Anishnawbe Health Toronto

To improve the health and well being of Aboriginal people in spirit, mind, emotion, and body by providing Traditional Healing within a multi-disciplinary health care model.

Gerrard Street East Location:

Mental Health Unit

179 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON

416-920-2605

• Babishikhan- circle of care workers: long-term case management model for homelessness

• Nmakaandjiiwin- Finding My Way

• Community Health Worker Training Program

• O Ta ti Bean Program (O tay) Homelessness Prevention: program for homelessness which affords participants credits that can be applied to their rent

• Enaadamged Kwe (Womens helper)

• Traditional Family Services/Counsellors

• OSHKII OKITCHIIDAK Youth program: engages youth and their families/supports in cultural activities that reflect their needs and interests)

Queen Street East Location:

Medical Unit

225 Queen St E, Toronto, ON

416-360-0486

• Medical Support, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physicians, Chiropodist, Counsellor, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, FASD Services, Dieticians, Psychiatrist, Traditional Healers/Helpers (Osh Ka Be Wis), Dentist, Diagnostic/Walk in Clinic

Vaughan Road Location

Mental Health & Addictions Unit

22 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON

416-657-0379

Clients in all stages of recovery. There is no ending program date. Offer support to anyone of Aboriginal Heritage 17 years and up.

• 16 Week treatment program

• Culturally based programming

• Traditional Counselling

• Mental Health Worker, Social Worker, Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Community Health Nurse

• Recreation activities

Indigenous-specific: Yes

Indigenous Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources

Created by the Native Youth Sexual Health Network.

First Nations Sexual Health Toolkit

Metis Nation of Toronto

75 Sherbourne St, Ste 311, Toronto ON

416-977-9881

Problem gambling prevention program, pre/postnatal programs that include nutrition information, home visiting, emergency supplies; support services & job support.

Métis Family Wellbeing Program: children and youth ages 0-18 years; family specific programming to help address the needs of Métis families who are working to heal from violence, have children who are in the care of family services, or have youth who are involved in the justice system.

Contact: Amanda Desbiens at amandad@metisnation.org or 705–474-2767 Ext. 307.

Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program: families and children from prenatal stage to 6 years of age; preparation for parenting and pre-natal and post-natal care. Assist all Indigenous families in providing an environment for the healthy development of children through home visits, service coordination, and referrals.

Contact: Jason Jamieson at jasonj@metisnation.org or 705-474-2767 Ext. 308.

Canada Pre-Natal Nutrition Program: at risk Indigenous children 0-6 months of age. Help expecting mothers and families to access the knowledge and resources that will give them the best chance to begin their families from a nutritionally grounded perspective

Contact: Amanda Desbiens at amandad@metisnation.org or 705–474-2767 Ext. 307.

Indigenous-Specific: Yes

Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy

164 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1G4
416-944-9481 or 1-800-743-8851 (toll-free)

Indigenous Harm Reduction Program:

-Free access to clean drug use supplies such as needles and utensils, snorting, smoking and inhalation supplies, and condoms, lube and basic health and sanitary needs such as chapsticks, clean waters, matches, ties and more.

-Supplies traditional medicines and resources to access traditional supports through community networks.

-Offers support services and access to resources, referrals to services and programs such as mental health, housing/shelter, treatment, employment and much more

Indigenous-Specific: Yes

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

439 Dundas St. E 416-360-4350 (ext. 245 for food bank)

infocoordinator@councilfire.ca

Provide counselling, material assistance and other direct social services to Indigenous people and to encourage and enhance spiritual and personal growth.

Child & Family Support/Wellbeing -

Prenatal Nutrition Program: improve health & awareness of mothers during pregnancy, and from baby's birth to six months of age.

-Food supplements; Pre & post-natal education workshops; Cultural and craft workshops (moccasins, baby quilts); Counselling; Birthing celebrations; Naming ceremonies; Baby showers; Community kitchen demonstrations (making baby food, cooking nutritional foods on a budget); Baby equipment exchange; Home/hospital visits; Referral to other services

First Nations Family Nurturing Program: "Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)", strengthen families by providing parents care giving skills, support community development and healing, and to improve the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of Aboriginal children from six months to 6 years old.

-Community kitchen; Public Health Peer Nutrition Program; Parent relief; Traditional crafts; After school drum group; YMCA (Parents and Tots and the Move It 2 Lose It fitness program); Super Dads Super Kids Parenting; Beyond the Basics Parenting; Positive First Nations Parenting; Nobody’s Perfect Parenting; Dads Group; Baby music; Prevent Diabetes...One Step at a time; Drop-in (referrals to food banks, clothing banks, support letters, clothing exchange, baby food, diapers and wipes, and formula); Home visits

Health and Wellbeing Sector -

Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program: nutrition, exercise and self expression; smoking cessation.

Kizhaay Anishnaabe Niin (KAN): engage Aboriginal men and youth in understanding violence against Aboriginal women and support them in ending the violence

-One-to-One Peer Counselling; Service Navigation; Individual Advocacy Support; Justice-Related Individual Supports; Individual and Family Support; Individual Traditional Teachings; Referrals to Other Friendship Centres; One-to-one supports; Group-Based Services; Participant-Based Activities; Networking and Partnership Building; Public Awareness (Broader Community Engagement) Activities

Other Services/Programs Offered: Food Bank, Counseling, Family nurturing, Student Placement Legal Clinic, Arts and Crafts, Inmate support circle, Traditional Wakes and Funerals, After Care Program, Catching a Dream, Educational upgrading, Clothing bank, Health Care Nurse Meals, Daily Drop in Program Community Service Work Hours, Traditional activities

Indigenous-Specific: Yes