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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Adoption Council of Ontario	Adoption Council of Ontario	Toronto Downtown North	COVID19 - All programs available online and via phone, including support services * Information, Support and Referral Services, call 416-482-0021 ext 2994 or 1-877-236-7820 for assistance ----- ----- ... [More]
AgScape	AgScape	Milton	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In light of recent school closures across the province due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, all AgScape student-related programs and e ... [More]
AIDS Network (The), Hamilton Central - 140 King St	AIDS Network (The), Hamilton Central - 140 King St	Hamilton Central	Due to COVID-19 this service/organization is experiencing closures or cancellations. Contact or visit website before visiting in person. Provides education and support for individuals and communities ... [More]
AIDS Network (The), Oakville	AIDS Network (The), Oakville	Oakville	Provides education and support to community groups and individuals regarding HIV/AIDS, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction.
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St	Hamilton Mountain East	Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer Society is suspending in-person service to the public until further notice. During this time, staff will be available to support clients and partners via ph ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Simcoe - Norfolk St N, Alzheimer Society Haldimand Norfolk	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Simcoe - Norfolk St N, Alzheimer Society Haldimand Norfolk	Simcoe	Information and support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their carers at the time of diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease. * persons with memory loss and ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Resource Centre, Resource Centre	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Resource Centre, Resource Centre	Hamilton Mountain East	Lends books, videos, and sensory stimulation items. Dementia-specific journals are available for reference, brochures and information sheets are available to take away.
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Support Services, Support Services	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Support Services, Support Services	Hamilton Mountain East	This organization/service is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual workshops and groups will be held through the Alzheimer Society at Home program for free. All in-person group programs (exercise ... [More]
Asian Community AIDS Services	Asian Community AIDS Services	Toronto Downtown Central	HIV/AIDS education * support programs include buddy and practical assistance, treatment information, confidential individual counselling, referrals, case management, peer support group * outreach to y ... [More]
Asperger's Society of Ontario	Asperger's Society of Ontario	Toronto Downtown North	Provides support as well as educational information for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their families * goals include enhancing public and professional awareness around Asperger's Syndrome, inclu ... [More]
Ausum Charity for Autism	Ausum Charity for Autism	Streetsville	Helps children and youth with autism from low-income families with two main programs: * IBI (Intensive Behavioural Intervention) Funding Program provides financial support to low-income households (le ... [More]
Autism Ontario, Halton Chapter - Mailing Address	Autism Ontario, Halton Chapter - Mailing Address	Burlington	Non-profit, volunteer-run regional chapter of Autsim Ontario * oversight is provided by core provincial staff * works to ensure that each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is provided wit ... [More]
Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada	Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada	Georgetown	On-going programs include: Science and Research * participation in helping to fund approved Barth syndrome specific research in Canada and worldwide Health Counselling * providing affected individuals ... [More]
Bay Area Restoration Council	Bay Area Restoration Council	Hamilton West	An organization that is at the centre of community efforts to restore and protect the ecosystem health of Hamilton Harbour and its watershed and functions as a watchdog organization, assessing and pro ... [More]
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID-19 -- physical offices are closed * health promotion and support still offered by phone, video conferencing, social media * for support call 416-831-9729 or email e.akan-essien@black-cap.com fo ... [More]
Canadian Abilities Foundation	Canadian Abilities Foundation	Toronto Downtown	Information, inspiration and opportunity for people with disabilities publish several disability-related books and publications, including Abilities, Canada's Lifestyle Magazine for People with Disabi ... [More]
Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity	Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity	Ottawa (City of)	Organization that promotes diversity in gender identity, gender expression, and romantic and/or sexual orientation in all its forms on a national level through services in the areas of education, heal ... [More]
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture	Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 -- counselling by email, link to health information in multiple languages for COVID-19, no walk-in service Medical, mental health and social care Mental health program -- supportive counselli ... [More]
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Mississauga Office	Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Mississauga Office	Mississauga	COVID19 -- counselling by email, link to health information in multiple languages for COVID-19, no walk-in service Mental health program * supportive counselling with referral to additional services ... [More]
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction	Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction	Ottawa	Information and reference service * education * research and policy guidance for public, private, and non-governmental organizations * workforce development and training * drug prevention strategies f ... [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 Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health	Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health	Markham	Coalition to promote seniors' mental health * tools on delirium, depression, mental health issues in long-term care, and suicide prevention for health care providers * tools on depression and suicide ... [More]
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Ottawa	Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Ottawa	Ottawa	Consumer-based organization by and for Canadians who are hard of hearing * promotes the development of social, educational and employment environments * lobbies for accessibility by advising on the us ... [More]
Canadian Hearing Services, Hamilton Central - Canadian Hearing Services	Canadian Hearing Services, Hamilton Central - Canadian Hearing Services	Hamilton Central	Provider of services, products, and information that remove barriers to communication, advance hearing health, and promote equity for people who are culturally Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of he ... [More]
Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch - Georgetown Office, Mental Health Services	Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch - Georgetown Office, Mental Health Services	Halton Hills	COVID-19 Service Change: Teams of mental health and addiction clinicians are working virtually to support immediate access to assessment, virtual care and, if required, an in-person response. FREE ca ... [More]
Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch Head Office - Oakville, Education and Training	Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch Head Office - Oakville, Education and Training	Oakville	Offers a range of workshops, courses, trainings, groups, and services to promote positive health and create a supportive community Courses and workshops ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trai ... [More]
Canadian Roots Exchange	Canadian Roots Exchange	Toronto	Cultural Exchanges * Host communities help to build face-to-face relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth National Youth Gatherings * Annual National Youth Conference facilitating sh ... [More]
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]
Children and Youth Grief Network	Children and Youth Grief Network	Peel Region	The network strives to increase awareness of the effects of grief, and access to grief and bereavement support for children, youth and families Online Resources * individual, family and community supp ... [More]
Community Development Halton, Speakers Bureau	Community Development Halton, Speakers Bureau	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]
Conservation Halton, Public Education/Outreach Programs	Conservation Halton, Public Education/Outreach Programs	Burlington	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Five of seven Conservation Halton parks are open for hiking and biking for those who have pre-reserved * Reservations can be made online here * ... [More]
Conservation Halton, Campbellville - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Conservation Halton, Campbellville - Mountsberg Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Milton	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Five of seven Conservation Halton parks are open for hiking and biking for those who have pre-reserved * Reservations can be made online here * ... [More]
Conservation Halton, Milton - Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Conservation Halton, Milton - Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Milton	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Five of seven Conservation Halton parks are open for hiking and biking for those who have pre-reserved * Reservations can be made online here * ... [More]
Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Limehouse Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Limehouse Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Halton Hills	Limehouse Conservation Area provides access to the following activities and features: * Bruce Trail * dog walking (leashed dogs, only) * bird watching * photography * Credit River * restored limestone ... [More]
Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Silver Creek Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Silver Creek Conservation Area, Conservation Land & Recreational Trails	Halton Hills	Silver Creek Conservation Area provides access to the following activities and features: * hiking * Bruce Trail * bird watching * photography * Niagara Escarpment * dog walking (leashed dogs only) ... [More]
Deaf Literacy Initiative	Deaf Literacy Initiative	Georgetown	Literacy and Basic skills Regional support organization for adult literacy programs * professional development * public awareness and community education * promotion of action on literacy * training ... [More]
DEBRA Canada	DEBRA Canada	Oakville	Activities include: * patient programs * education * creating awareness about this rare genetic skin condition
Diabetes Canada, Central South Ontario Regional Leadership Centre	Diabetes Canada, Central South Ontario Regional Leadership Centre	Dundas	Leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure.
Diabetes Canada, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Diabetes Canada, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Halton Region	Provide services and information to Halton residents affected by diabetes * work with the Halton Diabetes Program to coordinate patient education and services Services include: * information sessions ... [More]
ElderDog Canada, Milton Burloak Pawd - Mailing Address	ElderDog Canada, Milton Burloak Pawd - Mailing Address	Burlington	Services include: Dog care support for older adults: * assistance with obtaining food and feeding * assistance with animal hygiene * minor grooming such as brushing * transportation to or from veterin ... [More]