L'Association des jeunes de la rue

Foyer Notre-Dame House Program

Provides short-term housing, basic necessities, supportive counselling, and a referral service that will enable female youth 16-19 years, to return home, remain in school and to rebuild their lives.

Community Outreach Program

This program is to help alleviate absolute and relative homelessness in the city of Greater Sudbury.  A team of trained Outreach Workers identifiable by their bright red jackets and t-shirts go out on the streets of Sudbury on a daily basis and provide services to individuals in need.

Better Beginnings Better Futures

Pre-Teen Program

The Pre-Teen Program is offered five days a week for children between the ages of 9 and 13: two days for Francophone children, two days for Anglophone children and one day for all children.  During the summer months (8 weeks) the program is offered Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The program offers a safe place for children to come and meet their friends, learn new things while having fun, receive a nutritious snack and help with their homework.  They are also provided with organized sports, games, educational outings, and workshops.  Participants also have access to books, computers, games, equipment and material.

Baby’s Breath

The Baby’s Breath program has been providing a safe, confidential, and social environment where teen mothers/parents can meet with a group of their own peers, in order to speak of their experiences and accomplishments they have made before and after their babies arrived into their lives.  This program allows these mothers/parent to decrease parental stress, assist in parenting education, positive feedback, counselling, community resources, providing clothing, food, diapers, formula, and baby equipment.

Big Sisters Big Brothers of Sudbury & District Inc.

Matching Program

Volunteers are matched in a one-on-one relationship with young girls or young boys between the ages of 6 and 16 in community and school settings.  Child poverty, the great number of single parent families in the area, the great number of families with two working parents, a lack of extended family and our large geographical area results in a large number of Little Sisters and Little Brothers applying to this program and a greater demand for volunteers, programs, and staff to meet these needs.  The more visible this program is in the community, the greater the demand.

Brain Injury Association Sudbury

Public Education Program

The Brain Injury Association Member Support Services Program will increase member participation in social activities, increase direct hours of services available to survivors, increase opportunities for survivors to attain personal growth and development through participation in leisure based activities, and build upon synergies established through joint partnerships which have been established with other organizations within the community.

Canadian Hearing Society

Community Outreach Program

The Canadian Hearing Society, through the Community Outreach Program, would like to make Sudbury accessible to the deaf, deafened, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing seniors of our community.  It also focuses on a safe home environment for people with a hearing loss.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Public Education Program

This program offers presentations on mental health and mental illness, health promotion, information and referral, volunteer coordination, self-help group support, suicide intervention training, intergenerational program, resource library, and full-spectrum light therapy.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind - CNIB

Independent Living Resources Program

Independent Living Resources is the new program name.  The previous name was Rehabilitation and referral).  This program provides assessment/training in skills of daily living, involving technical devices, Braille, and computer equipment.  The objective is to learn practical skills that reinforce/encourage increased independence and social competence.

Orientation and Mobility Program

O&M assists clients to develop/re-establish safe/independent travel skills.  Each program plan is individualized, based on client's expressed needs (i.e. age, remaining sight, capacity) and involves travel techniques, sensory/spatial awareness and concept development.

Low Vision Services Program

Low Vision Services is a new program name.  This program used to be called Sight Enhancement Services.  This program measures remaining useful vision and helps clients make the most of that remaining vision by recommending low vision aids and providing training in their use.

Counselling and Referral Program

These services assist people individually and in groups: to enhance, modify, or restore their social and emotional functioning that has become constrained due to vision loss.

Early Intervention Program

These services assist children, aged 0 - 6, to build a foundation for their future growth and development that is consistent with their individual potential, in partnership with parents/guardians and caregivers.

High Technology Assessment

The High Technology Assessment Program is to make clients aware of the available technology and services which will help the maintain or regain independence and access information.  This program will help clients to understand their choices, which items will best meet their specific needs, and how to effectively use the devices they have chosen.

Canadian Red Cross

Seniors' Transportation Program

Provides door-to-door transportation to frail elderly individuals who have no other means of transportation.  This program is provided by volunteer drivers who take the clients to medical, personal, and business appointments as well as shopping.  Transportation allows for access to needed services, reduces isolation, and allows seniors to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Disaster Services Program

D&S Program offers the preparing and provision of emergency food, shelter, clothing, personal services and family reunification in the event of a small or large scale disaster.

RespectED Program

The RespectED program breaks the cycle of abuse, neglect, and interpersonal violence through prevention education and in so promotes safe, respectful, and supportive relationships for individuals within the family and within the community.

Housing Registry/Homelessness Initiative Program

The goal of the Housing Registry and the Rent Bank is to help individuals and families secure permanent affordable accommodations, thereby eliminating homelessness.

Le Carrefour Francophone de Sudbury

Arts and Culture Program

This program provides a variety of activities from which children and youth can choose to participate (7 to 18 years).  Although the programs are available to all francophone children and youth, the main focus is on children and youth that may be at risk.  We want to help them find themselves and help them develop a skill set that will allow them to grow; therefore, giving them alternatives to the path they choose to follow.  More so, these programs give them the skills they require to succeed and to become contributing adults to our society.  The program allows children and youth to participate in the activity of choice.  The following activities are available:  Music, Theatre, Improvisation, (Youth League), Tutoring, Art workshops, and Gaming league.

Children Services Program

This program consists of after-school programs and summer camps.  There are currently 12 school sites involved.  The goal of our program is to provide a variety of activities from which children and youth can choose to participate (7 to 18 years).  Many of our programs attract children and youth that would normally be walking the streets, found in malls, or at home playing video games.  They are of low to moderate income families.  They are often children and youth with low self-esteem and poor social skills.

Centre de santé communautaire (Le)

Corner Clinic Program

The Corner Clinic offers accessible health care and social services to hard to reach individuals and the homeless in the Greater Sudbury Area under one roof.

Coup de pouce Program

The Coup de pouce Program offers services that are not accessible to those who have difficulty integrating in conventional community programs.  The programs are offered to the parents and/or the person responsible, children 0 to 6 yrs old, pregnant women and at risk or low income families, homeless people, and families who are victims of abuse.  The program offers the following services:  activities for children and parents, support to parents and/or the person responsible, resources and clothes for the family, a collective kitchen, leisure and educational courses, educational outings, as well as primary care.  Educational activities and nutritious snacks are provided to the children.  Parents and/or the person responsible can profit from the clothes exchange program and other essential resources for the family.  With the collective kitchen, sewing and knitting courses, and the guided visits; the parents can develop their competence and the well being of their family.  Educational and health presentations help them to lead a sound life.

Elizabeth Fry Society of Sudbury

Ongoing Support and Volunteer Services Program

Program staff and volunteers provide counselling, support, practical assistance, court support, jail visitation, institutional programming and outreach services to adolescent and adult women who are, have been, or are at risk of becoming in conflict with the law.

Human League Association (The)

Breakfast Club for Kids/School Nutrition Program

This program provides an opportunity for a child to receive a healthy breakfast or a nutritious break throughout the school day.  Programs are delivered via volunteers.

PLAY (Positive Leisure Activities for Youth) Program

PLAY sponsors children from low-income families to participate in recreational activities of their choice.  The Human League provides financial support with registration, equipment and transportation.

Independence Centre and Network - ICAN

After School Campus for Teens Program

Provides a place for teens between the ages of 12 and 18 to meet after school from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: as well as full days during the summer. The teens have the opportunity to complete homework, develop their computer skills, undertake social/physical activities, and practice activities of daily living skills.

Peer Support Program

The goal of the ICAN Peer Support Program is to assist persons with physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance, and full community participation.

Inner City Home of Sudbury

Lifeskills Workshop and Hospitality Program

The Inner City Home of Sudbury Program provides a Home of hospitality and Drop in Crisis Centre for those who are in low income situations and financial need.  It offers a safe and non judgemental environment for those less fortunate who would fall between the cracks in our Society.  The program provides Emergency Food Assistance to those in crisis.  It also provides Life Skills Workshops, Crisis Counselling, and Hospitality to those in need.  Resource Information as well as Referrals are also provided to those in need of specialized services in our community who needs someone to empower, guide, and support them along the way; to give them hope and strength to continue in sometimes very difficult life situations.

Iris Addiction Recovery for Women

Connections

The Connections Program provides case management support (support, referrals, and counselling) to clients before and after substance abuse treatment, to clients both in our community and across the north, by telephone, internet, and mail.

John Howard Society

Community Support Initiative Program

This service assists people who are or have been in conflict with the law.  This service includes direct work with inmates before and after release to address issues such as pre-release planning, finding appropriate housing, and employment upon release and supportive counselling.

Jubilee Heritage Family Resources

Family Resource Centre Program

The Family Resource Program provides bilingual support for parents and caregivers; and enhances their children's emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development through interaction with peers and qualified staff.

Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury

Community Resources Program

This program supports all individuals with learning disabilities in reaching their full potential, within a community that values their unique contributions and abilities.  The goal is to reach out into the community through awareness, education, and understanding of learning disabilities; focusing on the needs of children and youth through programs and services provided under the Community Resources Program.

Community Outreach and Awareness Program

The community outreach program involves bimonthly, evening, community education/information sessions for individuals with LD, parents, educators, and community workers.  Program will include a "speaker series".

Coaching Program and Assistive Technology

This program was called Bridges to Learning last year.  This program will develop a community-based volunteer tutoring program for students and assistive technology program as an expansion of our excellent partnership with the Greater Sudbury Public Library.

Maison Vale Inco Hospice

Resident Care Coordination Program

Maison Vale Inco Hospice is a bilingual non-profit charitable organization committed to providing support and quality care so residents may live and die in peace and dignity.  Maison "La Paix" is a bilingual home where people with HIV-AIDS needing assistance or requiring total care can find haven to live or die with dignity, surrounded by people, family, and friends who care.  Maison Vale Inco Hospice provides 24 hour attendant care, professional health services, supportive services, spiritual and pastoral care, palliative care, and support and companionship. Maison Vale Inco Hospice was officially opened in December 1996 by the “Groupe d'Appui VIH-SIDA de Sudbury”, a non-profit organization.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada – Sudbury Chapter

Client Services Program

The Client Services program gathers and disseminates accurate and up to date information on MS and related community resources; works with people with MS, families, and friends in the development and implementation of programs and services at the community level, develops and implements educational programs, provides support counselling and consultation, and establishes ongoing evaluation process to monitor the effectiveness and quality.  It serves low income people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who are in need of equipment that is approved by an occupational therapist, such as mobility aids and environmental adaptations to cope with the disease.  The program also provides special assistance for extra expenses that people suffering from MS incur for out of town doctors' visits and services such as babysitting, housecleaning, and home maintenance.

North Shore Search & Rescue

Search & Rescue Program

Provide search and rescue services, when requested, to assist police agencies to find lost persons, and to provide public education regarding preparedness for the outdoors.

St. John Ambulance - Sudbury Branch

Community Service Patient Care Division Program

This is a group of dedicated uniformed volunteers, whose primary goals include providing first aid services at public and private events, educating the community on first aid, health and safety, and to provide services during municipal emergency situations and disasters.

Therapy Dog Visitation Program

A unique program, with its ever-increasing number of canine members and handlers, continues to win the hearts of patients living in institutional care settings.  Therapy Dog Volunteers and their pets make regular visits to nursing homes and hospitals providing companionship and joy to those who are lonely or ill.

Sudbury Action Centre for Youth – SACY

Peer Mentoring Program

Assists out-of-the mainstream youth to develop their own self-concept, make positive changes to their attitudes and behaviours and better prepare them for all areas of daily living.  In turn these outcomes will be reflected in the youths' ability to contribute his/her community through volunteerism and employment.  In learning to care for others and put that care into practice, these youth will learn to care for themselves and take responsibility for their own choices. Counselling, Life Skills Workshops, and Role Modeling are some of the core features of the peer mentoring program.

Evening Drop-In Support Program

Provides a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment where at-risk youth (13 to 18 years) can go in the evening hours for support, socialization, recreation, crisis intervention and counselling, and an evening meal.

Sudbury District Restorative Justice

Community Restorative Conferencing Program

Provides an effective, efficient, economical alternative to custody and/or criminal record for persons in conflict with the law through the use of restorative justice principles and practices.  The program contributes to the development of a framework of community-based alternative interventions (Mental Health Court, Diversion programs) to reduce re-offending rates and address prevention, rehabilitation, reintegration and reparation of harm for victims.

Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association

Settlement Services Program

Providing Settlement Services to Immigrants, new-comers, ethnic communities, individuals', international students, and mainstream community members.

Cross Cultural and Youth Services Program

Providing Cross-Cultural awareness, promoting anti-racism activities, promoting multiculturalism and "Just Society", educating on human rights as enshrined in Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Sudbury Community.

Sudbury Women's Centre

Women & Children's Clothing Boutique Program

Provides an income based affordable alternative shopping choice for women "in need" of quality clothing, (etc.) for themselves and their children.

Volunteer Sudbury

Volunteer Matching Program

The goal of the Volunteer Matching Program is to recruit volunteers, collect information about their preferred assignment(s), and refer them to volunteer opportunities that best meet their needs.  As a result of this program Greater Sudbury will enjoy a larger, more dedicated, and effective volunteer work force

VON Canada –Ontario Branch, Greater Sudbury Site

Adult Day Centre Program

When everyday activities become difficult, VON lends a helping hand.  The VON Adult Day Centre provides group programming to older adults with special needs in a supervised, homelike setting.  The program offers stimulating, high quality care to participants; while also providing a much-needed break to family and/or caregivers.

Breastfeeding Support Program

The program provides additional specialized support to breastfeeding women and their infants by a Nurse Practitioner, who is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).  The purpose of this service is to help women breastfeed for as long as they want, by increasing their access to lactation consultant services through clinic visits, telephone support and/or home visits.  Our target is pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

Foot Care Program

The program provides foot care to the homeless who experience high needs around foot care particularly with the native and diabetic population.  The homeless are in greater need of foot care due to the lack of proper footwear and personal hygiene.  Foot care nursing is the non-invasive care of the skin and nails of the feet, the promotion of comfort and the prevention of foot problems.  Client education is also an important aspect of foot care nursing.

YMCA Sudbury

Building Strong Kids Program

The program offers four YMCA programs providing opportunities to children, youth, teens, and their families for personal growth through participation in YMCA programs.  The four YMCA programs are:  1) Youth Membership Assistance program which offers subsidized YMCA memberships for youth at the YMCA facility on Durham Street, 2) Camping Fee Assistance which offers reduced fees for needy children to attend Camp Falcona and John Island Camp, 3) Childcare Family-Time Program which is a free 8 week program for YMCA childcare families to attend activities at the YMCA on Durham Street and 4) Employment Services and Family Counselling Series which is a 6 week program for families of YMCA Employment Services clients offering sessions on nutrition, job skills development, family finances, community supports, and recreational opportunities.

YWCA Sudbury - Genevra House

Community Outreach Program

The YWCA Genevra House is a safe refuge for women and their families who are escaping spousal violence.  The Community Outreach Program provides crisis support, counselling, outreach support, referral services, and follow-up for women having experienced violence in their intimate relationships. The Outreach Program provides 24-hour emergency services, shelter accommodation and transitional support and follow-up outreach services.  The YWCA Genevra House is the only family violence dedicated shelter serving the communities of Greater Sudbury.

 

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