Rexdale Community Health Centre - Community Programs

Counselling, Support Groups, Support Services
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Record #: CWL0253 Last Modified: 08 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2012
Description & Services
DescriptionRexdale Community Health Centre through its Community Programs offers a variety of Support and Drop-In services listed below: 
 
Hearing Impairment: 
Drop-In social program for those experiencing loss of hearing, helps reduce social isolation and builds community connections between family and community, activities include social and health education 
Ext 231 
 
Jamestown Women's Group: 
Designed for women who are isolated, frustrated and have difficulty coping with stress and is planned to exchange and share life experiences, to provide a place where women can meet and socialize and also build self-esteem through activities. 
 
Parent/Child Drop-In: 
For children age 0-6 years who have difficulty in speaking and communicating with their parents or caregivers, also gives an excellent opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, to develop new parenting skills and learn about other cultures. 
The group runs every Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. 
Ext 223 
 
Client Support Services: 
Intake for clinical services, short term counselling, assessment and referral, form filing for clients, advocacy and coordination of client serivces 
Ext 223 
 
Diabetes Support Group: 
Monthly group meeting providing inforation to assist individuals to manage diabetes and avoid development of other health issues such as heart and liver disease. Guest speakers and staff provide information on a variety of topics. 
Meetings held on Wednesday (each month) from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
Ext 223 
 
Immigration and Refugee Advice: 
Provides service of a lawyer to assist people who have questions about the Immigration and Refugee process. 
Service provided on Monday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (except statutory holidays) 
Ext.223 
 
Special Events 
A number of special events organized to celebrate the diversity and health of the community. Events include: African History Month, International Women's Day, Inernational Day for the Elimination of Racism, South Asian Month Celebration, Community Health Day.
Areas ServedEtobicoke ; Toronto
EligibilityService is available to residents within the geographic boundaries - W to Highway 427, N to Steeles Avenue, E to Humber River, S to Dixon Road 
 
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Italian ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish
Contact Information
Address8 Taber Road
Etobicoke, ON M9W 3A4
 
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IntersectionKipling Ave / Rexdale Blvd
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone416-744-6312
Fax416-744-1881
E-Mailreception@rexdalechc.com
Websitewww.rexdalechc.com
Alternate ContactAlthea Martin-Risden, Program Director; Phone: 416-744-6312 ext 222
Primary ExecutiveSafia Ahmed, Executive Director; Phone: 416-744-6312 ext 225
Other Details
Established1993
FundingCity / Town ; Provincial
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Assessments ; Counselling ; Diabetes ; Drop-in centres ; Form filling ; Immigration ; Impaired hearing ; Parent and child programs ; Refugees ; Special events ; Support groups ; Womens clubs