General Health Promotion Programs

About the General Health Promotion Program

“Health Promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health” – World Health Organization

Health Promotion is based on preventing illness and finding ways to keep people healthy, to strengthening their individual capacities and, the communities they live in. At LAMP we work together with the community and our partners to create sustainable, inclusive and healthy environments.

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What We Do

Every aspect of our work at LAMP from clinical to community services involves health promotion.

Our health promotion team addresses the social determinants of health; those structural areas in life that influence our health and well-being. Many factors affect our health such as stresses associated with income and employment, food security, housing and social supports. Health Promotion at LAMP focuses on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities as core components to improve health and opportunities for the future.

Personal development groups
Community education
Advocacy
Community identified initiatives
Research
Intersectoral collaboration

GREEN – GARDENS Pod Project
Environmental Workshops

FOOD SECURITY
Good Food Market, Cooking Workshops

INCOME SECURITY
South Etobicoke Social Welfare Reform Committee- Poverty, Affordable Housing, Civic Engagement.

HOUSING
Community-Wide Meetings on Affordable Housing

PLANNING
Mimico Lakeshore Network-Urban planning issues

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Marketing and outreach to build awareness and the positive impact of LAMP and the CHC model of Care

We serve a diverse population in the Lakeshore-Etobicoke community. Our priority populations include isolated seniors, people living in poverty, racialized and marginalized individuals and communities.

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Who do we serve?

We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.

Our Regular Hours of Operation

Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.

Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

LAMP Community Health Centre

185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5
Phone: 416-252-6471 ext. 308

*If you are in a crisis and in need of urgent care, please click here for a list of crisis support centres and additional mental health resources.

East Mississauga Community Health Centre

2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4c4
Phone: 905-602-4082 ext. 454

*If you are in a crisis and in need of urgent care, please click here for a list of crisis support centres and additional mental health resources.

Community Development

At LAMP Community Health Centre we believe in a broad definition of health that includes the social and economic well-being of our community.

The liveability of neighbourhoods, we feel, impacts the health of the larger community; the more liveable the area the better health of our local residents. We believe that community members should be involved in decisions that affect their daily lives. Community development is incorporated into all our health promotion work. To this end, LAMP works
towards the well-being of our community by supporting:

Public participation in local planning and economic development activities
Involvement in local environmental initiatives
Increased communication and partnerships between interest groups and local community associations and,
Improvement of skills and know-how necessary to effect social change within the community

Ways To Get Involved

The Garden Pods Project

The Gardens Pod Project is based on gardening model of mobile raised gardens (PODS) built on under-utilized land in partnership with local community /business.

These garden pods are set up and cared for by the Pod Planter Providers (residential or institutional/business pods volunteers) where a portion of harvest is given back to the community supporting the local food bank and other food programs. The Garden Pod Project addresses food security, reduces emissions, increases greenery and promotes knowledge about food and gardening.

One of the primary aims of the project is to involve more people in growing more locally grown produce. Each year, we offer educational sessions and summer excursions geared towards beginner gardeners, families, children and more.

In 2018, we had fourteen Pod Providers across South Etobicoke. Some of the locations include the local library, children’s centers, a community health centre, a college, small businesses and high schools.

Check out more about our project at www.gardenslakeshore.ca or on our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

To get involved or join education sessions contact Sandra Van at LAMP CHC (416)252-9701 ext.239 – sandrav@lampchc.org. We will be looking for volunteers and Pod sites for our 2019 season.

The Gardens Advisory Council is an umbrella group of individuals and groups from Ward 6 committed to the provision and maintenance of community gardens in South Etobicoke. Our collaborative group is made up of multi stakeholders; residents, agencies and community college and faith groups living in and around the South Etobicoke Community. The committee is chaired by LAMP CHC and HUMBER College. We are seeking members for our committee. If you are interested in being a member contact Sandra Van at 416-252-9701 ext. 239.

Air quality in Ward 6, previously industrial area and proximity to major highways has been declared by City of Toronto in their report Local Air Quality (2012) as a neighbourhood with considerable air pollution. South Etobicoke also has a higher than average density of high-rise dwellers with at least 64% living in high-rise structures (Census 2011). There is no city funded garden and few community gardens. Most gardening in this neighborhood is residential backyard. For these reasons and more we created the Garden Pod Project.

Food Security: The Good Food Market

Good Food Markets, a mobile and much smaller version of a farmer’s market, bring fresh and affordable produce to communities.

In partnership with Foodshare, LAMP offers a Good Food Market year round in the New Toronto neighbourhood. These markets offer vegetables and fruit high in quality, culturally appropriate at affordable prices.

Located in the Lakeshore Village Park, LAMP’s Good Food Market program runs on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm from June to September. You can’t miss us. We are located in the centre of the park. During the colder months, we move indoor to the seniors building, Lerette Manor at 250 12th Street from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Everyone Welcome!

During the summer months, when resources are available, alongside the GFM, we set up a pizza oven program. The mobile pizza oven is built each week with the help of our committed volunteers. LAMP provides the fresh topping and pizza dough and residents create their own delicious oven baked pizza.

Housing

LAMP’s 2017 AGM panel on Affordable Housing provided a platform for community engagement to address the affordable housing crisis.

More than 160 people attended, passionate about improving conditions for people finding it hard to afford to live in Toronto.

Residents shared their stories of hardship of being on the verge of homelessness, living in a shelter, living in substandard conditions and travelling hours to get to school or work. A call to action was made along with a promise of more community meetings to find solutions.

Community Partnerships

In partnership with important grassroots organizations like Albion Neighbourhood Services, Daily Bread Foodbank and Toronto Public Health and more than 40 local residents at each stakeholder meeting, a community led initiative was born. More than 172 individuals have participated to date.

Lakeshore Affordable Housing Advocacy

The community leaders formed the Lakeshore Affordable Housing Advocacy and Action Group. Its purpose is to create new units of affordable supportive housing, to research innovative models and to help people on the verge of homelessness maintain their housing.

Outcomes include Landlord and Tenants Rights education and support, referrals to Albion Neighbourhood Services, South Etobicoke Community Legal Services, seniors support services, and assistance with housing matters like maintenance and other issues.

Community Relations & Membership

Get involved in your community by becoming a member of LAMP today.

When times are tough LAMP is always there to light the way. Your contribution helps to support your neighbours:

Children and teens;
Single parent families;
People with health issues;
Seniors;
Newcomers;
Homeless people;
Persons with disabilities; and
Others struggling with mental health challenges.

How can you get involved?

LAMP offers a wide range of vital services and programs that promote health and well-being. Become a member and invest in your community. Together we can create hope and a better life for everyone. LAMP members build a strong, healthy community. Membership forms are available at our reception desk or on our website. A Membership costs 3 dollars. We encourage you to take out a 3 year membership to help us save on administrative costs.

Brighten many lives by joining LAMP today!

LAMP is working to improve wellness and quality of life for everyone in the Lakeshore community and your participation is important to its success. A happy and healthy community is an advantage to all its residents.

Wellness Programs

LAMP CHC’s Wellness Programs help to provide individuals with the information, tools and skills they need to better manage and control their health.

Health promoters and community health educators facilitate presentations on health promotion topics that improve well-being. These topics include mental health, mindfulness, gentle exercise, anti-bullying, healthy eating and more. Exercise classes help individuals to build strength and skills to improve their fitness level and balance. The goal is to help people to achieve their best health by providing information and resources to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Senior Programming

Seniors are the fastest growing demographic group in Canada and represent invaluable community resources.

By encouraging seniors to participate in our various programs, we give them the opportunity to meet new people, exercise, and relieve their stress! We also provide our clients with programs catered to learning new skills, such as navigating computers. Activities offered include International Folk Dance, Tai-Chi, Exercise Classes, and other recreational programs.

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