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		Here are some useful links for health related issues: Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis Canada Provides information, support and advocacy for individuals with severe allergies and their families. Ministry of Education Online training for school personnel on reducing the risk and responding to life-threatening allergies. Asthma Canadian Lung Association Information on asthma, including signs and symptoms, and treatments available. Ontario Lung Association Resources for parents and school staff; information on programs in the community. The Asthma Society of Canada Newsletter; website for kids; web discussion board. Autism Autism Canada Foundation Information on autism, including treatments and research. Autism Society Canada Educational programs and resources to support individuals and families. Geneva Centre for Autism Provides services to train and support individuals, families and school personnel. Surrey Place Centre Assessment and treatment services; workshops and group programs; school support program. Bed bugs Toronto Public Health − Bed Bugs Fact sheets to prevent and/or manage infestation. Bullying Bullying.org Provides educational programs and resources aim to prevent and resolve bullying. Kids Help Phone Provides children and youth with anonymous and confidential professional counselling, information and referrals. Ontario Ministry of Education − Safe School Information on Safe Schools Strategy; how parents can help to prevent and stop bullying. Communicable diseases Toronto Public Health − Communicable Disease Fact sheets on communicable diseases; students immunization clinics; sexual health clinics. Dental health Toronto Public Health − Dental Fact sheets on dental health; free dental clinics to eligible students and seniors; list of institutions offering low cost dental treatment. Canadian Dental Association Information on oral health and dental procedures. Diabetes Canadian Diabetes Association Information on various types of diabetes and their management; tips on healthy eating. Public Health Agency of Canada − Diabetes Information on risk factors, signs and symptoms, and management of diabetes. Sick Kids Canada − Diabetes Practical information for parents on blood glucose monitoring, insulin, and giving injections. Epilepsy Canadian Epilepsy Alliance Provides support services, information, advocacy, and public awareness. Epilepsy Toronto Educational resources; support groups; resource centre. Epilepsy Ontario Information on types of seizure and treatment options; listing of programs and events. Influenza (Flu) Toronto Public Health − Influenza Fact sheets and posters in various languages. Public Health Agency of Canada − Influenza Information on various types of flu viruses. Food banks North York Harvest Food Bank Food banks for northern part of Toronto. FoodLink Hotline Telephone services connecting people with the food programs in their neighbourhoods. Food Share Promotes healthy eating and food security; student nutrition program; field to table program in schools and communities. Head lice Toronto Public Health − Head lice Fact sheet in various languages. Healthy eating Toronto Public Health − Nutrition Matters Fact sheets on a variety of nutrition topics. EatRight Ontario Speak with a Registered Dietitian; online information by topics. Health Canada − Food and Nutrition Food safety; nutrition labelling; Canada's Food Guide. Injury prevention Toronto Public Health − Injury Prevention Traffic and playground safety; wheel safety; parenting and injury prevention; safer driving and partying. Public Health Agency of Canada − Injury Prevention Injury reports; consumer product safety. Safe Kids Canada Information and resources on a variety of safety topics; Safe Kids Week activities. Mental health Adventure Place Assessment and early intervention services for families with children from birth to 6 years old. Children's Mental Health Ontario Information for families, children and youth; teacher resources; locating mental health centres. George Hull Centre A mental health centre that provides outpatient services, residential and day treatment services for children and youth. Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre Services children from birth to 12 years old with social, emotional or behavioural problems, and their families; catchment's area is East York and Scarborough. East Metro Youth Services Provides counselling, day treatment, residential treatment for youth aged 12-24 in East Toronto; Violence Intervention Program (VIP). The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre Provides prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. Parenting support Toronto Public Health offers parenting support and a variety of free parenting programs/workshops. Healthy Child Development and Early Identification Information on common parenting challenges; parenting programs such as "Nobody's Perfect" and "Incredible Years." Raising Sexually Healthy Children Workshop for parents of children, pre-teens and adolescents. Kids Have Stress Too Helps parents with children 4-9 years old to better understand stress and children. At Home Alone Workshop for families to prepare their 10-14 years old to stay home alone safely. The Hinks-Dellcrest Centre Offers parent groups, workshops and consultation on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management and positive parenting. The Macaulay Child Development Centre Provides consultation, workshops, child care programs, family support services, and home work clubs. Physical activity Toronto Public Health − Physical Activity Information on the benefits of physical activity across the life span; resources for children and youth. Health Canada − Physical Activity Information on programs and resources; Canada's Physical Activity Guides. Speech and language Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services Community based programs that provide information and services for infants, toddlers and preschool children and their families. Stress Canadian Mental Health Association Information on stress and stress response; online stress level test. Kids Help Phone Adjusting to changes and facing new challenges in school. Mind Your Mind Information, resources and tools to help manage stress, crisis and mental health problems. Health Canada Sign and symptoms of stress; coping strategies. Substance use and abuse Breakaway Addictions Provides comprehensive harm reduction services; full range of addiction treatment services. Centre of Addiction and Mental Health Provides treatment programs; support to families and friends; support programs in the community. Health Canada − not4me Provides drug facts and risks involved; ways to deal with peer pressure. Vision Ontario Association of Optometrists Assists in finding optometrists in the area; information on eye care. Disclaimer: This website contains third-party information provided through links to other Internet sites. Toronto Public Health is not responsible for the content of these sites and does not necessarily endorse the information presented there. Last updated September 2011

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