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Breast-feeding Support
Receive support and
information on breast-feeding your child. Staff speak Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and English.
Call to book your appointment.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf 416-778-5858 x212
Baby’s First Year
Get out of the house and
come meet other moms. This postnatal support group will discuss infant
feeding, infant development and health with a lactation
consultant and health professionals.
Contact: Jackie Carruthers
416-778-5805 x220
Helping Our Babies Grow
Weekly drop-in for
pregnant women provides information on having a healthy pregnancy and
baby. At Applegrove Community Centre, 60
Woodfield Rd. Staff speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Urdu, Hindi, and Kutchi.
Contact: Miriam Page 416-778-5805 x210
Infant Hearing Program
These screening
appointments are held through the Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services (TPSLS).
Contact: Brenda Solobay at
416-338-0018
Oral Health
A free workshop on dental
health. Learn about early childhood tooth decay and how to prevent it.
Referrals to free and low cost dentists.
Contact: Sudha Ellie
416-778-5805 x224
Multicultural Parenting
Support Group
Parenting support, education and resources
for immigrant and refugee
parents of children ages birth to 6 years of age.
Contact: Joanne Gallagher
416-778-5805 x218
Parenting
Education in Urdu
This program is for parents
with children under 10. Topics to include sibling rivalry, positive
discipline, effective communication and more.
Contact: Joanne Gallagher
416-778-5805 x218
Parenting Workshops
Workshops at Applegrove and
Daycare Connection are open to parents, grandparents, caregivers and
provide information and education on parenting. Monthly mornings.
Contact: Joanne
Gallagher 416-778-5805 x218
Reflective Parenting
Intensive parenting support
in an ongoing group setting. Parents get to know themselves and their children
better.
Contact: Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x218
or Jackie Carruthers x220
School Readiness
This group will help parents and their children 3-6 yrs old get ready for
school. Learn through play-based activities and enhance early literacy
skills.
Contact: Sudha Ellie 416 778-5805 x224
Speech and Language
Group
Structured activities to
support speech and language skills with Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services
(TPSLS), for parents and
children, 1½ - 4 years.
Contact: Sudha Ellie 416-778-5805 x224
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Health Promotion
Programs
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AMIK Snack and Chat
Let's discuss health and
wellness issues over a soothing cup of tea. Sessions will include a
chance to prepare a snack and learn about healthy eating.
Contact Zari Atai
416-778-5858 x222
Aquafitness for All
This group will run for 12
sessions every Monday morning at Main Square CRC. A certified instructor
will be leading the pool exercises. This program is open to males and
females and especially geared to people with disabilities and seniors.
Contact Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5858 x212
Arthritis Workshop
Learn what arthritis is, how it can be
managed, and what to ask you doctor.
Contact Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5858 x212
Art Therapy Group
Express yourself and learn about
your emotions, meet others and get to know your strengths. No artistic
skill required.
Contact Shirin Yilmaz
416-778-5805 x228
Bone Health
Learn how to keep your
bones healthy by diet and physical activity. A 6-week program focusing
on risk factors and self-management of fragile bones (osteoporosis).
Contact Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5858 x212
Cancer Awareness
Join us for an interactive
and informative 7-week cancer awareness program on how to stay healthy,
what is cancer and cancer screening and more.
Contact Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
Chase the Blues Away
Come to this educational
group on living with depression and learn about problem solving, stress
management, self care and coping skills. Healthy snack provided.
Contact Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222 or Joanne Gallagher x218
Chronic
Disease Self-Management
This interactive group will
help you get the most out of life with chronic conditions. Learn how to
better manage your health, emotions, and life.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5805 x212
Chronic
Illness Support Group
This group helps
participants understand how chronic illness affects them and supports
their step to make healthier lifestyle choices. Open to any people with
long-term health conditions. 1st Monday morning.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5805 x212
Chronic
Pain Management
Learn healthy ways to deal
with ongoing chronic pain.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5805 x212
Community Kitchen
Gain confidence and learn
new skills for cooking and preparing food. Make recipes by working hands-on as part of a group and enjoy
the food too! 1st and 3rd Friday mornings.
Contact: Sudha Ellie
416-778-5805 x224
Coping with Stress
This is a program to help
people living in stress to learn some hands on coping strategies and
skills. This 3 session workshop will run from October 5-19, and will be
co-facilitated with a therapist.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5805 x212
Craving Change
An intensive 6 week workshop aimed
at helping you understand how the environment, circumstances and
emotions affect eating behaviours, and help change your relationship
with food.
Contact: Olivia O'Young
416-778-5805 x207
East End Walking Group
This weekly walking group
will support activity and a healthy lifestyle. Held at EECHC Tuesday
mornings.
Contact: Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
Forever Young
Seniors learn healthy
living while participating in fun and engaging activities. For residents
of 828 Kingston Rd, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month,
afternoons.
Contact: Shirin Yilmaz
416-778-5805 x228
Gentle Fit
A stretch and strengthen
exercise group to help those with low conditioning, mobility, arthritis,
to help maintain flexibility, reduce pain in joints, improve fitness and
reduce falls. This group will teach you the basics of fitness and get
you active.
Contact: Joanne
Gallagher 416-778-5805 x218
Get Connected
Drop-in group
for adults to "Get Connected", share experiences, knowledge and
skills, learn about health issues and community resources. Join us for
lively discussion, guest speakers and some light body stretching. 2nd
and 4th Friday mornings.
Contact: Joanne
Gallagher 416-778-5805 x218 or Zari Atai x222
Good Food Box
Get fresh fruits and vegetables once a month. Boxes are $12.00
-36.00, and are ordered at the beginning of the month with delivery on
the later in the month, ready to be picked up Wednesday evenings. Call
to arrange your order.
Contact: Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
Healthy
Body & Healthy Mind
To encourage physical
activity and improve nutrition. Held at South Norway Housing.
Contact Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
Healthy Heart... Healthy Life!
A 4-Week Heart Health Workshop Series
presented by East End CHC and Main St. Public Library. Topics include:
the causes of heart attacks and strokes, determining your risk of heart
disease, heart healthy meals & snacks, dietary fat, and more.
Contact Shirin Yilmaz
at 416-778-5805 x228
Healthy Lifestyles
This 5-week group includes
interactive and fun sessions on topics such as: healthy eating, smart
shopping, tasty & healthy cooking, stress management and more.
Contact: Naaheed Siddique
416-778-5805 x204
Hypertension Group
Come and learn about what
hypertension (high
blood pressure) is, how to prevent and manage it.
Contact: Jodi Robinson
416-778-5805 x208
Information & Food Security, Glen
Rhodes United Church
East End CHC information
and food security table at Glen Rhodes United Church. Interactive
activities and assistance with healthcare, income support, housing, etc.
2nd Tuesday of the month.
Contact Shirin Yilmaz
at 416-778-5805 x228
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic
Conditions
This interactive group will
empower you to take action and get the most out of life with chronic
conditions. Learn how to better manage your health, emotions, and life.
6-week program, Wednesdays from 12-2pm. Call to register.
Contact Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
Managing Emotions
Empower yourself to cope
with life challenges by managing your emotions, learning how to improve
relations with others and dealing with day-to-day frustrations. Intake
interview required.
Contact your healthcare
provider for a referral
Meditation Group
This 10 week group starting
Sept. 27, will provide understanding and practice of meditation and its
benefits for ongoing health.
Contact: John Carducci
416-778-5805 x214
Preventing Falls Step by Step
Falls are the leading cause
of injury among older people. Many falls can be prevented. Join us to
learn how you can stay safe and independent. Part 1: A Toronto Public
Health nurse will discuss what factors make us more likely to fall, show
us falling hazards in and around our homes, demonstrate simple ways we
can make our homes safer, and teach us what to do in case of a fall.
Part 2: November 3
Contact: Shirin Yilmaz
416-778-5805 x228
Recovery
Brunch
Recovering from alcohol and drug
addictions is a journey. Join us for our monthly meeting focused on
mind and body care that can help you reach your goals and prevent
relapse. Learn how to be at peace regardless of the situation and about
resources relevant to where you’re at. Find out about nutrition,
exercise and better sleep tips for your specific needs. Share your
thoughts and help each other. 2nd last Saturday of the month.
Contact: Shirin Yilmaz
416-778-5805 x228
Seniors Wellness Program
Join us every Wednesday,
2:30-4:00pm, for a seniors program run by East End CHC staff. Various
health topics discussed.
Contact: Shirin Yilmaz
416-778-5805 x228
Smoking
Cessation Support Group
This program will help you
learn about your smoking behaviour and support your desire to stop
smoking.
Contact: Zari Atai
416-778-5805 x222
South
Asian Women's Cooking Group
Learn new methods to create
healthy meals.
Contact: Farzana Yusuf
416-778-5805 x212
Taking Care of Me
This 4-week workshop is for
anyone interested in learning more about living a healthy life with
chronic illness. Workshops held at Community Centre 55.
Contact Shirin Yilmaz 416-778-5805 x228
Talking
Spoons
Community Kitchen group
with Social Services.
Contact: Jackie Carruthers
416-778-5805 x220
Through Her Eyes
Through Her Eyes is a
violence prevention project for young moms under 25. Utilizing
expressive arts therapy, young moms will have the opportunity to explore
challenging relationship issues including abuse and violence that they
have experienced. The group provides an opportunity to improve
communication skills, develop and practice new effective strategies in
negotiating healthier relationships.
Contact:
Jackie Carruthers 416-778-5805 x220
Walking Group
A weekly group to support
people in making walking an easy and fun part of everyday living.
Indoor gentle exercise and health information during winter and
inclement weather. Thursday mornings, at 7 Coatsworth Cres.
Contact: Shirin Yilmaz 416-778-5805 x228
Weight Management Support Group
An ongoing support group to
help you make lifestyle changes needed to manage your weight support and
lifestyle changes.
Contact: Olivia O'Young
416-778-5805 x207
Weight No
More - Confront Your Cravings!
Intensive 12-week weight
management program aimed at helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle and
weight. Learn how to adopt better habits, improve your diet, and be more
active. Thursdays.
Contact: Jodi Robinson
416-778-5805 x208
Well Being
The Well Being program will
help you learn how to access your natural state of wellness. Learn what
is preventing well being, and how to have a more natural way of being,
doing and saying in any situation.
Contact: John Carducci
416-778-5805 x214
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Diabetes Education
Network of East Toronto (DECNET) Programs |
Diabetes Education
Workshops for individuals with
diabetes wanting up-to-date information on how to manage their diabetes,
at South Riverdale CHC.
Contact: Miriam Page
416-778-5805 x210 or Amanda Meeks 416-461-9042
Diabetes Support Group
Participants support each
other in managing their diabetes and health. A dietitian is present as a
resource person. A morning and an afternoon group are available.
Contact: Miriam Page
416-778-5805 x210
South Asian Diabetes
Community Kitchen
Urdu and Hindi speaking
individuals with Diabetes who have attended the DECNET educational
programs learn healthy cooking strategies in this monthly group
facilitated by a dietitian.
Contact: Naaheed Siddique
416-778-5805 x204
South Asian Diabetes
Education
Introductory Diabetes
Education program focused on learning self-management skills. Program
for Urdu and Hindi speaking people living with diabetes. Call to
register.
Contact: Naaheed Siddique 416-778-5805 x204
South Asian Diabetes
Support
Monthly support group for
individuals with diabetes who have attended the DECNET education programs.
Contact: Naaheed Siddique
416-778-5805 x204 |
