Community Organizations

Finding Opportunities 

Finding an organization or service that you feel comfortable with can seem a bit daunting at first, but Student Services is here to help! Community groups and agencies frequently come to us with opportunities for students, which are posted on the bulletin boards beside the office. Additional opportunities can arrive at any time, so be sure to check back frequently to get the latest information.

There are also a number of school groups that provide opportunities for you to better your school, and collect community hours at the same time: Breakfast Club, START (Library Volunteers), Prefects, SAC, AV Crew, and TAC (Thomson Athletic Council) are some of the groups that run and assist with activities outside the regular school day to enrich and improve the life of the school. Speak to the staff advisors for these groups to find out about opportunities to get involved.
 

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Volunteer Toronto is a great resource for students looking to find opportunities for community involvement. The website provides a meeting place for organizations looking for volunteers, and individuals looking for opportunities to get involved in their community. Be sure to talk to your parent/guardian(s) about any opportunity before making a commitment!

Opportunities that come through Student Services will also be added to this document. It gets updated as new activities and opportunities become available, so check back often to ensure you don't miss out!

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Need a Job?

Well look no further, because we have all the information you need to find a job right here! There is a great job agency here in Scarborough called the Youth Job Action Centre located at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This agency can help you with the following:

  • Full time & part time job postings

  • Use of computers, internet access, fax and copier for job search

  • Information on Government programs, Internships, apprenticeships and employer wage subsidies

  • Resume and job search assistance

  • Referrals to other youth services 

There is also another great place that can help you, before you get a job. The Pre Employment Program (P.E.P.) is a place that assists you with:

  • Resumes

  • Cover Letters

  • Job Application Forms

They also have the following resources available to you:

  • Fax Machine

  • Telephone

  • Computers and Printers

  • Internet Access

  • Job Board Postings

P.E.P. helps those people, between 15 and 29 that are looking for full-time employment. They are dedicated to helping clients that may experience any of the following:

  • Problems keeping or finding jobs

  • Vocational

  • Lacking in self-confidence

  • Lack of education

  • Personal or family problems

  • Drug or alcohol problems

  • Emotional, Physical or learning disabilities

If you would like more information about P.E.P. their address is:

Pre Employment Program

10 Gordonridge Place

Scarborough, Ontario

M1K 4H5

Phone:  (416) 261-3337

Fax:  (416) 261-9852

Monday - Friday @ 9am-5pm

 

Emergency

Crimestoppers

416-222-TIPS

Kids Help Line

1-800-668-6868

http://www.kidshelpphone.ca

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

416-597-8808

http://www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/toronto

Children's Aid Society

416-924-4646

www.torontocas.ca

Catholic Children's Aid

416-395-1500

www.torontoccas.org

Assaulted Women's Help Line

416-863-0511

www.awhl.org

Distress Centres (Toronto)

416-598-1121
www.torontodistresscentre.com

 

Medical Services:

Hospital for Sick Children Teen Clinic

416-813-5804

www.sickkids.com

South Riverdale Health Centre

416-461-2493

www.srchc.ca

Scarborough Hospital

416-438-2911

www.tsh.to

EatRight Ontario Helpline

1-877-510-5102

www.eatrightontario.ca

Telehealth Ontario

Call to speak to a registered nurse for information about health related concerns.  Available 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.

1-866-797-0000

www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/

The Mental Health Helpline

1-866-531-2600

www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca

 

Addiction Counselling and Groups:

Alcoholics Anonymous

416-487-5591

www.aatoronto.org

East Metro Youth Services

416-438-3697

www.emys.on.ca

YMCA Substance Abuse Treatment Centre

416-515-1917

www.ymcagta.org

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

1-800-463-6273 or 416-595-6111

www.camh.ca

M.A.R.S. Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Services

416-599-1448

www.camh.ca

 

Parent Support

Youthlink Family Services

416-967-1773

www.youthlink.ca

Parent Help Line

1-888-603-9100

www.theparentingcenter.org

PAD Drug Education and Support Services

416-395-4970

www.parentactionondrugs.org

The Hospital for Sick Children - Outreach Program

416-813-5097

www.sickkids.com

The Self-Help Resource Centre Of Greater Toronto

1-888-283-8806 or 416-487-4355

www.selfhelp.on.ca

Toronto Health Connection

416-338-7600

www.toronto.ca/health

Adult Children of Alcoholics

416-593-5147

www.adultchildren.org

Alateen

416-410-3809

www.alateen.org

Narcotics Anonymous

416-236-8956

www.na.org

 

Sexuality Clinics:

Aids and Sexuality Hotline

416-392-2437

www.hasslefreeclinic.org

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Youth Line

416-962-9688 or 1-800-268-9688

www.youthline.ca

G.A.T Gay Asians Toronto

416-961-8239

www.clga.clga.ca

Scarborough Queers/Trans Youth Youthline YAAHA!

www.youthlink.ca

Danforth Tech Clinic

416-393-0586

Hassle Free Clinic Men's Clinic

416-922-0603

www.hasslefreeclinic.org

Women's Clinic

416-922-0566

www.womenscareclinic.ca

 

Someone To Talk To:

East Metro Youth Services

416-438-3697

www.emys.on.ca

Emergency (after 5:00 p.m.)

416-438-3944

www.emys.on.ca

Turning Point Youth Services

416-925-9250

www.turningpoint.ca

Muslim Naseeha - Muslim Youth Helpline

1866-NASEEHA 905-593-1318

www.naseeha.net

Kids Help Phone

1800-668-6868

www.kidshelpphone.ca

 

Information Services

Finding a Job:

Canada Employment (Specialized Youth Unit)

416-952-5522

www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Turning Point Youth Services

416-925-9250

www.turningpoint.ca

Woodgreen Employment Services

416-469-5211 Ext. 218

www.woodgreen.org

The Salvation Army Gateway

416-368-0324

www.thegateway.ca

Pape Adolescent Resource Centre

416-462-1010

www.parcyouth.com

Touchstone Youth Centres

416-696-6932

www.youthlink.com

Youth Hotline (Job Training)

416-326-5656

Youth Succeeding in Employment

www.ymcagta.org

 

Legal Services:

Legal Aid

www.legalaid.on.ca

Free Legal Advise

www.legaltree.ca

Teen Legal Helpline

www.teenlegalhelpline.org

 

Want To Go Back To School?

City Adult Learning Centre

416-396-2300

www.calconline.net

Contact Alternative School

416-393-1455

www.school.tdsb.on.ca/contact/

Independent Learning Centre (Correspondence)

416-325-4388

www.icl.org

Massey Centre (Teen Mothers)

416-425-6348

www.massey.ca

 

Need A Place To Stay?

City of Toronto Listing of Shelters

www.toronto.ca/housing/guidetoservices/shelters.htm

Eva's Place

416-441-4060

www.evasinitiatives.com

Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services

416-424-2900

www.fnservices.org

Secondbase Youth Shelter

702 Kennedy Road

Scarborough, ON

416-261-2733

www.secondbase.ca

Rent Control Programs

416-326-9800

HEVY (Hearing Every Youth Through Youth)

416-423-4399

www.heyy.net

Touchstone

416-696-6932

www.youthlink.com

Turning Point Youth Services

416-925-9250

www.turningpoint.ca

Massey Centre

416-423-7859

www.massey.ca

 

Women:

Motherrisk Helpline

1-877-439-2744

www.motherrisk.org

Bethany Home (Maternity, Long-term)

416-461-0217

Covenant House (Emergency & Long-term)

416-593-4849

www.covenanthouse.ca

Massey Centre (Maternity, Long-term)

416-425-6348

www.massey.ca

Rosalie Hall

www.rosalie.hall.com

Street Haven (at the Crossroads)

416-967-6060

www.streethaven.com

 

Men:

Covenant House (Emergency & Long-term)

416-593-4849

www.covenanthouse.ca

Good Shepherd Centre

416-869-3619

www.goodshepherd.ca

Salvation Army Sherbourne Street Hostel (18+)

416-366-2733

 

Other Important Community Resources

Birth Certificates Registrar's Office

416-965-1687

www.canadianbirthcertificate.com

Birth Registration City Clerk's Dept.

416-392-1810

East Toronto Legal Services

416-461-8102

www.etcls.ca