LAMP Community Health Centre - caregiverexchange.ca

Organization:

LAMP Community Health Centre

Phone Numbers:

416-252-6471

Fax:

416-252-4474

Email:

feedback@lampchc.org

Website:

www.lampchc.org

Address:

185 Fifth St
Etobicoke, ON
M8V 2Z5

Intersection:

East of Islington Ave and north of Lake Shore Blvd W

Location:

Toronto (New Toronto)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance * easy access to elevator - with braille * designated parking at entrance

Hours:

Office: Mon-Wed 9am-8pm * Thu-Fri 9am-5pm

Executives:

Jacqueline St Kitts - Senior Director, Community Programs
jacquelines@lampchc.org

Contacts:

Jacqueline St Kitts - Senior Director, Community Programs
jacquelines@lampchc.org

Service Description:

Multi-service agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * New location 156 Sixth St, Toronto, ON, M8V 3A5 (St Margaret Church) * Side entrance * call 647-525-251 for more details

Adult Drop-in Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm * offers space for homeless and marginally housed individuals * nutritional meals, showers, hygiene products, harm reduction supplies, pet food, computer and phone access

ASK! Community Information Centre Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Chiropody Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP

Dental Clinic Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health

EarlyON Child and Family Services Etobicoke Lakeshore EarlyON Child and Family Centre * local lead agency for Ontario Early Years Centres * drop-in * programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children * dad's group * parenting programs * young parents drop-in and supper club * literacy and school readiness program * home visiting * prenatal classes * prenatal nutrition support group * off-site play groups -- call or visit website for locations (8 locations in south Etobicoke) * not all programs are offered year round

Harm Reduction Services Harm reduction supplies and information * harm reduction drop-in centre * free anonymous HIV test

Health Promotion Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities

Literacy and Basic Skills Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility

Nutrition Counselling and Services Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs

Physiotherapy Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming

Primary Health Care Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Social Work Program/Counseling Services Social Work support incluces counselling, case management and advocacy to clients. Social worker can support clients to address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use.

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

Youth Programs Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Services and Programs:

Among Friends

Fees:

Free * some nominal fees may apply for services

Application:

Call * no referral required

Languages:

English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Russian ; Spanish ; Ukrainian

Area(s) Served:

South of Queensway, within the borders of Etobicoke * some programs may have extended catchment areas

This information was last completely updated on: 8-15-2024

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