Social Services

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.

The Toronto Seniors Helpline is a single point of access for seniors and caregivers to receive information and access to community, home, and crisis services.

Toronto Seniors Helpline is funded through the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), in partnership with WoodGreen Community Services. Toronto Seniors Helpline integrates the services of the former Seniors’ Crisis Line and the Community Navigation Access Program (CNAP) Hub. Seniors and caregivers only need to call one phone number in order to access information and referrals for community and homecare services.

Phone number is: 416-217-2077. Interpretation services are available in over 100 languages through a phone interpretation service.

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. 

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.

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.

This directory lists community legal clinics across Ontario by region, and provides their addresses and phone numbers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.