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, M6R 1M2
Assistance with
- searching for market rent housing in Toronto
- filling out applications for subsidized housing and housing for people with special needs
- assistance with MyAccesstoHousing
- special priority applications for subsidized housing
- access to Toronto Rent Bank - local access center and liaison to other funding supports
- funded by the City of Toronto
Open to walk-in clients, email and phone service preferred for efficiency, masks no longer mandatory
Toronto, ON, M6H 1L6
Support services
- individual counselling
- support groups
- information and referral
- advocacy, referrals and accompaniment to legal, housing, employment, education, emergency and social services
- income and education support
- support groups including for older Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish-speaking women
- access to a case support worker
Housing support
- assistance applying for subsidized or market-rent housing
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner
Health and wellness programs
- trauma informed counselling
- counselor on site from Jean Tweed Centre
- Inner City Health Associates (ICHA) medical clinic on site (Mon - Thurs varying hours)
- dental referral in partnership with Queen West Community Health Centre at the University of Toronto Dental Clinic
- accompaniment to medical appointment
Social and recreation activities, volunteer opportunities, speakers
Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
Outreach and long-term housing assistance
Mobile Housing Outreach
Services for homeless people who request assistance obtaining housing, includes help with finding appropriate housing, aftercare resources and support to help keep clients housed
- also offered at shelters and drop-ins locations
- in partnership with Toronto, Streets to Homes
Toronto, ON, M6H 4A9
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A4
Settlement and accompaniment services for newly arrived refugee claimants including those with refused refugee claims
- navigating refugee process
- connecting to Legal Aid and free immigration legal advice; finding a lawyer
- scheduling Immigration Medical Exam; changing address with immigration
- applying for social assistance income/government benefits
- connecting to English as a Second Language (ESL) schools/English conversation groups
- applying for subsidized housing and other housing supports
- connecting with community resources - finding schools for children, opening bank accounts
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W2
- health services, health promotion
- community services and community development
- Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services
- family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
- individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- counselling and case management
- dietitian
- podiatry clinic
- breastfeeding clinic
- child and parenting programs, including Spanish-speaking groups
- Diabetes Education Centre
- harm reduction programs
- seniors programs
- Toronto Public Health dental clinic
- women's programs
- youth programs
- Adult Protective Service program for adults with developmental disabilities
- community kitchen
- client advocacy, crisis referral to shelters
- eviction prevention, information and referral
- housing search
- landlord outreach, negotiation with landlords
- Housing Connections Access Centre, Share the Warmth
- other Home Services -- Rent Bank and Streets to Homes Follow-up Services
For help with Enbridge Gas bills, call 1-855-487-5327
Toronto, ON, M6G 2M3
Mentorship, housing, mental health, education and employment support; online list of youth resources
Homelessness Prevention
- housing grants
- move-in support
- facilitating connections with extended family and community members for long-term housing
Mentorship Program
- one-to-one long-term adult volunteer mentors and supportive networks
Mental Health Program
- counselling
- access to trauma-informed psychotherapist
- support in accessing community services
Toronto, ON, M6M 1B9
Financial supports, social supports, and referrals to employment supports for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto
All Toronto Employment and Social Services locations provide similar supports
Programs and benefits available through Ontario Works at Programs and Benefits Finder at toronto.ca/humanservices, or visit toronto.ca/ontarioworks for general information
Each location has an Access and Resource Centre where residents can access:
- computers with internet access
- laser printer, scanner, photocopier and telephones
- information about upcoming workshops or events
- onsite services provided by community partners
- information about government services
Financial Supports -- may include money for
- food
- shelter and emergency housing related costs
- clothing and other household costs
- prescription medications
- health costs and funeral expenses
Social Supports -- may include referrals to community and government services, including:
- childcare
- housing
- food banks
- legal services
- newcomer services
- supports for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities
- health and mental health services
- addiction supports
Employment Supports -- accessible through referral to Employment Ontario, these supports may include help to:
- write a resume
- build job-related skills
- participate in training
- gain work experience
- search for a job
People receiving Ontario Works (OW) who have developed an Action Plan with their caseworker may qualify for additional employment benefits available from OW
The services below provide information for people receiving Ontario Works:
MyBenefits -- online service available 24/7 to residents receiving Ontario Works that makes it faster and easier to securely access information on any device (smartphones, tablets and computers)
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) - 1-800-808-2268 for information about payment details, file status, automated service is available 24/7 or call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm to speak to an agent; service not available to TTY users
Client Services; Information Unit, for information on Ontario Works, including legislation and procedures
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L1
Support and advocacy in the areas of housing, education and employment for all youth using traditional Indigenous healing techniques
Supportive services
- youth in transition
- youth outreach
- youth justice
- Aboriginal Youth Employment Skills Building Program
- GED program
- access to Native Learning Centres
Drop-in services
- meals and snacks and food support including a community kitchen
- crisis and anger management
- life and social skills development
- housing support and advocacy
- employment support including resume writing
- financial literacy
- cultural activities, ceremonies and learning
- recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M6R 3A9
Matches potential tenants to vacancies in contracted permanent or transitional housing
- administers subsidy program to landlords; funds and monitors 45 boarding homes and 31 apartment units
- monitors and works cooperatively with homes to maintain standards and awareness of tenants' needs
- provides on-site support services including social and recreational opportunities to tenants
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
- information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
- help in accessing funding and programs
- development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
- employment programs for youth
Adults
- skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
- job placement
- Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
- supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community
Families
- Family and parent support groups
- in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
Residential Services
- supported group living
- supportive home share
- supportive independent living
- LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
- adult fee-for-service programs
- residential respite for children and adults
- summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks
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, M5R 1C7
Settlement services assisting newcomers with
- filling out forms such as work permits, identification
- accessing employment training
- understanding educational options and openings
- finding housing
- connecting to legal services
- accessing healthcare coverage
- also offers services weekly at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Immigration Holding Centre
Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9
Corner Drop-In
- breakfast, lunch
- showers, laundry, phones, mail services and computers
- assessment and support of OW/ODSP/CPP applications
- identification and legal support
Medical services
- community nurses
- vaccination clinic
- psychiatrist
- primary care
- general practitioner
Mental health and substance use services
- case management
- safer drug use supplies
- overdose prevention site
- information and referral for issues related to HIV/Hep C
Toronto Community Addiction Team -- Intensive case management
- peer training and development
- skill building and training, strengthening of support networks, and improved navigation of services
Trustee program
- money management assistance
- harm reduction
- follow-up support services for participants referred through the Streets to Homes program
L L Odette Place
- supportive housing for chronically homeless men
- application through CASH
Employment program
- support, employment readiness and job matching services
- employment, volunteering and educational opportunities
Group programs
- Acudetox, social action, mindfulness meditation and wellness group
- Sunday afternoon movie
- peer supports
- social, recreational and volunteering opportunities
ON, M6K 1L2
On-site housing support and referrals on a weekly basis by West Toronto Housing Help
Services include:
- finding market rent housing in the west end
- provide rental listings
- prevent possible eviction
- access support to maintain housing
- complete subsidized housing applications
- information and referrals to other city services
Centre for French speaking women
Services for Victims of Violence and/or Sexual Assault
- individual counselling
- emotional support and accompaniment
Community Programs (for all francophone women)
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- sexual assault prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Services for Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Women
- settlement services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- accompaniment to settlement related appointments
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Transitional and Housing Support Program for Women who are Victims of Violence
- assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN Program
- employment preparation for all Francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
Tremplin Program
- self-employment and entrepreneurship workshops
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- accompaniment of the victim to court proceedings, if necessary
Toronto, ON, M5H 5V7
Information on residential taxes and billing costs
Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief Programs:
- applications closed as of October 31, 2025; City of Toronto may still accept first time applicants submitted on or before December 31, 2025
- cancellation or deferral of property tax increases
- water and solid waste rebate programs
Toronto, ON, M6R 1A3
Individual and group sessions for settlement support services, referrals, information, and orientation
Mobile Settlement Services in Shelter Program
In-group workshops, individual and group workshops (including providing information, orientation, referral, and needs assessment) for homeless and under-housed newcomers who are Permanent Residents and Convention Refugee families
Newcomer Youth Program
- practice English skills
- employment assistance
- volunteer opportunities
- homework help and mentorship support
- recreational activities including sports, music, arts
- family reunification
- in partnership with other service providers
- individual and group mental health and wellness support
- post-secondary and scholarship support
Toronto, ON, M6K 1Z9
Health benefits -- prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
- medical supplies, including diabetic and surgical supplies
- transportation to medical treatment if cost exceeds $15 per month
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutritional Allowance
- Extended Health Benefit may be available to clients who are no longer eligible for ODSP income support
- batteries for mobility devices and hearing aids
- guide dogs
- Special Diet Allowance may be available
Employment incentives and benefits -- Employment and Training Start-Up Benefit
- child care costs
- Work-related benefit
- Transitional health benefit
- Employment Transition Benefit
Employment Supports -- job preparation, job search, starting a business
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268, Mon-Sun 24 hrs -- automated information and payment details, file status, service not available to TTY users
Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867, [email protected]-- to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud
ON, M4T 1M9
Special series programs run at various times throughout the year, including: Persistent Concussion Series & ABI Info Series.
- warm line open for support and information (12-4 P.M. Monday to Thursday)
- peer led caregiver support group
- brain injury support groups for adults: women, mixed gender, people who identify as LGBTQI
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups
- On-line Gentle Hatha Yoga
- Social Drop-Ins
- Brain Injury and Justice program: assistance from supervised social work students to help people living with brain injury navigate the legal system - Ontario Wide
- www.abijustice.org - online toolkit on brain injury and the criminal justice system in Ontario *Information for lawyers and people living with brain injury available.
Service changes: In-person and online programs are available
Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5
Spring-Break/Summer day camps: In ASL for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, their hearing siblings, hearing children and their relatives, year round
Education and resources: ASL language development services for school entry in the Ontario Infant Hearing Program. ASL instruction to families of a Deaf family member
Resource Development Services: Resources in ASL and making material accessible in ASL (website content to stakeholder engagement material, Vlogs, promotional material)
Outreach programs: 258 hub learning management system powered by Silent Voice, hosts e-education, designed by deaf experts for ASL, in ASL, and for Deaf learners. Creating accessible education
Toronto, ON, M5V 2H3
Street outreach, housing assistance, referrals to shelter system and respite, and ID clinic for individuals who are homeless, living on the street or street involved
Housing Walk-in Services
- assistance in accessing permanent housing
- individual plan development and intense ongoing advocacy
- assists with obtaining social assistance
- accompaniment to appointments including social assistance, housing, health care, legal consultation
- landlords recruitment
- rent negotiations assistance
- arranges long term supports for tenants and landlords
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
Street Respite Services
- accessible through central intake 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398
- 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
- laundry facilities
- capacity 8
Walk-in Homeless Shelter Referral Service
- phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system
For assaulted women's shelter referral, contact Assaulted Women's Helpline 416-863-0511 (see separate entry)
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B9
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Emergency and transitional shelters, street outreach, support services and help to find permanent housing
Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1N3
A discretionary fund available to provide individuals in the District of Muskoka, who are experiencing or are at-risk of poverty, emergency financial assistance with modest one-time grants to address basic needs including:
- Basic Needs (clothing, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, and footwear)
- Transportation (gas gift card, taxi voucher, bus ticket, medical transportation, and vehicle expenses)
- Social Integration (access to a cellphone or phone cards)
- Health and Wellness (medication, emergency dental and eyeglasses)
- Housing Start-up Costs (furniture, bedding and mattress)
- Family Supports (childcare, formula and diapers, and school supplies for children/youth)
- Food Security (grocery gift card and baby food)
Requests for assistance will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
