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Building Community Foundations for Self-Reliance

Low Income Family Empowerment * Sole-support Parent Information Network

  • Home
  • About LIFE*SPIN
    • 2018 Current Board of Directors
    • Complaint Procedure
  • Our Dedicated Donors
  • Photos
  • Programs
    • Community Advocate
    • Pocket-Sized Farm
    • Housing Initative
    • Old East Common
    • Free Store
    • Christmas Program
    • Commity Volunteer Income Tax Program
    • Back Pack Program
  • London Resources
    • Parental Support Program
    • Child & Youth Activities
    • Housing & Shelter
    • Food
    • Children's Health
    • Health and Wellness
    • Legal and Financial Advice
  • Contact Us
  • Articles
  • Printable Forms
    • Volunteer Form

 Upcoming Events 2018

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 from 1:00-2:00.  Planting Seeds for this summer's garden. This March Break event is open to all children 5-12. Youth are welcome to volunteer. Registration is required. Please call the office to register. 

Community Dinner Monday, April 16 from 5:30 to 7:00. served in a warm and friendly environment for guests to meet, prepare and share a meal together.  A nutritious meal is served, hot coffee is available, all are welcome, and laughter is heard.

Free Store: The Free Store is open on Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm and on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm.  It is located at 872 Dundas Street.

Income Tax Specialist: By appointment only. LIFE*SPIN provides free assistance to file income taxes for low-income individuals, for current and past years. See Programs

Just 4 Girls-  Wednesday, March 28 ~ Plant Night @ 5:00 p.m. Dinner and bus tickets available! This event is free and open to anyone who identifies as female between the ages of 13 and 18.

LIFE*SPIN Learning Series: Thursday, April 5, 2:00 - 4:00.  Legal Aid Ontario Consultation to improve multilingual access to Legal Aid services.  Interpreters in 12 Languages can be available.  Please register at 519-438-8676 or drop by the office.

Money Smarts Workshop:  Wednesday, May 16 @1:00.  Come and find out how you may access $500 towards your child's education.

Community Gardening Day:  Saturday, May 26 @ 10:00. This community work bee invites anyone interested in participating in the hands-on work of preparing the garden for spring planting. Join a genial group in the urban oasis happening here.

Ukellettes: Musical performance in our Coffee House setting.  Friday, April 6, from 7:00-9:00. Free ~ refreshments by donation


 Location

LIFE*SPIN
866A Dundas Street

PO Box 2801
London, Ontario N6A 4H4
Phone: (519) 438-8676
life@execulink.com

Map and Directions

 Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Tuesday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Wednesday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Free Store
Monday 10:00 - 2:00
Tuesday: 3:00-7:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00

 

Parental Support Programs

Residential & Community Programs & Services

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Below are the following links:

  • Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)
  • Western Area Youth Services (W.A.Y.S)
  • Craigwood Youth Services
  • Learning Disabilities Association
  • LIFE*SPIN Back Pack Program
  • Madame Vanier Children's Services
  • Child & Parent Resource Institute

Parenting Resources

  • Child Reach

For a child or youth with complex needs to access support services in London, a parent, guardian or case manager must call:

 

Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)

750-171 Queens Ave

London, ON N6A 5J7

Tel: 519-438-4783

Toll free: 1-877-480-2726/ Fax:1-877-462-1509

Fax: 519-673-1509
Email: info@cscn.on.ca

http://www.cscn.on.ca/

The key function of CSCN is to coordinate access to various services and supports for adults with a developmental disability, and for children and adolescents with complex needs that may require a response from more than one service provider. CSCN does not provide direct services.

Western Area Youth Services (W.A.Y.S)

714 York St.

London, ON

N5W 2S8
Tel: 519-432-2209

24 hr. Crisis: 519-433-0334

Email: ways@ways.on.ca
http://www.ways.on.ca/

  • WAYS helps children, youth, and families discover their unique strengths and reach their full potential. Our mandate includes residential, non-residential, and justice programs supporting all age groups, including adults, in London, Chatham, and other communities in Southwestern Ontario. 
 

Craigwood Youth Services

520 Hamilton Rd

London, ON

N5Z 1S4

CRISIS LINE: 519-433-0334

Tel: 519-432-2623

Fax: 519-432-8964 

http://www.craigwood.on.ca/

  •  Craigwood provides both residential and community programs for youth ages 12-18, dealing with issues pertaining to emotional/mental health, drugs and alcohol, anger management, etc. Early intervention services, and family counseling, also available. Entry into residential programs are arranged through CSCN. Tel: 519-438-4783.
 

Learning Disabilities Association

101-333 Horton Street

London, ON N6B 1L5

Tel: 519-438-6213

Fax: 519-438-0368

Open: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Friday by appointment

http://www.ldalondon.ca/

This organization offers a resource centre and tutoring for children with learning disabilities. There is usually a waiting list for tutors. Costs include membership and tutoring fees. The membership fee must be paid; however, the tutoring fees can be waived.

Madame Vanier Children's Services

871 Trafalgar St.

London, ON

N5Z 1E6

Tel: 519-433-3101

Fax: 519-433-1302

Email: askvanier@vanier.com

http://www.vanier.com/

Works with emotionally disturbed children and youth 0-14 years old. Referrals are taken from parents, doctors, court, CAS, etc.

Child & Parent Resource Institute

600 Sanitorium Road

London, ON

N6H 3W7

Tel: 519-858-2774

Fax: 519-858-3913

Toll Free: 1-877-494-2774

Teletype: 519-858-0257

http://www.cpri.ca

List of Services
  • The Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides a variety of highly specialized services to children and youth 0 – 18  years of age (and families)  with  complex mental health and/or developmental challenges.  Services include assessment, treatment, consultation, education and research.  They provide outpatient services to clients who come for scheduled appointments here at CPRI.  They also provide service to clients in their own community.  Community services are scheduled similar to scheduled appointments but do occur in the client's community. 

    They also have 7 residential units on site where they provide residential services.  Residential units vary by bed capacity (from 6 to 12), age, sex and needs of clients served on the unit.  They provide residential services on a short term basis so children/youth are out of their home community for the least amount of time possible.

    There are no costs for programs. However, live-in programs are arranged through CSCN. 
 

Parenting Resources

 

Child Reach

Parent/Child Resource Centre

265 Maitland St.

London, ON

N6B 2Y3

Tel: 519-434-3644

Fax: 519-434-3288

Email: info@childreach.on.ca

www.childreach.on.ca

 
  •  Education, support and outreach offered to children and their families. Child Reach offers a variety of workshops to help parents. Call or look online to find out what is currently available. There is a fee for workshops, however, subsidies are sometimes available for low-income families---just let them know that you need one. 
  • Child Reach also runs a toy library http://childreach.on.ca/toy-library/

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