Searching for Fertility, Pregnancy, And Postnatal Services
Located near ETHP
www.tehn.ca/programs-services/family-birthing-centre/postpartum-adjustment-program
COVID19: call or check website before going for entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute Care Hospital
- complex continuing care, inpatient rehabilitation
- emergency room care, see separate listing
- obstetrics, labour and delivery and neonatal care, pediatrics
- palliative care
Breastfeeding Clinic 416-469-6580 ext 6667
- counselling and support by lactation consultant and/or public health nurse
- no referral needed, but appointment required
Mental Health Programs
- child and adolescent programs, including transitional youth program and outpatient eating disorder clinic
- day and outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment
- prevocational rehabilitation (aftercare program)
- psychogeriatric program
Addictions
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic -- 416-469-6580 ext. 2517, call for appointment or drop in (check website for schedule) - assessments, counselling, and prescriptions for medications that may help with lessening cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- withdrawal management, see separate listing
Division of Toronto East Health Network
Children and Youth
- Eastview BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Club)
- summer day camp, March break/winter/PA days camps
- youth leadership programs
- after school and evening drop-in programs
- homework help club
- community events
Parents and Families
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre
- caregiver and child programs
- parenting program
- perinatal program (Healthy Beginnings)
- early school readiness program (Head Start)
Seniors
- recreation programs
- special day trips
- home visiting and friendly check ins
- form filling
- income tax clinic
- support group
- community garden plots
Newcomers
- social recreation programs
- information and referral services
- form filling assistance
- translation of letters and documents (from Chinese only)
- women's only programs
- workshops and information sessions
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Services and Programs:
- Chiropody (Foot Care)
- Don Mills Diabetes Education Program
- Health Promotion
- Primary Health Care
- Social Services
- South Asian Diabetes Prevention Program
- Toronto - Overlea Blvd - Infant & Toddler Feeding Support Group
Family resource centre, including drop-in programming for parents/caregivers and their children, early learning play environment, information and referral, and social activities with a multicultural focus
- parenting and home caregiver support
- school readiness program and Reading Club
- parenting consultation such as child development, parenting stress, family nutrition
- parenting program in partnership with Toronto Public Health
- professional development opportunities
https://www.abionacentre.ca/earlyon_child_and_family_centre
- pregnancy and parenting information and training
- parent/caregiver and child drop-in
- parenting workshops
- caregiver support groups
- parenting resource library
- Local lead agency
After Hours: 416-425-6348 ext 232
https://www.abionacentre.ca
Prenatal residence
Includes health and personal counselling, parent education, life skills, and recreation
- maximum stay 6 months after birth
- secondary school on site
Transitional housing
Includes self-contained apartments and townhouses, each unit for one mother and infant
- maximum stay 1 year
- day services and support staff available
New Lives Starts Here
Includes self-contained townhouses, each unit for one mother and child
- maximum stay 4 years
- day services and support staff available
Day services
For residents or nonresidents, includes counselling, child social and emotional development, assessment and some referral
- secondary school
- Maternal Infant Mental Health psychotherapy for parent and children 2-9 years
EarlyON Child and Family Centre and Early Learning Centre, see separate listings
Parent/caregiver and child drop-in centre, including early learning activities, music and movement, creative activities, parent education, and information on parenting, child development and community resources, including:
- toy library
- parenting workshops
- clothing exchange
- care provider support groups
- prenatal program
Satellite Location:
East End Food Hub, 1470 Gerrard Street East
Multi-service community centre, including early years drop-in programs, parent support, recreation and social activities, food hub, seasonal income tax clinic, information and referral, and community development
Parent and Child Programs
- after school and evening activities for children and youth
- prenatal and perinatal nutrition and support
- children's summer day camp
After school and summer day camp may have wait list, contact for information
EarlyON Child and Family Centres, see separate listing
Older Adults and Seniors Program
Social and recreation activities, check-in calls and referrals to community services
Community Programs
Access to food programming and seasonal tax clinic
- seasonal tax preparation clinic, by appointment February-April, 416-461-5046
- East End Food Hub partner, www.eastendfoodhub.org, foodhub@applegrovecc.ca
Office: 416-392-3200
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/beaches-employment-social-services/
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
www.srchc.ca/program-category/community-health/
Community health and support programs
Breast Feeding Support - One-on-one support with breast feeding * led by a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Lactation Consultant
Seniors Wellness Group - Sessions on health, wellness, healthy eating, osteoporosis, management of chronic conditions, seniors safety and polypharmacy are offered twice a month.
Women's Health Screening - Provide cancer awareness education and screening services * clinical breast examination and pap smear are performed by a female nurse practitioner
Queen St E - Post Partum Adjustment Support - This program is temporarily closed
www.srchc.ca/program-category/community-health/
This program is temporarily closed
Program for new mothers who are experiencing depression after child birth * program offered in conjunction with Toronto Public Health, Alternatives (East York Mental Health Counseling Agency), Michael Garron Hospital and the South East Toronto Family Health Team * 12 week sessions, 8-12 new mothers attend each session * one-on-one support provided by the Nurse and Social Worker as needed * free childcare and snacks provided for program duration
www.srchc.ca/program-category/community-health/
One-on-one support with breast feeding * led by a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Lactation Consultant
Family resource program and EarlyON Child and Family Centre, including caregiver and child drop-in, early learning activities and early literacy
- daily snack and circle time
- parenting workshops
- library visits, parenting and toy libraries
- prenatal and postnatal resources and information
- clothing exchange
- community information, consultation and referral
- informal counselling
- organized outings, multicultural events, newsletter
https://unityhealth.to/areas-of-care/programs-and-clinics/family-and-community-medicine
- general family medicine
- social work and mental health care
- income security and legal information
- addictions counselling, skills groups and referrals for treatment
- HIV care
- prenatal care
- diet and nutrition
- dentistry to adult patients with no dental insurance
- chiropractic care and chiropody
- diabetes care
Office: 416-392-3400
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/golden-mile-employment-social-services/
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Provide primary care to low-risk clients during their pregnancy as well as care for parents and babies for six weeks after the birth * individuals can choose to give birth at home, at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, or the Toronto Birth Centre
regentparkchc.org/program/earlyon-drop-in-centre/
satellite
Services offered:
- individual therapy
- couples therapy
- supportive partner therapy
- group therapy
- educational resources
- mental health assessments
- health assessments
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
- prenatal and postnatal care
- HIV/AIDS care
- foot care
- social workers
- diabetes education program
- community gardens
- healthy eating advice
- care for older adults in the community
- low-cost dental care
EarlyON - Family home visiting * prenatal and postnatal nutrition and support * school readiness * family resource program * infant mental health specialist * parent and child groups * child and family advocacy * child development clinic * early years social work * parent relief * community development * speech and language screening * EarlyON Child and Family Centre satellite
Health Services - health services and programs * OHIP not required
HIV Program - Blue Door Clinic - Services include:
Homeless/Outreach/Harm Reduction Program - Clinics open to current clients only/no walk ins * safe injection site open * harm reduction supplies given at door * all other programs temporarily closed
Immigrant/Refugee Programs - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone
Pathways to Education - Academic and financial supports for high school students
Community Health Workers - Provides information, referrals, supportive counselling, case management, advocacy * walk-in and outreach services for newcomers, families and homeless people
Hepatitis C Program - COVID-19 Service Change: Monday and Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Social Work - Short term (up to 20 sessions) goal focused counselling, case management, and advocacy * referral to other services available in the community including food banks and housing supports
- Assistance with emergency problems
- focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness
- drop-in
- social programs and events
- crafts and hobby groups
- meal program
- transportation
- friendly visiting
- congregate dining
- Aboriginal support
- security reassurance
- life skills outreach in the community
- information, peer and cultural counselling and referral
- self-help groups
- parenting group
- prenatal nutrition program
- community kitchen
- cultural teachings and activities
- health and physical development
- educational support including tutoring
- individual support
- mentoring
- tutoring and homework help
- nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
- snacks and meals
- cultural teachings and activities
- academic upgrading
- basic computer training
or you can contact one of navigation partners to get help over the phone.
Important phone numbers