ON, M1L 1A8
and government services and resources * access to computers, Internet,
photocopier, fax and telephone * seasonal income
tax clinic (February-April)
Toronto, ON, M1L 1L3
Drop-In, Food Security Program
- Second Harvest (Monday)
- soup and sandwich lunch (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
- dine-in hot lunch (Wednesday)
- breakfast 7 am-9 am (Monday-Friday)
- harm reduction kits distribution
- crisis intervention
- social activities
Resource Access Centre -- computers and telephone available available for job search and research
- medical appointments
- access to nurse for blood pressure services and referrals
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M4C 4C2
Drop-in program includes
- drop-in kitchen
- access to computers, internet
- access to laundry, showers
- cultural workshops
- bi-weekly walk in clinic
- access to case management - system navigation and advocacy
- daily social and recreational programming
- after hours crisis drop in for registered ENAGB Youth
Toronto, ON, M3C 3A1
- faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- one-on-one needs assessment and plan
- information and referrals services
- orientation to life in Canada
- information on:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
- education system
- housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
- financial services and the banking system
- transportation system in Canada
- family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
- employment related services
- citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- orientation to Ontario workshop series
- assistance with immigration related forms
- volunteer opportunities
- assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
- Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
- LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): LEAP 416-924-2543 ext 1
- Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre and Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368
- The Integrated Services for Seniors (ISFS) program
- The Personal Support Services (PSS) for Low Acuity Home Care program
- counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
- transitional support
- support groups for victims and survivors
Toronto, ON, M1K 2M5
Settlement services for immigrants and newcomers, as well as programs for youth, women and families
- information and referral
- employment preparation, job search workshops
- self employment, business integration training
- basic and advanced computer and Internet training; digital literacy training skills
- networking groups for newcomer women and seniors
- French language classes
- basic and advanced sewing and fashion design program
- crime prevention programs
- addiction counselling and mental health support services
- Afro Carib Festival yearly in August
Programs for Children and Youth
- information technology training and web development training for youth
- after school program, mentoring, and recreation for children and youth, including those at risk
- youth outreach worker for Black youth helping with counselling, career planning, employment support
Senior Program - for seniors with low incomes residing in Scarborough
- digital literacy program and computer training
Computer Donations - donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
- faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- one-on-one needs assessment and plan
- information and referrals services
- orientation to life in Canada
- information on:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
- education system
- housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
- financial services and the banking system
- transportation system in Canada
- family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
- employment related services
- citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- orientation to Ontario workshop series
- assistance with immigration related forms
- volunteer opportunities
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
- supportive counselling
- information and referral
- assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
- Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
- Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
- LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
- Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
- faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
- public-access computers
- community bulletin board and job board display
- one-on-one needs assessment and plan
- information and referrals services
- orientation to life in Canada
- information on:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
- education system
- housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
- financial services and the banking system
- transportation system in Canada
- family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
- employment related services
- citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
- orientation to Ontario workshop series
- assistance with immigration related forms
- volunteer opportunities
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
- Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)
- counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
- transitional support
- support groups for victims and survivors
Toronto, ON, M4M 1H3
Community centre
- meeting, public hall and program space for community groups
- children/youth mentoring program
- summer day camp for children
- self help groups
- volunteer development
- special events
Exchange Loft
- access to computers and internet
- Monday-Sunday 9:30 am-8:30 pm
- printing or photocopying -- fee
Services provided by other agencies -- Queen-Saulter Library, South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
Community support
- community information and referral
- assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
- income tax clinic
- phone and mail registry service
- computer, Internet and email access
- online resource directory
- case management
- advocacy
- peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups
Housing Trusteeship Services
Money management services to help clients stay housed by assisting in paying rent to avoid evictions
- financial literacy skills (budgeting, bill assistance, allowances)
- landlord and tenant mediation
- follow-up support and community links
Toronto Rent Bank
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing - Neighbourhood Information Post program coordinating agency
Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Assistance with energy programs; funds eligible clients to reconnect, prevent disconnection or to assist in the payment of energy arrears for hydro, gas or oil service
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Services to help and support immigrants begin their new lives in Canada
Settlement Information and Referral
- information on topics such as essential government documents and benefits, immigration and citizenship, employment and job search, access to trades and professions, foreign credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
- settlement information sessions in various locations
- monthly webinars
- guest speaker series
- Newcomer Network
- access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone; computer area
- settlement resource library
- English conversation circle
Library Settlement Partnerships - outreach program at Toronto Reference Library
- settlement information and referral
- Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) - group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks, trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral
- Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours and build leadership, language, communication and social skills
- workshops and activities for parents and youth
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
Holiday meal - December 25, 11 am-1 pm
Drop-in centre includes meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and assistance locating emergency accommodation
- individual support including housing support, form filling assistance, crisis intervention
- access to phones, computers, washrooms
- access to visiting doctors clinic, foot care nurse, dental clinic, psychiatric clinic and vaccine clinic
Harm Reduction Supplies and Service
Includes clean needles, crack pipes, condoms, counselling
Mental Health and Justice
Diversion, pre-diversion, court support and release planning
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
All Saints Drop In
- access to bathrooms, emergency clothing, wifi, computers and phone
- meals
- coffee and snacks
- counselling and advocacy
- referrals and resources
- legal resources, Wednesday afternoons
- harm reduction supplies, needle exchange
- worship and pastoral counselling
- call for times and details of specific programs or services
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M1J 3M5
Self-help centre open for drop in clients offering services to assist individuals to settle into new lives in Canada
Family in Settlement Together - https://ccsfamily.ca/
- holistic settlement support to families as a unit including families with children with special needs
- specialized needs assessment; one-on-one support; group activities
- parenting skills building workshops
- weekly English Conversation Circle
- caregiver self-care sessions
- creative classes for children and youth
- volunteer opportunities
- partnership with East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club
Settlement Services
- needs assessment, information and referral, supportive counselling
- information on employment, citizenship and immigration, education and housing, financial literacy
- support to file forms
- group sessions including English and French conversation groups, citizenship preparation sessions, computer training
- walk-in services, free access to computers and Internet
Community Service Program for socially isolated women at high risk of domestic violence and mental health challenges
- activities to build social networks and break isolation
- short term skills training for employment such as customer service, sewing, food handling and how to become a self-employed artist
- workshops series such as chronic pain management, how to manage diabetes, nutrition (healthy eating) programs
Services at Other Locations
Itinerant Settlement Counselling Services - delivered in collaboration with partner agencies such as ACCES Employment, Dr. Roz's Healing Place, East Scarborough Storefront, Springboard Employment, and YWCA to better support newcomer clients at those locations
Library Settlement Program offered on an itinerant basis at Cedarbrae Library, Woodside Library, Albert Campbell Library, Goldhawk Park Library, and Burrows Hall Library. Additionally, services are available Monday to Saturday at Agincourt Library
Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8
Adult reference and research library with materials in over 80 languages
- access to computers, Internet, printers
- information and programs for newcomers
- job search programs and materials
- language learning materials
- arts, picture and video collections
Services for People with Disabilities: equipment, collections
Digital Innovation Hub: 3D printing, sound and video production, green screen technology
- self-publishing press
IntelliSearch: 416-393-7241; customized bibliographic search service providing quick access to databases, fee
Book a Librarian: service for personal assistance with information needs
Marilyn and Charles Baillie Special Collections Centre: includes the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection and the Baldwin Collection of Canadiana
Bram and Bluma Appel Salon: event rentals space
Toronto, ON, M5G 2C8
Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information; staff assistance, information and referral
Driver and Vehicle
- vehicle permits and plates
- driver's licence renewals
- written driver's test
- accessible parking permits
- copies of records
- product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles
- take written test for driver's licence
Health
- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
- organ and tissue donor registration
Photo Identification
- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement
Fish and Wildlife
- fishing and hunting licences
- Outdoors Cards (ID cards which in most cases need to accompany licences)
- Outdoors Card Centre 1-800-387-7011
Forms and Official Documents
- Commissioner of Oaths
- file application with Landlord and Tenant Board
Taxes
- services online
Toronto, ON, M4P 3B5
EarlyON
- Family and Baby Drop-In facilitated by RECE
- community Resources and Referrals
- workshops
School Aged Programs
- After School Program - homework help and recreational activities
- summer and March break day camp
Newcomer Support Services -- comprehensive settlement and orientation services to help you start your new life in Canada, get free information:
- Canadian citizenship
- free income tax clinic
- Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP)
- education system guidance (colleges & universities)
- credential assessment
- GST/HST & Canada child tax benefits (CCTB)
- Ontario disability support program (ODSP)
- employment, housing, OntarioWorks (OW)
- legal services information, social insurance number (SIN), permanent residence card (PRC)
- shelters, clothing and food banks
- workshops, orientation sessions, and community connection groups
- employment and settlement workshops
- conversation circles
- networking
- socializing
- career fairs
Services for Older Adults: programs for persons 50 years and older including:
- lunch outings and day trips
- social and recreational activities
- fitness programs
- tech support
- workshops
Other
- income tax clinic
- computer lab
- community information
- volunteer opportunities
- room rentals
Toronto, ON, M1S 5G5
Immigrant Resource Centre - multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement Services
- needs assessment
- information, orientation and referral
- supportive counselling
- newcomer mental health services and crisis intervention
- assists with form filling
- bridging services
- workshops and tours
- support to newcomer tenants in the private rental market
- seasonal income tax clinic for low income families
Community Connections Mentorship Program
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT) (Settlement Workers in Schools)
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
- homework club
- multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 1301
Employment Support Services
- sector-specific skills training programs
- one-on-one employment counselling, career exploration and job referrals
- pre-employment skills workshops such as resume, cover letters and interview preparation
- hiring events and job fairs; self-employment and small business workshops
Employment Resource Centre
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards, labour market information
- resume clinics, mock interviews
- workshops
Early Years Services
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education
- parent-child interactive activities
Children and Youth Programs
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
Community Service Programs
- social, educational and recreational programs
- interest classes
- health information workshops
Volunteer Services
- training and development
- placements
- public education
Community Garden and Kitchen including
- rental of garden planters
- food skills training programs
- also facility or hall rentals
Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8
Services to help and support immigrants begin their new lives in Canada
Settlement Information and Referral
- information on topics such as essential government documents and benefits, immigration and citizenship, employment and job search, access to trades and professions, foreign credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
- settlement information sessions in various locations
- monthly webinars
- guest speaker series
- Newcomer Network
- access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone; computer area
- settlement resource library
- English conversation circle
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
Toronto, ON, M1H 2X1
CanTYD Drop-in Centre
Informal counselling, access to computers and internet, resume building, and information and referral on issues of concern to youth such as housing, employment, health and mental health supports
Medai Konal
Dramatic arts program promoting creativity and skills development
Project Empowerment
For youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities, includes one-on-one mentoring and volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders
Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership)
Mentoring, peer networking and outreach, outreach workshops in schools and drop-in centres, Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers, and parent network
Selvy's Circle
Drop-in for young women 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events
Selvan's Circle
Drop-in for young men 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events
Toronto, ON, M5T 2V9
​Holiday Hours: Closed December 25, 26, 2025 and January 1, 2026
Drop-in services, including access to medical, mental health, employment, housing support and legal services
- breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack
- access to laundry, showers
- hygiene products
- internal referrals to substance use counselling; harm reduction supplies
- internal referrals to mental health counselling; crisis intervention
- housing support services - assistance in accessing shelters, Streets to Homes
- access to telephones, resource computers
- referral to community partners
- clothing available (dependent on donations)
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M1S 1T4
Community Access Services
- Commissioner of Oaths
- computers, internet access, fax, photocopier
- income tax clinic
- Metro Voice Mail -- persons without telephones receive private phone number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone
Harm Reduction Services -- individual and community support or information about opiate use and addiction, addiction counselling, counselling and case management, harm reduction supplies (mobile and fixed site)Housing Hub -- support for individuals and households at-risk or experiencing homelessness to find, apply for and maintain housing
Street Outreach Services
- mobile outreach in Scarborough and North York to support individuals experiencing homelessness and sleeping outdoors
- provides wellness checks, basic needs supplies, community referrals, informal counselling, support with accessing shelter and assistance finding and obtaining housing
Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, financial problem-solving, income tax clinic, budgeting
Toronto, ON, M1H 3C3
Information and Orientation Services - settlement services for newcomers who have been in Canada for less than 4 years, including landed immigrants, Convention refugees and foreign-born Canadian citizens
- orientation, information sessions, supportive counselling
- information and referral including housing, access to community resources
- employment assessment and preparation, job fairs, computer with free Internet access
- advocacy, interpretation
- English conversation classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry; care for newcomer children -- childminding for parents attending sessions
Newcomer Youth Girls Program
- ​empowers and supports immigrant and refugee girls focusing on healthy relationships, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and sexual health
- individual and group counselling with gender-based analysis positive (GBA+) approach
- educational and recreational activities
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
- ​home visitation program supporting vulnerable, isolated, and low-income mothers of children aged 3-5 years
- empowers mothers to take active role in preparing their children for school
- builds confidence, skills, and community connections.
Newcomer Settlement Program
- volunteer recruitment and training
- outreach, advocacy
- cultural activities
Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
- crisis intervention and safety planning
- individual and family counselling for women and children
- support groups and educational workshops
- referrals to community services such as Legal Aid, subsidized housing and Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- advocacy, education and information
Men Make a Difference - culturally appropriate group sessions to learn techniques for developing healthy relationships, resolve conflict, and cope with anger
Seniors Services
- recreational activities
- support groups for isolated Afghan senior women
- assistance accessing community resources
Toronto, ON, M6J 1E3
Drop-in for adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
- washroom and showers
- laundry, lockers and mail service
- computers, printers and internet access
- coffee, tea, cereal and snacks
- hot lunches on Wednesday and Saturday
Community services
- information and referral
- housing support
- case management
- health clinics (psychiatrist and nurse, by appointment only)
- group activities
- Indigenous cultural programming
- social and recreation programs
- outings
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M1E 2R2
- community information and referral
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
- employment support
