Our Programs

Some of the unique programs available at Baycrest are:

Aging Parents: Aging Children: for Adult Children of Holocaust Survivors

A mutual aid group allowing adult children of Holocaust survivors to examine commonalities and the impact of their parents' trauma on their own lives.

Contact:
Paula David 416.785.2500 ext. 2271;
Judi Cohen ext. 2322;
Elaine Kohn

Second Generation Support Group

The Second Generation Support Group is for children of Holocaust survivors, the "second generation". This group meets bi-weekly in the evening. The regular meetings of the support group allow participants to share their feelings and look at common issues. The group is facilitated by two social workers who will help participants identify their needs and what can be done for them and their aging parents.

Contact:
Paula David, 416.785.2500, ext. 2271 or
Judi Cohen, ext. 2271, for further information.

Child Survivor and Hidden Children's Group

This group is for survivors of the Holocaust who were under 18 years old by the end of the War.

Contact:
Paula David ext. 2271;
Peggy Solomon

Child Survivor Online Listserve Group

This is an online chat group for survivors of the Holocaust who were under 18 years old by the end of the War.

Contact:
Paula David ext. 2271

Apotex Second Generation Group

Group for adult children of Apotex residents who are Holocaust survivors.

Contact:
Ruth Goodman ext. 2208

Terrace Holocaust Survivors' Group

Welcomes Terrace Residents who are Holocaust Survivors to join in discussions. This group presents the annual Yom HaShoah Ceremony and participates in special projects with school children in Holocaust Education.

Contact:
Paula David ext. 2272;
Shawn Fremeth ext. 2986

Holocaust Education Week

Each year during Toronto's Holocaust Education Week, Baycrest, in partnership with Jewish Federation offers a conference or workshop for survivor families. Concurrently, there are also special entertainment events, lectures or films for clients, staff and community members.

Holocaust Resource Project

Under the direction of the Holocaust Survivor Outreach Advisory Committee, The Holocaust Resource Project provides education and training for community agencies and organizations on special needs of aging Holocaust survivors, and how health care providers and family members can help. It also works with all Baycrest personnel to provide knowledgeable and appropriate services and programs for survivors. Survivors and their families are welcome to call the project regarding any issue about aging and health care. The Project receives support from the Jewish Material War Claims against Germany Inc.

For further information on our Holocaust Survivor programs:
Contact:
Paula David, Coordinator of the Holocaust Resource Project at 416.785.2500 ext. 2271 .