Toronto, ON, M1J 3C2
Homeless Drop-In and Services
- meal program -- breakfast, hot lunch, snacks
- access to computer and internet
- access to phone
- laundry available on-site
- individual support and informal counselling
- information and referral
Health programs
- foot care and general nurse
- harm reduction supplies
Safer Opioid Supply (SOS) program -- case management for those with opiate dependency, group supports, and public education workshops in the community
Housing programs
- housing assistance via rental listings and assistance applying/updating subsidised housing application
Member Agency of Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M1M 1R9
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, M1E 2M6
Short term emergency shelter with a focus on assisting clients to find housing, includes case management and programming
- children, youth and adult programs provided
- pregnancy support program for at-risk couples, admitted at or during last trimester
Toronto, ON, M1K 5J1
Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- full-time day classes and part-time evening classes
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
Financial Literacy Project - one month certificate course
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
Family Support and Mental Health Services - Parenting Sessions
- mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
Food Security Program
- food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm
Community Development
- childminding available for clients attending sessions
Toronto, ON, M1E 1X2
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, M1L 1Z8
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, M1L 4S8
Youth Wellness Centre - one-stop, multiservice, youth-friendly space where young people can have fun, meet new people and access key services they need when they need them
- skills and wellbeing workshops
- sports and recreational programs
- employment support
- academic support/educational programs
- housing navigation and workshops
- Rites of Passage Process (youth of Afrikan descent)
- newcomer youth services
- financial literacy training/counselling
- mental health supports
Toronto, ON, M1H 2X1
Housing help, including information and referral, advice on tenant rights and responsibilities, eviction prevention, assistance with housing search and subsidized housing application process
Landlord Recruitment Program
Matches tenants with landlords, includes free rental listings, and information on landlord and tenant rights
Toronto Rent Bank
Access centre for grants to pay off overdue rent to eligible applicants with rental arrears who are at risk of eviction; also gives grants to eligible applicants for first and last month's rent. For questions of eligibility, contact organization directly.
Utilities Program
Access centre for utilities assistance
- help with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program providing reduced rates for electricity to lower-income customers
- help with applications for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) providing financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity or gas bills
- access to Toronto Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) providing one-time grant to help pay electricity and gas bills
Information Sessions
Group information sessions on topics including
- subsidized and market rate rental housing in Toronto
- tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities
- settlement/orientation information for newcomers to Canada
- financial information - banking, taxes, government benefits
- assistance programs that can be accessed at THHC - Toronto Rent Bank, Low-income Energy Assistance Programs (LEAP), Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Settlement Program
- orientation and information sessions
- information and referral to education, employment and health services
- help with form filling
- citizenship test preparation classes
Housing and Support Services, York Region, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M1H 2X1
Housing support and settlement services, including information and referrals to other services
- assists low income youth, families, newcomers and seniors in determining housing needs and with applications to York Region Subsidized Housing and Special Priority
- assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- information sessions on subsidized housing and utility assistance, as well as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program
- mediation for landlords and tenants, including connections to community resources and long- term support
- landlord registry, including recruitment of landlords, free rental listings, and landlord and tenant matching
- information on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities
For service in Cantonese or Mandarin, call 437-855-1469
For Markham office, call 416-317-3655
For Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) intake, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
Toronto, ON, M1H 2X1
- capacity 101
- access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
- pet friendly environment
Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5
- individual, family and youth counselling
- information and referral, housing search assistance
- assistance with government forms, translation and intrepretation
- refugee settlement information and assistance
- youth outreach, volunteer opportunities
- employment consulting, assistance with resumes and interview skills, employment mentoring, employment workshops
Chinese Line: 416-701-4806
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
Services 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 - in English or 310-2272 - in French
Placement Services - Placement services determines eligibility for admission and prioritizes and manages the admission process to long term care facilities. Provides support and information to both applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process. Determines eligibility for Convalescent Care and Short Stay in a long term care facility.
Self Management Program - Offers various workshops in the community that supports both patients and their caregivers in their journey of managing chronic health conditions like chronic pain, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer and lung disease * Participants and their caregivers develop new tools and skills to help them manage the emotional, social and physical aspect of living with a chronic condition, or supporting someone with a chronic health condition.
Services and Programs:
- Nursing Clinic - Scarborough East
- Nursing Clinic - Scarborough North
- Scarborough Health Network, Birchmount Site
- Scarborough Health Network, Centenary Site
- Scarborough Health Network, General Site
- School Health Support Services
- crisis intervention and counselling
- case management
- child advocacy
- child care and children's program
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
Toronto, ON, M1B 5N1
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, M1L 2L1
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, M1L 2L1
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
Disability-related benefits -- assistive devices including mobility devices, vision and hearing aids, prosthetics
- 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
Toronto, ON, M1R 2Y3
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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Settlement Services
- information and referral services, housing and legal assistance
- translation and interpretation services
- counselling for students, individuals and families
- youth counselling and parenting sessions
- orientation programs
- Community Connections Mentorship Program for community support
- volunteer befriending for help adapting to the community and learning life skills
- group sessions such as wellness, English conversation classes, digital literacy
- referral services for credential assessment through World Education Services (WES)
Refugee Services
- support with attending inquiries
- assistance finding employment opportunities
- guidance with accessing social, welfare and legal services
- housing referral and assistance connecting with potential landlords
- provision of social and cultural activities
- Ontario Community Program Participation for placement of Ontario Works recipients as volunteers
Career Café - assists newcomers understand and integrate into the Canadian job market
- provides one-on-one and group sessions, both online and in-person
- offers self assessment tools,
- provides guidance in resume and cover letter writing
- assists in researching the job market and gives networking support
Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- introduction to OESP; eligibility information
- assistance with applications; assistance in renewing previous applications
Toronto, ON, M1S 1T4
Drop-In North
- breakfast, snacks and hot lunch
- showers, clothing
- access to computer
- locker storage (up to 3 months)
- information and referral
- individual support and informal counselling
Medical Clinic
- biweekly for people who are experiencing homelessness
- harm reduction supplies
Housing Hub
- support for individuals and households at-risk or experiencing homelessness to find, apply for and maintain housing
Toronto Rent Bank - local access centre
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, M1L 1A9
Assistance applying for rent geared to income (RGI) housing and rental supplements (when available)
- help resolving landlord/tenant disputes
- counselling, workshops and support groups of interest to Indigenous tenants
- information and referral to Indigenous and general services
- housing searches
- Housing Counsellor- supports Indigenous people with housing needs and issues
- Housing First Worker - support those experiencing homelessness
- Housing Outreach Worker- support with Rent bank and Indigenous people experiencing homelessness
Toronto, ON, M1S 3J1
Wellness and Mental Health
- individual counselling and support services for youth and adults
- family counselling
- Women Empowering Women - group for women 18 years and older to share information, learn, raise awareness of issues and interact
- free and confidential counselling abused for women and their children
- free transitional and housing support to abused women and their children
Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW)
- one-on-one clinical counselling for high-risk Black youth age 12-25 years and their families to prevent youth from further risk/violence
- works with youth to develop/enhance their identity, culture and sense of belonging
SNAP BACK (Stop Now And Plan): supports Black, African and Caribbean children, ages 6-11 years, who have behaviours that could result in conflict at home, school or in the community
START For Life (Success Through Aggression Replacement Training)
- life skills development program for individuals 18 years and older
- enhances social skills needed for good interpersonal communication, anger control and decisionmaking
- includes discussions, role modeling and demonstrations
Together We Can Youth Mentorship Program: gives adult support/guidance to Black, African and Caribbean children and youth, 9-25 years, to make healthy and safe life choices, increase resiliency and make progress toward goals through culturally relevant mentorship
Education
- online and in-person tutoring for grades 1-12, in Math, English, science
- in-person coding workshop for grades 4-8: introduces students to computer programming languages
- in-person STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) program: STEM-related project work
- Reading Partnership: free 10 week online (Zoom) play-based program that guides parents through the process of teaching their children, 4-6 years, to read
Summer Youth Leadership Program: helps youth, 13-16 years, develop leadership skills through character building workshops
SteelPan/Steelpan Lessons: for anyone ages 9-65 years who wishes to learn; beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons available
Employment Centre, see separate listing
Child Care Centres, see separate listings
Toronto, ON, M1B 3G5
Assistance applying for rent geared to income (RGI) housing and rental supplements (when available)
- help resolving landlord/tenant disputes
- counselling, workshops and support groups of interest to Indigenous tenants
- information and referral to Indigenous and general services
- housing search
- advocacy assistance with landlords, workers and other agencies
- assisting with applying for priority housing
- assistance with rental arrears
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.
