Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Site: Mississauga Halton
Service: Service and Advocacy
Record #:
MHH0570
Last Full Update:
04 Jul 2023
Contact Information
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1945 |
| Funding | Donations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Regional services Regional services coordinators provide practical help, advocacy and assistance - from injury right through rehabilitation and into the community * learn more: https://sciontario.org/support-services/at-your-service/regional-services/ Peer Program SCIO Connect Peer Program matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury, and who understand * learn more: https://sciontario.org/support-services/at-your-service/peer-support/ Employment Services (focused in Toronto) - funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), Employment Ontario (EO) Program, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)- Employment Supports - employment experts on staff to share best practices in job search and employability skills, connect job seekers to jobs and work with businesses to help round out their staff needs Cortree Disability Education Centre Online learning platform where people with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities, and their families can go for info on relevant topics around living with a disability such as choosing a wheelchair, pain management, sexual health and vehicle modification * health care professionals, researchers, counsellors, disability specialists can also visit the site for expert training Social media:
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Malton ; Mississauga ; Oakville |
| Boundaries | Acton, Georgetown, Malton, Burlington, Mississauga, and Oakville |
| Eligibility | Adults 16 years and older, who have a physical disability that affects their mobility and their families |
| Application | Health care professional or self referral |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Free |
Site Information
| Site Location | Toronto (Bridle Path—Sunnybrook—York Mills) |
| Located In Community | North York Central |
| Address & Map | 520 Sutherland Dr Toronto, ON M4G 3V9 |
| Intersection | Sutherland Dr and Glenvale Blvd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Disability Related Centre Based Employment ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Individual Advocacy ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Personal Care ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Spinal Cord Injuries |
Copyright
| Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2023 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton |
