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Youth Discussion Table - Table de discussion des jeunes

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TNG2023-140 Contract Client Care Coordinator, Assisted Living - June 2023

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July  2023 Women's Program, CDSA Calendar

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Flyer for Toronto Health and Social Services Directory (June 16, 2023)

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June 30th// A zinemaker residency for 5 2SLGBTQ+ BIPoC emerging artists with zine making experience who want to create a zine in a virtual group setting. Participants will attend 5 weekly meetings during August 2023, focusing on community collaboration, skill sharing, knowledge exchange, and mentorship. Participants will also receive a $500 honorarium, snack stipends, and hard copies of your final project.

APPLY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxOBdn9hQ60cw_yyQmlhMcb5ak5hMwVHTu5VRoPe_2o915lg/viewform

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Registration link below:

https://blackcapto.formstack.com/forms/living_stealth

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Veterinary services for those with a low income. Affordable pet care!

https://www.farleyfoundation.org/who-we-help/

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The M.A.D. Program Starts on July 10, 2023!

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The M.A.D. Program Starts on July 10, 2023!

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The Manifesting Amazing Dreams (M.A.D.) program has new groups starting up this summer with a new start date of July 17, 2023! The program will be delivered in person at 10 Milner Business Court, Scarborough, ON.

They are now accepting referrals. Kindly send your referrals or inquiries to mad@cantraining.org or call (416) 678-8135.

About the M.A.D. Program
The program supports youth between the ages of 12 and 20 who are experiencing multiple barriers, including, but not limited to, involvement/risk of involvement in criminal activity and/or the justice system. The focus is for participants to gain skills and competencies that will support their well-being and enhance their resiliency. Some of the topics we explore are anger management, problem-solving, effective communication, mental health, and employment. The participants receive an honorarium of $20 per session.  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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North York Community Mental Health Resource List

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EYET - East York East Toronto Family Resources

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Sign-up to receive our weekly Affordable Housing List with information on currently available affordable market rent apartments advertised online.

Click here to download the latest listing.

Weeklyhousinglist-2023-03-23

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We invite landlords to submit your unit(s) so that we can add to our Housing listing. To advertise your unit, please email us today.

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Sign-up to receive our weekly Affordable Housing List with information on currently available affordable market rent apartments advertised online. Click here to download the latest listing. Weeklyhousinglist-2023-03-23 Click here to download the previous listing. We invite landlords to submit your unit(s) so that we can add to our Housing listing.

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FOR PEOPLE ON ODSP

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Any individual living in Toronto who arrived to Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) immigration stream, and has been granted Emergency Assistance, is welcome to apply for Fair Pass. Emergency Assistance is considered Ontario Works for the purpose of a Fair Pass Application.

The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program is a City of Toronto poverty reduction initiative to make TTC and Wheel-Trans more affordable for low-income Toronto residents.

The program provides a 36 per cent discount on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) adult single ride fares and a 21 per cent discount on TTC adult monthly passes. The discount is programmed onto a PRESTO card for 12 months and cardholders must load funds to that card to access the discount.

Eligibility Requirements

City of Toronto staff will review each application to determine your eligibility for the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program, based on the following criteria:

1. You are living in the City of Toronto

2. You are 20 - 64 years of age

3. You have an activated PRESTO card that is not currently used for the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program

4. You are receiving support from at least one of the following programs, and meet the additional eligibility criteria outlined under the "Who Can Apply" section below.

Ontario Works (OW)

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

A Child Care Fee Subsidy (through Toronto Children's Services)

Rent-Geared-to-Income Subsidy , or subsidized housing).

The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program is administered by Toronto's Application & Support Centre (ASC). This office falls under the Social Development, Finance, and Administration division's Human Services Integration Office. The ASC will process all Fair Pass applications, renewals, and file updates.

Eligible residents will receive a 12-month Fair Pass discount programmed onto their PRESTO card. Cardholders will save $1.20 on the TTC adult fare for a single ride and $32.75 on a TTC adult monthly pass.

*Amounts are subject to change and based on TTC fares using PRESTO payment. Amounts were updated on April 3, 2023.

City of Toronto staff will review each application to determine eligibility.

City of Toronto residents between the age of 20 to 64, a:

Receiving Ontario Works (OW) assistance. Clients receiving income support through Emergency Assistance are considered Ontario Works clients for the purpose of Fair Pass eligibility.

Receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

Receiving Child Care Fee Subsidy, through Toronto Children's Services, with an income level below the threshold for Low-Income Measure (after-tax) + 15 per cent.

Receiving Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidy, or Subsidized Housing*, with an income level below the threshold for Low-Income Measure (after-tax) + 15 per cent. Household Income is calculated based on the most updated subsidized rental amount, as charged by the housing provider. Applicant must have a current Notice of Decision letter (or equivalent) from RGI housing provider.

*Applicants who receive other types of housing benefits, such as a Housing Allowance (a fixed amount per month through other low income support programs to help with the cost of housing), fixed rate rent supplements, simplified rental assistance, and Rent Bank loans or grants, are currently not eligible for Fair Pass. RGI Subsidy clients must have their monthly rental amount adjusted based on verified household income.
Statistics Canada determines the Low-Income Measure threshold by family size. For more information about the Low-Income Measure, visit Statistics Canada's Low Income Measure After Tax (2020). For more information about defining family size, visit Statistics Canada's Census Family definition.

Each member of a household receiving assistance through these programs must apply with their own PRESTO card.

TTC has other transportation discounts intended for clients under 20 or over 64 years of age. Clients outside of the age requirements are encouraged to pursue TTC Youth, Post-Secondary Students, and Seniors Discounts.

City of Toronto residents can apply online or by phone with the Application & Support Centre at 416-338-8888, selecting option 6.

If you apply online: You must have your PRESTO card number, email address, and your Member or Household ID (from OW, ODSP, or Children's Services) or Notice of Decision letter from your housing provider (for RGI) ready to complete the application. You will receive an email notification regarding the outcome of your application.

If you apply by phone: You must have a PRESTO card number ready to complete the application. RGI applicants should also have their Notice of Decision letter from your housing provider. City of Toronto staff will inform you of your eligibility over the phone, and if you provide an email, you will receive an email notification regarding the outcome of your application.

If you are unable to complete the Fair Pass application online or by phone, you can request for a paper application to be mailed to you by contacting the Application & Support Centre at 416-338-8888, selecting option 6.

You will receive an email notification once the Fair Pass discount is applied to your PRESTO card. You will need to tap your card on a PRESTO device to activate the discount after 24 hours but within 30 days.

PRESTO cards must be activated before a Fair Pass discount can be successfully applied to the card. You can activate your card online, or through PRESTO's Chat feature, or by calling PRESTO at 1-877-378-6123 and following the automated instructions. It can take up to 24 hours to process your activation. During this time, you won't be able to use your card. After waiting 24 hours, you must tap on a PRESTO device within 30 days of activating to complete the activation process. The PRESTO card is not transferable and is intended for the approved Fair Pass discount cardholder only.

You must load money or an adult TTC Monthly Pass onto your PRESTO card. The Fair Pass discount will reduce the amount charged per ride or the TTC Monthly Pass cost purchased onto your PRESTO card. If you purchase an adult TTC monthly pass on your PRESTO card, the discount will be applied at the point of purchase for unlimited travel for the month. You will still need to tap your card on a PRESTO device instead of showing it to a collector or TTC operator.

Using Other Transit Systems

The discount is only applied to TTC and Wheel-Trans fares. The discount will not be applied when the PRESTO card is used to pay for fares on other transit systems that accept PRESTO payments.

Maintaining Your Discount

If your PRESTO Card number or email address has changed, or you are being charged a full fare when using the TTC, please contact the Application & Support Centre by calling 416-338-8888, selecting option 6.

Your Fair Pass discount is valid for a period of 12 months, after which it will be automatically renewed.
You do not need to submit a new application or consent form to renew your discount.
To support recovery and rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be automatically renewing all Fair Pass clients in 2023. The ASC will attempt to renew the Fair Pass discount on the PRESTO card that is on file, and if you provided an email address, you will also receive a notification regarding the status of the renewal.

Once you receive the email that your renewal was successful, please wait 24 hours to activate and apply the renewal onto your PRESTO card. You will have 30 days to complete the activation process by tapping your card at any TTC PRESTO card reader.

If you are a registered PRESTO cardholder, you can confirm your discount expiration date by logging into youraccount.

You can purchase a new PRESTO card, declare a card lost or stolen, and load funds or purchase a TTC monthly pass on your PRESTO card through the following channels:

1. Online at www.prestocard.ca

2. By phone to PRESTO Contact Centre at 1-877-378-6123

3. In-Person, at:

1. Davisville Customer Service Centre at 1900 Yonge Street;

2. PRESTO self-service machines at all TTC subway stations;

3. All Shoppers Drug Mart locations; or

4. See the list of Customer Service Outlets

Clients unable to purchase a PRESTO card from Metrolinx can get a free PRESTO card while quantities last from Toronto Public Library's Complimentary PRESTO card initiative.

When replacing your PRESTO card: PRESTO can transfer your old card's remaining balance and your Fair Pass discount to your new card if you have a My PRESTO Account, If you do not have a My PRESTO Account, you will need to call the Application & Support Centre at 416-338-8888, select option 6, so the Fair Pass discount can be applied to your new card.

Fair Pass Transit Discount Program Policy

In 2016, Toronto City Council voted to establish the Fair Pass Program as part of the Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy, outlined in the staff report Fair Pass: Transit Fare Equity Program for Low-Income Torontonians. The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program is being implemented in phases and is subject to annual funding by Toronto City Council.

For more information on the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program's pricing and coverage, program eligibility and definitions, the application process, and program maintenance and administration, request a copy of the program's policy document by emailing prso@toronto.ca.

Last Updated February 2022

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Any individual living in Toronto who arrived to Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) immigration stream, and has been granted Emergency Assistance, is welcome to apply for Fair Pass. Emergency Assistance is considered Ontario Works for the purpose of a Fair Pass Application.

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Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC)

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The Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC) is a network of over 70 health and community service organizations and individuals who have been working together for 16 years to improve access to healthcare for people living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) without public health insurance (OHIP). We believe access to healthcare is a basic human right and promotes social inclusion, supporting better health and social outcomes for all.

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Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC)

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The Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC) is a network of over 70 health and community service organizations and individuals who have been working together for 16 years to improve access to healthcare for people living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) without public health insurance (OHIP).

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Trustee Programs (Money management support)

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Trustee Programs (Money management support)

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The goal is to facilitate an improved, independent lifestyle. Some examples of financial assistance include making weekly deposits to your bank account to better ensure that money lasts a whole month; going with you when you shop to help you make sure you get what you need, and setting up your rent payments. The Program also provides holistic case management services.

Contact:
Dhillon Persad
4163014893
dhilllon.persad@toronto.ca

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Youth will be supported with:

Paid Virtual Pre-employment Training

Career Exploration and Paid Job Placement

Work Transition and Retention Support

Online Certifications

Motivational Speakers and Mentors

Youth H.I.R.E (Youth Help in Reaching Employment) - Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto (ldatd.on.ca)

Email: youthhire@ldatd.on.ca

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Sexfluent is your online destination to discover and share how to have great and safer sex.

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Being sexfluent is a journey... And developing strong relationships with our bodies, minds, and the people around us can be messy, but we're all in this together.

You can use the information here to remind yourself of all the options that exist to keep you safer, healthier, and happier!

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Being sexfluent is a journey... And developing strong relationships with our bodies, minds, and the people around us can be messy, but we're all in this together. You can use the information here to remind yourself of all the options that exist to keep you safer, healthier, and happier!

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If you experience a condition that is affecting your mental health and are looking for specific information about different types of problems then the 'workbooks' or sets of modules in this section may be relevant to you. Some of the modules can be used on their own, while others are best used as part of the series; each workbook will have its own suggestions. We strongly encourage you to talk to your local doctor or a mental health professional about your difficulties as the information provided in the resources are NOT a substitute for proper diagnosis or treatment by an appropriate health professional.

For many of the problems listed below, there are also brief information sheets, along with a series of worksheets that you may wish to use, or that your therapist may help you with.

Please refer to the disclaimer before making use of these resources.

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Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems

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Self-help resources for common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and perfectionism. Includes workbooks made up of modules, brief information sheets, and worksheets that you may wish to use, or that your therapist may help you with. Materials developed by Clinical Psychologists at the Centre for Clinical Interventions in Perth, Western Australia.

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https://www.youtube.com/@amazeorg/videos
Real sex ed info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships.

AMAZE is a collaboration between experts in the field of sex education—Advocates for Youth, Answer and Youth Tech Health—to create an engaging, age-appropriate, online sex education resource.

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Real sex ed info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships. We release new videos every other Thursday! ---- AMAZE is a collaboration between experts in the field of sex education-Advocates for Youth, Answer and Youth Tech Health-to create an engaging, age-appropriate, online sex education resource.

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ACB Women | HIV Work as Caring Work | Because She Cares | Toronto

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Because She Cares uses poetry and performance to mobilizes the stories of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women who work in HIV/AIDS service organizations in Ontario. We use a participatory, arts-based approach to knowledge translation to give voice to ACB community stories.