CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Parkdale Public Library - Parkdale Community Information Connection - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Toronto - Parkdale Public Library - Parkdale Community Information Connection

Organization:	CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Crossways Mall

Description of Services:	Coordinates programs to break social isolation and increase connection of residents of Parkdale with a focus on seniors and youth Information and Referral staff specialize in connecting community members with local organizations walk-ins welcome; no appointment required Intergenerational Programs Workshops bring together seniors and youth to learn new skills together and/or get a chance to spend time with a different age group to bring new perspectives Global Roots participants learn how to garden, cook and look after the environment; share information on nutrition and healthy recipes refreshments/TTC fare provided; youth can use experience for community service takes place at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St) Youth Supporting Seniors in Information and Technology (SSIT) pairs youth and seniors with aim to build up resumes and social connection. youth coach and support seniors to use technologies and seniors have opportunities to increase their communications with friends and families using platforms such as What's App, FaceTime. pairs meet twice a week for 3 months. youth participants are screened for safety, receive orientation and receive certificate(s) for training and/or completion of program Seniors Programs Active and Connected Seniors workshops and activities bring seniors together to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing past activities have included workshops on nutrition and seniors rights, arts and crafts and trips Seniors Connected online workshops with one-on-one follow up phone support past workshops include topics such as budgeting, beating the heat, falls prevention Youth Programs Sankofa workshops to create safe place to focus on physical and mental health, engagement with arts and care for the environment youth can meet like-minded people and make new frineds past sessions include topics such as Art Through You, Do It For Yourself, The Thread Club Skills for Youth Success (SYS) workshops to help youth market themselves in a digital world youth learn to build a professional digital image and a new media resume pre-employment program teaches youth networking skills and soft skills such as interacting with the public, tranferrable to many secotrs youth will become familiar with potential career paths and ways to build important connections in the future


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Residents of Parkdale

Application:	Walk in, call or email

Accessibility Notes:	Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

Languages:	English ; French ; Spanish


Phone Numbers:	416-588-6288 ext 230


Email:	pcic@culturelink.ca

Website:	www.culturelink.ca

Address:	Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen St W Toronto, ON M6K 1L6

Location:	Cross street: Dufferin St and Queen St W

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Minerva Hui - Manager, Programs and Services 416-588-6288 ext 230 * pcic@culturelink.ca

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