(1) Mental health (general) 1. Coping with stress and anxiety / Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) **While it is important to be informed and to take action to limit the spread of infection, the amount of information and attention on this topic can increase stress and anxiety. 1-a. Strategies to maintain your mental wellness […]
The situation and recommendations around COVID-19 can change very frequently, sometimes within one day. We try our best to provide updated information, however, we appreciate your understanding towards our limited capacity. Please let our Community Outreach Worker (programs@jss.ca) know if you find certain information on this section is outdated. COVID-19：Other Resources Index (click below to […]
By David Ikeda To all members of the JSS community, I know these are extremely challenging times and that we must do our part to help slow the spread of the Covid 19 Virus. We will remain open and are committed to helping the vulnerable people in our community. However there will be severe restrictions […]
JSS Program: Active Senior Club Japanese Social Services will have a monthly(2nd Thursday) social program “Active Senior Club” for senior and pre-senior (age 55+) who can communicate in Japanese from May 2020. Join us and enjoy chatting, exercising, and making some friends! For more details and/or signing up, please contact JSS (416-385-9200). *The starting date […]
！！Due to the government recommendation around COVID-19, all JSS programs have been cancelled. This seminar was also postponed until further notice. If you are interested in attending via online (currently considering), please contact JSS！！ Japanese Social Services and Momiji Health Care Society is holding a free joint seminar in Japanese on POA and Will on […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club, April 2020 schedule (flyer in Japanese only). *Admission Free. Dates: 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room (*Subject to change – check at the entrance) April 8 & 22 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki (max […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club, March 2020 schedule (flyer in Japanese only). *Admission Free. Dates: 2nd ~ 4th WednesdaysTime: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m.Venue: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room (*Subject to change – check at the entrance) March 11 & 25 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki (max capacity: 6)March 18 : […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in February (flyer in Japanese only). Day: 2nd ~ 4th Wednesdays Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room February 12, 26 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki – Capacity: 6 people – Admission […]
Big Thanks from Holiday Drive 2019 Thank you for your generous support of our 2019 Holiday Drive. The Holiday Drive program was able to receive a variety of gifts and donations as the heartfelt expressions of goodwill from community members. These donations were successfully delivered to 25 families, consisting of 60 individuals including many children […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in December (flyer in Japanese only). Day: January 8, 15, 29: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room January 8, 29 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki – Capacity: 6 people – […]
With generous supports from the community and funders, Japanese Social Services has been able to provide high-quality counselling service by qualified, bilingual (Japanese – English) counsellors at extremely low user fees for many years. Please check here for details. Based on a user survey outcome and recent consultation with internal and external experts, we have […]
On October 20th Sunday, on a rather chilly and windy day that inevitably reminds one of the fast approaching winter season, our president David Ikeda and counsellor Kuge’s two daughters ran the full 5 km marathon at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2019 to support JSS fundraising. To Kuge’s much disappointment who loves running marathon, he […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in December (flyer in Japanese only). Day: December 11, 18: Wednesdays.Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m.Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room December 11 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki– Capacity: 6 people– Admission free December 18 : […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in November (flyer in Japanese only). Day: November 6, 13, 20, 27 : Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room November 6 : Fabric flower (Poinsettia) – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki – Capacity: 6 […]
November 20: POA and Will Seminar 2019 Japanese Social Services and Momiji Health Care Society is holding a free joint seminar both in Japanese (10 am) and Englsih (1:30 pm) on POA and Will on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. RSVP by November 13. Japanese Social Services (Chie) TEL: 416-385-9200 Email : programs@jss.ca […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). Day: October 9, 16, 23 : Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: JCCC 2F Hamasaki Room October 9, 23 : Nuno (fabric) Craft – Instructor: Akemi Kakinoki – Capacity: 6 […]
On October 20, JSS will participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. For the 6th straight year, JSS staff, board members, and their family members will be running and walking with the goal of raising $5,000 for JSS services and programs. Unfortunately, JSS counsellor and runner extraordinaire, Takanori Kuge will not be able to participate […]
Japanese Social Services provides the Seniors Singing Club for Japanese-speaking seniors and pre-seniors (age 55+). Each group has the afternoon sessions twice a month. – Group A : the 1st & 3rd Mondays – Group B : the 2nd & 4th Mondays Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 | programs@jss.ca) for mode details and registration. *This is […]
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JSS provides Single Mothers Support Program for mothers who can communicate in Japanese, and fit into any of those situations below; being a single mother facing a situation that leaves you to become a single mother expecting to be / thinking about becoming a single mother Join us to chat over Japanese snack and tea, share […]