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 CDR0094Best Start Health Coalition in Peel, Healthy Start Program for Pregnant Women 4 Automatic Road, Ste. 102 
Brampton, ON L6S 6K9
905-452-1246 The Healthy Start program provides health education, nutritional supplements and social support, to pregnant women and teens during their pregnancy (and until their babies are 3mths, if they have attended prenatally). Child care, food vouchers and a healthy snack are provided. 
Offered in the following locations:  
Brampton 
*Chelsea Gardens 
4 Knightsbridge Rd (Party Room) 
(Central Park Dr & Clark Blvd) 
Tue 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Fair Oaks 
31 Fair Oaks Place (Party Room) 
(McMurchy Ave S between Queen St W & Harold St) 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
Mississauga 
*Castlebrooke 
2590 Rugby Rd (Party Room) 
(W of Hurontario St/Hwy10; off Dundas St W) 
Tues 9:30 am-11:30 am; Sat 9 am-11 am 
 
*Lancaster Early Years Hub 
7425 Netherwood Road 
Malton 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Healthy Start Havenwood 
Brian S. Flemming P.S. 
3255 Havenwood Dr (S entrance) 
(S of Bloor Sr; E of Dixie Rd) 
Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am 
 
*Fairview -Peel Public Health Clinic 
(Parkways West Plaza) 
325 Central Parkway W., unit 21 
Mississauga, ON 
Wed 9:30 am-11:30 am
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Map RecordMAL0125Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, BMC Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9
905-790-8482 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours
Brampton Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm *
Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm
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Map RecordMAL0182Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9
Mississauga West 905-828-1328 Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service 
 
Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors 
 
Services are provided at Three locations 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton 
3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga 
197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton 
 
Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP) 
For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries 
 
Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP) 
Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi  
 
Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years 
Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development 
 
Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT) 
Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services 
 
Volunteer Management * (VMP) 
Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community 
 
Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)  
Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton) 
 
Job Search Workshop * (JSW) 
Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up 
 
Employment Support *  
Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board 
 
Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card 
 
Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours
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Map RecordMAL0092India 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
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 CDR0201Peel Health Services Department, Public Health, Pregnancy Programs, Teen Programs   Health Line Peel 905-799-7700 Peel Health offers free prenatal classes for pregnant teens and young women including: 
 
PRENATAL CLASSES FOR PREGNANT TEENS 
Free prenatal education classes for pregnant teens and young women. Topics covered include: pregnancy and childbirth; caring for you and your baby; community resources and services. Offered at various locations. To register call 905-799 7700 
 
TEEN PRENATAL SUPPER CLUB 
A program for pregnant young women. Come for prenatal classes, supper and learn to stay healthy during pregnancy; cope with labour and delivery; learn to care for your newborn; learn to cook easy meals; meet other new moms over dinner; talk with Public Health Nurses and other health care professionals. 
Prenatal Supper Clubs are operated by Best Start Health Coalition in Peel and are supported, in part, by Peel Public Health. 
 
Offered at the following locations: 
Brampton North Early Years Centre 
57 Mill St N 
Brampton 
(Queen St W & Mill St) 
Wednesdays 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 
 
Peel Public Health Clinic, Fairview 
Parkways West Plaza 
325 Central Pkwy.W.,Unit 21 
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm 
 
Lancaster Early Years Hub 
7425 Netherwood Road 
Malton 
Wednesdays 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 
 
TEEN EDUCATION AND MOTHERHOOD PROGRAM (TEAM)  
These programs are offered though the Peel District School Board. A Public Health Nurse participates in each program weekly. TEAM Brampton and Mississauga offers: Secondary School Programs for students (up to 21yrs); Childcare available for all sites; Resources:YMCA, School social worker, Public Health Nurse Supports & Community links. 
 
To register, contact the following schools: 
Peel Alternative School North-Brampton 905-455-1225 
Peel Alternative School South-Mississauaga 905-278-3396 
Peel Alternative School West-Mississauga 905-363-0154 
 
PEEL YOUNG PARENT'S RESOURCE GROUP (PYPRG) 
An organized group of Community partners in the Region of Peel who have come together to discuss ways of enhancing the quality of life for pregnant and parenting teens. This group welcomes pregnant and parenting teens and those who work with and support young mothers in Peel. 
Meets the last Thu of every month; for further information about PYMRG and meeting times call 905-791-7800 ext 7557 
 
Community Partners for PYMRG include: 
Region of Peel Housing; Birthright- Brampton/Mississauga; Region of Peel, Children's Services; Brampton Life Centre; Mississauga Life Centre; Region of Peel Ontario Works; Children's Aid Society; Trillium Health Centre; Credit Valley Hospital; Peel District School Board; Peel Public Health; Vita Manor; Ontario Early Years Centre; Catholic Family Services; Family Services of Peel; Affinity Women's Program; Mississauga Community Legal Services; Young mothers living in Peel.
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Map RecordBRA0530Peel Health Services Department, Public Health, Sexual Health & Communicable Disease Division 7120 Hurontario Street, 5th Floor 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C1
*Customer Contact Centre 905-799-7700 Regional public health department * provides services to protect the public from communicables diseases and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Healthy Sexuality Clinics provide counselling for birth control * sexually transmitted infections (STIs) * anonymous HIV testing * pregnancy testing * sexual health * responsible relationships

Clinics offered in the following locations

Caledon
18 King St E, 2nd Fl, Ste D-8 * Bolton * King Rd & Hwy 50 * 905-791-5905

Brampton
Civic Centre * 150 Central Park Dr, Ste 09 * Central Park Dr & Queen St E * 905-791-5905

Mississauga
2227 South Millway * Burnhamthorpe Rd W & Erin Mills Pkwy * 905-820-3663
325 Central Parkway Dr * 905-270-0587
7330 Goreway Dr * Malton * Morningstar Dr & Goreway Dr * 905-270-2587 Immunization Program
- reduces the incidence of vaccine- preventable diseases and provides Hepatitis B vaccine and Meningococcal ACYW-135 vaccine to Grade 7 students and Human Papillomavirus vaccine to grade 8 female students through school-based clinics * provides seasonal influenza vaccine through community based clinics * provides access to the reporting and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A & B and Meningitis * coordinates vaccine distribution to Peel physicians * monitors immunization records for all Region of Peel students * provides free immunization services to school aged children who do not have an OHIP number and do not have an immunization record and require proof of immunization to register for school

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Map RecordMAL0050Peel Health Services Department, Public Health, Sexual Health & Communicable Disease Division, Malton Healthy Sexuality Clinic 7330 Goreway Dr, Lower Level 
Mississauga, ON L4T 4J2
Central Line 905-791-7800 ext 2525 
Malton Clinic 905-678-0788
Offers free and confidential services for birth control (excluding IUD), sexually transmitted diseases, anonymous HIV/AIDS counselling/testing, pregnancy testing/counselling and referrals, information on sexual health and responsible relationships. All drop in, No appointment necessary  
Mon-1 pm - 4 pm * Wed-3 pm - 6pm * Fri-1 pm - 4 pm  
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Map RecordBRA0497Peel Health Services Department, Public Health Services, Environmental Health 7120 Hurontario Street 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2
905-799-7700 between 8am and 5pm Mon.-Fri.
Caledon residents 905-584-2216
For information on H1N1 or Swine Flu please contact the Region of Peel Health Department.

Regional health department provides information about:

Breastfeeding - offers information, classes and clinics * home consultation is available if required (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm) * no fee for this service

Immunization And Communicable Diseases - provides information about: tuberculosis (TB); vaccines and schedules for young children, students, and parents; hepatitis B vaccine * Grade 7 immunization program * free immunization for new students without an Ontario Health Card * communicable diseases * physicians can call for consultation about vaccines and unusual immunization schedules

Sexual Health - all calls are confidential * provides information about birth control methods * sexually transmitted infections (STDs) * talking about sex with children, teens, parents, partners * sexuality and aging * unplanned pregnancy * menstruation * homosexuality (being lesbian or gay) * sexual assault * female sexual concerns * male sexual concerns * AIDS * menopause * infertility * sexuality before and after childbirth * regular checkups (breast, cervix, testicles, prostate) * alternatives to intercourse * sexual concerns of teens

Chronic Disease And Injury Prevention - all calls are confidential * provides information about healthier lifestyle choices (preventing heart disease; living smoke free; injury prevention; violence prevention; healthy eating & physical activity; body image; Children in Need of Treatment Program; Healthy Smiles Dental Program, Dental Program for Seniors

Environmental Health - provides information about public swimming pool regulations * quality of municipally supplied drinking water * Smoke Free Ontario Act - tobacco enforcement * composters * food handling and safety *

Hospitals - website provides links to hospitals in the region
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0175Peel HIV / AIDS Network 160 Traders Blvd, Unit 1 
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7
905-361-0523 Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) is committed to serving diverse people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and to limiting the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism * provides community education * speakers bureau by people infected with/affected by HIV/AIDS * resource centre * health promotion information for people living with HIV/AIDS * targeted prevention education in the community * one to one counselling and support * peer support * financial assistance * groups for those infected with/affected by HIV/AIDS, their caregivers and bereaved * street outreach for drug users * community referrals for legal, financial, medical and other services * serves as a fixed site for Peel Works Needle Exchange program Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0083Peel Public Health 7120 Hurontario Street 
Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4
Health Line Peel 905-799-7700 Regional health department

Chronic Disease And Injury Prevention Division - develops programs, services and policies designed to promote healthy lifestyle choices including healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation * injury prevention * substance abuse reduction * promotion of healthy living for youth * operates the Children in Need of Treatment Program in which dental hygienists conduct dental screenings for elementary school-aged children and identify those who are in immediate need of treatment

Environmental Health Division - checks the safety of food and beverages in restaurants and processing plants (any food-related illness and recall of contaminated foods form part of the overall Food Safety Program) * investigates diseases transmitted from animals to people, including rabies * checks the quality of water in recreational pools and swimming pools * monitors private wells and sewage systems * investigates community concerns relating to environmental health

Family Health Division - promotes the health of children (birth-6yrs) and their families * topics include: planning a pregnancy, having a healthy baby, breastfeeding, parenting, nutrition, learning about the growth and development of your child * responsible for implementing the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program, a province-wide, prevention / early intervention program designed to assist children to meet their developmental milestones

Sexual Health And Communicable Diseases Division - provides services to protect the public from reportable and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) * operates six Healthy Sexuality Clinics throughout the Region * provides confidential counselling and clinical services related to birth control and sexually transmitted infections including anonymous HIV/AIDS testing (to all ages) * includes counselling for birth control * Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) * anonymous HIV Testing * pregnancy testing * sexual health * responsible relationships

* operates the Region's Immunization Program which reduces the incidence of vaccine- preventable disease and provides Hepatitis B vaccine to Grade 7 students through school-based clinics

Communicable Diseases Section - provides access to the reporting and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis Control; Hepatitis A & B; Meningitis * coordinates vaccine distribution to Peel physicians * monitors immunization records for all students

Also offers services at a number of different satellite offices.
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Map RecordMAL0058Punjabi Community Health Services 11730 Airport Rd 
Brampton, ON L6R 0C7
905-790-0808 Brampton office 
905.677-0889 Malton office
PCHS is a Health and Social Service not-for-profit and charitable agency which provides a variety of services for the South Asian community including: addiction * mental health * seniors and high risk seniors services * health promotion * domestic violence * women's and men's group programs * group programs for youth and children * parenting programs * In total it provides 24 programs.  
 
PCHS has a partnership with William Osler Hospital to run Diabetes Management educational program at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton.  
 
PCHS also runs other health promotion programs - heart disease * diabetes education * tobacco prevention * Hep C * Stroke * HIV/AIDS * Cancer * Kidney disease * Healthy Eating and lifestyles programs.  
 
PCHS is organizing a five year community development project in Malton called "Malton Community Building Project". 
 
PCHS also provides food bank services for abused women * translation services * media outreach * resource development * and diversity training. 
 
If you would like to volunteer at PCHS or you are a student requesting a student placement, please contact us at 905.790.0808. 
 
PCHS every year undertakes a research study. If you would like to participate, please contact us for your interest in topics.  
 
PCHS has two offices located in Brampton and Malton.  
 
Brampton Office: 905.790.0808 
Malton Office - 905.677.0889  
 
Parenting Programs:  
Every Monday of the week 6 PM to 8 PM at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton 
 
Women's Group: 
2nd Saturday of every month at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at 11730 Airport Rd, Brampton 
Last Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 PM at 2980 Drew Road, Unit # 241, Malton 
 
Men's Group: 
Every Saturday, 9:30am to 12"30 pm, 135 McLaughlin Road South, Brampton 
 
Senior's programs are run in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga. Please call 905.790.0808 or 905.677.0889 for more information. 
 
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Map RecordCDR0203Rapport Youth & Family Services 155 Clark Blvd, Unit 11 
Brampton, ON L6T 4G6
905-455-4100 Aims to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of youth and families through counseling and related support services. 
 
Programs offered:  
* Youth Counseling Program (12-20yrs) confidential, individual counseling; family counseling when requested. A quick response to referrals; client-centered, strength based, brief counseling; group services.  
 
* Counseling Program for Families at Risk Rapport provides office, school or community visits; confidential counseling; counseling for the parent(s) and adolescent; a quick response to referrals; day or evening appointments; group services  
 
* Eclypse Youth Centre(s), Bramalea and Central Brampton 
60 West Dr, Unit 101 
Brampton (Centre for Families) 
A multi-service youth drop-in program for youth (12-24yrs) living in Brampton. (A number of local agencies collaborate in service provision in the centres). The Navigation Series covers topics including: legal, employment, education, housing and healthy living. 
 
* Youth Arts Against Violence (YAAV) Provides an opportunity for young people to use artistic expression as a way to constructively deal with issues of violence in their lives and in the community. Modern Batik art, photography, Photoshop, music production. 
 
 
Varies with program: 
*Counselling services Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm * Fri 9am- 4:30pm 
*Youth drop-in services, Bramalea 1:00pm - 8:00 pm Mon-Fri. 
*Youth drop-in services, Central Brampton 3:30 pm to 7:00pm Tues-Fri 
 
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Map RecordCDR0053The Hospital for Sick Children 555 University Ave 
Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
General Inquiries 416-813-1500; Patient information/Locating 416-813-6621 The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. 
 
* ONTARIO POISON CENTRE 
1-800-268-9017; 416-813-5900  
www.sickkids.ca/poisoninformationcentre/ 
Provides expert poison advice to all of Ontario 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Specialized staff provide phone consultations in the event of a real or potential poisoning, offer support to health-care professionals, educate the public in poison prevention and research best practice for the treatment of poisoning.  
 
* ABOUT KIDS HEALTH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 
416-813-5819 
Mon-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm 
www.aboutkidshealth.ca 
A resource centre for patients and families with reliable information on topics influencing child health and family quality of life. 
 
* MOTHERISK PROGRAM 
Motherisk's Home Line 416-813-6780  
Alcohol & Substance Use Helpline 1-877-327-4636 
Nausea & Vomiting Pregnancy Helpline 1-800-436-8477  
HIV & HIV Treatment in Pregnancy 1-888-246-5840  
All phone lines are open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 
www.motherisk.org 
A clinical, research and teaching program dedicated to antenatal drug, chemical, and disease risk counselling. Provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. 
 
* SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT PROGRAM (SCAN) 
Main office 416-813-6275; 416-813-6245 
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 
Emergency: Mon-Sun 24 hours 416-813-7500 & ask for the SCAN team member on-call 
www.sickkids.ca/scan 
Offers care, support and assessment to children and adolescents who may have been abused. 
 
* INTERNATIONAL PATIENT OFFICE 
416-813-6619 
www.sickkids.ca/internationalprogram 
A single point of contact for all out of country families seeking to arrange treatment for their child. 
 
* HERBIE FUND  
416-813-7234 
Assists children (birth-18yrs) from all over the world who require specialized treatment that is not available in their own country. 
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Map RecordBRA2402YMCA of Greater Toronto, Mississauga 325 Burnhamthorpe Rd W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 3R2
905-897-9622; Customer Service 416-928-3362 Physical recreation centre * services include fitness, health and recreation programs * educational and social programs * community and youth substance abuse counselling programs (Peel Youth Substance Abuse Program) * preschool programs * aquatics * camping and outdoor education * international education * employment training (Youth Employment Service) * childcare *Mon-Fri 5:30am-11pm  
*Sat, Sun 7am-8pm 
*Stat Holiday 8am-4pm
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