 Lawrence Ave. E., Ste. 204, M1R 5G4 Fax: 416‐752‐4398
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Education programs in acupuncture, funding.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:30pm.
www.afcinstitutes.com
Alliance for South Asians AIDS Prevention Tel: 416‐599‐2727
20 Carlton St. Ste. 126, M5B 2H5 Fax: 416‐599‐6011
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Services for anyone with/interested in learning about
AIDS.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐5:00pm.
www.asaap.ca
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Tel: 416‐322‐6560
20 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 1600, M4R 1K8 Fax: 416‐322‐6656
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Workshop for families and friends,
public information session, fundraising events, educational
training for health care workers.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.alzheimertoronto.org
Arthritis Society Tel: 416‐979‐7228
393 University Ave., Ste. 1700, M5G 1E6 Fax: 416‐979‐8366
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Info Line: 1‐800‐321‐1433
Services: Arthritis rehabilitation and education program, Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐321‐1433
chronic pain management and management workshops.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.arthritis.ca/ontario
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) Tel: 416‐977‐9955
20 Victoria St., Ste. 424, M5C 2N8 Fax: 416‐977‐7664
Languages: Services are offered mainly in English.
Services: AIDS prevention, support to those at risk of
HIV infections. LGBT settlement.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.black‐cap.com
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Canadian Cancer Society (Scarborough Office) Tel: 416‐431‐1800
55 St. Clair Ave., Ste. 500, M4V 2Y7 Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐939‐3333
Information Service Fax: 416‐488‐2872
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Interpreters are available for 30 other languages.
Services: Friendly visiting, peer support, homemaking
support, self‐help groups and transportation services.
Medical information and patient related inquiries.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.cancer.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association Tel: 416‐363‐3373
522 University Ave., Ste. 1400, M5G 2R5 Fax: 416‐363‐3393
Languages: Services are offered in English and French. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐226‐8464
Services: Advocacy, research, education and health services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 7:30am‐6:30pm.
www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Hearing Society Tel: 416‐928‐2500
271 Spadina Rd., M5R 2V3 Fax: 416‐928‐2523
Hearing Aid Program Tel: 416‐928‐2501
Chinese Tel: 416‐928‐2508
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese and English.
Services: The Canadian Hearing Society offers 17 programs
and services to meet the needs of people who are culturally
deaf, oral deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.chs.ca
Canadian National Institute for the Blind Tel: 416‐486‐2500
1929 Bayview Ave., M4G 3E8 Fax: 416‐486‐2500
Languages: Services are offered in English, French and Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐563‐2642
in 20 other languages.
Services: Low vision assessment, independent living
orientation and mobility.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.cnib.ca
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Childhood Cancer Foundation
Candlelighters Canada Tel: 416‐489‐6440
21 St. Clair Ave. E., Ste. 801, M4T 1L9 Fax: 416‐489‐9812
Languages: Services are offered in English and Romanian. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐363‐1062
Services: Children with cancer and families of children,
youth and survivors of childhood cancer.
Hours: Mon‐Fri. 9:30am‐4:30pm.
www.candlelighters.ca
Community Occupational Therapist Association (COTA) Tel: 416‐785‐9230
2901 Dufferin St., M6B 3S7 Fax: 416‐785‐9358
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐785‐2779
Services: Mental health and community support services,
short‐term residential beds, court and justice related services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:30pm.
www.cotahealth.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Toronto Tel: 416‐489‐7111
Toronto Office Fax: 416‐489‐6885
2300 Yonge St., Ste. 1300, PO Box 2414, M4P 1E4
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Services: Health information and risk assessment.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐5:00pm.
www.heartandstroke.ca
Kidney Foundation of Canada Tel: 905‐278‐3003
Central Ontario Branch Fax: 905‐271‐4990
1599 Hurontario St., Ste. 201, L5G 4S1 Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐387‐4474
Languages: Services are offered in Chinese, English,
French, Italian, Portuguese and Punjabi.
Services: Information and referral, publications,
financial assistance and peer support.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.kidney.on.ca
Med Visit Tel: 416‐631‐3000
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Doctor visits for patients of all ages with
non‐emergency medical problem.
Hours: Mon‐Sun 8:00am‐11:00pm including holidays.
www.medvisit.ca
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Multiple Sclerosis Society (Toronto Office) Tel: 416‐922‐6065
175 Bloor St. E., Ste. 700, North Tower, M4W 3R8 Fax: 416‐922‐7538
Languages: Services are offered in English. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐268‐7582
Services: Information and referrals, supportive,
support and self‐help groups, financial assistance,
education advocacy.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.mssociety.ca
Ontario Breast Screening Program Tel: 416‐298‐2626
305 Milner Ave., U904, M1B 3Z4 Fax: 416‐298‐7470
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Interpreters are available for other languages upon request.
Services: Breast screening and mammograms for women 50+.
No referral is necessary.
Hours: Mon‐Fri‐ 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.cancer.ca
Ontario Chiropractic Association Tel: 416‐860‐0070
20 Victoria St., Ste. 200, M5C 2N8 Fax: 416‐860‐0857
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Chiropractic support.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.chiropratic.on.ca
Ontario Health Insurance Plan (O.H.I.P.) Tel: 416‐314‐7444
Ministry of Health Info Line Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐267‐8097
Scarborough Office: 2063 Lawrence Ave. E., M1R 2Z4
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Services: OHIP # walk‐in service. 4‐6 week waiting period for
card renewal. New OHIP cards waiting period is three months.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 8:00am‐7:00pm/Fri 8:00am‐6:30pm.
www.health.gov.on.ca
Ontario Lung Association‐Toronto Area Tel: 416‐864‐9911
573 King St. E., M5A 4L3 Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐344‐5864
Languages: Services are offered in English and French. Fax: 416‐864‐9916
Services: Information on various lung diseases and disorders,
education, speakers and support for research and asthma.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.on.lung.ca
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Ontario Physiotherapy Association Tel: 416‐322‐6866
55 Eglinton Ave. E., Ste. 210, M4P 1G8 Fax: 416‐322‐6705
Languages: Services are offered in English and French. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐672‐9668
Services: Professional development, career support services.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 8:30am‐5:00pm/Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.opa.on.ca
Scarborough West Community Health Tel: 416‐297‐7490
(Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities) Fax: 416‐297‐5371
4002 Sheppard Ave. E., M1S 4R5
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese,
English and Tamil.
Services: Community Health Centre. Diabetes
program, health promotion.
Hours: Mon, Thurs and Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
Wed 9:00am‐8:00pm.
www.schcontario.ca
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Tel: 416‐449‐6830
130 Spadina Ave., Ste. 302, M5V 2L4 Fax: 416‐449‐8434
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐449‐6367
Services: Justice and mental health, family support, youth
program strengthening families, scholarships program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.schizophrenia.on.ca
St. John’s Ambulance Tel: 416‐967‐4244
365 Bloor St. E., Ste. 900, M4W 3L4 Fax: 416‐967‐4893
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: First aid, babysitting courses, community services.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm/Sat 9:00am‐12:30pm.
www.sja.cato
Telehealth Toll‐Free: 1‐866‐797‐0000
Languages: Services are offered mainly in English.
Services: A free, confidential telephone service
where one can call to get health advice on general
health from a Registered Nurse.
Hours: 24/7.
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The Ontario AIDS and Sexual Health Information Line Tel: 416‐392‐2437
(A program of Toronto Public Health) Fax: 416‐392‐0716
Languages: Services are provided mainly in English,
interpreters are available for various languages upon request.
Services: Sexual Health Information and Aids Prevention.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐10:30pm/Sat‐Sun 11:00am‐3:00pm.
www.toronto.ca/health
Tri‐Hospital Diabetes Education Centre (TRIDEC) Tel: 416‐323‐6170
60 Grosvenor St., 2nd Flr., M5S 1B6 Fax: 416‐323‐6085
Languages: Services are offered in English only.
Services: Group and individual for persons
15+ years with diabetes. Pregnancy and pre‐pregnancy.
Physician’s referral is required.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.womenshealthmatters.ca
Wellspring Cancer Support Services Tel: 416‐961‐1928
81 Wellesley St. E., M4Y 1H6 Fax: 416 961‐3721
2075 Bayview Ave., M4N 3M5 Fax: 416‐480‐4496
Wellspring‐Sunnybrook Location Tel: 416‐480‐4440
Languages: Services are offered in English, but
interpreters are available upon request.
Services: Support centres for cancer patients and
their families.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.wellspring.ca
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416 Community Support for Women Tel: 416‐928‐3334
416 Dundas St. E., M5A 2A8 Fax: 416‐928‐2044
Languages: Services are offered in English and Spanish.
Services: Daily meals, weekly food bank, social/recreational
program, life skills training, medical clinic, mental health
and addiction case management services.
Hours: Mon‐Sun 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.416communitysupportforwomen.com
Aisling Discoveries
325 Milner Ave., Ste. 110, M1B 5N1 Tel: 416‐321‐5464
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese, English, Fax: 416‐321‐1510
French, Greek and Mandarin.
Services: Children from birth to 12 years old who are
experiencing or are at risk of developing social, emotional
or behavioral problems.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐7:30pm/Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.aislingdiscoveries.on.ca
Alternatives: East York Mental Health Services Tel: 416‐285‐7996
2034 Danforth Ave., M4J 1L2 Fax: 416‐285‐5733
Languages: Services are offered in Dari, English, Farsi,
Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.
Services: Provide one‐on‐one client counseling, case
management and community supports to individuals who have
significant mental health challenges.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.alternativestoronto.org
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic Tel: 416‐323‐9149
489 College St., Ste. 503, M6G 1A5 Fax: 416‐323‐9107
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters available for various languages if required.
Services: Counseling, legal, interpretation, information
and referral services for women who are survivors of violence.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.schliferclinic.com
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Canadian Mental Health Association‐Scarborough Branch Tel: 416‐289‐6285
1200 Markham Rd., Ste. 500, M1H 3C3 Fax: 416‐289‐6843
Languages: Services are offered in Dari, English, Pashto,
Somali and Tamil.
Services: Open to persons 16‐65 years with serious mental
health illnesses, newcomer women’s wellness program,
transitional youth program.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:00am‐4:00pm.
www.toronto.cmha.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association‐Toronto Branch Tel: 416‐977‐5580
180 Dundas St. W., Ste. 2301, M5G 1Z8 Fax: 416‐977‐2813
Languages: Services are offered in English, French Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐875‐6213
and Italian.
Services: Case management services, community treatment
order, early intervention and transitional youth employment
services, housing, mental health and justice initiatives.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:00pm.
www.ontario.cmha.ca
Catholic Family Services of Toronto Tel: 416‐921‐1163
1155 Yonge St., Ste. 200, M4T 1W2 Fax: 416‐921‐1579
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters available for various languages.
Services: Mental health, women abuse,
wellness groups and marriage preparation.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.cfstoronto.com
Central Toronto Youth Services Tel: 416‐924‐2100
Mental Health Services ‐ New Outlook Fax: 416‐924‐2930
65 Wellesley St. E., Ste. 300, M4Y 1G7
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Interpreters are available for various other languages.
Services: Community research and development
and youth justice.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.ctys.org
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Tel: 416‐595‐6111
College St. Site (including CAMHʹs Emergency Department)
Mental Health or Addiction Concern Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐463‐6273
Languages: Services are offered in English and French.
Services: Addictions program, mental health program,
communications and community engagement.
Hours: 24/7.
www.camh.net
Childrenʹs Mental Health Ontario
40 St. Clair Ave. E., Ste. 309, M4T 1M9 Tel: 416 921‐2109
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Fax: 416 921‐7600
Services: Build awareness and understanding, strengthen the Toll‐Free: 1‐888‐234‐7054
financial and operating capacity of children’s mental health.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.kidsmentalhealth.ca
Consumer/Survivor Information Tel: 416‐595‐2882
1001 Queen St. W., M6J 1H4 Fax: 416‐595‐0291
Languages: Services are offered in English.
Services: Information centre for survivors of mental
disorders.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐4:00pm.
www.csinfo.ca
Durham Mental Health Services Crisis Services Tel: 905‐619‐1144
200 Old Harwood Ave., Ajax, L1T 4W4 Fax: 905‐619‐9493
Languages: Services are offered in Cantonese and English.
Services: Family support, crisis services, housing
program, court support, case management.
Hours: 24/7.
www.dmhs.ca
East Metro Youth Services Tel: 416‐438‐9419
1200 Markham Rd., Ste. 200, M1H 3C3 Fax: 416‐438‐7424
Languages: Chinese, Dari, English, Pashto, Tamil and Urdu.
Services: Social skills, education on mental health issues.
Hours: Mon‐Thurs 9:00am‐8:00pm/Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.emys.on.ca
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East York Mental Health Services Tel: 416‐285‐7996
2034 Danforth Ave.
Languages: Services are offered in Dari, English, Farsi,
Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.
Services: Provide one‐on‐one client counseling, case
management and community supports to individuals who have
significant mental health challenges.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.alternativestoronto.org
Fred Victor Centre Tel: 416‐364‐8228
145 Queen St. E., M5C 1S1 Fax: 416‐364‐8526
Languages: Services are mainly offered in English.
Services: Services for the homeless, low income families.
Mental health justice, employment and training,
women’s day program, health services, partnership programs.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 10:00am‐3:00pm.
www.fredvictor.org
Gerstein Crisis Centre Tel: 416‐929‐0149
100 Charles St. E., M4Y 1V3 Tel: 416‐929‐9897
Crisis Line Tel: 416‐929‐5200
Languages: Services are provided mainly in English. Fax: 416‐929‐1080
Services: Crisis intervention, mental health .
Hours: 24/7.
www.gersteincentre.org
Habitat Services
2238 Dundas St. W., M6R 3A9 Tel: 416‐537‐2721
Languages: Services are offered in English only. Fax: 416‐537‐2894
Services: Offers homes for people living with serious
mental health issues.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 8:30am‐4:30pm.
www.habitatservices.org
Hong Fook Mental Health Association Tel: 416‐493‐4242
3320 Midland Ave., Ste. 201, M1V 5E6 Fax: 416‐493‐2214
Languages: Services are offered in Cambodian, Cantonese,
Korean, Mandarin and Vietnamese.
Services: Information and referral, advocacy,
peer support, mental health promotion.
Hours: Mon‐Fri 9:00am‐5:00pm.
www.hongfook.ca
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