Welcome to the Abiona Centre For Infant and Early Mental Health.
Your safety is our priority. At the Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all our clients, staff, visitors, and stakeholders, including people with disabilities. This page outlines our emergency procedures and accessible services to help ensure everyone can safely navigate an emergency situation at any of our three locations: Broadview, Humewood, and Sheppard Campuses.
1. Emergency Procedures
1.1 Evacuation Plan
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation (e.g., fire, gas leak, or bomb threat), please follow these procedures:
Broadview Campus:
- Follow the illuminated exit signs to the nearest accessible exit.
- Use the designated accessible evacuation routes marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility.
- Proceed to the assembly area located in on the west lawn of the property near Hillside Drive.
Humewood Campus:
- Follow the evacuation routes displayed on the posted floor plans.
- Use the accessible ramp exits located at the west-south ends of the building.
- Proceed to the assembly area in the southern part of the lawn on Humewood Drive.
Sheppard Campus:
- Utilize the elevators only if they are deemed safe by emergency personnel.
- Use the accessible exits indicated on the evacuation route maps posted throughout the campus.
- Gather at the assembly point located at Toronto Public Library parking lot on the west side of 1900
- Sheppard Avenue West.
1.2 Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
- Trained Staff: Designated staff members are trained to assist individuals with disabilities during emergencies. Please identify yourself to a staff member if you require assistance.
1.3 Shelter-in-Place Procedures
If an emergency requires staying indoors (e.g., severe weather, chemical spill), please follow these procedures:
- Listen to announcements made via the public address system or by emergency personnel.
- Move to designated safe areas within the building, such as interior rooms away from windows and doors.
- Accessible safe areas are clearly marked and located on all floors.
2. Accessible Services during Emergencies
To ensure all individuals, including those with disabilities, have access to critical information and assistance during emergencies, we provide the following accessible services:
- Alternate Formats: Emergency information is available in alternate formats upon request, including large print, Braille, audio format, and accessible electronic formats.
3. Contact Information
For non-urgent inquiries or to request accessible formats of emergency information.
Email address: AODA@abionacentre.ca
4. Feedback on Accessibility
We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our emergency procedures and services. Please contact our Accessibility Coordinator:
Accessibility Coordinator: Tejinder Kaur, Director, People and Culture
Phone: 416-425-6348
Email: aoda@abionacentre.ca
5. Additional Resources and Updates
Visit our website regularly at www.abionacentre.ca for more information on our emergency procedures and accessibility services.
For real-time updates and emergency notifications, follow us on social media:
6. Your Safety Matters
We strive to ensure a safe environment for everyone at the Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff if you have any questions, require additional accommodations, or need further information during an emergency.
"Abiona Centre not only gave me the ability to care for my child, but the motivation to get what I wanted for my life - to have my daughter with me and to live independently."
Abiona Centre is a client-centred infant and early childhood mental health organization which supports pregnant and parenting adolescents, aged 13 – 25.