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	Record #	Organization Name(s)	Address	Office Phone	Description	Hours	My List
	CDR0286	Findhelp Information Services, 211 Central Ontario	543 Richmond St W, Ste 125  Toronto, ON M5V 1Y6	416-397-4636; 2-1-1 (within 416 and 647 area codes); Volunteer Opportunities 416-392-4562; Administration 416-392-4605	Provides community information services 211 * 416-397-4636 * 2-1-1 (within 416 and 647 area codes) * provides confidential information and referral on a wide range of community, social services, health, and government programs * information counselors assess, refer and advocate to assist persons in contacting appropriate services * information provided by telephone, e-mail or mail * www.211Toronto.ca Data and resource coordination services - includes Ontario-wide web resources at www.211Ontario.ca Order Desk - 416-392-4575 * publications, customized printouts, labels, advertising and memberships Training And Outreach Requests * 416-392-4544 * provides training on assessment, information, referral, interviewing, communication and advocacy skills (fee charged) * outreach presentations (free, but honoraria requested) Possibilities/Possibilités * www.poss.ca * 416-392-4698 * online e-zine * for unemployed and underemployed people and their advocates seeking training information * information includes news, events, job fairs, articles, searchable database of local Employment Resource Centres * links to other employment and training programs Partnership Opportunities * 416-392-4566 * information partnerships for development of community directories, databases or helplines	Mon-Sun 24 hours *Walk in services Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0092	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Branch Office	21 Regan Rd, Unit H & I  Brampton, ON L7A 1C5	905-459-4776	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel is a charitable, non-profit community-based organization * provides services to immigrants for integration into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * programs offered include: Services For Children, Youth & Parents - provides culturally and linguistically specific information, resources and support to South Asian families within Peel region * offers parenting strategies to help balance families between settlement, integration and cultural identity * links parents with other community resources Settlement Services For Newcomers - assists newcomers integrate and adapt into the Canadian society Job Search Workshops For Newcomers - helps newcomers get into the workforce by providing assistance with resumes * interview tips * information on skills development courses and educational upgrading/evaluation Programs For Healthy Seniors - Seniors Wellness Programs - provides group programs * educational, cultural and recreational outings * support groups * workshops * referral and assistance * will accompany clients to various appointments * provides health and nutrition information Program For Women - provides crisis intervention, support and guidance to abused women * information and access to eligible government benefits * referrals to shelters and support groups and empowerment workshops Housing And Support For Homeless People With Mental Illness - assists people with mental illness to find affordable housing, to set up their new homes, to care for themselves, to plan for any possible crisis and to connect with other supports and service providers	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0050	Justice for Children and Youth	415 Yonge St, Suite 1203  Toronto, ON M5B 2E7	416-920-1633	Legal clinic that represents and advocates for youth (under 18yrs) on matters such as: welfare, education, children's aid, getting off the street, family or criminal law.    CHILD WELFARE  Advises and represents youth who want into or out of children's aid care. Answers questions or concerns about their placement or program while in care.    CONSENT TO TREATMENT  Gives legal advice to young persons and care providers regarding the right to consent to and refuse treatment; assists young people who are having trouble getting OHIP.    CORRECTIONS LAW  Advocates for youth who are in jail at youth centres or in detention.    CUSTODY AND ACCESS  Represents children and youth who are not living with a parent and are seeking access to siblings only. The Office of the Children's Lawyer represents children and youth in custody and access disputes. They are appointed by the court and the parents' lawyers can request this appointment.    EDUCATION LAW  Helps young people who are not living with a parent get enrolled in school; helps children and parents obtain appropriate special education placements by giving legal advice relating to the various processes under the Education Act; provides summary advice to parents throughout Ontario and will consult with other lawyers and clinics to assist them in representing clients outside the Toronto area; represents low-income children and youth who have been suspended or excluded from school or who face expulsion from a school board; gives advice about truancy and about information, records and privacy issues.    IMMIGRATION LAW  DOES NOT practice immigration or refugee law. However will assist children and youth obtain OHIP or school enrolment when their immigration status is an issue; and will assist other lawyers and clinics with this area of law as it relates to the Charter and to international human rights instruments.    LEAVING HOME  Provides summary advice and representation, when necessary, for young people who have left or are considering leaving their parents' home (issues often involve child welfare, support, family and social assistance law); assists in the recovery of personal possessions being withheld by a parent when a young person leaves home.    MENTAL HEALTH LAW  Acts for youth who are locked in mental health facilities (secure treatment/psychiatric wards) or who are in a facility for mental health reasons.    SOCIAL ASSISTANCE  Represents youth (16-17yrs) who are trying to get general welfare assistance or who have been cut off; gives summary advice to persons seeking the foster parent benefit and to young parents applying for family benefits.    SUPPORT  Provides summary advice to young persons and assistance to legal counsel where youth are seeking financial support from their parents (the youth should be able to obtain a legal aid certificate). In this area, assists youth living independently - but NOT youth living with a parent.    TEST CASES  Tries to challenge laws that discriminate against children or youth, or laws which fail to take into account the best interests or wishes of children and youth, from the perspective of the young person; will also represent children and youth in cases which involve the interpretation of legislation pertaining to them such as the Child and Family Services Act or the Young Offenders Act.    VICTIMS OF CRIME  Represents young persons who wish to protect the privacy of personal records (e.g. CAS files, school records, medical records, etc.) in criminal proceedings (defence lawyers may try to use these records to undermine the testimony of victims of crime in the trial against the accused); helps young people make claims before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. (DOES NOT assist with personal injury claims in civil courts).    YOUNG OFFENDER  Helps young people in trouble with the law by giving them information about the legal system and their rights; helps them find lawyers and refers them to other resource; represents youth who are charged in incidents in schools, group homes and jail; represents youth with learning or other difficulties; may do appeals depending on the issues; does reviews of dispositions to help a youth get into open custody or on probation; will do bail hearings and general advocacy for youth without lawyers.	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0172	Our Place (Peel), Our Place Peel Emergency Youth Shelter, Our Place Peel - Transitional Program	3579 Dixie Rd  Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B3	*Administration 905 614-1215  *Emergency Youth Shelter 905-238-1383	14-bed emergency youth shelter provides crisis counseling and referral services within a supportive environment for young people (16-21yrs). The shelter, located in Mississauga, offers assistance by trained staff (Mon-Sun 24 hours).   The average length of stay is three weeks.    The goals of Our Place II are:   * To provide safe shelter and crisis counseling to homeless youth within their community, enabling them to remain close to family, friends, school and employment contacts.  * To facilitate family reconciliation, if feasible.  * To make referrals to ongoing clinical support and necessary counseling.  * To help youth take responsibility for themselves, their actions, behavior and future within a supportive environment.    Provides access to a RESOURCE ROOM offering: Computer and Internet Access; Job Search Support; Job Skills Training and Development; Educational and Future Planning.      The transitional program is located on the lower  level of the Our Place Peel facility at 3579 Dixie Road  in Mississauga.    • Youth ages 16-21 are eligible to participate in the  transitional program.    • In order to participate in the Transitional Program, youth  must first be referred into the Our Place Peel Emergency  Youth Shelter. Youth within the Emergency Youth Shelter  may then be nominated to the Transitional Program.    • Youth are able to stay in the Transitional Program for up  to 3 months.    • Youth within the Transitional Program participate in  a comprehensive case management program, with  mandatory programs to assist them in developing all  aspects of their life.    • Youth within the Transitional Program may be asked to  pay rent based upon their income.    • There are 6 beds in the Transitional Program. Youth within  the program share a room with one other resident.    • The Transitional Program is a co-operative living  environment and all residents within the program will  participate in various chores.    • The Transitional Program is a zero	* Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm  * Youth shelter Mon -Sun 24 hours  Transitional Hours Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0117	The Dam	ReMax Building  6850 Millcreek Dr, Suite 109  Mississauga, ON L5N 4J9	905-826-6558	The Dam is a community program for youth (13-19yrs). All teens are welcome, free of charge, to come to the drop-in and participate in the programs, regardless of race, creed or colour. The drop-in provides a positive, healthy, encouraging and neutral turf environment that is drug-free and alcohol-free.    The Dam is a safe place where youth can hang out. The drop-in is named 'The Dam', because it is the hope that the drop-in is a dam that stops the flow of teens from becoming homeless street kids in the downtown core of Toronto. It is the goal to be the friends of youth and a resource to help them stay at home, in school and in the community.    DROP-IN PROGRAM  Offers a safe, fun place where youth can hang-out and get help when they need it. Provides a positive, healthy, encouraging environment for youth by offering free programs welcoming all regardless of race, colour, and creed and developing long-term, caring, consistent, one on one relationships.    YOUNG MOMS' PROGRAM  Support program which gives young mothers a chance to set and attain goals, care for their children and care for themselves, while being integrated into a caring community. This is accomplished by being a strong support for young mothers and by providing positive relationship building with staff, volunteers and young mothers.  Services include:  Individual counseling for young women to talk with a staff member confidentially about any issue or concern  Assist with housing and job searching  Referrals to other help agencies    Volunteer opportunities available.	Office Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Programs Mon S After School Drop-in 3 pm-5 pm The DFA (DAM Film Association) 7:30 pm-10pm Tues S After School Drop-in 3 pm-5 pm Discussion Forum 4:30 pm-6 pm WedS After School Drop-in 3 pm-5:00 pm Dinner Program 5:30 pm-7 pm Evening Drop-in 7 pm-9 pm Young Mom's Dinner Group 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Thur S After School Drop-in 3 pm-5:00 pm Evening Drop-in 7:oopm to 9:00pm Fri S After School Drop-in 3 pm-5:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CMH0229	Trillium Health Centre, Mental Health Services	100 Queensway W  Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8	416-521-4006	Trillium Health Centre is the largest provider of mental health services in Etobicoke and Peel, including both inpatient and community-based services, offering a continuum of services from direct clinical services through to family support.    Services offered include:  Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)  Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services  Community Mental Health Services  Community Treatment Orders  Crisis Intervention Team  Geriatric Mental Health Services  Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Program  Supportive Housing Etobicoke/York (SHEY)  Housing and Support Peel  Inpatient Mental Health  Mental Health Day Hospital  ReLinC Services Mississauga		Record Added Add Record
	CDR0240	Youth Without Shelter	6 Warrendale Crt  Etobicoke, ON M9V 1P9	416-748-0110	Youth Without Shelter is an emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth (16-24yrs), providing food, board, and programs in a safe, non-judgmental environment.     Programs and services include:  * CRISIS PHONE LINE: Counselling and referrals are available 24 hours a day 416-748-0110  * RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: provides food, board, counseling, and referrals to health (physical, dental, optical), legal, and other services.  * STEPS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM: Workshops are run 7 days a week on issues pertaining to life skills (anger management, conflict resolution, budgeting, cooking) and employment skills (job searching skills, resume- and cover-letter writing, interviewing, job retention).  * HOUSING PROGRAM: Includes workshops and counseling on tenant rights, living with roommates, finding housing, etc. Helps clients coordinate move-ins and is often able to provide donated furniture and kitchen goods. Housing Program workers liaise with landlords and assist in housing searches and placements.  * STAY-IN-SCHOOL: Designed to support younger residents through the successful completion of their education. Residence, study space, meals, and school supplies are provided.  * EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Provides dedicated counselling for employment assessments; job search; resume writing; interview skill development; and connection to career and shadowing and volunteer opportunities.  * CONTINUING SUPPORT: Offers support to former residents through The Supper Club that meets every other week, offering dinner, a take-home food package, hygiene products, and counseling. Counseling, referral services, and workshops are all made available to former residents.	Mon-Sun 24 hours	Record Added Add Record