Programs & Services
Community Programs @ Rexdale C.H.C.

Programs Include:

• Youth Programs
• Ethno Cultural Seniors Program
• Adult Social Program
• Hearing Impairment Program
• Jamestown Women's Group
• Immigration & Refugee Advice
• Parent Child Drop-In
• Client Support Services
• Diabetes Support Group
• Speech & Language Services
• Etobicoke Pre-and-Post Natal Nutrition Project (EPPNNP)
• Special Events

Youth Programs:

Community based programs are offered to youth between the ages of 12 and 24. Through community collaborations, youth residing in North and Central Etobicoke are given opportunities to develop leadership skills, increase options to make healthy choices, enhance physical and emotional well being and engage in civic activities.

Some of the programs include

Programs during 2007:

• Rising Sisters
• HIV Prevention
• Youth Council | Youth Empowering Minds
• Conflict Mediation | Peace Circles
• Kipling Collegiate Institute Summer Ball Camp
• Peace Circles Summer Project
• HIV Prevention Summer Program
• Camps United | Youth Project

Programs during 2006:

• Circles Project (conflict resolution)
• T.R.U.T.H. (Teens Respecting and Understanding the Truth about HIV/AIDS
• Drug Awareness Series

For more information please call 416-744-6312 ext.273 or 416-744-6312 ext. 276

Ethno Cultural Seniors Program:

This program creates a safe and friendly space for the seniors and older adults (55+) from diverse culture to meet. The purpose of the program is to reduce social isolation of “at risk” and ethnic seniors and older adults, develop social networks; promote health and wellness, building self confidence to lead an independent life.

City of Toronto is supporting this Free Program.

Seniors Program Activities Include:

Health and Wellness Programs:

Fitness (exercise) Session, Health related workshops, video shows and discussions, cooking sessions, Celebrations: - Birthdays, special cultural days, Bingo, cultural presentations of the seniors and healthy lunch are the part of the program.

When: Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Rexdale Community Health Centre

Arts and Crafts Program

This program provides an opportunity for seniors to come together and work with their hands to produce the craft or art items they like. The program provides all supplies for the workshop and training.

Grace Channer, the visual artist, facilitates the sessions.

We provide child care, Interpretation/ Translation services and TTC Tickets. Special transportation through Red Cross may also arranged for seniors experiencing barriers for independent travel.

North Etobicoke Seniors Network:

North Etobicoke Seniors Network is a new project funded by Social Development Canada to utilize the skills and experience of the seniors in promoting well-being of the community.

Seniors Advisory Committee with members from diverse cultural background, outreaching to newcomer seniors, expanded Health and Wellness programs, organizing the craft trainings and sales, publishing a resource directory etc. are the important activities.

We provide child care, Interpretation/ Translation services and TTC Tickets. Special transportation through Red Cross may also arranged for seniors experiencing barriers for independent travel.

For more information please call 416 744 6312 ext.233

Adult Social Program:

The objective of this ongoing program is to empower participants through self-expression and the exchange of feelings, thoughts and life issues with others who maybe experiencing similar circumstances.

The Ottawa Charter of Health Promotion recommends creating a supportive environment for those living with isolation, depression and other mental health issues. The adult social program offers a range of group activities that promote physical and social health and emotional well-being. Activities include physical fitness classes, and various life skills workshops such as overcoming social isolation, budget management, and personal health.

The Adult social is currently running every Monday from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Maryan Barre at 416-744-6312 ext. 231

Hearing Impairment:

This Drop-in Social program is for those who have experienced loss of hearing. The program’s objective is to reduce social isolation and build community connection between the family and the community. Program activities include social and health education.

For more information, please contact Maryan Barre at 416-744-6312 ext. 231

Jamestown Women’s Group:

The ongoing program is designed for clients who are isolated, frustrated and have difficulty coping with stress and also is planned to exchange and share their life experiences, to provide a place where women can meet and socialize, and also to build women’s self-esteem through the activities.

For more information, please contact Maryan Barre at 416-744-6312 ext. 231

Immigration and Refugee Advice:

In partnership with Rexdale Community Legal Clinic, this program provides the services of a lawyer to assist people who have questions about the Immigration and Refugee process. Appointments are not necessary but encouraged. The service is provided on Mondays (except for Statutory holidays) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

To book an appointment, call 416 744-0066.

For more information please call 416 744 6312 ext. 223

Parent / Child Drop-in:

Parent child playgroup is currently running every Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00. The program is for children age 0-6 years who have difficulty in speaking and communicating with their parents or caregivers; also it gives an excellent opportunity for parents and caregivers to play with their children, to develop new parenting skills, and to learn about other cultures.

For more information please call 416 744 6312 ext. 223

Client Support Services:

Client intake for clinical services, short term counselling, assessment and referral, form filling for clients, advocacy for clients and coordination of client services.

For more information please call 416 744 6312 ext. 223

Diabetes Support Group:

A monthly group meeting providing information to assist individuals to manage their diabetes in order to avoid the development of other health issues such as heart & liver diseases. Guest speakers and Centre staff provides information on a variety of topics.
The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (unless following a Statutory Holiday) at 8 Taber Road from 6:30 to 8:00. Advance registration is not required.

For more information please call 416-744-6312 ext. 223

Speech and Language Services

The Speech and Language Program (SLP) is designed to deliver speech and language services for infants, toddlers, and pre-school children from 0 to 5 years (until the summer before Senior Kindergarten).

Services include:

• Assessments,
• Individual and group therapy,
• Parent training workshops
• home programming for: language, articulation, oral-motor skills, fluency and social community interaction

All services are offered by a team of Registered Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants in partnership with Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services.

When: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round. Limited services on some Saturdays.
Where: Rexdale C.H.C., 8 Taber Road ( 1st light north off Rexdale Boulevard off Kipling Avenue)

For more information please call 416-338-8255

Etobicoke Pre & Post Natal Nutrition Project (EPPNNP)

This is a community-based project that provides health, social and nutritional support to women and teens during pregnancy and in the first year of their child’s growth and development. The project has two programs, Eating For Two and Feeding With Love.

Eating for Two is designed to encourage healthy pregnancies and reduce the risk of low birth weight babies among pregnant women/teens who have limited social support and who may be new to Canada. The program is from prenatal untill the baby is three months old.

Feeding With Love is designed to encourage healthy eating for women/teens and their babies living on low income. This program provides a continuum of care from when the baby is four months old until the baby is a year old.

Eating for Two Prenatal Nutrition Program

Feeding With Love Postnatal Nutrition Program

For more information and to register call 416-744-6312 ext. 281

Special Events

Rexdale Community Health Centre organizes a number of special events to celebrate the diversity and health of the community. Events include African History Month, International Women’s Day, International Day for the Elimination of Racism, South Asian Month Celebration and the Centre’s own Community Health Day. Please see our calendars for exact dates.