RESOURCES FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) P. Veleno APSY 697 Prof. T.

Knoetzke

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ABUSE 1. Childrens Aid Society of Toronto p.4

ADDICTIONS 2. YMCA Greater Toronto p.5

AUTISM SERVICES 3. Geneva Centre 4. Peel Behavioural Services 5. Reach for the Rainbow 6. Surrey Place Centre 7. TRE-ADD p.10 p.6 p.7 p.8 p.9

COMPREHENSIVE 8. Bartimaeus Inc. 9. Sick Kids Hospital p.11 p.12

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 10. 11. Covenant House Youth Employment Services p.13 p.14

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 12. 13. 14. 15. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) p.15 Delisle Youth Services Distress Centres of Ontario Family Service Toronto p.17 p.18 p.19 2

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George Hull Centre

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PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 17. 18. 19. 20. Bloorview Kids Rehab Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf Ontario March of Dimes Variety Village p.21 p.22 p.23 p.24

Abuse Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Childrens Aid Society of Toronto

30 Isabella St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1N1 Mon-Fri 9-5; July-August Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 * after hours -3

answering service Calls returned within 1 hour. In emergency situations workers may visit families, investigate abuse and neglect, or admit children to care. Intake phone: 416-924-4646 Fax: services available 24 hours Office phone: 416-924-4646 Crisis 416-324-2485 Email: inquiries@torontocas.ca Web site: www.torontocas.ca Description CAS provides family counselling and supervision, child protection services, adoption services (adoption@torontocas.ca), adoption disclosure (your_roots@torontocas.ca), foster care services and recruitment (fostering@torontocas.ca), pregnancy counselling, and community work. CAS is a registered charity supported by Children's Aid Foundation 416-923-0924 For information on providing foster care, call above number or Homes for Kids at 1-877-567-5437 (1-877-567-KIDS) Fees Other Non-profit, registered charity (free). Eligibility: Children birth-16 years and their families; children in need of protection under the Child and Family Services Act. Referrals are made by contacting the office directly.

Addictions Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

YMCA Greater Toronto

YMCA Greater Toronto 42 Charles Street East 4

Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1T4 Website: www.ymcatoronto.org Email: memberservices@ymcagta.org Telephone: 416-928-9622 or 1-800-223-8024 Fax: 416-928-2030 Description The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity focused on community support and development. As one of the largest charities in North America, the YMCA helps over 400,000 people each year through three core programs:

YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation programs help members of the community regardless of their background or economic circumstances to live active, meaningful lives. YMCA Child & Family programs and YMCA Camps ensure toddlers and school age kids get the childcare they need and create memorable camp experiences. These programs also support parents and guardians. YMCA Employment programs, Skills Development programs, Youth Support Services, and Newcomer programs provide employment counselling and training, help newcomers settle in Canada, and offer youth-at-risk with the support they need to survive and thrive.

The YMCA also offers specific programs for youth, including: YMCA Youth Gambling Program and YMCA Youth Substance Abuse Program, in conjunction with counselling, educational workshops and referrals. Fees The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that supports the needs of the community. Through generous donations, the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign allows more kids to participate in life-enhancing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. The YMCA believes that everyone should be able to participate in our programs regardless of their financial means. In 2009, the YMCA of Greater Toronto provided financial assistance to more than 34,000 people through the YMCA Strong Kids fundraising campaign.

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Autism Services Service/Agenc y

Contact Information

Geneva Centre for Autism

112 Merton Street Toronto, ON M4S 2Z8 Margaret Whelan, Executive Director Email: info@autism.net
www.autism.net

Description

The Geneva Centre provides a broad range of services, including clinical intervention services and training programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, parents/caregivers and professionals. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced and trained professionals. The Centre blends its in-house expertise with its Professional Advisory Council that is comprised of world-renowned clinicians in the field of Autism. Most services are free and are subject to a waitlist requirement. The Training Institutes Consultation Services are fee-based services designed for parents/caregivers to provide them with alternative options to access services without being on a waitlist. Fee-based services include diagnostic assessment, psychoeducational assessment, needs assessment and service planning, behavioural and communication consultation, speech and language services, occupational therapy, home/school consultation, IBI program development/assessment, consultation and counselling services. Fees are outlined below: Psychologist Diagnosis $3000.00 Psycho-Educational Assessment $2200.00 Speech and Language Consultation $ 145.00/hr Occupational Therapy $ 145.00/hr GCA Staff Consultation $ 50.00/hr GCA Resource Development $ 25.00/hr Mileage $ 0.40/km Final GCA Staff Report $ 150.00 Travel $ 50.00

Fees

Other

Referrals are accepted from family members and individuals

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Trillium Health Centre, Peel Behavioural Services

Peel Behavioural Services 5770 Hurontario Street., Suite 101 Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3G5 Phone: 905-712-4124 Fax: 905-712-4128 Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Service Hours: Flexible Monday to Friday Website: www.peelbehaviouralservices.ca PBS consists of a team of Behaviour Therapists primarily working with mediators (individuals, parents, teachers, workers etc.) to develop behavioural strategies to assist clients to learn the behaviours and skills necessary for adapting to community life. Services are offered to individuals with developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum Disorder and individuals with a Dual Diagnosis) experiencing behavioural difficulties. Clients must be over the age of two and live in the Region of Peel. Specialized services include:

Description

Pre-School Program (under age 6) Core Program (age 6 & up) Sexuality Program (18 years & older) Foundations Program (18 years & older) Transitional Aged Youth Assessments Community Education

Behaviour Management Workshops Professional Workshops Toilet Training Workshops Special Topic Mediator Workshops: o Relationship Building for Mediators Special Topic Client Workshops: o Social Skills Group o Anger Management Group Service Orientations

Fees Other

Resource Library Services are government funded.

Referrals are accepted from parents and professionals (with parent's signed consent) by contacting the Intake Worker. Services are subject to a waitlist requirement. 7

Service/Agency Contact Information

Reach for the Rainbow Reach for the Rainbow 20 Torlake Crescent Toronto, Ontario M8Z 1B3 Telephone: (416) 503-0088 Fax: (416) 503-0485 Website: http://www.reachfortherainbow.ca Email: info@reachfortherainbow.ca Since 1983, Reach for the Rainbow, a non-profit organization, has pioneered the integration of children and youth with disabilities into the mainstream of society through summer camp programs throughout Ontario. Working with a variety of Partners in Integration throughout the province of Ontario, Reach for the Rainbow provides integrated recreation, respite and outreach opportunities for individuals, including those with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Programs encourage environments for typical children and individuals to live, play, work and inspire themselves alongside children and youth with disabilities, creating transformative experiences of belonging. There are two separate costs involved with sending a child to camp: 1.) Regular Camp fees, 2.) RFTR 1:1 support fee. 1. Families are expected to arrange payment for camp registration fees. If assistance is required, subsidies may be available through individual camps or camp foundations. Additional fees for bus service or extended car hours where available are outlined on camp brochures. 2. RFTR 1:1 support fees are set according to the camps pay scale for camp counsellors. These typically range from $75-$100 per day for day camps, and $55-$90 per day for residential camps. Families often access SSAH or ACSD funding to pay for these extra costs. Families need to budget for camp costs in their funding requests.

Description

Fees

Other

Each participant attends with a 1:1 support counsellor. Participants are included in program activities while 1:1 support staff respond to any requirements associated with the disability.

Service/Agenc y

Surrey Place Centre

Contact Information

2 Surrey Place Toronto, ON M5S 2C2 (416) 925-5141 www.surreyplace.on.ca Hours of Operation: Monday, Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm Offers a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders including: Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS) and School Support Program (SSP), Infancy and Early Childhood Program and Services, Children and Youth Program and Services, Adult Program and Services, Augmentative Communication an Writing Aids Program, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Adult Diagnostic Clinic, Fragile X Clinic, Video Conferencing, Community Networks of Specialized Care, and Medical Consultation Services. Toronto Partnership for Autism Services (TPAS) offers: Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) a highly structured, customized program that builds social skills, promotes language development, develops learning skills and addresses challenging behaviour, if necessary. Transition Services TPAS helps to connect families to resources and services within their community and assist children who are in treatment to move into community programs and school. Parent Education and Training TPAS provides families with information, consultation and training to learn new skills that support the child and family. School Support Program (SSP) to enhance supports currently available to publicly funded school boards and school authorities regarding the provision of educational services to students with Autism. Services are publicly funded.

Description

Fees

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Referrals for assessment and treatment services can be made by anyone. Requests for assessment for a developmental disability must be made via phone call; requests for access to specialized groups and services must be made via phone call.

Service/Agenc y

TRE-ADD (Treatment, Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders)

Contact Information

51 Panorama Court Toronto, ON M9V 4L8 Jose De La Barrera, Program Director (416) 326-0608 General Inquiries (416) 326-0578 Fax TRE-ADD provides residential, family support and day treatment services for children and youth, aged 5-18 years, with autism/PDD and or dual diagnoses. Individual family counselling, education and consultation services available to families and professionals supporting autistic/PDD individuals. Respite/Parent relief services available.

Description

Fees

Services are government funded, and are subject to priority waitlist.

Other

The TRE-ADD Program is located within Thistletown Regional Centre, and employs a multidisciplinary team approach to treat individuals with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnoses.

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Comprehensive

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Bartimaeus Inc.

Bartimaeus Inc. Bellview House 1006 Plains Road East Burlington, Ontario L7T 4K2 Tel: (905) 634-8903 Fax: (905) 634-6682 Email: admin@bartimaeus.com Web site: www.bartimaeus.com Bartimaeus Inc. provides services that support children, adolescents and adults with special needs, who are experiencing emotional, psychological, developmental and/or behavioural problems. Bartimaeus provides a wide range of direct services, consultation, and training, evaluation, and personnel services to customers. Specifically, these services include: Support Services, including Child and Family, Developmental, Custody and Access, Social Services, Health and Hospital, Youth Justice; Education Services, Workplace Mental Health, Training and Consultation, Rehabilitation Services (ABI), Senior Services, and Aboriginal Services. All services are provided on a fee-for-services basis. Prices range from $28-45/hr for direct services, depending upon the nature of the service requested. Support services are provided in Toronto/GTA, central, eastern and southwestern Ontario and within the province of Quebec. To request services, contact the area coordinator.

Description

Fees

Other

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Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Hospital for Sick Children

555 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8 Office phone: 416-813-1500 TTY phone: 416-813-0215 Web site: www.sickkids.ca Hospital for Sick Children is a pediatric acute care hospital offering the following services: Psychiatric Emergency Crisis Service 416-813-7005 Monday-Sunday 8 am-11 pm Provides telephone consultation for children at imminent risk of harm to themselves or others, ongoing risk assessment, and crisis service -- initial assessment through Emergency Department (see branch record). Outpatient services -- by referral only Includes services for: adolescent medicine, allergies, anxiety disorders, asthma, burns, cancer detection and treatment, cardiology, chest, cleft lip and palate, cystic fibrosis clinic, dental clinic, including care for children with HIV or AIDS, diabetes, dialysis, ear/eye/nose/throat/hearing clinic, eating disorders, genetic counselling, gynecology, hand clinic, headache clinic, haemophilia, HIV clinic, nutrition, sickle cell clinic, sleep disorders, speech language clinic, substance abuse outreach and day treatment, Tay Sachs clinic, Young Families Program (Tots of Teens). About Kids Health Family Resource Centre 416-813-5819 www.aboutkidshealth.ca Monday-Friday 10-3:30 Provides resource materials and information regarding: medical, health, safety and child-raising information, educational materials and information for parents, staff, community groups, resource library, health education and promotion campaigns. 12

Description

International Patient Office 416-813-7234 Services for out of country families seeking to arrange treatment for their child; Herbie Fund -- provides funds for children outside Canada requiring treatment not available in their own countries. SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Program 416-813-6245, 416-813-6275 Monday-Friday 9-5 (416-813-7500 after hours) Serves as Pediatric Sexual Assault Centre for Southern Ontario and offers assessment of child abuse and neglect, consultation for parents/guardians, medical professionals and community workers regarding child abuse and neglect, expert witness testimony, and a Crisis Response Team -- for psychiatric emergencies and acute sexual assaults. Fees Other Not-for-profit; registered charity (free). Eligibility: children and youth aged 0-17 years.

Employment Services Service/Agenc y

Contact Information

Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House Toronto 20 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M5B 2P3 Phone: (416) 598-4898 Toll Free: 1-800-435-7308 Fax: (416) 204-7030 Web site: www.covenanthouse.on.ca

Description

Covenant House Toronto is Canadas largest youth centre. Covenant House provides 24/7-crisis care and a broad range of services, including education, counselling, health care and employment assistance. Programs offered include: Outreach, Crisis Care and Rights of Passage (longer-term housing program). Other Support Services include: Education, Health care, Employment Assistance, Community Support, Runaway 13

Prevention, Life Skills and Pastoral Support. Services are available to youth 16 to 24 regardless of race, religion, and sexual orientation. Fees Other Non-profit, registered charity (free). Covenant House relies on the generous support of individuals, businesses and other community partners, including SharefLIfe, for about 80% of their almost $17-million annual operating budget. In addition, Covenant House receives funding from the City of Toronto.

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Youth Employment Services

Youth Employment Services 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 711 Box 115 Toronto, ON M5V 3B1 Tel: (416) 504-5516 Fax: (416) 504-4654 Email: yes@yes.on.ca Website: www.yes.on.ca Business Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm: Friday YES leads the Canadian youth sector with innovative programs that empower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society. YES provides young people with professional counselling and training to help them realize their potential and get back on track. YES recognizes that being out of work is often the result of factors beyond the control of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged youth. Low self-esteem, a mental or physical disability or other factors can all have a tremendous effect on youth employment. YES provides a mentorship approach that gets to the root of these issues and offers a range of solutions customized to meet the needs of each individual.

Description

Fees

YES is a registered charity and accepts donations to help fund ongoing services to the public. 14

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YES continuously develops and delivers programs for thousands of youth each year in several of Torontos high-risk neighbourhoods. Since inception in 1968, YES has helped over 100,000 people. YES boasts an 81 per cent success rate in helping youth find work or return to school.

Mental Health Services Service/Agenc y

Contact Information

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Child, Youth and Family Program
There are 26 locations throughout the province that provide education and support services to their respective communities. The main site is located at: Queen Street site 1001 Queen Street West and 60 White Squirrel Way (Queen and Ossington) Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4 CAMH Main switchboard (416) 535-8501 Website: www.camh.net For a mental health or addiction concern (416) 595-6111 (within Toronto) or 1-800-463-6273 (toll free). The Child, Youth and Family Program is committed to clientcentred care, providing intensive and specialized services for young people with mental health and/or addiction problems. Services include:

Description

comprehensive assessments medication consultations individual and family therapy specialized treatment groups for children and youth who have problems with mental health, substance use and/or other addictions 15

day treatment and school programs Classroom Assessment and Treatment for Childrens Health (CATCH), for children with disruptive behaviour disorders Recovery and Education for Adolescents Choosing Health (REACH), for youth who have addiction problems with or without a concurrent mental health concern parenting programs offering information, education and support prevention services consultation on diagnostic and treatment issues for medical professionals

The Child, Youth and Family program offers several outpatient services, each staffed by a team of health care professionals, including:

Adolescent Service Better Behaviours Service Gender Identity Service Mood and Anxiety Disorders Service Psychiatric Consultation Service Psychotic Disorders Service Substance Abuse Program for Afro-Canadian & Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPPC) Youth Addiction & Concurrent Disorders Service Youth Outreach Service

Fees Other

Clients can be referred to other CAMH services if needed. Non-profit; government-funded service. CAMH uses a multidisciplinary team approach incorporating psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, child and youth workers, therapists and others. Emergency or crisis services are not offered. Referrals are accepted from medical or related professionals, agencies and/or other sources.

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Delisle Youth Services

Contact Delisle Youth Services Information Office: 40 Orchard View Blvd. Suite 255 Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 Office hours: Weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm Phone: 416-482-0081 Web site: www.delisleyouth.org Email: info@delisleyouth.org Description Delisle Youth Services supports children and youth through difficulties at school, at home, among their friends, or in the community. Programs and services offered include counselling, day programs, and residential support. Delisle is unique insofar as it acts as an access point for residential beds for emotionally-disturbed children and provides temporary and long-term shelter for youth in need while also offering a single point of entry into residential services for special needs children. Delisle provides parents and their children with on-the-spot counselling and supports the needs of children with mental illness and/or crisis. Delisle also offers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two 17

spirited and questioning youth programs; homeless programs for youth who can no longer live with their families; and ongoing case management and case brokering for children with complex special needs. Fees Other Non-profit, registered charity. Funded by: Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, City of Toronto, The United Way of Greater Toronto, and Ontario Trillium Foundation. Delisle works closely with families, schools and other professionals, but considers the children being served as their clients. Delisle is committed to serving their clients in the most caring, least intrusive way possible. All clients come to us voluntarily.

Service/Agenc y

Distress Centres Ontario

Contact Mailing Address: Information Distress Centres Ontario (DCO) The Ontario Association of Distress Centres 700 Lawrence Ave W., Suite 475A Toronto, ON M6A 3B4 Telephone: 416-486-2242 Fax: 416-486-8405 Email: info@dcontario.org Distress centres are located throughout the province of Ontario. In Toronto: Distress Line: 416-408-4357 Survivor Support Program: 416-595-1716 Website: www.torontodistresscentre.com Description Distress Centres Ontario is a provincial network that leads, promotes and builds the capacity of community-based agencies engaged in activities related to suicide prevention and improving the emotional quality of life for Ontarians. Services include: a free telephone help-line for people experiencing emotional distress (including suicide), providing confidential and 18

caring emotional support; Mobile Crisis Team; Ongoing Support Program; ASIST Training; and individualized counselling and support programs. Fees Services are provided by trained volunteers. No fees are required for service. Most centres are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Other

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Family Service Toronto

Family Service Toronto 355 Church St., Toronto, Ontario M5B 1Z8 Website: www.fsatoronto.com Phone: 416-595-9230 General Information Fax: 416-595-0242 Email: sau@familyservicetoronto.org FST strengthens individuals, families and communities through counselling, education, social action, advocacy and community development and works with partners to build a vibrant community social services sector. Family Service Toronto serve families, individuals and communities living in the City of Toronto, and especially those who are marginalized and disadvantaged and who lack access to family support services due to barriers such as income or discrimination based on ethnicity, language, race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation. Programs and services vary in scope, and include counselling for families in 19

Description

transition, violence and abuse, bereavement, divorce or separation, parenting issues, HIV/AIDS, depression and stress, intellectual disabilities, sexual orientation, and relationship issues. Fees Some of FST services are free (Options, David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling and Seniors and Caregivers). For other services, in order to make them as affordable as possible, the fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on the total household income and family size. Services are available to everyone living or working in Toronto, regardless of their age, cultural background, race or sexual orientation. Services are offered in numerous languages and many offices are wheelchair accessible.

Other

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

The George Hull Centre

The George Hull Centre Address: 600 The East Mall, Third Floor Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9B 4B1 Website: www.georgehullcentre.on.ca E-mail: reachus@georgehullcentre.on.ca Telephone: 416-622-8833 Fax: 416-622-7068 The George Hull Centre is for children and youth from 0 to 18 years of age and their families. The Centre provides professional consultation, support and family treatment for a broad range of problems affecting the mental health of children and youth. The Centre works to develop an accessible, flexible and responsive continuum of service delivery for the community, and 20

Description

to provide specialized services for the Greater Toronto Area, as mandated. Services include: Community Services (ages 0 18), which includes all outpatient services; Residential and Day Treatment Services (ages 12-18), which includes two residential programs, a school program and a substance abuse program. Fees No fees are charged to children and families. The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services fund childrens mental health services. Other Referrals are accepted from all individuals.

Physical Disabilities Service/Agenc y Bloorview Kids Rehab (Child Development Team)

Contact Information

150 Kilgour Road Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8 Tel: 416 425 6220 Toll Free: 800 363 2440

Description

Bloorview Kids Rehab provides assessment and treatment for children born with disabilities and special needs and those who 21

acquire disabilities through serious illness or accidents. Children with complex disabilities access services at Bloorview on an inpatient or ambulatory basis according to their needs. Bloorview helps clients transition to adult services when they turn eighteen. Bloorview offers inpatient, outpatient and day patient services in three main program groupings Child Development, Community, and Rehab and Complex Continuing Care.

Fees

Services are publicly funded.

Other

New referrals must be made from a physician to access programs at Bloorview. Referrals for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Writing Aids Services are accepted from occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and physiotherapists.

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf

Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf 2395 Bayview Ave North York, ON M2L 1A2 Office Phone: 416-449-9651 TDD#: 416-449-2728 Fax: 416-449-8881 Website: www.bobrumball.org Hours: Office Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf is a multi-purpose, multi22

Description

program facility that functions both as a community centre for the Deaf, and as a provider of services to the Deaf. The Centre operates a wide variety of programs, as well as offering a home for the activities and offices of Deaf groups and associations. Several of the programs are residential in nature, with apartments on site, and others are day programs. Programs at the centre include: Adult Education, Adult Residential Program, Day Program, Early Years Programs, Rumball Early Education Centre, Progressive Independent Living, Seniors Supportive Housing, Sign Language Services, Supportive Independent Living, Toronto Deaf Seniors Centre, and Volunteer Services. Languages of service include American Sign Language and English. Fees Other This is a government-funded service. Areas served include Toronto/GTA. Referrals are accepted via telephone

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Ontario March of Dimes

Ontario March of Dimes Head Office 10 Overlea Blvd. Toronto, ON M4H 1A4 Tel: 416-425-3463 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463 23

Fax: 416-425-1920 E-mail: info@marchofdimes.ca Website: www.marchofdimes.ca Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Description Ontario March of Dimes is the largest community-based rehabilitation and advocacy organization for people with physical disabilities in the province. OMOD provides wide-ranging services to individuals with physical disabilities, including: Acquired Brain Injury Services, Assistive Devices, Attendant Services, Case Management, Employment Planning, Barrier-Free Design services, Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Social and Recreational Opportunities, and more. Fees OMOD is a non-profit organization. OMOD accepts donations and support. Services are subject to a waitlist requirement. OMOD provides services to both children and adults with physical disabilities.

Other

Service/Agenc y
Contact Information

Variety Village
Variety Village 3701 Danforth Avenue Scarborough, Ontario 24

M1N 2G2 P. 416-699-7167 F. 416-699-5752 TTY 699-8147 info@varietyvillage.on.ca Description The Villages programs are dedicated to people of all abilities and include Adapted Physical Education Program, L.I.N.K.S., Fitness & Wellness Classes, and Camps, which all create a level playing field without barriers, intimidation or other obstacles. Participants of all abilities feel safe, inspired and comfortable enough to be active and try new things. Through physical activity, setting goals and achieving them, participants develop muscle and coordination and self-confidence. Annual Membership Membership includes access to the facility, fitness assessment and get started introduction and fitness classes. Age Fee/mos. Adult 21 64 $50 Child and Youth 0 13 $28 Child and Youth 14 20 $29 Senior 65+ $29 Family $101 Variety Village membership includes access to:

Fees

Fee/yr. $559 $309 $319 $319 $1119

Other

A 76,000-square-foot gym that contains a 200-metre indoor track and three full-sized basketball courts A 3,000-square-foot conditioning and weight area with the latest weight, circuit training and cardio equipment; Three indoor pools for lessons, swimming, family swim and competitive swimming; Over 40 fitness classes for members of all ages (kids to seniors).

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