Website for Resources for Seniors
This Federal Government page lists resources for seniors available on the Government of Canada and on the provincial governments' sites. The Benefits Finder may help you to find benefits, programs and services available from the federal, provincial and territorial governments.
Subject Headings Social Services, Older Adults
Published by Government of Canada (2017) CAN
Last modified on 06/04/2018
Website for Community Navigation and Access Program (CNAP)
The Community Navigation and Access Program (CNAP) is a network over 30 community support service (CSS) agencies in the Toronto area that are collaborating to improve access and coordination of support services for older adults, their caregivers and others involved in seniors' care. A list of participating organizations and a list of available services are provided.
Published by Community Navigation and Access Program (2018) CAN
Website for Community Legal Education Ontario: CLEO
CLEO is a community legal clinic that specializes in public legal education. Most of its publications are written for people with low incomes, and other disadvantaged groups, including immigrants and refugees, seniors, women and injured workers. Community legal clinics, agencies and organizations also use its publications to help clients with legal problems. Topics include social assistance, landlord and tenant law, refugee and immigration law, workers' rights, family law, elder abuse, consumer rights, women's issues and laws affecting young people. Most publications are available in French, and some are available in other languages. Many publications are free, and there is no charge for delivery.
Subject Headings Legal Aspects, Social Services, Housing / Living Arrangements, Employee Rights
Published by Community Legal Education Ontario : CLEO (2011) CAN
By Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, 2018
Website for Ontario Disability Support Program
If you have a disability and need help with your living expenses, you may be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This page explains what types of supports are available and how to apply for them.
Subject Headings Social Services, Job Hunting, Employee Assistance Programs
Published by Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (2018) CAN
By Ontario Seniors's Secretariat, 2011
Website for A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario is a good source of information on social and financial programs and services that are available to Ontario’s seniors. It provides contact information for government and community agencies and access to legislation and other related documents.
Subject Headings Social Services, Older Adults, Financial Assistance
Published by Queen's Printer for Ontario (2011) CAN
Last modified on 06/05/2018
By CLEO: Community Legal Education Ontario, 2017
Pdf document for Community Legal Clinics in Ontario: Getting Legal Help
This directory lists community legal clinics across Ontario by region, and provides their addresses and phone numbers.
Subject Headings Legal Aspects, Social Services
Published by CLEO: Community Legal Education Ontario (2017) CAN
Website for The Toronto Dementia Network
The Toronto Dementia Network provides information about dementia and Alzheimer's related programs, services and events in Toronto. Information is provided in a form of a directory of organizations and services, both fee-based and free of charge. This website will be of interest to family members and other caregivers of people with dementia and other memory related problems living in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Subject Headings Social Services, Caregiving, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Published by Alzheimer Society Toronto (2016) CAN
Website for Family Caregiver Connections
Family Caregiver Connections (FCC) is a network of seven Jewish community agencies committed to a collaborative approach to family caregiver support services. Caregivers have access to educational seminars and support groups, individual counselling and referral, transportation, in-home respite care and kosher meals on wheels.
Subject Headings Respite Services, Social Services, Caregiving, Caregivers
Published by Family Caregiver Connections (2018) CAN
Last modified on 08/27/2018
Website for Family Services Toronto
Family Service Toronto (FST) helps people face a wide variety of life challenges. For over 100 years it has been assisting families and individuals through counselling, community development, advocacy and public education programs. Its services are available to everyone who lives or works in Toronto.
Subject Headings Social Services
Published by Family Services Toronto (2017) CAN
Website for Disability Benefits
These web pages provide integrated access to information, programs and a wide range of services for persons with disabilities and their families in Canada. It includes disability pensions, children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program.
Subject Headings Social Services, Financial Assistance, Employment, Disabilities
Published by Government of Canada (2018) CAN
Website for Meals on Wheels of Ontario
Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivers nutritious, delicious and affordable meals to a variety of groups, including: seniors, people with physical disabilities and cognitive impairments, individuals suffering from illnesses and recovering from surgeries, and those who need special dietary planning and assistance. The website describes services and provides contact information to Meals on Wheels in the Greater Toronto Ares (GTA) and in the province of Ontario.
Subject Headings Social Services, Food
Published by Ontario Community Support Organization ([2014]) CAN
Website for thehealthline.ca
This directory provides detailed information about community care services, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and health facilities, health care professionals and programs available in different regions of Ontario. Information can be accessed by geographical location or alphabetically by the name of health organization, service or program.
Subject Headings Social Services, Community Health Services
Published by thehealthline.ca Information Network (2018) CAN
Last modified on 06/11/2018
Website for Aging and Seniors
This government web page covers selected topics of interest to seniors and their caregivers. Topics include injury prevention for seniors and age-friendly communities. There is also a list of frequently asked questions about seniors' health issues.
Published by Public Health Agency of Canada (2017) CAN
Last modified on 06/12/2018
By Ministry of Community and Social Services, 2018
Website for About Social Assistance in Ontario
This website allows persons with disabilities to access employment and income support information. Ontario has two social assistance programs to help eligible residents of Ontario who are in financial need. One of them is Ontario Works and the other is Ontario Disability Support Program.
Subject Headings Social Services, Employee Assistance Programs, Financial Assistance, Employment
Published by Queen's Printer for Ontario (2018) CAN
Website for Ministry of Seniors Affairs
This website provides information about and access to government services for seniors. It covers many areas including: housing, driving and transportation, health and wellness, government pension and benefits, safety, latest changes in legislation and others. It also provides access to government publications for seniors including " Seniors' Guide to Programs and Services".
Website for Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS)
CHIRS is a multi-service agency that provides a broad range of supports to a clientele with diverse and complex needs related to head and brain injury. The website provides access to the Program and Services Guide which lists adult day services, fitness/sports programs, social programs, work alternatives, camping trips and other. Neuro-psychological and neuro-psychiatric services available through CHIRS are also described on the site.
Subject Headings Home Care, Social Services, Head Injury, Community Health Services, Brain Injury
Published by Community Head Injury Resource Services (2018) CAN
Website for TransCare
TransCare provides home and community support services for people who need assistance due to illness, convalescence, disability or functional limitations related to aging. Services include; respite, meals on wheels, home care, friendly visiting, transportation and more. TransCare gives priority to those who need rides to medical appointments but rides can be arranged also to do shopping, banking and other errands.
Subject Headings Respite Services, Home Care, Social Services, Transportation
Published by TransCare (2017) CAN
Website for 211 Ontario
211 is the information and referral service that provides the people of Ontario with reliable information on community and social services. This site can be used to locate health agencies, health clinics and community health centres in regions and townships of the province. Here you can find information about child care, language classes, job searches, housing, emergency shelters, services for persons with disabilities, home support, legal assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
Published by Ontario 211 Services Corporation (2018) CAN
Website for 211 Toronto
This is a directory of community agencies, social services and Government services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This directory can be used to locate health agencies, health services and community health centres in GTA. Here you can find information on services on child care, language classes, job searches, housing, emergency shelters, legal assistance, financial assistance, and more.
Published by Findhelp Information Services (2018) CAN