Addiction, Mental Health, Employment/Unemployment, Newcomers, Addiction, Poverty Help
The Neighbourhood Organization
The Neighbourhood Group Community Services addresses the most pressing issues in our community: poverty, homelessness, mental health, unemployment, social isolation, substance abuse, conflict resolution, violence, youth alienation, and the settlement of newcomers.
Mental Health, Intellectual Disability/ Learning Differences, Youth Activities and Support
The Sunflower Development Center
Sunflower Developmental Services is committed to providing care and assistance to people with various developmental & health related needs. They focus on enhancing the quality of life by providing accessible programming & empowering each individual, to develop the necessary skills and independence to restore ones quality and meaning.
Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support, Intellectual Disability/ Learning Differences
Strides Toronto
They offer community, autism, developmental and mental health support, services and referrals in Toronto’s east end.
Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support, Senior Support, LGBTQ+, Third Spaces
The 519
The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, they strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to advance equity, justice and community strength
Youth Activities and Support
Rapport Youth and Family Services
Rapport Youth & Family Services is committed to strengthening the social and emotional well-being of youth through youth engagement and related support services.
Health
Uzima Women Relief International
The organization works to alleviate poverty and augment wellness among at-risk populations facing health challenges brought about by lack of access to better economic opportunities. Focusing on medical care and medicines, good nutrition and education for both women and men with a focus on women empowerment. As a not-for-profit organization, they seek diverse voices in working to improve Uzima. Although they are open to all racial groups, they especially encourage black, and people of color, and others currently less represented in our governance groups to consider joining us in these important leadership roles.
Mental Health, Employment/Unemployment
A-Way
A-Way is no ordinary courier company. It was founded in 1987 by people with lived experience of mental health issues specifically to provide meaningful work for all survivors. As well as employment, structure and income it provides community and support, replacing isolation.
Youth Activities and Support, Disability, Mental Health
ABA Academy
ABA Academy offers high-quality therapeutic ABA programs designed to help your child thrive. With an onsite clinical supervisor and a team of qualified professionals, they provide the perfect solution for your child’s development and future success.
Mental Health
About Face
About Face’s vision is the elimination of the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with a facial difference by offering camps, resources, and other experiences.
Domestic/Gender Based Violence, Family Support Services, Seniors Support
Abrigo Centre
To build community capacity in west Toronto by helping individuals and families achieve their full potential.
Employment/Unemployment
Access Employment
They assist thousands of jobseekers facing employment barriers to enter the Canadian job market, and most of our services are free.
Anti-Racism, Newcomers, Immigrants, Refugees
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
Access Alliance provides services and advocates to improve health outcomes for immigrants, refugees, and their communities, which have been made vulnerable by systemic barriers and poverty.
Anti-Racism, Mental Health, Addiction
Across Boundaries – An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre
Across Boundaries provides equitable, inclusive and holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized people across the Greater Toronto Area. Across Boundaries acknowledges the impact of racism and anti-Black-racism on mental health. They believe in empowering individuals to take control of their health in their healing journeys.
Newcomer
African Community Services of Peel
African Community Services (ACS) is a registered not-for-profit community based charitable agency that provides newcomer settlement services to the Black/African community in Peel Region and the surrounding areas.
Family Support, Youth Activities and Support, Newcomers, Housing Support
Agincourt Community Services Association
They provide access to many short- and long-term support services across seven locations! Many of their programs center around newcomer supports: supporting children, youth, and families, emergency food access, and housing justice. They aim to holistically approach community building by being an integral and agile organization in our neighbourhood.
Newcomers, Housing Support
Albion Neighbourhood Services
Build vibrant communities though social inclusion and accessible services.
Mental Health, Senior Support
Alzheimer Society of York Region
They exist to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to promote research.
Mental Health, Addiction, Intellectual Disability/ Learning Differences
Aptus Treatment Centre
Aptus provides a variety of supports to people who have developmental disabilities in Toronto and York Region. Aptus is an active partner within the Developmental Services sector and has created bilingual, evidence-based resources to support capacity building for families and professionals.
Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support, Family Support
Associated Youth Services of Peel
AYSP improves the lives of children and youth dealing with mental health or justice issues by providing effective, quality and high-impact programs.
Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support, Family Support, Intellectual Disabilities/Learning Differences
Autism Ontario Central East Region
Autism Ontario (legally incorporated as Autism Society Ontario) is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community.
Legal Council, Domestic/Gender Based Violence, Mental Health
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers legal, counselling and interpretation services to marginalized and racialized populations of women and gender diverse people who have survived violence.
Senior Support, Health, Mental Health
Bernard Betel Centre
The Bernard Betel Centre is a vibrant, non-profit community centre located in North Toronto with offerings for older adults (55+). They provide a variety of programs and services including fitness, recreation, trips and travel, special events, community support services, health and wellness, volunteer opportunities, and many more.
Mental Health, Intellectual Disability/Learning Differences, Youth Activities and Support, Family Support
Beyond The Spectrum
Beyond the Spectrum is dedicated to serving their clients in and around the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Region, Simcoe County, York Region, and surrounding areas. They are dedicated to improving an individual’s quality of life by creating programs tailored to each individual’s development in regards to (but not limited to) communicative, social, cognitive, and emotional skills. They advocate for the ongoing coaching of parents, teachers, and caregiver staff of their clients to increase their independence across all environments including home, school, vocational and community settings.
Youth Activities and Support, Family Support, Third Places
BGC Dovercourt Club
BGC Dovercourt Club is a place where kids of all ages can create friendships that will last for the rest of their lives. Their organization runs every week of the year and they utilize their entire facility to meet their members’ needs. As such, they have the capacity to offer a variety of programs. Whatever hobby, sport, or passion your child is chasing, they have a place at BGC Dovercourt Club.
Youth Activities and Support, Family Support
BGC East Scarborough
BGC East Scarborough helps children, youth, and families in East Scarborough discover and achieve their dreams and grow to be healthy, engaged, and successful members of society.
Youth Activities and Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been championing the health and wellbeing of youth. They step in before it’s too late, to help prevent the physical and mental effects of adverse childhood experiences. They ensure children as young as 7 are supported by caring adults as they overcome these adversities, helping them to do better in life – physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Health, Family Support, Senior Support
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC)
They work with diverse individuals, families and communities to overcome barriers and enhance quality of life. They do this by fostering social inclusion, developing skills and abilities, and collaborating with our partners to facilitate access to a range of flexible and responsive programs and services. They envision a strong and inclusive neighbourhood in which community members fully participate in opportunities which enhance well-being for all.
Food Insecurity
Birchmount Community Action Council (BCAC)
Birchmount Community Action Council (BCAC) in partnership with FoodShare Toronto and Toronto Community Housing Corporation; promote healthy development of residents to ensure safe and healthy interactions between youth, their families, and their environment. They strive to reduce experiences of isolation within marginalized communities in west Scarborough through social activism, capacity building and knowledge sharing of community resources.
Health
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP)
Since 1989, the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) has worked to respond to the threat of HIV and AIDS in Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities.
Health, Family Support
Black Creek Community Health Centre
Your care team is dedicated to ensuring you and your family have access to healthcare, social assistance, programs, and services that combine to support healthy communities for healthy people.
Employment/Unemployment
Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society
They are a black-led organization, representing Black businesses in Canada. They are providing a unified platform for advocating and supporting Black entrepreneurs and businesses in Canada to create opportunities for advancement and self-determination for the Black community. In addition to advocacy, they help facilitate access to financing (Federal, Provincial, and Local), access to social procurement and certification, as well as provide advisory and mentorship services to their members. Their mission is to help Black businesses grow, scale up and become sustainable.
Housing Support
Blue Door Shelters
Blue Door is a leader in preventing and ending homelessness. Founded in 1982 and the largest emergency housing provider in York Region, Blue Door is a registered charity that offers more than 10 innovative and collaborative housing, employment, and health programs aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness.
Youth Activities and Support, Intellectual Disabilities/Learning Differences
Brampton Literacy Center
Brampton Literacy Centre is a unique learning centre where their mission is “To get people talking about their relationship and learning needs and work towards a solution.” The Brampton Literacy Centre (BLC) offers a 3-fold personalized service of editing, tutoring, and counselling which provides students the opportunity to remain competitive in the post-secondary arena, regardless of their ability, language capability, or other academic challenges.
Family Support, Newcomers
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre
They’re here to support newcomers in building fulfilling lives in Canada. From settlement services to employment support and youth programs, they’re committed to creating strong, inclusive communities.
Disability, Employment/Unemployment
Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities
The Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities is a federally incorporated non-profit dedicated to maximizing the inclusion, job retention, and advancement of current and future professionals with disabilities. Their non-profit is solely and permanently committed to meeting the complex and emerging concerns of professionals with disabilities. They are a cross-disabilities based organisation and are controlled by professionals with disabilities for professionals with disabilities.
Employment/Unemployment
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) is committed to connecting Black Businesses in Canada to the Global Black diaspora and the mainstream global markets. They promote local and bilateral trade, resources, information and cultural exchange for business.
Employment/Unemployment, Disability
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
CCRW is a national not-for-profit organization that exists to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities. They offer job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services, and a variety of workshops. Additionally, they provide a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.
Disability
Canadian Hearing Services
They are the country’s leading provider of services, products, and education for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and are the only one of its kind to achieve the prestigious designation of Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
Senior Support
CANES Community Care
A Not-For-Profit organization that provides a variety of Care Services for seniors living in their own homes, providing emotional and social support, while helping them take part in the life of their community.
Senior Support
Carefirst
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. They strive to promote and enhance personal wellness through planning and delivering a wide range of social, health care, and supportive services.
Newcomer, Family Support, Youth Activities and Support, Mental Health, Employment/Unemployment
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to providing culturally appropriate services and support to the Caribbean and African Canadian communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Refugee, Newcomer
Catholic Crosscultural Services
Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a national non-profit organization based in the Greater Toronto Area. CCS aims to empower immigrants and refugees of all religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation to develop the skills and acquire the necessary knowledge to settle, integrate and succeed in Canada.
Health, LGBT+, Addiction
CAYR* Community Connections
CAYR creates welcoming, confidential, and inclusive environments for dignified support and education, empowering a diverse population including: People living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS, Individuals affected by or at risk of HIV/Hepatitis C, People who use substances, Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and Allies and partners supporting underserved communities.
Health, Domestic/Gender Based Violence, Senior Support, Legal Council, Newcomers
Center for Spanish-Speaking People
The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (CSSP), was officially incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Ontario in March 1974. They serve the Latinx/Hispanic community and have grown steadily over the decades, expanding programs and services to better serve the needs of the community.
Newcomers, Refugees, Youth Activities and Support
Centre for Immigrant and Community services
To empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative services.
Disability, Family Support
Centre For Independent Living In Toronto Inc
The Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) is a community-based resource organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.
Youth Activities and Support, Mental Health
Child Development Insitute
Combining their child-centric, family-focused approach with world-class innovation, CDI services are designed to support the unique needs and well-being of children, youth, families and communities.
Youth Activities and Support
Child Development Resource Connection
Child Development Resource Connection Peel engages, connects, and empowers the community through information, resources, learning opportunities and services that promote quality family life.
Housing Support, Food Insecurity, Youth Activities and Support, Senior Support, Mental Health, Health
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC)
Downtown Toronto providing essential and innovative services for vulnerable community members. They provide free programs, services and supports for children, youth, adults and seniors living in poverty, including community members who are newcomers, sole-support parents, challenged by mental and physical health issues, lacking food and income security, homeless, underhoused, and experiencing other barriers to living healthy lives and participating fully in community.
Health
Circle of Care
Circle of Care, part of the integrated Sinai Health system, is a leading not-for-profit home and community care provider serving the Greater Toronto Area. Learn more about how they provide exceptional care, so you can stay independent, connected, and safe in your home and community.
Family Support, Health
College-Montrose Children’s Place
CMCP is a free family resource program that addresses the changing needs of diverse families. They create connections between children, parents, grandparents and other caregivers in local neighbourhoods with a focus on: Supporting healthy child development, supporting healthy child development, promoting healthy families lifestyles, breaking down loneliness and isolation, fostering mutual aid and peer support, valuing inclusion and harmony.
Intellectual Disability/Learning Differences
Community Living
Community Living is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability. They do this with a dedicated group of staff, volunteers and family members. They offer a wide range of supports and services that enable people to reach their fullest potential.
Health
Black Health Alliance
As influencers, enablers and convenors, they work to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
Mental Health
Black Mental Health
The mission of Black Mental Health Canada is to improve the mental health and well-being of Black individuals and communities in Canada by advocating for culturally competent mental health services and promoting community education and empowerment. This is accomplished through a range of activities, such as public speaking engagements, workshops, and the provision of information and resources.
Immigrants
COSTI Immigrant Services
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
Health, Anti-Racism, Senior Support, Arts and Culture
Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)
CASSA facilitate the economic, social, political and cultural empowerment of South Asians by serving as a resource for information, research, mobilization, service delivery coordination and leadership on social justice issues affecting our communities. They aim to create social change by building alliances and working collaboratively with those who share a vision of empowering all communities to participate in defining Canada’s future.
Newcomers, Youth activities and support, Arts and Culture
Culture Link
Culture Link helps newcomers find employment, navigate the school system, develop essential skills and make new connections in their local community. Essential to our program approach is our focus on making the most of what our city and its people have to offer: from art and music, to nature, cycling and cross-cultural mentoring.
Youth Activities and Support, Senior Support, Family Support, Health, Addiction, Mental Health, Employment
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a respected multi-service agency located in Toronto’s West End. They believe every person is capable of taking responsibility for their own wellbeing. For this reason they create all of their programs and services in partnership with those they serve.
Youth Activities and Support, Senior Support, Family Support, Health, Mental Health, Food Insecurity, LGBT+
Delta Family Resource Centre
Delta Family Resource Centre (DELTA FAMILY) is a grassroots, non-profit, community-based agency which is committed to enhancing the potential of families and children by supporting and addressing identified needs. Providing a wide range of programs, services, and activities that enhance individual skills and promote well-being and healthy communities, Delta is known for its strength in effective outreach, collaboration and delivering empowering programs which meet identified community needs.
Mental Health
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
9-8-8 is a new national helpline for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English and French. 9-8-8 responders are here to listen and provide help without judgement.
Newcomers. Family Support, Youth Activites and Support, Senior Support, Employment/Unemployment
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
The Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Drop-In Centre (DBNC), was founded in 1988 by concerned members of the community to enhance the quality of life of those residing in the Dixie Bloor area. Located in the Burnhamthorpe Library building, DBNC has been an institution in the Peel region for their timely and responsive service delivery to newcomers, families, youth, children, seniors, and job seekers. All their programs are free of charge and strive to meet the needs of the community.
Youth Activities and Support
TCDSB Focus On Youth
Inspiring Leaders through Opportunity, Innovation & Faith
Youth Activities and Support, Health, Mental Health, Addiction
East Metro Youth Services
Across Ontario, there are 27 YWHO Hub Networks (with 5 more coming soon) that provide high-quality integrated youth services to support the well-being of young people aged 12 to 25, including mental health and substance use supports, primary health care, community and social supports, and more.
Youth Activities and Support, Disability
Easter Seals
Empowering kids with physical disabilities to discover their own potential. For them, disabled will never mean unable. That’s why Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities carve their own path into the world, with assurance and autonomy.
Food Insecurity
Eden Food For Change
Eden Food for Change works to be a place where everyone in western Mississauga can be a part of a community focused on good food. Through their food bank they provide access to nutritionally balanced groceries. Their kitchen programs teach people the skills and knowledge to provide healthy meals.
Mental Health, Youth Activities and Support, Family Support, Housing Support, Education
YouthLink
YouthLink is a multi-service agency offering youth and family counselling, parenting support, youth shelter and housing, education programs and community-based programs for youth aged 12 to 24 and their families.
Youth Activities and Support, Education
Pathways to Education
The award-winning Pathways to Education Program is provided to high school students living in low-income communities across Canada. Their program’s holistic combination of academic, financial, social, and one-on-one supports is proven to remove barriers to graduation and promote positive youth development during critical high school years.
LGBT+
Rainbow Community
Rainbow Community Places was incorporated and registered as a charity in 2023 to facilitate Toby’s Place and Dorothy’s Place programs.
Mental Health, Addiction
The Salvation Army- Toronto Harbour Light Ministries
The Salvation Army Harbour Light Ministries Addiction Outreach Programs comprises of a team of concurrent disorder counsellors who work out of a variety of locations in the Greater Toronto Area community.
Family Support, Youth Activities and Support, Newcomers, Mental Health
Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC)
HSDC promotes the health, social, cultural and economic sufficiency of marginalized, at-risk, newcomer individuals, including: youth, women, seniors and their families. HSDC continues to assist individuals and families in building stronger foundations through integrative and empowerment programs and services.
