ON, M6R 3B2
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L8
Settlement Services
- information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
- employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
Information, referrals and support for people and families living with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder
- system navigation and individual support
- list of and help finding local qualified providers
- help with new Ontario Autism Program and purchases with Childhood Budgets or Interim One Time Funding
- parent resources and education
- social activities and events
- peer-to-peer mentoring
Toronto, ON, M6P 4C3
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
Services and counselling virtually, by phone and in person on a case-by-case basis
- individual supportive counselling for women and children, including victims of domestic violence
- crisis intervention
- safety planning
- support groups
- transitional plan and goal setting
- translation, interpretation, accompaniment to assist women in accessing resources such as housing, income supports, employment, training, childcare, legal information, etc.
Toronto, ON, M6H 3J1
Settlement services
- English language classes (LINC)
- one on one information and referral, orientation
- counselling
- documentation
- social assistance applications
- interpretation
- information sessions and workshops
Women support groups
- counselling and support groups for assaulted women
- Spanish-speaking seniors club
- Portuguese-speaking seniors group
- groups for Portuguese-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Mandarin-speaking women
- wellness and fitness program
- advocacy and public education
- community development
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) -- in-home school readiness program for low income families, serving Jane and Finch, Malvern, Thorncliffe and Toronto West
Tutoring program -- for students of Portuguese or Spanish-speaking heritage
Live-in Caregiver support program -- individual support, employment and employer related issues, employment training opportunities
Community engagement -- community led activities, volunteering, leadership development for youth, women and seniors
Toronto, ON, M6H 4K3
Women-led organization providing support to South Asian and racialized women in the language of the client's choice
Violence Against Women Program: counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration assistance
- health education and promotion
- multicultural wellness support groups
- life skills support group; sewing collective
- seniors group for all South Asian women
- youth group for girls, homework club for children
- first language literacy instruction
- job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling
- legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse, legal education workshops
Intersectional Services
- settlement services, information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy, group activities
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
- year-round income tax clinic for individuals and families with low incomes
- food bank, member of the Daily Bread Food; emergency food including South Asian dry goods provided to those in need on alternate Tuesdays; call ahead for details
- volunteer opportunities
Satellite location at Frontline Community Services (see separate listing), 2761 Markham Road, Scarborough
Toronto, ON, M6J 2J8
Multiservice agency providing early intervention, family violence, child development services, licensed child care centres
Early Intervention
Mental health services for children with social, emotional or behavioural problems
- child and family programs, including family, parent and community counselling
- Intensive Community and Home Services
- child care consultation services and intensive resource support
- school based programs
- SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) intervention and treatment program for children 6-11 years (see separate listing)
Gender-Based Violence Services
Services for women and their children birth-16 years who have experienced family violence or childhood sexual abuse
- individual and group counselling
- on-site counselling for women and children living in shelters
- school liaison program for children in shelters
- treatment services for children and youth who have been sexually abused
- training and support to professionals providing this treatment
Early Year and Childcare Services
- four Early Learning Centres in communities across Toronto and Parkdale-High Park EarlyON Child and Family Centre (CFC)
- Child Care Consultation services provide support for child care centres caring for children under the age of 12 who have extra support needs in licensed child care programs - services are also known as Resource Consultation services
Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Services
Clinical services for children 8-18 years with diagnosed learning disabilities and mental health issues (see separate listing)
Child and Adolescent Services for Abuse and Trauma (CASAT)
For children and youth 4-18 years, and their families, affected by sexual abuse or other interpersonal traumas, such as physical or emotional abuse, or exposure to domestic violence
- includes counselling and mental health consultation
- Understanding Child Sexual Abuse, guide for parents and caregivers available online in English, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
Legal representation, counselling, multilingual interpretation and advocacy
Legal services
- information, advice and consultation on issues of violence against women
- referrals to lawyers
- assistance with all levels of the justice system
- family and immigration law representation
- Independent Legal Advice for survivors of sexual assault
- community education
- systemic advocacy
#AndMeToo Project
- provides women and gender diverse people of precarious status and/or employment who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment in their workplaces with access to summary legal advice, brief services, referrals
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process, and assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate
Counselling Services
- individual and group counselling
- mindfulness, trauma support
- referrals to community agencies
- housing transition support for women leaving abusive relationships
- Gardiner Expressive Arts Group for survivors of sexual abuse
Interpreter Services Toronto
- language interpretation to access support services in the community and in Domestic Violence Courts
- includes services for clients who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
- interpreter training and employment opportunities
Toronto, ON, M8Y 0C5
Clinical Health Services - Health services include:
- medical services - primary health services
- chiropody services - foot care
- dietitian services - nutrition education and counseling
- asthma education - one-on-one sessions and group sessions on information to understand asthma or other breathing problems
- diabetes education - offer nutrition education and counseling throughout the whole lifespan, from infant to older adult
Community Programs - Provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community * providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs * the programs focus on a variety of community needs such as physical activity, healthy eating, socialization, support groups, mindfulness, chronic disease management and more
Family Programs - Support the health of individuals, families and communities
Fitness Program - Offer free activities to promote physical health and well being
Seniors Programs - Variety of programs for seniors in the community
Women's Programs - Designed to reach out to women of all ages in the community * offer women focused services and activities, and especially welcomes women who feel disadvantaged or isolated * provide individual counselling and advocacy, and facilitates group workshops and activities on topics of special interest for women
ON, M5V 2R4
Anonymous HIV Testing - HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results
Case Management - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
CHEERS - Provides youth in and from the child welfare system with support services as they transition from government care to independence
Counselling - Support clients to discover or build on their own strengths * a way to learn more about self, make changes, and improve the sense of wellbeing by reaching specific goals
Dental Services - Reduced Fee Dental Services - Basic dental services on a reduced fee schedule * services include dental examinations, radiographs, cleaning, filling, extractions, and selected root canals
Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs - Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room - An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community
Harm Reduction Programs - Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) - Harm reduction based health services that provide an environment where it is legal to possess and consume drugs via injection, intranasal (snorting) and oral (popping pills) * harm reduction supplies, education on safer drug use, overdose prevention and intervention, medical and counselling services, and referrals to housing, income support and other services
ID Clinic - Identification clinic for individuals looking to replace or obtain legal Canadian identifications, including social insurance number, birth certificate, and record of landing * in partnership with Street Health
Income Tax Clinic - Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included
Niiwin Wendaanimak (Four Winds) - Indigenous Health and Wellness Program - Culturally specific Indigenous supports and access to healing ceremonies, health education with a focus on diabetes (prevention and education), case management supports, access to primary care and harm reduction supports, and social recreation activities
Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Case Management for At-risk Pregnant and Parenting Women - Counselling, case management, support, and advocacy for pregnant and parenting women from a harm reduction perspective
Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Great Start Together Perinatal Program - Support and education to pregnant women and new mothers
Primary Health Care - A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Specialized Services for Homeless, Street Involved & Youth at Risk - Promotes access to health care for street involved youth * services tailored to homeless and at-risk youths
Voice Mail Program - Low cost voice mail service that allows to retrieve messages from any phone
Youth Programs - Youth Case Management - Case manager assist youth in navigating various parts of the social system, including education, employment, housing, income supports, legal and immigration
ON, M5T 3A9
* pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes
education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling
and therapy for individuals, families and groups * health coaching and
education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP
required for primary care services and most specialist referrals
Toronto, ON, M6H 3L9
Multi-service agency working with Portuguese-speaking communities and local residents
Pathways to Income Empowerment Program
Includes information and referral and community education on food, housing and income security issues, including assistance with forms
- youth outreach program including workshops for middle and high school students
- newcomers settlement and orientation
Seniors Program
- Seniors Life and Hope education and recreation program for adults 55 years and older
Gender-based Violence Counselling services
Individual and group counselling for women and children who are victims or witnesses of gender-based and intimate partner violence or abuse
- youth services include counselling, life skills, advocacy
Parenting Programs
- Success by Six parenting groups for Portuguese-speaking mothers with children birth-6 years - online/virtual groups only
- Mindful Fathering parenting group in partnership with Yorktown Family Services (see separate listing)
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S1
Offering a blend of community support services, community mental health and addictions services, supportive housing, inter-professional primary care and home care services
Provincial telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for women who have experienced abuse
- liaison with diverse communities
- confidential and anonymous
Toronto only: initial assessment and intake for assaulted women's shelters, call 416-863-0511 or toll free 1-866-863-0511
Toronto, ON, M5T 1W5
Provides public legal education and accessible online legal information for 2Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse (2STNBGD) communities
- province-specific legal resources to help individuals understand their rights and navigate Canada's legal systems
- conducts national research and publishes tools, reports, and data addressing barriers faced by 2STNBGD communities
- curated listings of 2S/trans/non-binary/gender-diverse support services across Canada
- develops self-advocacy tools, including the ongoing 2S Trans+ Self Advocacy Workbook
- engages communities to inform advocacy efforts aimed at dismantling transphobic policies and systemic injustices
ON, M6N 4B4
treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease
management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and
dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals and families, groups *
health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation *
physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist
referrals
Toronto, ON
Assistance for women in accessing and maintaining safe, affordable housing, and in developing community support networks including support for women with children who have experienced or survived violence, practical support to women who have been homeless or lived in poverty for a long period, assistance for women with mental health or substance abuse issues to live independently in the community, and support for women with disabilities
- information, referrals, community links including immigration and legal information
- family advocacy
- individual and group support
- workshops and seminars
- community development and outreach
Transitional Housing Support Program
- includes assistance with application process for subsidized housing in Toronto, as well as Durham, Peel and York regions
- safety planning, crisis support, advocacy
- connections to community resources
- assistance with finding furniture and household items
Advocacy, research, training, counselling, public education and awareness on gender-based violence
- advocacy, research, training and public education with focus on virtual services
- development of supports and tools for survivors of trafficking
- transformative justice initiatives for survivors of sexual violence
- research on traumatic brain injury, health and safety outcomes, and criminal legal system response to intimate partner violence
Direct Support Services for Survivors
Crisis support, referrals, peer counselling, system navigation, and opportunities for learning and advocacy
- virtually online or by phone
- support available in multiple languages
- no documents or status required
Personal Advocacy
Skills building training and workshops, peer support, and assistance gaining practical skills for systems navigation such as family courts and child welfare, for survivors of gender-based violence
C6 Peer Counselling/System Navigation
12-week online training for survivors to build self-advocacy and social action skills, and support for system navigation
SPARK: Survivor-led Practices for Awareness, Respect, and Knowledge
Corporate training program to recognize and support employees experiencing or perpetrating gender-based violence; includes workshops, interactive activities, comprehensive testing, and accreditation
Toronto, ON
Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and shelter to adults and children experiencing violence
Emergency shelter, capacity 32
- counselling and referrals
- advocacy and follow up
- court and immigration escort
- children's program and counselling
- legal and housing assistance
Transitional Housing and Outreach Support Program (TH&O)
Community-based support in applying for affordable housing, including counselling, safety planning, assistance accessing food supports, outreach and workshops
- crisis intervention and culturally sensitive counselling, support and referral
- support for families and friends of survivors
- support groups
- information on alternatives to legal justice system
- court support, accompaniment and advocacy program
- research, public education, workshops
- comprehensive volunteer training
- all services confidential
- trans-positive environment
Toronto, ON
- capacity 33
Transitional Worker assists residents and women in the community in finding housing, job search training and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Safety Planning
Ongoing counselling and support, including goal setting and access to interpretation services
Building Opportunities for Women (BOW)
Assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, job search, academic advancement and school programs, computer training, skills development and life skills
VIBE (Violence Intervention Breakthrough Empowerment)
Prevention program offered in-house, and in schools and communities
- music interactive therapy, academic support, group sessions, leadership and mentoring, and recreational activities
- in-school programs include Media Interactive, Music Interactive, WIT (Whatever It Takes)
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Supportive community-based emergency and support services, includes shelter, crisis intervention, counselling, safety planning, and support group programs for women and their children
- information and referral
- accompaniment and advocacy
- assistance in obtaining services
- development of support networks
- outreach and home visit services provided in various community locations
Emergency shelter
- includes counselling, referrals, court and immigration escort, follow-up, and advocacy and assistance with housing, welfare, immigration, medical and legal services
- capacity 30
- children's programs
Transitional and Housing Support Program
- counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, assistance obtaining affordable housing, and follow-up
Women and Communities Against Violence (WACAV)
- builds and strengthens linkages between under-serviced areas, supports service providers and shelters
