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Provides transportation services to individuals who are 55 years of age or older and/or who have a physical or mental disability

Provides a variety of programs and support services to those living with an acquired brain injury and their families

This organization is a registered charity

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

• Recycles donations in a retail setting
• Sells used clothing and small appliances
• Processes, stores, recycles and sells donated items
• Donates some used clothing to third world countries

Community Supported Employment and Training

Provides employment training and a work place in a retail environment

Offers the following Parkinson Support Groups in Northeastern Ontario for mutual support and information on learning to live with Parkinson's disease:SudburyMeeting Place: All Nations Church414 St Raphael St, Sudbury, ON P3B 1M41-800-565-3000 ext 3317Third Wed of the month, 2 pm (non-operational Dec, Jul-Aug)North BayMeeting Place: First Baptist Church1250 Cassells St, North Bay, ON P1B 4B71-800-565-3000 ext 3317First Thu of the month 2 pm-4 pm (non-operational Jan-Mar, Jul-Aug)Sault Ste. MarieMeeting Place: Senior Citizen Drop-In Centre619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A21-800-565-3000 ext 3317Second Thu of the month 2 pm-3 pm (non-operational Jul-Aug)Manitoulin IslandMeeting Place: Mindemoya Public Library6020 ON-542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S01-800-565-3000 ext 3317Third Thu of the month 1:30 pm-3:30 pm (non-operational Jul-Aug)TimminsMeeting Place: Walford Residence750 Tamarack St, Timmins, ON P4N 0A41-800-565-3000 ext 3317Second Thu of the month 2 pm (non-operational Jul-Aug)Kirkland Lake/SwastikaMeeting Place: Royal Canadian LegionDuncan Ave N, Kirkland Lake, ON 1-800-565-3000 ext 3317Second Wed of every other month with the exception of Jul and Aug (14 Mar/9 May)Click here for other local support group listings across Canada

Offers employment services which may include:

• Dissemination of labour market information
• Employment needs assessment
• Career planning
• Employment counselling
• Diagnostic services
• Job search skills
• Job finding clubs
• Job placement services
• Developing an employment action plan
• Referral to appropriate interventions
• Assessments for disability-related accommodations
• Participant case management and follow-up

Provides peer support and information for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer, and all other breast cancer survivors

Specialized case managers and rehabilitation professionals work directly with family members, friends, other service providers and clients living with the effects of an acquired brain injury to improve:

• Daily living skills
• Communication
• Community orientation and integration
• Emotional support
• Recreational opportunities

Services offered include:

• Outreach Rehabilitation Services
• Housing Programs
• Community Support Groups

This organization is a Registered Charity

Provides services aimed to:

• Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) births
• Increase the knowledge, skills and quality of life of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affected children and families
• Collaborates with existing community and agency partners to provide support to women and their families to have a healthy pregnancy

Offers the following services:

• Provides education and information on the consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
• Offers individual and group counselling sessions
• Offers parenting strategies and parent support circles
• Provides outreach and teaching through workshops and presentations upon request
• Offers early childhood development support with children's circles, teaching strategies and baby welcoming ceremonies
• Provides clinical services and support through diagnosis and assessment referrals, as well as a liaison with Health Sciences North - FASD NEO Kids Clinic
• Offers a resource library with FASD material/resources and sensory processing tools

Functions as the regional office for Northern Ontario

Assistive Technology Services

• Sells specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living
• Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of devices
• Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone
• Local offices can provide in person training and technical support
• Access to online webstore here

Emotional and Wellness Support

• Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the Helpline

Independent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction

• Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision loss

Library

• Provides access to material in Braille, print Braille, talking books; descriptive videos; newspapers, and magazines
• Browse the digital collection online here

Operates the comprehensive cancer program for Northeastern OntarioProvides the following programs and services to patients:

• Ontario Breast Screening Program
• Community Oncology Clinic Network (COCN)
• Daffodil Terrace Lodge
• Dental Oncology
• Genetic Counselling Services
• Paediatric Oncology and Interlink
• Palliative Care
• Preventative Oncology & Integrated Cancer Screening
• Radiation Treatment
• Supportive Care Services
• Surgical Oncology
• Systemic (Chemo) Therapy

Provides a variety of support groups to patients of the Regional Cancer Care Program and their families including:

• Cancer Transitions
• Get Together for Teens with Cancer
• Return to Work

• Assists individuals who suffer from a hearing loss improve their communication with family and friends, stay involved in social activities, and remain safe and independent at home
• Educates care providers, service providers, and support groups on how to provide accessible services for individuals with hearing loss

Provides a variety of services, including:Communication DevicesProvides information, demonstrations, and assistance with assistive listening technology, specialized telephones, and alerting devices
EducationProvides family support and communication training, self-help and support groups, and in-service training to home-support providers
Information and Counselling

• Provides in-home counselling to individuals, families, and other caregivers related to coping with a hearing loss
• Helps with the use, care, and maintenance of hearing aids
• Provides referrals to other community services

Provides specialized outpatient health care services to those living with, and those affected by, HIV
Offers multidisciplinary health care services, including:

• Information regarding HIV medications
• Nursing case management
• Nutrition counselling
• Psychosocial support and counselling
• Research studies
• Specialized medical care and lab testing

Note: Offers consultation and education regarding HIV care for health care providers

Offers 4 streams of delivery: employment, volunteer work, community participation and lifelong learning skills

• Jarrett WISE Wood Products is a Social Enterprise that manufactures industrial wood products
• Offers assistance with collating, packing or assembly jobs through the Small Contracts department
• Offers volunteer work in the community and community participation activities
• Provides lifelong learning skills
• Offers on-the-job training in areas such as:
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Materials handling
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Production techniques

• Offers a low cost, door-to-door transportation service for people with physical or visual disabilities

Services can be used for the following trip purposes:

• Work
• School
• Medical
• Other outings such as shopping, social, or church