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		Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Aboriginal Legal Services		Aboriginal Legal Services	Toronto Downtown Central	Community Legal Clinic 416-408-4041, fax 416-408-1568 * deals primarily with landlord and tenant issues, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD ... [More]
Abrigo Centre		Abrigo Centre	Toronto Downtown West	Multiservice agency * liaison with Portuguese-speaking communities Community development -- information and referral, assistance with forms * youth programs including school outreach workshops * settl ... [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	Community legal clinic Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability issues * telephone service * limited representation in test case litigation * representa ... [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	Legal clinic focusing on individual and systemic anti-Black racism * legal representation * test case litigation * law reform and community development * summary legal advice, brief services and publi ... [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 Cancer Society, Halton Community Office, Cancer Support Services		Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Community Office, Cancer Support Services	Burlington	Major services: Cancer support * matches cancer patients and their caregivers with volunteers who have been through the same experiences * service available in English, French and many other languages ... [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 Society, Counselling Services		Canadian Hearing Society, 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]
CARP		CARP	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
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	Deals primarily with employment rights, human rights, immigration, social assistance, refugees, tenant issues, Employment Insurance (EI) * law reform * funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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	Major services include: * conduct research to identify social issues and community needs * bring citizens, community organizations and governments together to solve community problems * develop awaren ... [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
Good Shepherd Centres, Notre Dame House		Good Shepherd Centres, Notre Dame House	Hamilton Central	Multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community. Case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs. Services ... [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	Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law include privacy, social assistance, immigration, housing/tenant, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), private insura ... [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]
Infertility Network		Infertility Network	Toronto Downtown East	Website and email newsletter provides information and lists upcoming events regarding infertility, miscarriage, donor conception, adoption
Interval House of Hamilton, Waterdown - 17 Main St, Flamborough Women's Resource Centre		Interval House of Hamilton, Waterdown - 17 Main St, Flamborough Women's Resource Centre	Waterdown	Provides support services for women including information and referrals, individual counselling, legal advocacy and support, women's groups, transitional support for abuse, employment counseling, and ... [More]
Jack.org, Oakville Chapters		Jack.org, Oakville Chapters	Oakville	Activities include: Jack Talks * certified youth speakers to educate and equip young people to look out for themselves and their peers Jack Summits * held nationally and regionally once a year * large ... [More]
Kidney Cancer Canada		Kidney Cancer Canada	North York Central	Community of patients, caregivers and health professionals working to improve lives of Canadians affected by kidney cancer * advocates for access to new treatments * promotes research and offers suppo ... [More]
Landlord's Self Help Centre		Landlord's Self Help Centre	Toronto Downtown Central	Community legal clinic and resource centre * information, referrals and summary advice on housing issues from landlord’s perspective * educational tools * law reform * tenancy forms * funded by Legal ... [More]
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario		Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario	Etobicoke	Provides resources, services, information and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, parents, teachers and other professionals * encourages research
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Ontario Region		Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Ontario Region	North York East	Funds blood cancer research projects, provides access to information and services, creates awareness, advocates and supports people with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma
Lung Cancer Canada		Lung Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Support, education and awareness * support to patients and caregivers affected by lung cancer * education services for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals * increase public awareness * a ... [More]
Métis Nation of Ontario, Brampton - Credit River, Healing and Wellness		Métis Nation of Ontario, Brampton - Credit River, Healing and Wellness	Brampton	General emotional support * friendly visiting * individual advocacy and referrals * assistance to people with disabilities access programs * nutrition and fitness awareness * stress management * alcoh ... [More]
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario		Mood Disorders Association of Ontario	Toronto Downtown North	Information, education and support * counselling and family support * peer support groups -- see website for locations * advocacy * recovery programs, including peer support drop-in groups, Wellness R ... [More]
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario		Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario	North York	Education and information, raises awareness and advocates for individuals experiencing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) * information on the related illnesses of Fibromyalgi ... [More]
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto		Native Canadian Centre of Toronto	Toronto Downtown North	Senior's program -- outreach to Indigenous seniors and people with disabilities * social safety visits and reassurance check * congregate dining * friendly visiting * In-Home personal support -- pers ... [More]
OCASI		OCASI	Toronto Downtown North	Acts as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters * advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of ... [More]
Ombudsman Ontario, Ontario Child and Youth Unit		Ombudsman Ontario, Ontario Child and Youth Unit	Toronto Downtown Central	Protects the rights and interests of children and youth * mediates complaints * identifies systemic problems affecting youth * advises ministries of gaps in service delivery * investigates individual ... [More]
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy		Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy	Toronto Downtown North	Advocates for Indigenous Canadians with HIV/AIDS * HIV/AIDS education and training to Indigenous organizations * health promotion and outreach services * referrals and assistance in obtaining services
Ontario AIDS Network		Ontario AIDS Network	Toronto Downtown Central	Coalition of HIV/AIDS service organizations and programs, promoting effective and accessible prevention, treatment, care and advocacy for people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS * knowledge e ... [More]
Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, YouthCAN		Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, YouthCAN	Toronto Downtown Central	Youth Communication, Advocacy and Networking -- advocates for youth in care in Ontario Children's Aid Societies * promotes youth input into policy, programs and activities * Youth Policy Advisory and ... [More]
Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses		Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses	Toronto Downtown Central	Provincial coalition of first stage emergency shelters for abused women and their children * membership also includes second stages housing programs and community-based women’s service organizations * ... [More]
Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support		Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support	Toronto Downtown Central	Online information for family caregivers * public awareness and systemic advocacy * research Helpine for caregiver information, assessment and referral to connect people to community services ... [More]
Ontario Farmland Trust		Ontario Farmland Trust	Guelph	Pursues three main activities: * direct land protection through conservation easements and land donations * policy development for improved farmland protection * research and education to advance land ... [More]
Ontario Federation of Labour		Ontario Federation of Labour	North York East	Deals with concerns about provincial policies in the areas of education, the environment, health, human rights, labour relations, employment standards and minimum wage rates, pensions, occupational he ... [More]
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition		Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition	Toronto Downtown Central	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]
Ontario Hospital Association		Ontario Hospital Association	Toronto Downtown Central	Association of Ontario health care organizations * maintains relations between Ontario's hospitals and other health care organizations * membership resources include access to education, leadership tr ... [More]
Ontario Human Rights Commission		Ontario Human Rights Commission	Toronto Downtown Central	Conducts public inquiries * may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario * policy development, research and analysis * public education and training * re ... [More]
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association		Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association	York	Information resources, publications, conferences, support for families, advocacy and supports medical research for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Ontario Society of Senior Citizens' Organizations		Ontario Society of Senior Citizens' Organizations	North York Central	Information and referral * counselling * community outreach * computer training programs Public education programs on elder abuse awareness and prevention, loneliness and social isolation, cancer scre ... [More]
Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Mississauga Office		Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Mississauga Office	Mississauga	Advocacy * summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal * information on polic ... [More]
Peel Halton Cooperative Housing Federation		Peel Halton Cooperative Housing Federation	Mississauga	Federation of nonprofit housing cooperatives * lobbying and representation * promotion of nonprofit cooperative housing * advice and training in cooperative housing management * assistance to new coop ... [More]
Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office, Toronto Office		Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office, Toronto Office	North York Central	Administers and coordinates advocacy and rights advice services * public information * systemic advocacy * information and referral for those ineligible for the service * literature in English and Fre ... [More]
Rural Ontario Institute		Rural Ontario Institute	Guelph	Offers rural leadership development and training, including Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) * initiates dialogue and supports collaboration on issues facing rural and northern Ontario ... [More]
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter		Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter	Guelph	Programs and resources to improve and empower the lives of people living with mental illnesses and their families * services for individuals and families * increases public awareness and understanding ... [More]
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Provincial/Toronto Office		Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Provincial/Toronto Office	Toronto Downtown Central	Support and education * Ask the Expert (ATE) -- telephone, online and in-person support service, including information and counselling on first episode or new diagnosis, managing schizophrenia/psychos ... [More]
Sickle Cell Association of Ontario		Sickle Cell Association of Ontario	Scarborough North	Education and counselling for people living with or supporting someone affected by Sickle Cell Disease (includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell SC, Sickle Beta Thalassemia and the Sickle Cell Trait) ... [More]
Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oakville, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign		Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oakville, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Halton Region	Funds donated through Oomama, Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers, go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support for African grandmothers struggling to ... [More]
Stephen Lewis Foundation, Burlington, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign		Stephen Lewis Foundation, Burlington, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Burlington	Raise funds and offer educational opportunities that support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign * funds donated go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a registered charity which issues ta ... [More]
Tourette Canada		Tourette Canada	Mississauga	Charitable organization for individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families * information, referral and resources * online or group support for patients and families * public outreach includes: ... [More]
United Senior Citizens of Ontario		United Senior Citizens of Ontario	Etobicoke South	Presentations to government and decision makers * works to improve quality of life for older adults * helps organize and provides consultation to seniors groups * cooperates with other provincial orga ... [More]
Welcome In Drop In Centre		Welcome In Drop In Centre	Guelph	Volunteer run drop-in centre provides: * 2 full meals a day, light breakfast and snacks * support and liasion with social services * emergency transportation costs assistance * assistance with many ba ... [More]
Women's Centre of Halton (The), Oakville, One-on-one Support Services		Women's Centre of Halton (The), Oakville, One-on-one Support Services	Oakville	One-on-one support services include: Mental health advocate: * for women struggling with depression, anxiety or other undiagnosed mental health challenges and are in need of mental health supports Dro ... [More]
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund		Women's Legal Education and Action Fund	Toronto Downtown Central	National organization promoting equality for women * intervenes in court cases to challenge discrimination against women using the equality guarantees of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * ... [More]