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		Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
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 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]
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 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 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]
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]
Good Shepherd Centres, Notre Dame House		Good Shepherd Centres, Notre Dame House	Hamilton Central	Offers shelter services, a resource center, and a school serving at-risk youth. Services include: * 24 Hour a day intake and admissions * Meets basic needs by providing all meals and snacks, clothing, ... [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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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. 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]
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]
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]