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Map RecordCDR0081Associated Youth Services of Peel 160 Traders Blvd E, Ste 100 
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7		 *905-890-5222 
*Intake 905-451-4655		 Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is a charitable organization which strengthens the abilities of adults, children, youth and their families who are, or are at risk of, experiencing serious social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. Staff and volunteers provide support, education, counseling or therapy in the home, at school or in the community. 
 
AYSP initially contracted with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services to provide a Phase I Young Offender Community Service Order (CSO) Program and a Volunteer Program in Peel. AYSP now provides programming for adults, children, youth and their families in partnership with other service providers in the areas of child welfare, children's mental health, education and justice to provide well-coordinated services to the community. 
 
Programs & services offered include: 
 
COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH PROGRAMS 
Working Together with Families, 0-6 Program 
Challenges: Child Management Program 
Family Connections Program 
SEED Program 
Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) Program 
Group Services 
Reaching Adolescents in Need (R.A.I.N.) 
The Adolescent Team Program 
Youth Beyond Barriers Program 
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program 
 
SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS 
RISE Program 
Section 23 Classrooms 
Reaching Adolescents in Need (R.A.I.N). 
Parent Adolescent Counselling Program (PAC-P) 
 
JUSTICE PROGRAMS 
Youth Justice Committee (YJC) 
Extrajudicial Sanctions Program (EJS - formerly the Alternative Measures Program) 
Enhanced Extrajudicial Sanctions Program 
Extrajudicial Measures Program 
Community Service Order Program (CSO) 
The Attendance Centre 
Youth Mental Health Court Worker 
 
 
AYSP's Volunteer Program works to support all services offered at AYSP. A volunteer brochure is available for those interested in more detail on these services.		 *Mon-Thur 9 am-5 pm 
*Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 
*Some evening & weekend groups available		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0060Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel 71 West Dr, Unit 23 
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2		 905-457-7288 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel provides mentoring programs to help promote the healthy development of children and youth (6-17yrs) in Peel Region. 
Programs offered for children include:  
* One-to-One Mentoring - matches a child 6 - 17 years of age (Little Brother/Little Sister) with a caring adult (Big Brother/Big Sister) over the age of 18. Matches are encouraged to plan fun and low cost activities 2 - 4 times per month for 1 year. Monthly agency sponsored recreational activities are provided. Unique opportunities to mentor a child together as a couple or as a female volunteer matched with a young boy are also available in our Couples for Kids Program and Big & Little Buddy Program. 
 
* Group Mentoring - Five volunteers mentor ten children one weeknight from Sept-June in local schools throughout the Region. Outing costs are covered by the agency. Activities include floor hockey and sports, community tours, swimming and more. 
 
* Big Bunch - A program designed for children on the waiting list. Activities are planned by the agency and volunteers sign up to bring children to at least one outing per month. 
 
* In-School Mentoring offered in partnership with the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board this program matches elementary girls and boys with a caring adult mentor. Matches meet for one hour during school hours and on school property to share in fun activities. 
 
* Teen Mentoring - This school based program matches elementary students with caring youth mentors ages 15 and up from a nearby participating secondary school. Matches meet at the same time each week in a supervised group setting. 
 
* Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - A school based mentoring program for girls in Grades 7 and 8. The program curriculum promotes active living, healthy eating and positive self esteem. Female mentors ages 18 - 25 years are trained to lead the fun and interactive sessions over 7 weeks. 
 
*Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart - A seven week school based mentoring program for boys ages 11 - 14. Explore pressing issues facing boys and young men through physical activity, healthy eating, self-esteem and communication skills. Male mentors are fully trained to lead sessions in participating schools. 
 
* Conversation Club provides new Canadian youth (12 - 18) with opportunities to integrate into Canadian society, to practice English conversation skills and receive homework help from youth mentors (16 - 24). Offered in partnership with the Centre for Education and Training and funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 
 
VOLUNTEER MENTOR ROLE Volunteers for most programs must commit to a minimum of one year or one school based year with the exception of Go Girls!, Game On! and Conversation Club.		 Flexible depending on program Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0110Canada World Youth, Toronto Office 317 Adelaide St W, Ste 404 
Toronto, ON M5V 1P9		 416-596-9702 Canada World Youth designs and delivers international educational programs for youth (17-29yrs) with a focus on volunteer work and community development in a cross-cultural setting. 
 
YOUTH IN ACTION 
Since 1971, more than 22,000 youth have participated in Canada World Youth programs. As a team, youth live and work in communities in Canada and overseas, learning about local and international development and gaining essential job skills for the future.  
 
CANADA AND THE WORLD 
Working in partnership with local organizations, the majority of Canada World Youth programs have a phase in Canada and a phase in one of more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central and Eastern Europe. 
 
HANDS ON LEARNING 
Canada World Youth is about learning by doing. Its non-formal educational model involves core elements such as the team approach, the counterpart relationship, host families and communities, and partner organizations. 
 
More than 30 years of experience: Canada World Youth was founded by retired senator Jacques Hébert with the mission of increasing young people's ability to participate actively in the development of just, harmonious and sustainable societies.		 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0878Credit Valley Hospital 2200 Eglinton Ave W 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1		 905-813-2200 The Credit Valley Hospital (CVH) operates approximately 377 inpatient beds

Regional Patient Programs - Maternal Child Services * Oncology (Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre) * Genetics * Renal Services

Outpatient Clinics - Ambulatory Care *
Patient Support Programs - Alcohol and Drug * Asthma Education * COPD clinic * Cardiac Rehabilitation * Diabetes Education * Geriatric Assessment Unit * Family Medicine Teaching Unit * Look Good Feel Better for Oncology Patients * Music Therapy *
Other Patient Programs - Diagnostic Imaging * Laboratory * Cardiopulmonary * Endoscopy Suite * Emergency * Medicine * Mental Health * Paediatrics * Psychology * Surgical Services

Keith Macdonald Library - collection focuses on clinical medicine with supplementary items in nursing, public health and other allied health fields * specialized consumer health collection (approximately 300 items on medical information for the layperson) * located on the main level of the hospital, across from the auditorium * collection is available to the public for reference use only (materials must be used in the library and cannot be signed out) Hospital website at www.cvh.on.ca provides patient, health and wellness information. Also step by step mapping feature to support patient and visitor wayfinding prior to coming to hospital. Audio and video podcasts available for downloading to support health and wellness.		 24 hours 7 days Add Record Add Record
 BRA1177Distress Centre, North Halton   905-877-0655 Distress line service * offers confidential listening * telephone befriending * information and referral to other community services * suicide prevention * crisis intervention * public education Phone service Mon-Sun 7 am-11 pm Add Record Add Record
 CMH1176Distress Centre Peel   905-278-7055 Distress Line: 
Offers 24/7 telephone support, crisis intervention, suicide intervention and referrals to the community. Trained volunteers answer the line and provide listening, emotional support and empathy. Public education. 
 
Peel Elder Abuse Support Program: 
Offers telephone support to older adults or those out in the community who may be experiencing or suspect abuse. The service is provided 7 days a week from 12noon- 8:00pm by specially trained senior volunteers. 
The program also has a Program Facilitator that specializes in providing individualized support to those experiencing abuse.  
Public education and elder abuse awareness.		 Distress Line Mon-Sun 24 hours; Peel Elder Abuse Support Program Mon-Sun 12 noon-8 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0076Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103 
Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9		 905-629-1873 Multiservice organization offering a wide range of social and recreational services to meet the needs of the Dixie Bloor community and surrounding areas offering Settlement Services for new immigrants in 19 languages, including American Sign Language, Disability issues, Family Reunification, Commission of Oath,* Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and bridge to work co-op , newcomert * Employment Programs and job search workshops, counselling , mentoring and job development, l *Employment Resource Rooms, offered at 3415 Dixie Rd, Ste 402 * Mississauga * 905-206-0755 *Family Programs (including programs for children, youth & seniors), Kids day camps, volunteer programs . caregiver information and education call Wendy 905-276-6392 * Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Add Record Add Record
 CAL0854Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada, Ontario Council   905-615-9965 ext 4315 For girls, Guiding is an accepting environment with diverse and exciting programs and activities that offer the chance to discover new interests, learn valuable leadership skills and make lasting friendships. Guiding gives girls the tools and resources they need to achieve greatness. 
 
For women, Guiding is a chance to be part of their community by helping girls develop their potential. It’s a place for personal growth, mentoring and travel opportunities. 
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 CDR0075Kids Help Phone   *National Office 416-586-5437 
*Toronto Chapter 416-581-8969		 Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only phone and on-line counselling service for youth. It’s free, anonymous and confidential. Professional counsellors are available any time of the day or night, 365 days a year, to help young people deal with concerns large or small. As a national community-based charity, Kids Help Phone relies on individual and corporate donations to fund these vital services. 
 
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Map RecordCMH0197Knights Table 287 Glidden Rd, Unit 4 
Brampton, ON L6W 1H9		 905-454-8725 The Knight's Table provides meals and food services to the needy and those affected by poverty in the Peel Region

First Bite Program - provides clients with a nutritious breakfast free of charge * Mon-Sun 8 am-10 am

Cecil's Kitchen - helps anyone who needs a warm meal during the day * Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm * weekends & holidays 12 noon-4 pm

Our Pantry - provides emergency food supplies to vulnerable families in the community * on registration, eligible families can take a weekly food bank supply * Wed-Fri 12 noon-3 pm * closed on weekends

Good Neighbour Program - surplus bread and baked goods (donated by local grocery stores) are delivered on site * any family may take these items home, free of charge * Mon-Fri 8 am-10 am; 12 noon-6 pm * weekends & holidays 8 am-10 am; 12 noon-4 pm

Kids Just Want To Have Fun (KJW2HF) - seasonal kids camps (March Break and summer) for deserving children who are looking for fun, friends, and exciting experiences * call for registration information

Holiday Hampers - provides holiday hampers to needy families (food, toys and clothing that have been generously donated over the year)

Volunteer opportunities		 Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm; weekends & holidays 8 am-4 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0161Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region -, Brampton (North Peel) Office Bramalea Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Suite 104 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 905-791-4100 The Learning Disabilities Associations of Peel Region is a non-profit, charitable organizations comprised of groups of parents and professionals brought together by a concern for children and adults with learning disabilities.  
 
LDA assists people with learning disabilities and their families by providing support, guidance and resources information; provides an interactive environment, offering workshops, programs, courses and support groups; provides public awareness of learning disabilities; supports LDA Ontario in pursuing legislative and government initiatives with special education funding and curriculum; supports LDA Ontario in their work with the provincial and local governments to initiate new policies for those with learning disabilities  
 
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS include:  
 
COMPUTER SKILLS PROGRAM  
For children and adolescents (7-16 years) who are learning disabled (LD) or have attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); and who may experience difficulty in the areas of reading and writing, cognitive ability, comprehension, information retention, fine motor control and visual perception  
 
SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM  
For children (7-11 years) and adolescents (12-16 years) who are LD or have ADD: and who may avoid social contact; behave immaturely, be shy or timid in groups, and/or experience conflict with peers.  
 
POSITIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM] 
For children (8-11 years) and adolescents (12-16 years) who are LD or have AD(H)D who may need assistance in developing effecting coping behaviours, manage conflict and develop constructive strategies to diffuse confrontations.  
 
ACADEMIC SUPPORT (TUTORING)  
For elementary and high school students who require individual assistance with their school work and improve studying skills. 
 
YOUTH GROUP  
Designed to meet the social needs of adolescents (13-18 years), this program gives youth the opportunity to interact with their peers while having a chance to participate in fun activities.  
 
SUMMER SUPPORT PROGRAM  
A full day program for individuals between the ages six to twelve years old designed to incorporate learning and fun. Participants will be encouraged to develop and/or improve study skills, learn keyboarding/computer skills, and take part in exciting social skills activities.		 Mon-Fri 
9:30am to 3:30pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0160Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region -, Mississauga Office 165 Dundas Street W, Suite 800 
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N6		 Brampton 905-791-4100 
Mississauga 905-272-4100		 The Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region is a non-profit, charitable organizations comprised of groups of parents and professionals brought together by a concern for children and adults with learning disabilities.  
 
LDA assists people with learning disabilities and their families by providing support, guidance and resources information; provides an interactive environment, offering workshops, programs, courses and support groups; provides public awareness of learning disabilities; supports LDAO in pursuing legislative and government initiatives with special education funding and curriculum; supports LDA Ontario in their work with the provincial and local governments to initiate new policies for those with learning disabilities 
 
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS include: 
 
COMPUTER SKILLS PROGRAM 
For children and adolescents (7-16 years) who are learning disabled (LD) or have Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (AD(H)D); and who may experience difficulty in the areas of reading and writing, cognitive ability, comprehension, information retention, fine motor control and visual perception 
 
SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM 
For children (7-11 years) and adolescents (12-16 years) who are LD or have AD(H)D: and who may avoid social contact; behave immaturely, be shy or timid in groups, and/or experience conflict with peers. 
 
POSITIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM 
For children (8-11 years) and adolescents (12-16 years) who are LD or have AD(H)D who may need assistance in developing effecting coping behaviours, manage conflict and develop constructive strategies to diffuse confrontations.  
 
ACADEMIC SUPPORT (TUTORING) 
For elementary and high school students who require individual assistance with their school work and improve studying skills. 
 
YOUTH GROUP 
Designed to meet the social needs of adolescents (11-16 years), this program gives youth the opportunity to interact with their peers while having a chance to participate in fun activities. 
 
SUMMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 
A full day program for individuals between the ages six and twelve designed to incorporate learning and fun. Participants will be encouraged to develop and/or improve study skills, learn computer skills, and take part in exciting social skills activities. 
 
LOCATIONS 
 
Head Office 
150 Central Park Drive, Suite 104 
Brampton, Ontario, L6T 2T9 
Tel: 905-791-4100 
Fax: 905-791-5159 
 
Mississauga Office 
165 Dundas Street, W. Suite 800 
Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2N6 
Tel: 905-272-4100 
Fax: 905-272-4863 
 Mon-Fri 
9:30am- 3:30pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0001Malton Neighbourhood Services Malton Neighbourhood Services 
3540 Morning Star Dr 
Missisauga, ON L4T 1Y2		 905-677-6270 Malton Neighbourhood Services is a non-profit, multi-service settlement/community support agency offering services in Mississauga and Brampton.  
 
(The Brampton site is called MNS Multicultural Newcomer Servcies and is located at 3975 Cottrelle Blvd.)  
 
We offer * job search workshops * career counseling * translation/interpretation * English language training for newcomers ( LINC) * computer training * information and referrals * programs for women, seniors, youth * home work tutoring for students in grades 1-8 * after-school girls and boys drop-in discussion/recreation groups * early years parenting/children drop-in programs (0-6yrs) * free legal and dental clinics * women's advocacy and supportive services * help in filling out citizenship / immigration sponsorship forms and other official documents including social assistance and supportive housing applications * ( MHRC ) Malton Housing Resource Centre. 
 
 
 
 
 Mon-Thursday 8:30 am-8 pm * Friday 8:30 am-5 pm, 
Legal Clinic,Thursday 4 pm-6 pm.  
Dental Clinic First,and Third ,Wednesday each month 9 am-3 pm 
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Map RecordCDR0039Scouts Canada, Brampton, Mississauga & Caledon 5-3024 Hurontario Street, Ste 305 
Mississauga, ON L5B 4P4		 *905-299-6178 (Mississauga) 
*905-510-6635 (Brampton & Caledon)		 Helps youth become responsible members of the community and provides opportunities and guidance for their mental, physical and social development. 
 
Sections include: Beaver Scouts (5-7yrs), Cub Scouts ( 8-11 yrs) Scouts(12-14 yrs) Venturer Scouts (15-17 yrs) Rover Scouts (18-25 yrs) 
 
Adults volunteers needed to run programs: contact Area Commissioner for more details.		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0219Scouts Canada, Central Escarpment Council 10 Kodiak Crescent, Suite 120 
Toronto, ON M3J 3G5		 416-490-6364 Provides opportunities and guidance for youth and young adults in their mental, physical, social and spiritual development. 
 
Groups include: * Beavers (5-7yrs) * Cubs(8-10yrs) * Scouts(11-13yrs) * Venturers(14-17yrs) * Rovers(18-25yrs)  
 
Peel Region groups include:  
 
YELLOW BRIAR (Bramalea, Caledon, Bolton): Area Commissioner; ac@yellowbriar.scouter.ca 
CREDIT HILLS - (Brampton) Area Commissioner; ac@credithills.scouter.ca 
MISSISSAUGA: Area Commissioner; ac@m.scouter.ca  
 
Also operates 2 stores selling uniforms, badges, and other related items at the following locations:  
 
MISSISSAUGA SCOUT SHOP 
13-4665 Central Parkway E, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2V5 
South east corner of Central Parkway East and Eglinton Ave. 
Located in the plaza behind the Shell Gas Station  
One block west of Highway 403 
905-451-3249 
Fax 905-232-4555 
MississaugaShop@scouts.ca  
 
OAKVILLE STORE 
165 Randall St, Oakville 
Between QEW & Lakeshore Rd; W of Trafalgar Rd 
905-338-9135 
Fax 905-844-4962 
oakvilleshop@scouts.ca  
 
Area Support Manager is responsible for Brampton, Caledon is Justin Way - jway@scouts.ca; and for Mississauga is Ed Balyk, ebalyk@scouts.ca		   Add Record Add Record
 CAL0005Scouts Canada, Central Escarpment Council, Yellow Briar Area     Aim is to help youth develop their character as resourceful and responsible members of the community by providing opportunities and guidance for their mental, physical, social and spiritual development. 
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 CAL0230Scouts Canada, Central Escarpment Council, Yellow Briar Area, 1st Bolton     Aim is to help youth develop their character as resourceful and responsible members of the community by providing opportunities and guidance for their mental, physical and spiritual development.   Add Record Add Record
 CWL0262Spectra Community Support Services   905-459-8439 
 Provides caring, confidential, non-judgemental support services in several languages for the diverse population of the region 
 
Programs: 
English Distress Lines: 24/7  
Multilingual Distress Lines: Mon-Fri 10 am-10 pm, offered in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin 
For individuals over 18 years going through a difficult situation or in need of listening support and/or experiencing mental or physical health issues, social isolation, loss of someone, relationship problems, stress, crisis, or abuse or just having difficulties coping in life 
Brampton/Mississauga 905-459-7777; Caledon 905-584-7770 
 
TeleCheck Seniors Program - For individuals over the age of 55, offered in English, French, Punjabi Hindi, Urdu, Spanish and Portuguese 
 
The program involves daily or regular phone calls to elderly people who may live alone or with their families/caregivers * Medication reminders, A safety check-in and a re-assurance call to ensure that the person is not in need of any assistance * Emotional and listening support, information on upcoming social events, and connection with other community resources 
* Support to family members and caregivers by providing relief to those who have elderly people in their care. 
 
Call TeleCheck Program - 416-646-8450 
 
Peel Postpartum Family Support Line - A collaborative program offered in partnership with Peel Postpartum Mood Disorder Program, Region of Peel, which provides support to mothers and families having a baby in different langauges - English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin and Cantonese.Trained staff and volunteers provide caring, listening, emotional, crisis and mental health support to women and their families during these prenatal and postpartum period 
 
Brampton/Mississauga : 905-459-8441; Caledon: 289-298-5468 
 
Reassurance Program - For individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years 
The program involves calling out to the clients to provide them with listening and emotional support * remind them about their medication * direct them to other helpful community resources and information * inform them about upcoming community and social events in Peel Region * provide crisis and suicide intervention support  
The main focus is on client needs and their comfort level in terms of speaking to someone of a particular gender, ethnicity, language group, and/or days and times of the week 
Please call 905-459-8439 ext. 5 to register for this free program		 Business Office Hours: 9am-5pm 
Distress Lines (English) 24 hours, all days of the week, all year round 
Distress Lines (Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin and Cantonese) Mon-Fri - 10 am-10 pm 
Peel Postpartum Family Support Line: Mon-Fri 10 am-10 pm  
TeleCheck Seniors program: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 
Reassurance Program: Mon-Fri 10 am-10 pm 
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Map RecordCDR0117The 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
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Map RecordCAL1103Town of Caledon Parks & Recreation Dept., Caledon Trailway 6311 Old Church Rd 
Caledon, ON L7C 1J6		 905-584-2272 The Caledon Trailway runs 35 km from Terra Cotta to Palgrave, following the path of an abandoned rail line that once linked Hamilton with Barrie. The trail crosses major natural features including the Humber and Credit Rivers, the Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment. This is a multi-use trail for walking/jogging, cycling, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Trail surface is not maintained in winter. 
 
The land was purchased in 1989 by the Town of Caledon, and became the first officially-designated portion of the Trans Canada Trail in 1995. In 1996, Caledon East received Canada's first Trans Canada Trail Pavilion, built in a park that also features a pond, wetland and Caledon's Walk of Fame. Along the trail are other Stationlands Parks at Palgrave, Cheltenham and Inglewood. The sites feature gardens, open areas, and seating.  
 
Trail Facts: 
* motorized vehicles are prohibited 
* trail surface is mostly crushed limestone.  
* trail width is approx. 8 ft.  
* trail from Airport Road to Mountainview Road, including the Trans Canada Trail Pavilion Park, is fully accessible. All other parts of the trail have gates at road crossings, with low sections to allow wheel chairs, strollers, etc. to be lifted over. 
* Parking for at least 1 or 2 cars is available at most road crossings. 
* Larger parking areas are at McLoughlin Rd in Inglewood, Ken Whillans Resource Mgmt Area at the Hwy 10 pedestrian bridge (free for trail users), Town Hall and Community Complex on Old Church Rd. in Caledon East, and at Gore Road. 
 
Google-based printable maps can be found at www.walkandrollpeel.ca along with info and tips on all forms of active transportation. Print maps are available at tourist information sites, Caledon Town Hall and libraries, and by contacting the Town of Caledon by phone (905-584-2272) or e-mail (recreation@caledon.ca).		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0050Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga 100 Queensway W 
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8		 905-848-7100 Trillium Health Centre services include regional centre for stroke, neurosurgery, cardiac services and sexual assault & domestic violence * model ambulatory care centre * largest day surgery facility in North America * 24-hour emergency department * women's and children's health services * birthing centre   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0053Trillium Health Centre, West Toronto 150 Sherway Dr 
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1A5		 416-259-6671 PLEASE NOTE: This site does not have an Emergency Department - 24-hour Emergency Care Centre is located at Trillium-Mississauga, 100 Queensway W in Mississauga (5km away)

Trillium-West Toronto site includes 14-Hour Urgent Care Centre * day surgery centre * Diabetes Management Centre * Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation Centre * spine centre (Kingsway Financial Spine Centre) * The Betty Wallace Women's Health Centre (focuses on early intervention and screening of osteoporosis and breast disease)		 Urgent Care Centre 8am-10pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0237United Achievers Community Services 36 Queen St E, Lower Level 
Brampton, ON L6V 1A2		 *905-455-6789 The United Achievers Community Services, founded by the United Achievers Club of Brampton, is a non-profit organization primarily serving the African Caribbean community. UACS is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive preventive social programs, support, resources, education and training. Programs offered include: 
 
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM 
In an aim toward the elimination and prevention of the conditions that perpetuate violence against women and children, United Achievers provides racially and culturally appropriate services to women and children who are victims/survivors of all forms of violence.  
Program includes:  
Face-to-face Supportive Counseling  
Telephone Crises Intervention  
Women's Support Group  
Accompaniment  
Information & Referrals 
 
LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM 
The Long Term Care Program aims to improve the quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors. This culturally sensitive program has been successful in relieving loneliness, decreasing isolation, creating social opportunities, providing skills development, enhancing self-esteem and increasing independence.  
Long term care services include:  
Weekly Drop-In  
Counseling  
Accompaniment  
Friendly Visiting  
Health and Nutrition 
 
YOUTH SERVICE CANADA INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT  
Funded in part by Human Resources Canada, this venture provides services for the Summer Camp offered to local kids 
 
MENTORING PROGRAM 
Enhances and develops the educational, social, creative and intellectual abilities and strengths of students, especially of Black and Caribbean heritage, to their maximum potential. This will enable them to reach for, and obtain, success through the application of excellence in all their endeavors. 
 
Aims and Objectives include: 
To develop and implement a mentoring program that will assist students, primarily of Black and Caribbean heritage, to make valuable learning connections with their schools, their peers and positive adult role models in the community.  
To enable the designated group to develop respect for self/others.  
To provide relevant training and skill development in academic, social, political and economic disciplines.  
To seek support and participation from caring professionals and individuals who are committed to building the community from within.  
To provide purpose and focus for students who are marginalized, and who are underachieving in school and in acceptable social behaviors.  
To provide the opportunity for participants to obtain scholarships towards post-secondary studies  
To build a network of people helping people. 
 
PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE GROUP 
Offers help if your child is attending school in Peel and you have concerns in any of the following areas: Suspension, Expulsion, School Reports, Parent Council, Learning Disabilities, Course Selection, University/College Selection, School Disciplinary Policy, Attending interviews/hearings. 
 
The program aims to assist parents in:  
Overcoming barriers that inhibit communication and becoming fully involved in the education of their children  
Understanding their rights, accepting responsibilities, and building positive relationships with schools  
Understanding the direct correlation between behaviors in the home and performance in school  
Understanding school policies and disciplinary procedures  
Becoming successful advocates for their children  
Building a network of parents helping parents helping children.  
The program also aims to assist school personnel in:  
Understanding cultural nuances which impede positive communication with parents and students  
Understanding and demonstrating cultural sensitivity when interacting with students  
Adopting non-threatening and non-judgmental approaches in resolving problems 
 
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 
This is not a babysitting service 
These programs assist students with understanding curriculum material; with the completion of their homework while providing an interesting and stimulating environment. After school programs include:  
Weekly Drop-In  
Tutoring  
Supervising  
Homework Assistance  
Crafts and Activities  
Guest Speakers 
 
WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 
Promotes self-esteem; decision making; coping strategies; parenting & life skills; custody & legal rights; group discussions; guest speakers. Provides free child care to participants. 
 
SENIORS DROP-IN  
A supplementary program of the Long Term Care Program, staffed by trained volunteers and/or Placement Students to provide service to shut-ins or temporarily immobile seniors. 
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  
Members of the general public and/or students from local schools/colleges are afforded the opportunity to do volunteer work with the agency. These people are crucial in enabling the agency to deliver the high level of service expected for the Programs/Services offered. Volunteers are able to upgrade their skill sets to enhance their employability, or gain experience in their area of study. 
 
STUDENT PLACEMENT  
Opportunity offered to students from local high schools/colleges, to assist with the various services/programs offered by United Achievers Community Services. It enables students to gain valuable hands on experience to hone their skills and supplement their area of study. 
 
Other services and programs offered as the need arises.		 *Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm  
*Fri 9am - 5pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA1356Visual Arts Brampton Bartley Square Mall 
1 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Suite 10 
Brampton, ON L6W 3T7		 905-453-9142 Organization which promotes the visual arts:
* activities include various studio sessions, workshops and monthly art exhibits by local artists
* studio space available for drawing, painting, printmaking and computer art
* gallery spaces include Artway and Artway Invitational (for adult art)
* volunteers welcome		 *Adults Mon,Wed-Fri 10 am-2 pm, Thu 7-9 
*Open studio times Mon, Thu & Fri 
*Youth Sat: 6-8yrs 9:30 am-11 am; 11:30 am-1 pm  
*9-12yrs 9:30 am-11:30 am; 3:15 pm-5:15 pm 
*Teens 1 pm-3 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0309Volunteer MBC, Brampton Centre Community Door Brampton 
7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601 
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3		 905-238-2622 Volunteer MBC is a volunteer centre that has been created to foster and develop volunteerism in the Region of Peel, serving the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, by raising awareness of the power of service. 
 
Volunteer MBC promotes and supports volunteerism in an effort to connect all people to meaningful volunteer opportunities. 
 
Our centre offers a referral and matching service for volunteer placement within the community for all ages to include youth, seniors, newcomers and groups. We also serve the corporate community with various programming services that engage individual and group volunteering. 
 
In addition, we provide education and support for volunteers and community service agencies and organizations through topic and issue related workshops, comprehensive and informative programs, and community outreach. We also strive to be a strong voice to support and promote volunteerism through advocacy, public and media relations.		 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0367Volunteer MBC, Youth Volunteer Program Community Door Brampton 
7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601 
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3		 905-238-2622 Volunteer MBC is a volunteer centre that has been created to foster and develop volunteerism in the Region of Peel, serving the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the Town of Caledon, by raising awareness of the power of service.  
 
ChangeTheWorld is a program to encourage and increase youth volunteerism and to encourage and foster a lifelong commitment to volunteerism.  
 
Through various community activities and events, ChangeTheWorld encourages youth to get involved by volunteering, and to be a force for change and for good in their community. 
 
Volunteer MBC promotes and supports volunteerism in an effort to connect all people - youth, seniors, newcomers, corporate groups and others - to meaningful volunteer opportunities.		 Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0294Volunteering Peel 2522 Willowburne Drive 
Mississauga, ON L5M 5E9		 905-238-2622 ext. 27 Volunteering Peel is a student-run organization that works with non-profit and charitable organizations to provide volunteers at their events. We facilitate volunteer opportunities for students by initiating contact with event organizers, organizing the logistics of events, and helping youth work towards completing their 40 hours of community service. Our organization is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and we serve youth aged 12-20 across the Region of Peel.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0565William Osler Health Centre, Brampton Civic Hospital 2100 Bovaird Dr E 
Brampton, On L6R 3J7		 *905-494-2120 *416-494-2120 Acute care hospital * addiction services * ambulatory care * continuing care * critical care * diagnostic imaging * dialysis * emergency services * general & internal medicine * infection control * Lifeline Services * mental health services * surgical services * women's & children's healthcare services   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0061William Osler Health System 2100 Bovaird Dr E 
Brampton, ON L6R 3J7		 *905-494-2120  
*416-494-2120		 Acute care hospital * addiction services * ambulatory care * continuing care * critical care * diagnostic imaging * dialysis * emergency services * general & internal medicine * Lifeline Services * mental health services * surgical services * women's & children's healthcare services 
 
Operates 2 campuses: 
Brampton Civic Hospital, 2100 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton 
Etobicoke General Hospital, 101 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke		 Mon -Sun 24 hours Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA0248William Osler Health System, Etobicoke General Hospital Etobicoke General Hospital 
101 Humber College Blvd 
Etobicoke, ON M9V 1R8		 905-494-2120 * 416-494-2120 Acute care hospital * addiction services * ambulatory care * continuing care * critical care * diagnostic imaging * dialysis * emergency services * general & internal medicine * infection control * Lifeline Services * mental health services * surgical services * women's & children's healthcare services Mon -Sun 24 hours Add Record Add Record
Map RecordBRA1344YMCA of Greater Toronto, Brampton 20 Union St 
Brampton, ON L6V 1R2		 (905) 451-9622 Provides a variety of programs for all ages * fitness classes for all ages * educational & social programs * preschool programs * aquatic programs * employment centre * climbing wall * pool * gym * child care for members * volunteer opportunities available Monday to Friday – 5:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Saturday, Sunday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Statutory Holidays – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
Christmas and New Year's Eve – 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.		 Add Record Add Record