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Program:
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Health Promotion and Prevention Programs
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Address:
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2398 Yonge St
Toronto, ON
M4P 2H4
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Intersection:
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Yonge St and North of Eglinton Ave E
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Pleasant West)
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Service Description:
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Offer a wide range of health promotion and prevention programming that includes focus on exercise, nutrition, social inclusion, mental health, and arts-based initiatives * also deliver a range of programming to address clients' social determinants of health needs, including housing, food security, and employment
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Adult Colouring
- colouring to socialize and reduce stress * registration required
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Back to Movement
- A yoga program to support and maintain back health for older adults living with lower back pain * sessions co-facilitated by a physiotherapist and health promoter
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Badminton Group
- Drop-in and peer-led badminton group for seniors
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Barrier Free Physical Activity Program
- A physical activity program that encourages healthy and active living by incorporating adaptable aerobic resistance training and stretching exercises for all abilities
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Diabetes Care
- Provide information on how to lower the risk of developing diabetes for people who are at the risk
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Diabetes Management Program
- Virtual program providing information on how to manage type 2 diabetes
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Fit For Life
- An aerobic fitness program for individuals that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength building, balance training and stretching
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Gentle Exercise
- Class for seniors consists of muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises
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Mindfulness Drop In Program
- A drop in program specifically to practice mindfulness and to learn what mindfulness is all about in monthly one hour sessions
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Peer Support Program
- Offer individual peer support to people with disabilities * individuals identify specific issues/goals towards improving emotional health and reducing social isolation
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People on Wheels (POW)
- A peer-led support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis who require the use of an assistive device * participants must undergo an assessment
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Seniors Achieving Greater Esteem (SAGE)
- Promote the health and well-being of frail and/or isolated seniors by encouraging social engagement and independence * interested participants must undergo an assessment
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Sexual And Reproductive Health
- Provide sexual health information, resources, and referrals to youth and adults with mobility disabilities
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Spanish Senior Groups
- A health promotion program that promotes overall health and well-being through health education, physical activity, intellectual stimulation, community development and peer support
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Strong and Steady
- Offer the opportunity to perform exercises with a physiotherapist and interact with other health care providers to share, learn and gather healthy tips * learn how to stay safe at home and in the community
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Women’s Disability Action & Awareness Group in Training (WDAAG IT)
- Peer support group for women with physical disabilities guided by the Independent Living Philosophy
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults with disabilities
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Area Served:
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Hwy 401 (north) to Bloor St (south), Bathurst St (west) to Bayview Ave (east)
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