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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Aboriginal Legal Services	Aboriginal Legal Services	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 -- serving clients by phone as much as possible * agency will continue to prepare Gladue reports and Gladue Letters and provide Courtworker services to the Toronto courts * all walk-in servic ... [More]
Abrigo Centre	Abrigo Centre	Toronto Downtown West	COVID-19 - Office closed - no walk-in service * phone, email and online support only - call 416-534-3434 for counsellor assistance, or visit website for details Multiservice agency * liaison with Por ... [More]
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario	Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario	Toronto Downtown Central	Community legal clinic * works to better the housing situation of low income Ontario residents including tenants, housing cooperative members and homeless people * no direct legal services for individ ... [More]
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly	Advocacy Centre for the Elderly	Toronto Downtown Central	Community legal clinic * representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as long term care, hospital discharge issues, elder abuse, government pensions, income maint ... [More]
Alliance for Healthier Communities	Alliance for Healthier Communities	North York West	Represents Ontario's 107 primary health organization, including Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres, Community Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics * promotes ... [More]
ARCH Disability Law Centre	ARCH Disability Law Centre	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 -- office closed but staff working remotely * call or email, no access to TTY Community legal clinic Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability i ... [More]
Arthritis Society, Halton East and Peel Region	Arthritis Society, Halton East and Peel Region	Mississauga	Funds and promotes arthritis research, patient care and public education * self management, rehabilitation and education programs * chronic pain management workshop * advocates for the needs of people ... [More]
Automobile Protection Association	Automobile Protection Association	Toronto Downtown Central	Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid -- guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More]
Black Legal Action Centre	Black Legal Action Centre	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 -- telephone inquiries only, online information about housing security during the COVID19 emergency Legal clinic focusing on individual and systemic anti-Black racism * legal representation * ... [More]
B'nai Brith Canada, Toronto Office	B'nai Brith Canada, Toronto Office	North York West	Jewish volunteer and advocacy organization * anti-racism activities * human rights advocacy * Anti-Hate Hotline * encourages communication between members of ethnic, social, economic and age groups * ... [More]
Canada. Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime	Canada. Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime	Ottawa (City of)	* Facilitates access of victims to existing federal programs and services by providing them with information and referrals * Addresses complaints of victims about compliance with the provisions of the ... [More]
Canadian Association for Community Living	Canadian Association for Community Living	Toronto Downtown Central	National charity for people with intellectual disabilities and their families * advocacy, awareness building, supports research, shares knowledge, develops policy options and strengthens leadership ca ... [More]
Canadian Association of Retired Persons	Canadian Association of Retired Persons	Toronto Downtown West	Promotes and protects the rights of mature Canadians * group benefits on products and services for members * magazine * does not provide direct services to individuals
Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Community Office, Cancer Support Services	Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Community Office, Cancer Support Services	Burlington	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Offices are closed until further notice * staff are working remotely and checking messages * CIS online service and peer support programs are av ... [More]
Canadian Civil Liberties Association	Canadian Civil Liberties Association	Toronto Downtown North	Promotes legal protection of civil rights and liberties, particularly with reference to freedom of expression, police powers, government intrusions * organizes court interventions * presents briefs to ... [More]
Canadian Hearing Services, Regional Office - Hamilton, Counselling Services	Canadian Hearing Services, Regional Office - Hamilton, Counselling Services	Hamilton Central	Offers a wide range of services at locations across Ontario to support to individuals and their families. Services offered: * Connect Counselling Service * General Support Services * Hearing Care Coun ... [More]
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime	Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime	Ottawa	Assist victims and survivors of violent crimes by helping them: * Obtain needed services and resources * Deal with post-trial agencies such as Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Bo ... [More]
Canadian Snowbird Association	Canadian Snowbird Association	North York East	Includes advocacy group fighting to defend the Canadian Health Act
Canadian Treatment Action Council	Canadian Treatment Action Council	Toronto Downtown Central	National organization promoting access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C * workshops and presentations on topics such as disclosure, dental care, drug acce ... [More]
Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation	Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation	Toronto Downtown Central	Assists people and groups facing discrimination in housing Eviction prevention information and assistance * promotes access to safe and decent housing, and enforcement of human rights in housing * inf ... [More]
Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples, CSSP Community Legal Clinic	Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples, CSSP Community Legal Clinic	North York West	COVID19 -- service available by phone or email, no walk-in service * call 647-563-4201 or for legal inquiries, 647-462-3164 * also emai for settlement matters - settlement@spanishservices.org ; for d ... [More]
Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic	Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic	Toronto Downtown Central	Community legal clinic * deals primarily with immigration, tenant issues, social assistance, employment rights, human rights, poverty law * most refugee cases referred to Legal Aid * may provide repre ... [More]
Community Development Halton	Community Development Halton	Burlington	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Community Development Halton office will be closed to the public until further notice * for general enquiries, call 905-632-1975 or email of ... [More]
Community Living Ontario	Community Living Ontario	North York East	Provides support, resources, information, education, awareness and advocacy for individuals with an intellectual disability * over 100 locations across Ontario
Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities	Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities	Toronto Downtown North	Advocates on behalf of elderly (including individual residents and their families) and others in Ontario nursing homes * advocates for a quality long-term care system that meets the needs of residents ... [More]
Council of Canadians, Halton Chapter	Council of Canadians, Halton Chapter	Halton Region	* advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care and a vibrant democracy * educates and empowers people to hold our governments and corporations accountable * work is sustaine ... [More]
Diabetes Canada	Diabetes Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Education and services for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals * advocates on behalf of people with diabetes * supports and funds diabetes research * develops and publishes clinical prac ... [More]
Dying with Dignity Canada	Dying with Dignity Canada	Toronto Downtown North	Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, wishing to die on ... [More]
Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health	Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health	Toronto Downtown West	Systemic advocacy * ensures representation of the client perspective within the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * education on choices, self advocacy, critical thinking and political awa ... [More]
Family Supports Institute Ontario	Family Supports Institute Ontario	Toronto Downtown West	Information and referral on family resource programs * consultation to individual programs * assistance in starting programs * professional development and training * public education * network develo ... [More]
Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario	Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario	North York East	Represents the interests of private sector rental housing providers * offers public advocacy and information on property management, rental housing regulation and residential tenancies law * Certified ... [More]
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada	Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada	Richmond Hill	Prader Willi Syndrome fundraising and advocacy * Funds research projects which will lead to more effective treatments and an eventual cure for the disorder * hosts fundraising events
Green Communities Canada	Green Communities Canada	Peterborough	Promotion of community health * supports local and regional groups, coalitions and networks (social, environmental, economic, and political) that are working on healthy city or healthy community initi ... [More]
Greenpeace Canada	Greenpeace Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Political lobbying, public education and campaigns, environmental advocacy
Halton Newcomer Strategy	Halton Newcomer Strategy	Oakville	Created to help the communities in Halton develop the tools and programs needed to support newcomers. Objectives: * improve access to and coordination of settlement services * improve labour market ou ... [More]
Halton Social Capital Committee	Halton Social Capital Committee	Burlington	Committee of self-advocates and community professionals * collects, and presents, information collected directly from individuals with developmental disabilities living in Halton * offers "Welcome Spa ... [More]
Heart and Stroke, Ontario Office	Heart and Stroke, Ontario Office	Toronto Downtown North	Health charity working to eliminate heart disease and stroke through advancing research, advocacy and promoting healthy living * website contains educational resources about risk factors, signs and sy ... [More]
HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)	HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO)	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 -- service by phone, no in person meetings or public education activities * intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law ... [More]
Hum-WE Women's Hub, No Physical Address, Support Services for Women	Hum-WE Women's Hub, No Physical Address, Support Services for Women	Milton	The Hub provides assistance to women facing domestic abuse whether emotional, psychological, financial or physical Activities include: * support group where women feel safe to interact and share their ... [More]
Income Security Advocacy Centre	Income Security Advocacy Centre	Toronto Downtown Central	Community legal clinic * pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, economic ... [More]