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, 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
Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 24) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Youth Violence Prevention
- support to Black youths aged 15-29 in or around Northwest Toronto who are facing challenges related to substance use and mental health
- offers support to Black youths and their families, helps them overcome obstacles, embark on a journey towards recovery, and make informed decisions for their well-being
- reduces stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges, so that youths can seek help without fear
- improves access to and the quality of care for youth dealing with substance use and mental health concerns
Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program
- for African-Canadian youth in or around Northwest Toronto, ages 12-16 years
- one to one mentoring with an adult; culturally appropriate workshops
Services for Adults
- general counselling, family violence and child welfare counselling
- seniors services - this service location focuses on seniors; services also at various locations in the community - includes social/recreational programs and case management
Toronto, ON, M9N 2R3
Project Turn-Around
- holistic, culturally appropriate and responsive community-based program serving youth ages 12-20, and their families in the Northwest areas of Toronto.
- prevention and intervention services to at-risk youth and high-risk youth to develop a positive, goal-oriented lifestyle.
- offers counselling, employment and training supports, and mentorship
- for youth 12-29 years from East African, Muslim and Black communities
- youth outreach workers offer services to empower youth
- goal of the program is to promote engagement of youth and their families in the community as well as increase youth access to opportunities
- pre-employment development services such as help with job search, resume, cover letter, interview skills
- helps youth apply to programs such as Skilled Trades and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs and Bridging Programs to Post-secondary Education
- supports East African, Muslim and Black youth who are disadvantaged; by providing one-on-one support to high-risk youth ages 12 to 25 and their families to prevent youth from further risk/violence.
- short-term counselling and support services to youth in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model
- assists youth in dealing with mental health, addiction, school, and family conflicts
- helps youth to identify their needs, goals, aspirations, skills and abilities as well as barriers to accessing services
Toronto, ON, M6P 4C3
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
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, 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, 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
ON, M6R 3B2
Toronto, ON, M3M 1A2
Services for women who have experienced domestic violence
- crisis counselling by telephone or in person
- support groups
- information on legal rights and guidance; educational workshops
- assistance finding transitional housing
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Counselling
- individual, couples and family counselling
- family violence - counselling, support group for assaulted women
- Mental Health Clinic with psychiatrist - mental health evaluations and follow up
- family support, mental health education
- Women's Depression Group - short-term psychoeducational groups for women diagnosed with depression
- cross-cultural training and consultation to other agencies
Passi Nuovi (Partner Abuse Response Program), individual assessment and group intervention program for abusive men for Italian Canadian men in the Greater Toronto Area
- for men 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence or those who wish to voluntarily participate
- 16 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use, [email protected]
- individual, couples, family, group and telephone counselling to identify and treat problem gambling or help those affected by it
- Family Education workshops
- referrals
- prevention activities
Toronto, ON, M3L 1B2
Housing Help Services
- housing search and application assistance
- eviction prevention and landlord tenant mediation
- rent and utility financial support applications and referrals
- crisis intervention
- weekly ID clinic
- individual counselling and housing support for survivors of domestic violence
Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre - financial assistance to individuals and families with a low-income who are in rental arrears or need first and last month rental deposits
- applicants must have a low income with adequate income to sustain their housing
- must have legal status in Canada, and pay market rent (not subsidized)
- additional eligibility criteria apply, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients not eligible, but can be referred to other programs
Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program - assistance with applications
- also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto - assistance for individuals and families with a low income who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
- for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327
Toronto, ON, M3M 1A4
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
- health promotion programs and services for families, newcomers, youth, adults, and older adults
- care coordination
- system navigation
Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns
Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential
Midwife Services - Prenatal and postpartum education and care * classes for healthy pregnancy, labour and birth * home visits * well-woman and well-baby assessments
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support - prenatal fitness group * lactation consultant available * breastfeeding support group
Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) assesses and treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and clients living with diabetes
Harm Reduction Program - Support for safer use of substances * one-on-one appointments, drop-in programs, groups, case management support and referrals to services
Services and Programs:
- Francophones Language Health Services Navigation
- Sexual Health Clinic
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
Toronto, ON, M9P 3V4
Settlement and General Counselling Services
- settlement and orientation, referrals for immigration and sponsorship issues, translation and interpretation
- general counselling, family violence and child welfare counselling
Housing Assistance
- helps to find affordable market rate housing
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner - assistance with housing search and application process
Project Turn-Around
- culturally appropriate intervention program for at-risk youth and family
- counselling, employment and training supports, and mentorship
Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program
- for African-Canadian youth in or around Northwest Toronto, ages 12-16 years
- one to one mentoring with an adult; culturally appropriate workshops
Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program
- for youth 12-29 years from East African, Muslim and Black communities
- youth outreach workers offer services to empower youth
- promotes engagement of youth and their families in the community as well as increases youths' access to opportunities
- offers pre-employment development services such as assistance with job search, resumes, cover letters, interview skills
- assists youth in applying for programs such as Skilled Trades & Pre-Apprenticeship Programs and Bridging Programs to Post-secondary Education
Student & Family Advocate (SFA) Program
- supports Black students aged 6-13 and 14-18 years old in the northwest area of Toronto and Etobicoke
- empowers Black students and families with knowledge and skills to navigate and advocate for their rights within Ontario school system
- attends meetings with teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators
- recognizes racial profiling and anti-Black incidents in students' schools, education, careers, and life pathways.
Youth in Community Services (YICS) Program
- dedicated to empowering minority and racialized youth aged 15-29 in Northwest Toronto
- provides participating youth with a diverse range of skills that enhance their personal and professional development, enabling them to succeed in any career path they choose
- encourages and enables youth to become active participants in their communities, promoting positive change and lasting improvements
- cultivates sense of civic responsibility and democratic participation among youth, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society.
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.
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
ON, M9C 5J5
Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community * care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care * care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
- palliative care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
- health support in the school
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
- referral to other community supports
Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 (area code not required)
Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student's participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses - Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate
Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process
Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community
Adult Day Programs - Programs that promote wellness, dignity, and enhance quality of life in a social setting, and provide a much-needed break for persons providing care and support at home * contact Central Registry at 905-281-4443 for information and how to apply
Health Care Connect - Refers people who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients
Services and Programs:
- Bayshore Home Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Bayshore-East Mississauga Community Nursing Clinic
- CarePartners Community Nursing Clinic
- Closing the Gap Community Nursing Clinic
- Oakville - Acclaim Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Paramed-Georgetown Community Nursing Clinic
- Spectrum Community Nursing Clinic
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, M9C 4Z4
Range of services and programs provided through communication channels such as phone, email, Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp and other channels, either in group sessions or individually; physical location is accessible by appointment
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Domestic Violence Services
- counselling and referral for victims of family violence
- outreach and community education
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
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
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
