Partners & Links

Stonegate CHC works with many different agencies and organizations to support individual and community health. By clicking on these links you will be directed to external websites outside of Stonegate CHC control. Stonegate CHC assumes no risk or responsibility for the information contained therein.

Drug & Pharmaceutical Information

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Partners & Community Organizations

Government

Toronto Public Health provides a wide range of health education and disease prevention initiatives to promote health and prevent illness across the City of Toronto, including free dental care for eligible children and youth (under 17 years) and seniors.

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances

Citizenship & Immigration Canada helps Canadians and newcomers to participate fully in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the country

Ontario Ministry of Health & Long Term Care is helping people stay healthy; delivering good care when people need it, and protecting the health system for future generations.

Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion & Sport encourages Ontarians to make healthier choices at all ages and stages of life

Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services is working to develop and implement policies, programs and services that helps give children the best possible start in life, prepare youth to become productive adults and make it easier for families to access the services they need

Canada Revenue Agency is the federal agency that administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories

Human Resources & Skills Develoipment Canada is the department of the Federal Government responsible for developing, managing and delivering a variety of social and employment programs and services

Illness & Disease

Asthma Society of Canada is the voice for asthma in Canada, advancing optimal self-management, prevention, research and health care

Asthma Kids supported by the Asthma Society of Canada where kids can have fun while learning all about growing up with asthma

Canadian Celiac Association provides information on sources of gluten-free food, fosters research and encourages mutual support among celiacs.

Canadian Lung Association focusses on chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD, infectious diseases like TB, flu, and pneumonia, and breathing disorders like sleep apnea by providing reliabel and trusted information

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada founded in 1974 by a group of parents whose children were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) the CCFC funds research projects that probe the mysteries of IBD

Cancerview Canada connects Canadians to online services, information and resources for cancer control and brings together resources for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive, palliative and end-of-life care.

Eczema Society of Canada is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to meeting the needs of those suffering with eczema, through patient support, education, awareness, and research.

Osteoporosis Canada is a national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis and works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Canadian Diabetes Association supports people affected by diabetes by providing information, diabetes research, education, programs, services and advocacy

Canadian Hypertension Society supports the prevention and control of high blood pressure through research, advocacy, education and knowledge development and translation

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada is a volunteer-based health charity, striving to eliminate heart disease and stroke and reduce their impact through the advancement of research and the promotion of healthy living

Family Health & Fitness

Patient immunization fact sheets from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care offers valuable information on various vaccines and immunizations

Canadian Paediatric Society provides members, parents and health professionals with information to help make informed decisions about child and youth health care.

Familydoctor.org provides health and wellness infoimration and resources for the whole family. Supported by the American Academy of Family Physicians

Patient Brochures Online offers a large selection of relevant and timely patient-oriented literature on a wide variety of health and wellness topics

College of Family Physicians of Canada is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training, certification and lifelong education of family physicians and for advocating on behalf of the specialty of family medicine, family physicians and their patients

Up-To-Date Inc. Information for Patients Physicians at major academic medical centers worldwide rely on UpToDate's complete and current medical information to answer their clinical questions. Now patients have access to UpToDate, to learn more about a medical condition, better understand management and treatment options, and have a better dialogue with health care providers

Pediatric Developmental Screen (NDDS) is available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese and is designed to explore a child's skills in the following areas: vision, hearing, speech, language, communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social/emotional and self-help. Age appropriate activities which are designed to promote overall development accompany the Screens

Sexuality and You is a Canadian web site committed to providing accurate, credible and up-to-date information and education on sexual health. An initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, the site’s mandate is to provide guidance and advice to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy sexuality

Active Health Kids strives to be a trusted source for “powering the movement to get kids moving”—a ‘go to’ source for knowledge, insight and understanding in order to increase physical activity among children and youth

Healthy Canadians provides up to date information on recalls and advisories concnerning food, drugs, vehicles, consumer products and environmental hazards

Mayo Clinic provides patient care and health information on hundreds of conditions to help check your symptoms and improve your lifestyle.

YWCA provides a wealth of information and resources on programs and services geared for girls and women

YMCA was established over 150 years ago as a charity dedicated to the health of both individuals and communities.

City of Toronto - Parks and Recreation provides information on programs, activities, parks, facilities, permits and rentals for City run recreational services

Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Active Healthy Living from the Public Health Agency of Canada promotes physical activity as an important part of the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadians. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. Active people are more productive, and more likely to avoid illness and injury.

Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Eat Right Ontario provides easy-to-use nutrition information to help you make healthier food choices and includes feature articles on food and nutrition, meal planning advice, healthy eating tips and recipes from registered dietitians

Sheena's Place serves as a link between people with eating disorders and hospital based programs, schools, agencies, therapists, and families and offer a wide range of support programs for people and families affected by eating disorders

Speciality Food Shop at Hospital for Sick Kids provides prodcuts and services to chidlren and adults with special dietary needs, including energy boosting supplements, allergen-friendly foods, gluten and wheat free foods, infant feeding supplies, infant formulas, and low protein and metabolic products

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator is free on-line tool to help you measure body fat based on weight and gives a basic idea of your body mass index or the amount of fat content in the body as related to your height and weight so that a person knows whether they are healthy or whether they can be prone to health problems like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or even certain types of cancer

Dietitians of Canada is the national professional association for dietitians and strives for excellence in advancing health through food and nutrition

Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day.

Drug & Pharmaceutical Information

Drugs & Health Products Information _ Health Canada provides timely access to sound, evidence-based information to help ensure that Canadians remain up-to-date on current developments and issues pertaining to drugs and health products

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a comprehensive index on drugs and drug safety

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health

Canadia Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service

Reconnect Mental Health Services is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental illness

National Anti-Drug Strategy provides lots of information and resources on drugs and substance abuse for parents

Partners & Community Organizations

CNAP - Community Navigation and Access Program or call 1-877-540-6565 to reach over 30 not-for-profit agencies serving seniors across Toronto.

Central South Etobicoke Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) is a partnership of many community based organizations and social service agencies supporting newcomers. The LIP helps immigrants and newcomers successfully navigate the service delivery network to access the services they need.

Centre for Information & Community Resources is funded by 3 levels of government and the United Way to provide a wide range of settlement programs and services for newcomers & immigrants in Toronto and York Region

LAMP is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health and uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources.

LAMP Ask! Community Information Centre provides a variety of programs and services, including settlement services for newcomers, legal information and advice clinics, income tax clinics and government form filling for low-icnome individuals and families

Parkdale CHC is non-profit community-based health centre offering a variety of health services including primary health care services, counselling, health promotion, and outreach to residents of the Parkdale Community of west Toronto.

Four Villages CHC is a non-profit, primary health care facility providing many needed services to the areas bounded by the Humber River, Roncesvalles Avenue, Lake Ontario and St. Clair Avenue West.

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program (WTDEP) is a comprehensive Diabetes Education Program that funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. WTDEP partners with local Community Health Centers and Hospitals to improve the quality of life of clients living with type 2 Diabetes, or those at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes

St. Joseph's Health Centre is a full service acute care community teaching hospital in the Catholic tradition providing services in Southwest Toronto

Centre for Equality Rights in Accomodation (CERA) is the only organization in Canada dedicated to ending discrimination in housing and promoting human rights in housing through public education, research, law reform, human rights casework, test case litigation and using international human rights law and mechanisms

Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) is a not-for-profit agency committed to supporting seniors in their desire to remain in their own homes and community and programs, services and facilities have been designed to meet the unique needs of the elderly

St. Elizabeth Health Care has been a trusted name in Canadian health care for more than a century; delivering 3.8 million health care visits annually in a variety of settings ranging from home and community care, to long-term care facilities, hospitals, hospices, schools and clinics

Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) connects you with the care you need to help you stay in your own home longer. CCAC provides care in your home and coordinates care in your community, including specialized support services such as long-term care options if it becomes too difficult for you to live independently at home

Stonegate Community Ecumenical Ministry is an alliance of local Christian Churches working together to build a stronger, kinder and more just community within the Stonegate neighbourhood

Reconnect is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental illness

Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation is a charitable Public Foundation dedicated to enhancing Toronto's parks. The Foundation promotes philanthropy, corporate support and community involvement to achieve a range of enhancements to the parks system that can no longer be achieved through City funding alone.