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Basic Needs resources are resources such as food, housing (including shelters), transportation and temporary financial assistance.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

The Teresa Group provides practical assistance and emotional support through professional staff and trained volunteers to children and families affected by HIV ... more
124 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z2 Map
416-596-7703
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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1. Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)

The child welfare / child protection system is a group of services that promote the well-being of children by protecting children from abuse or neglect, ensuring they are safe, and strengthening families so that they can successfully care for their children.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Child protection services, including: * Family counselling * Adoption and foster care services and recruitment * Adoption disclosure * Treatment programs ... more
26 Maitland Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1C6 Map
416-395-1500
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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The Children's Aid Society (CAS) of Toronto protects children from abuse including neglect, help parents build healthy families and provide a safe, nurturing ... more
30 Isabella Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1N1 Map
416-924-4646
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Accredited, non-profit agency offering various mental health services including * Child Protection and Youth Services * Woman Abuse Services * Family ... more
4600 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M2R 3V3 Map
416-638-7800
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Serves native children and families in the Toronto Native Community.  Services include: * Child protection services * Family violence treatment and ... more
30 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2 Map
416-969-8510
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is a membership organization that represents 53 children's aid societies in Ontario, and is ... more
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ... more
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 21 years
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The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is a ... more
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Youth in Care Canada is a national, charitable organization driven by youth and alumni from child welfare authorities across Canada. YICC exists to voice the ... more
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

4950 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2N 6K1 Map
416-499-6373
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Gabriella Carafa
Toronto, ON
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Genesis Clinical Services
40 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, M3C 1J5 Map
647-347-7092
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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426 Eglinton Ave, Toronto, ON, M4S 3H8 Map
647-812-8865
Area Served: Toronto
5 years and up
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45 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON, M2N 5W9 Map
416-250-1540
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Lysa Toye Counselling, Psychotherapy & Expressive Arts Therapy
175 Hampton Ave., Toronto, ON, M4K 2Z3 Map
647-774-3757
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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100 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 5X2 Map
416-367-5968
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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2. Food and Nutrition

This section has programs that provide food or low cost food to those in need.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

CORE serves emotionally stressed adults, especially those with severe behaviour problems resulting from mental illness and/or developmental ... more
160 Springhurst Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6K 1C2 Map
416-340-7929
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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Daily Bread Food Bank provides food and resources to hungry people, as well as creating social change to reduce poverty.   To access food please call us ... more
191 Toronto Street, Toronto, ON, M8V 2E7 Map
416-203-0050
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Community based children's mental health centre, accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in the ... more
1200 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3 Map
416-438-3697
Area Served: Toronto
5 - 30 years
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Fred Victor is a social service charitable organization that fosters long-lasting and positive change in the lives of homeless and low-income people living ... more
145 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1 Map
416-364-8228
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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The program provides services to infants and preschoolers, and their families, who live in a number of different neighbourhoods in the northwest section of ... more
Northwestern Toronto, ON Map
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 16 years
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Humewood provides pregnant young women with: * Pre and Post-Natal Residential Services: A 10-bed residence offeringprenatal rooms and 6 post-natal rooms for ... more
40 Humewood Drive, Toronto, ON, M6C 2W4 Map
416-651-5657
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 21 years
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Provides innovative primary health care, counselling, support, outreach, health promotion, and education programs to clients in southeast Toronto. Programs ... more
333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON Map
416-324-4100
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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One of five branches of Yonge Street Mission, Evergreen focuses on meeting the complex needs of Toronto's large street youth population. A wide variety of ... more
365 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2G3 Map
416-929-9614
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 24 years
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EatRight Ontario (ERO) is a free service that connects residents of Ontario to the trusted advice of a Registered Dietitian to help you make healthier food ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

225 Lansdowne St West, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0G5 Map
705-874-2000
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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600 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, M4X 1W4 Map
416-451-3573
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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3. Housing and Home Supports

Housing services help individuals find and keep places to stay. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Aptus Treatment Centre (formerly Mukibaum) serves children and adults with dual diagnosis of developmental disabilities and emotional/psychiatric ... more
40 Samor Road, Toronto, ON, M6A 1J6 Map
416-630-2222
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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CSRU works on housing, income, employment and social supports for clients, recognizing that these ‘social determinants of health’ are key elements of recovery. more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Helping poverty, homelessness and hunger with support programs, housing and advocacy. Adult drop-in -- Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm, Sat and statutory holidays 9 ... more
552 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3W8 Map
416-504-3563
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Fred Victor is a social service charitable organization that fosters long-lasting and positive change in the lives of homeless and low-income people living ... more
145 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1 Map
416-364-8228
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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In 1989, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc. was founded by the Brothers of the Good Shepherd to develop supportive housing in Hamilton and Toronto. This ... more
10 Tracy Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 4P2 Map
416-203-2711
Area Served: Toronto
18 - 65 years
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"Habitat Services contributes to the quality of life of individuals with serious mental health issues by improving housing standards and providing supports to ... more
2238 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M6R 3A9 Map
416-537-2721
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Humewood provides pregnant young women with: * Pre and Post-Natal Residential Services: A 10-bed residence offeringprenatal rooms and 6 post-natal rooms for ... more
40 Humewood Drive, Toronto, ON, M6C 2W4 Map
416-651-5657
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 21 years
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The June Callwood Centre for Women and Families was founded in 1982 as Jessie’s Centre for Teenagers. We were one of North America’s first centres for teen ... more
205 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2Z4 Map
416-365-1888
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 18 years
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Various services for those with autism which include: * Transitional Support * Residential Support * Support Groups * Financial Assistance * Applied ... more
34 Berczy, Aurora, ON, L4G 1W9 Map
905-713-6808 x350
Areas Served: York (Regional Municipality), Toronto
All ages
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The Mental Health and Justice Initiative is a partnership program with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and 4 Lead agencies: LOFT Community ... more
205 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V3 Map
416-979-1994
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Reconnect Mental Health Services is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental ... more
56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Toronto, ON, M8X 2W4 Map
416-248-2050
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Regeneration Housing & Support Services (RHSS), offers housing, supportive counseling and assistance to adults recovering from mental health issues which ... more
168 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 2R4 Map
416-703-9645
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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Provides innovative primary health care, counselling, support, outreach, health promotion, and education programs to clients in southeast Toronto. Programs ... more
333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON Map
416-324-4100
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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Street Haven at the Crossroads serves women with a variety of programs which includes: * The Haven: an 36 bed emergency, short-term shelter * Hostel ... more
87 Pembroke Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9 Map
416-967-6060
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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The Massey Centre for Women is an award-winning, non-profit, community agency located in Toronto, that provides housing and resources for pregnant teens, young ... more
1102 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4K 2S5 Map
416-425-6348
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 21 years
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Various care services to support people at home, school, work, or in a long-term care facility. Mental health programs include Volunteer Hoarding Support. ... more
30 Soudan Ave, Toronto, ON, M4S 1V6 Map
416-489-2500
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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York Community Services provides integrated health, legal, counselling and community services to residents of the former City of York in Central West ... more
1651 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M6M 3W2 Map
416-653-5400 x4166535400
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
Areas Served: Ontario, Toronto, Middlesex County, Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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A Canada-wide association of family members and others working for the benefit of persons of all ages who have an intellectual disability. Founded in 1958 by ... more
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
416-661-9611
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Non-profit organization created to focus national attention on mental health issues and to work to improve the health and social outcomes of people living with ... more
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Operation Come Home is an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up. Our programs focus on what works and what ... more
150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
16 - 29 years
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3.1 Long-Term Care Facilities for Seniors

Long-term care facilities and homes (aka. "nursing home") are for people who require the availability of 24-hour nursing care and supervision within a secure setting. They provide a higher level of care and support than retirement homes or supportive housing. Long-term care homes are owned and operated by various organizations: 1) Nursing homes are usually operated by private corporations; 2) Municipal homes for the aged are owned by municipal councils. Many municipalities are required to build a home for the aged in their area, either on their own or in partnership with a neighbouring municipality; 3) Charitable homes are usually owned by non-profit corporations, such as faith, community, ethnic or cultural groups.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Community based children's mental health centre, accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in the ... more
1200 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3 Map
416-438-3697
Area Served: Toronto
5 - 30 years
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3.2 Group Homes, Residential Care and Supported Housing

A group home is usually a single-family dwelling for special populations that need a supervised living environment. Common examples include children and youth in care, individuals with developmental or physical disabilities, individuals recovering from substance abuse, teenaged mothers, or victims of domestic violence.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Arrabon House offers two residential programs developed to assist young women in need of shelter, positive life skills and emotional support. Our core program ... more
29 Wilson Park Road, Toronto, ON, M6K 3B6 Map
416-536-7037
Area Served: Toronto
12 years and up
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The Toronto Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has numerous services supporting those with mental illness such as: * Information, intake ... more
700 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4 Map
416-789-7957
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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Cota is an accredited provider of mental health and community support services. Our programs provide support to adults living with serious mental illness, ... more
2901 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6B 3S7 Map
416-785-9230
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis care and have the widest range of services under one roof, including education, counselling, health care and ... more
20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3 Map
416-598-4898
Area Served: Toronto
13 - 24 years
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Offers a range of mental health services to adolescents and coordinates residential services for children and youth with complex special needs. Delisle ... more
40 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9 Map
416-482-0081
Area Served: Toronto
13 - 21 years
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EHN Canada is the largest network of industry-leading private mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing ... more
175 Brentcliffe Rd, Toronto, ON, M4G 0C5 Map
1-416-495-0926
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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Community based children's mental health centre, accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in the ... more
1200 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3 Map
416-438-3697
Area Served: Toronto
5 - 30 years
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Toronto’s first Family Shelter for Men and Children is a unique facility for single men as well as fathers and children, who are escaping domestic abuse and ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, North York, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611 x5
All ages
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Fernie House Child and Youth Services offers a few core services to the youth who reside at Fernie Hourse which include Child Welfare ... more
Pickering, ON, L1V 2R4 Map
416-284-3711
Area Served: Toronto
6 - 18 years
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House of Compassion of Toronto provides a permanent supportive home to men and women with serious mental health issues. Each resident has there own room but ... more
169 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 2W6 Map
416-532-0550
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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A non-profit, charitable agency based in Toronto that provides supportive housing for those with histories of mental illness. Offers a range of housing ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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LOFT (Leap of Faith Together) offers various services to homeless people with mental health, addiction and physical health challenges across the Greater ... more
15 Toronto Street, Toronto, ON, M5C 2E3 Map
416-979-1994
Area Served: Toronto
12 years and up
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Promotes the health, recovery and community integration of persons with mental health challenges through: * Advocacy * Education * Community based support ... more
210 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON Map
416-977-1333
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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We offer supportive housing to mentally incapacitated, at-risk, vulnerable women, allowing them to recover and rebuild their lives by providing them with all ... more
301 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G8 Map
416-463-1481
Area Served: Toronto
18 - 65 years
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Pilot Place Society serves persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia through providing permanent housing with capacity for 20 individuals. more
70 Lombard Street, Toronto, ON, M5C 2W2 Map
416-368-5832
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Reena provides various services to over 1000 people with developmental disabilities and their families through:   Residential supports: over 125 ... more
927 Clarke Avenue West, Thornhill, ON, L4J 8G6 Map
905-889-6484 x18773244114
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Rosalie Hall, with compassion and respect, assists young parents in need and their children to realize their potential through the provision of a wide range of ... more
3020 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2T7 Map
416-438-6880
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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In 2020, Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre and East Metro Youth Services amalgamated to form Strides Toronto, a multi-service agency addressing the ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
*FREE* mental health care (primarily virtual during covid)
ON, Canada
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 29 years
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Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres feature personalized treatment programs for those suffering from substance or behavioural addiction. The programs at ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres offers a 4 or 6 week Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) for those struggling with addiction and mental health. The program consists of 20 hours a week of intensive groups and individual therapy.
5483 Trafalgar Road North, Guelph, ON, N0B 1T0 Map
855-972-9760
18 years and up
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TURNING POINT YOUTH SERVICES is a multi-service accredited children's mental health centre. We are located in Toronto's downtown core and provide a range of ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
We offer free virtual counselling services with quick access. Contact our intake service for more information.
95 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2X9 Map
416-925-9250
Area Served: Toronto
12 - 24 years
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Various services and programs including: * Walk-In Counselling * Children and youth * Employment * Health and wellness * Housing * Immigrant settlement * Seniors more
815 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2 Map
416-645-6000 x1100
Area Served: Toronto
6 years and up
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YOUTHLINK offers a unique set of services and programs for vulnerable youth between the ages of 12-24 and their families or caregivers. All of our services and ... more
636 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1K 2B3 Map
416-967-1773
Area Served: Toronto
12 - 24 years
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Provides a wide variety of social services, including supports for those with mental health needs: * Shelter and Housing a) Supportive apartments, i.e. YCMA ... more
87 Elm Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A8
416-961-8100
Area Served: Toronto
16 years and up
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
Areas Served: Ontario, Toronto, Middlesex County, Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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A holistic approach in treating women for substance misuse through evidence-based practices. We are women-centered in everything we do. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual addiction services, Virtual webinars,Virtual day treatment, intensive virtual addiction treatment services.
5305 Adstoll Ave., Windsor, ON, N8T 1G9
519-252-2711
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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LA MAISON ARC-EN-CIEL is a French residential rehabilitation centre, which is authorized and financed by the North East Local Health Integration Network ... more
260 Chemin du Gouvernement, Opasatika, ON, P0L 1Z0 Map
705-369-4582
Area Served: Ontario
12 - 24 years
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Mackay Manor is a residential recovery home for men who have alcohol and drug related problems. This facility has 12-Level 1 and 4-Level 2 beds and is located ... more
AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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We also focus on the physical well-being of our clients; while at Newgate 180 you will eat delicious, healthy food prepared specifically for you by our ... more
435 Main St E, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Map
613-269-2672
Area Served: Ontario
18 years and up
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The Pine River Institute is a residential treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for 13 to 19 year olds in crisis. Students have a history of ... more
Shelburne, ON, L0N 1S0 Map
519-925-9225
Area Served: Ontario
13 - 19 years
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Ridgeview Children's Home Inc. is a staff model, co-ed treatment facility, capable of serving eight residents with a variety of special needs. The admission ... more
887 Longworth Rd, London, ON, N6K 0B8 Map
519-317-4190
Area Served: Ontario
3 - 18 years
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Government funded addictions programs in Thunder Bay. Services include: *Outpatient individual and group counselling * Four week residential women's ... more
301 Lillie Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A6 Map
807-684-5100
Area Served: Ontario
13 years and up
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In L'Arche, people who have developmental disabilities and those who come to assist share life and daytime activities together in family-like settings that are ... more
1833 rue Sherbrooke Est Bureau 101, Montreal, QC, H2K 1B4 Map
514-844-1661
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

365A Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON, M3H 1T3 Map
647-557-3321
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Unknown
All ages
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225 Lansdowne St West, Peterborough, ON, K9J 0G5 Map
705-874-2000
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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ON, Canada
1-877-353-2777 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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1425 Bayview, Toronto, ON, M4G 3A9 Map
416-487-7982
Area Served: Toronto
18 - 45 years
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31 Morris Drive, Belleville, ON, K8P 5B3 Map
289-922-8475
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
All ages
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3.3 Home Supports

Refers to supports and services provided in the person's home.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Beyond the Door Behaviour Associates Inc. (BTD) is committed to helping children living with neuro-developmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorder) ... more
5863 Leslie St, Toronto, ON, M2H 1J8
416-554-8716
All ages
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The mission of Circle of Care is to support individual independence and quality of life in the community. Through a broad range of health and home support ... more
4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9 Map
416-635-2860
Area Served: Toronto
18 years and up
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The program provides services to infants and preschoolers, and their families, who live in a number of different neighbourhoods in the northwest section of ... more
Northwestern Toronto, ON Map
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 16 years
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NAN provides free Child Life Informed support for children enduring a parental cancer journey and potential death. Children engage with a specially trained ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual Adolescent support group Fun in a box virtual programming Homework Club virtual support
1000 Sheppard Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M3H 2T6 Map
416-730-0035
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 16 years
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Various care services to support people at home, school, work, or in a long-term care facility. Mental health programs include Volunteer Hoarding Support. ... more
30 Soudan Ave, Toronto, ON, M4S 1V6 Map
416-489-2500
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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ParaMed brings the comfort and support you need at home with the right customized plan to preserve your loved ones independence and safety to help them live better. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Our Incident Management System team continues to meet daily to direct a strategic response to manage the threat of COVID-19 and our team of infection prevention experts has been instrumental in limiting the number and extent of outbreaks in Extendicare homes.
3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
All ages
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ... more
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Services for seniors with relocation and home care transition services as moving from independent living to assisted or retirement living is rarely easy. We ... more
1 Thorncliffe Place Suite, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

OT Potential
94 Laramie Crescent, Vaughan, ON, L6A 0P8
416-988-3401
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Yes
16 years and up
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250 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, M4W 1E6
519-902-8322
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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100 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 5X2 Map
416-367-5968
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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3.4 Respite Care and Child Care

Respite refers to short term, temporary care provided to parents (or caregivers) so that they (and their families) can take a break from the daily routine of caregiving, and can range from a few hours to enough time for a vacation. Despite the guilt that parents or caregivers may feel, respite care can be very helpful in relieving stress from caregivers and give them time to recharge. Respite care may include services to take care of children, or older adults, or even parents.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Arrabon House offers two residential programs developed to assist young women in need of shelter, positive life skills and emotional support. Our core program ... more
29 Wilson Park Road, Toronto, ON, M6K 3B6 Map
416-536-7037
Area Served: Toronto
12 years and up
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Fernie House Child and Youth Services offers a few core services to the youth who reside at Fernie Hourse which include Child Welfare ... more
Pickering, ON, L1V 2R4 Map
416-284-3711
Area Served: Toronto
6 - 18 years
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Program of Villa Charities that provides various services for the Italian community in the Toronto area, in Italian and English.   Serves youth and adults ... more
4301 Weston Road, Toronto, ON, M9L 2Y3 Map
416-749-6234 x4163783271
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ... more
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

365A Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON, M3H 1T3 Map
647-557-3321
Area Served: Toronto
Accepting patients: Unknown
All ages
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Toronto, ON
647-360-0876
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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4. Transportation

Having easy access to transportation is essential, whether its going to a doctor's appointment, getting to a job, or keeping up with your relationships. This section has transportation resources that may be specifically of interest to those with mental health needs.
 

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Community based children's mental health centre, accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario, which has been serving young people and their families in the ... more
1200 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3 Map
416-438-3697
Area Served: Toronto
5 - 30 years
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4.1 Driving Assessments

Sometimes one is required to provide a medical certificate in order to drive.

 

Occupational therapists can provide detailed assessments of driving ability at one of the following agencies listed below.

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5. Emergency Shelter and Housing

There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.

 

Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

 

Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis care and have the widest range of services under one roof, including education, counselling, health care and ... more
20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3 Map
416-598-4898
Area Served: Toronto
13 - 24 years
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Helping poverty, homelessness and hunger with support programs, housing and advocacy. Adult drop-in -- Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm, Sat and statutory holidays 9 ... more
552 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3W8 Map
416-504-3563
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Toronto’s first Family Shelter for Men and Children is a unique facility for single men as well as fathers and children, who are escaping domestic abuse and ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, North York, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611 x5
All ages
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Fred Victor is a social service charitable organization that fosters long-lasting and positive change in the lives of homeless and low-income people living ... more
145 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1 Map
416-364-8228
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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We offer supportive housing to mentally incapacitated, at-risk, vulnerable women, allowing them to recover and rebuild their lives by providing them with all ... more
301 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G8 Map
416-463-1481
Area Served: Toronto
18 - 65 years
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Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) provides a 63 male bed shelter to house and serve the needs of homeless individuals in Toronto. Our objective is to reduce ... more
14 Vaughan Road, Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1 Map
416-652-0334
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Reconnect Mental Health Services is a community mental health agency that provides a range of recovery-based programs for adults experiencing serious mental ... more
56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Toronto, ON, M8X 2W4 Map
416-248-2050
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Sanctuary is a Christian charitable organization that seeks to establish and develop holistic, inclusive and healthy community. We welcome people who have, for ... more
25 Charles Street East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1R9 Map
416-922-0628
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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The Scott Mission is a Christian, non-denominational urban mission responding to the needs of the poor, homeless, abandoned and vulnerable of all ages. Based ... more
502 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5S 2H1 Map
416-923-8872
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Street Haven at the Crossroads serves women with a variety of programs which includes: * The Haven: an 36 bed emergency, short-term shelter * Hostel ... more
87 Pembroke Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9 Map
416-967-6060
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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YOUTHLINK offers a unique set of services and programs for vulnerable youth between the ages of 12-24 and their families or caregivers. All of our services and ... more
636 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1K 2B3 Map
416-967-1773
Area Served: Toronto
12 - 24 years
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One of five branches of Yonge Street Mission, Evergreen focuses on meeting the complex needs of Toronto's large street youth population. A wide variety of ... more
365 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2G3 Map
416-929-9614
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 24 years
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
Areas Served: Ontario, Toronto, Middlesex County, Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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6. Finances and Money

This section has resources about finances, money, grants, subsidies and other related information. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

CSRU works on housing, income, employment and social supports for clients, recognizing that these ‘social determinants of health’ are key elements of recovery. more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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Helping poverty, homelessness and hunger with support programs, housing and advocacy. Adult drop-in -- Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm, Sat and statutory holidays 9 ... more
552 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3W8 Map
416-504-3563
Area Served: Toronto
All ages
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One of five branches of Yonge Street Mission, Evergreen focuses on meeting the complex needs of Toronto's large street youth population. A wide variety of ... more
365 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2G3 Map
416-929-9614
Area Served: Toronto
Up to 24 years
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities. more
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Kidsport is a grant to help financially disadvantaged children/youth participate in organized sport (affiliated with a member sports organization of the Sport ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 18 years
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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The Ontario Disability Support Program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.The program ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit (of up to $2,300/year in 2005) for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Up to 18 years
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Key information for qualified practitioners who are called upon by their patients to certify Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate. more
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Community Resource Connections of Toronto (CRCT)
Catchment: Toronto
Finding mental health services can be complicated, especially for newcomers. This guide for newcomers helps with navigating and finding mental health services in Toronto.
Posted: Jun 21, 2015
Language: EN
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
Language: EN
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