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Acquired Brain Injury
Clinical and community supports for people who have sustained a debilitating injury to the brain. Acquired brain injury (ABI) can be traumatic or non-traumatic but do not include congenital or degenerative conditions. Some examples of ABI ...
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Dementia is the loss of intellectual functions, such as thinking, remembering and reasoning, of sufficient severity to interfere with a person's daily functioning. It is not a disease in itself, but rather a group of symptoms that may ...
Geriatric Services (Aging Related Health Care)
Geriatric services provide health care specifically related to aging, in particular the frail elderly who have multiple health problems or who have difficulty managing on their own.
Stroke
Services that provide support, or treatment and rehabilitation, for people who have suffered a stroke because blood flow was stopped or restricted to a part of their brain.
Adult Day Programs
Adult day programs (ADP) provide part-day supervised activities in a group setting for dependent adults, such as the frail elderly, people with Alzheimers disease, or people with disabilities. Services may include leisure activities, meals, ...
Bereavement Support
Bereavement programs provide emotional support, problem-solving assistance, information, and guidance for people who have recently lost a loved one. Included are counselling programs and mutual support groups for widows and widowers, ...
Caregiver Support Services
A caregiver is someone who looks after a sick, frail or disabled relative, friend or neighbour. Supportive programs are available to help caregivers cope with their responsibilities and may include self-help, informal counselling, ...
Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
Counselling aims at assisting people to understand and overcome or manage personal problems, such as difficulties in relationships, anger, conflict, trauma, and abuse.
Respite Care Facilities for Adults with Disabilities
Services that provide caregivers with temporary rest options such as adult day programs or substitute living arrangements in a supported environment for adults with disabilities.
Respite Care for Children with Disabilities
Family support services that provide a break, or temporary relief, to allow families of children and youth with disabilities to have some time away from their care activities.
Respite Care for Seniors
Caregiver support services that provide a break or temporary relief, such as short-stay residential, day programs, as well as in-home supports.
Congregate Dining
Meal programs for independent older adults, offering affordable meals in a social setting.
Dietitian Services
Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who work with clients, their caregivers, and health care providers. Together, they manage nutrition based on medical conditions and individual needs.
Dietitians
Dietitians are trained food and nutrition experts. Dietitians help individuals, their families, and communities achieve better health through better nutrition and healthy meal plans.
Food Banks and Community Food Programs
Free or low-cost food to individuals and families in need on an on-going, seasonal, and emergency basis. Services may include food banks, community gardens, Good Food Boxes, youth nutrition programs, and nutrition education programs.
Hospitality Meals
Programs providing a prepared meal to individuals and families in need. These meals, provided for free or at a low cost, may occur on an on-going or seasonal basis.
Meal Delivery Services
Meals on Wheels services prepare and deliver regular hot or frozen meals to the elderly or individuals with disabilities. Check the listings to find the service in your area.
Shopping and Grocery Assistance
Programs and services that assist seniors and people with disabilities with shopping and errands.
Medical Equipment and Supplies - Loans
Organizations that loan medical equipment to individuals recovering from surgery or living with mobility limitations. Some organizations may require a donation or have other criteria for use of equipment. Local service clubs may also loan ...
Medical Equipment and Supplies - Sales and Rentals
Programs and services offering medical equipment and supplies to help people recover from surgery or maintain their wellbeing.
Public Transportation
Providing transportation to the public for a fee, the system runs on set routes at a scheduled time. Public transportation may offer specialized services for residents with mobility limitations.
Transportation - Accessible
Wheelchair accessible transportation is available through public transportation services, community organizations and private companies.
Transportation - Accessible Parking Permits
Permits to park in accessible parking spaces are available for people with an eligible health condition certified by a regulated healthcare practitioner. Permits are displayed on the dashboard or sun visor of the vehicle in which the permit ...
Transportation - Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation
Programs provide assessment of driving potential and/or adaptive equipment required for driving to individuals whose driving ability may be affected by an injury, change in medical condition, aging or illness. Includes training programs ...
Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer
Transportation services for the elderly or people with special needs who are mobile (ambulatory). Most transportation services are provided by volunteer services and a nominal fee may be charged. Some providers may offer accompaniment ...
Vehicle Modification
Programs and services carrying out vehicular modification for drivers with disabilities or medical conditions.
Bereavement Support
Bereavement programs provide emotional support, problem-solving assistance, information, and guidance for people who have recently lost a loved one. Included are counselling programs and mutual support groups for widows and widowers, ...
End-of-Life Care Supports and Resources
Programs and services that provide supports or information resources specializing in palliative care services.
Home and Community Care Support Services
Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community, as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care, are coordinated by Home and Community Care Support Services to ensure people of all ages can make ...
Hospice Palliative Care - In-Home
In-home hospice palliative care supports for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families and caregivers. These services focus on relieving suffering and the enhancement of the quality of life for persons who are living with, ...
Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Units
In-patient palliative care provides a full range of services for people who are in the final stages of their illnesses, as well as their families and/or caregivers. Services may include medical care, pain and symptom management, ...
Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Exercise classes with a focus on falls prevention help older adults stay healthy, active, and mobile. Classes are publicly-funded and held at various community locations. There is no fee for eligible participants.
Fitness Centres and Programs
Fitness centres provide programming for all ages aimed at helping people achieve and maintain active and healthy lives. Fees may apply for some of the on-going and drop-in programs.
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for People with Disabilities
Programs that support people with disabilities in their pursuit of an active and social lifestyle. Services may include opportunities to participate in accessible exercise groups, social and recreational activities, and summer camps.
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for Seniors
Programs that support older adults in their pursuit of an active and social lifestyle. Services may include such activities as arts and crafts, light exercise, educational lectures, and outings.
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Community-led health programs and services for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities in Ontario.
Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is a process that guides a person to talk about their wishes, values, and beliefs that would inform future decisions when a person is unable to make or communicate their own healthcare choices.
Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous governments, councils, unions, and non-profit organizations provide services to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities. They protect and promote Indigenous rights and interests through advocacy and policy development.
Advocacy and Social Action for People with Disabilities
Organizations and groups that provide services to protect and promote rights and interests of people with disabilities through advocacy and policy development. Some organizations also advocate on behalf of individuals.
Advocacy and Social Action for Seniors
Organizations and groups that provide services to protect and promote rights and interests of seniors through advocacy and policy development. Some organizations also advocate on behalf of individuals.
Community Legal Services
Community legal services that provide legal advice, representation, resources, and education.
Consent, Capacity, and Substitute Decision Making
A person's ability to make choices can be challenging at times. Government agencies and organizations provide a structure for ensuring informed consent, determining capacity and substitute decision making, as well as upholding people's ...
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Elder abuse is the neglect, or emotional, physical or sexual abuse of elderly people. The abuse may originate with their caretakers, children, grandchildren or other individuals who are sharing their homes or who are responsible for their ...
Government Services - Federal and Provincial
Federal and provincial services that administer government functions and oversee the delivery of public services.
Legal Aid
Legal support for eligible, low-income Ontarians, looking for assistance with legal problems, such as domestic violence, family law, immigration and refugee law, and criminal law.
Legal Referral Services
Legal assessments and referrals to lawyers and paralegals.
Power of Attorney and Public Guardianship
A Power of Attorney is a legal document naming a specific person to act on your behalf (sometimes called a substitute decision maker) in case you become incapable of making your own decisions. There are three kinds of Power of Attorney: ...
Residential Care Advocacy and Care Standards
Organizations and groups that provide services to protect and promote rights and interests of people in residential care through advocacy and policy development. Some organizations also advocate on behalf of individuals.
Budget and Credit Counselling
Programs that help people with money management and budgetary problems, including financial literacy, budget planning, and credit counselling.
Clothing and Household Items
Programs and services that provide free or low-cost clothing and household items. Services can be provided on an ongoing, seasonal, and emergency basis.
Drug Benefits
Drug benefit programs that assist Ontario residents with the cost of prescription drugs.
Financial Assistance for Children and Families
Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income families with young children.
Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
Programs that provide financial assistance for people with physical and developmental disabilities.
Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities
Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income individuals and families to help pay rent so that people can stay in their homes, and to cover utility fees (such as electricity and heating).
Financial Assistance for Seniors
Programs that provide financial assistance for older adults, including tax clinics and grants allowing seniors to stay in their homes or cover costs associated with providing care.
Food Banks and Community Food Programs
Free or low-cost food to individuals and families in need on an on-going, seasonal, and emergency basis. Services may include food banks, community gardens, Good Food Boxes, youth nutrition programs, and nutrition education programs.
Government Services - Federal and Provincial
Federal and provincial services that administer government functions and oversee the delivery of public services.
Hospitality Meals
Programs providing a prepared meal to individuals and families in need. These meals, provided for free or at a low cost, may occur on an on-going or seasonal basis.
Veterans
Veterans Affairs Canada provides pensions for disability or death, economic support in the form of allowances, health care benefits and services to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy veterans who served in the First World ...
Drug Benefits
Drug benefit programs that assist Ontario residents with the cost of prescription drugs.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies provide drug prescription services, as well as medication checks and guidance. Some also provide vaccinations and immunizations, and non-prescription healthcare services.
Child Safety
Injury prevention programs that educate about traffic safety, bike safety, fire safety, rail and personal safety, stranger danger, and electrical and other household hazards.
Children and Youth with Disabilities
Services that provide support or treatment for children and youth with disabilities.
Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Services or programs that provide community-based health care services to children and youth.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers a place to learn, play, meet people, and get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development.
Financial Assistance for Children and Families
Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income families with young children.
Health Care Facilities for Children and Youth
The health care treatment facilities listed here have a special interest in the health care needs of children and youth.
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Community-led health programs and services for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities in Ontario.
Home and Community Care Support Services
Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community, as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care, are coordinated by Home and Community Care Support Services to ensure people of all ages can make ...
Information Services for Children and Youth
Helplines and websites providing health and social services information and referral services specializing in children and youth.
In-Home Nursing
Nursing services provided in the client's home. Therapy, personal support, and home support may also be offered.
In-Home Personal Support
Services that assist people at home with their daily care, mobility, routine activities of daily living, and provide respite care.
Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. Living with a learning disability can have an ongoing impact on friendships, school, work, self-esteem and daily life.
Mental Health for Children and Youth
Programs and services for children and youth who are experiencing challenges with their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Parenting Education
Free or low-cost classes, individual consultation, or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents who want to learn how to be effective in their parenting role.
Parenting Groups
Free or low-cost peer support groups for parents that meet on a regular basis to share common concerns about raising children.
Respite Care for Children with Disabilities
Family support services that provide a break, or temporary relief, to allow families of children and youth with disabilities to have some time away from their care activities.
Speech and Language
Speech and language programs help individuals who have a communication disorder, such as voice disorders, hearing impairment, delayed language skills, cleft palate or tongue disorder, stutter or aphasia.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing provides individuals and families housing that meet their needs and that they can afford.
Assisted Living for High-Risk Seniors
Frequent and unscheduled personal supports for older adults who need higher levels of assistance to live independently.
Home and Community Care Support Services
Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community, as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care, are coordinated by Home and Community Care Support Services to ensure people of all ages can make ...
Long-Term Care Homes
Long-term care homes are subsidized facilities providing nursing and personal care to individuals who are no longer able to live independently. Many long-term care homes also offer short term respite care. Long-term care homes are also ...
Retirement Homes
Retirement homes (or retirement residences) offer rental units for seniors, ranging from independent living with little or no outside help to more complex care.
Seniors' Apartments
Seniors' apartments are generally for seniors, 55 years and over, who are able to live independently. Most of the apartments listed below provide rent-geared-to-income units in addition to market rates.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Alcohol and drug programs that provide therapy and mutual support for people who have a substance use disorder. These services help them better understand their dependency and support their efforts to recover.
Blood Pressure Clinics
Public clinics measure blood pressure, record results, and provide information about risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes
Health services and supports for people of all ages living with prediabetes or diabetes.
Diabetes Education Programs
Diabetes education programs provide individuals with the tools, skills and confidence needed to properly self-manage their diabetes and enable them to live healthy lives. The diabetes education teams consist primarily of a registered nurse ...
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Community-led health programs and services for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities in Ontario.
Healthy Aging
Programs and services for older adults that provide education and information resources on wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Self-Management Support Programs
Self-management programs focus on support and empowerment for patients and their families living with a chronic disease. These programs are designed to assist individuals make realistic goals, build confidence in their ability in managing ...
Sleep and Wake Disorders
Services that provide support, or diagnosis and treatment for people with sleep and wake disorders.
Smoking Cessation
Most smokers have a physical dependency on nicotine, which is found in tobacco. Smoking cessation programs use one or a variety of techniques including aversion therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, and individual and/or group ...
Stroke
Services that provide support, or treatment and rehabilitation, for people who have suffered a stroke because blood flow was stopped or restricted to a part of their brain.
Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Exercise classes with a focus on falls prevention help older adults stay healthy, active, and mobile. Classes are publicly-funded and held at various community locations. There is no fee for eligible participants.
Home Modification
Modifications can be undertaken to make a home barrier-free for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. Financial assistance may be available.
Medical Information Alerts
Programs and services for communicating prepared medical information provided in easily identifiable accessories or printed forms that are quickly accessed by first responders in the event of medical emergencies. Personal information can ...
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Medical alert systems that contain a help button which connects with a live agent at a response center.
Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
Community support services which provide regular phone calls and safety checks for seniors and people with disabilities who live alone.
Adult Day Programs
Adult day programs (ADP) provide part-day supervised activities in a group setting for dependent adults, such as the frail elderly, people with Alzheimers disease, or people with disabilities. Services may include leisure activities, meals, ...
Congregate Dining
Meal programs for independent older adults, offering affordable meals in a social setting.
Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
Counselling aims at assisting people to understand and overcome or manage personal problems, such as difficulties in relationships, anger, conflict, trauma, and abuse.
Ethnocultural Groups and Services
Services which support people of a similar culture. Many provide assistance to newcomers, supporting them to thrive in their new community.
Francophone Community
Organizations or programs which offer service primarily within a French language cultural context, or that otherwise support cultural unity and development within the Francophone community.
Friendly Visiting
Free or subsidized services that provide socially isolated older adults or people with disabilities with opportunities to socialize and develop new friendships. These programs are provided by volunteers, and may consist of social activities ...
Healthy Aging
Programs and services for older adults that provide education and information resources on wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Helplines for Seniors
Confidential phone or online supports available to seniors and their caregivers.
Seniors' Active Living Centres
Seniors' centres promote health and well-being by offering social, cultural, learning, and recreational programs for older adults.
Seniors' Clubs and Legions
Groups and clubs offering older adults recreational and social activities such as cards, potluck dinners, outings, and entertainment.
Stroke
Services that provide support, or treatment and rehabilitation, for people who have suffered a stroke because blood flow was stopped or restricted to a part of their brain.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation services for people who have sustained a stroke or mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack).
Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities
Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income individuals and families to help pay rent so that people can stay in their homes, and to cover utility fees (such as electricity and heating).
Home Maintenance and Repair
Home maintenance services help people live independently in their own homes by assisting with home repairs.
Home Modification
Modifications can be undertaken to make a home barrier-free for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. Financial assistance may be available.
Adaptive Clothing
Specially designed or adapted clothing is available for people of any age who have physical disabilities, mobility challenges, cognitive impairments, or other special needs.
Continence Care and Supports
Services that provide support, or diagnosis and treatment for people living with urinary or fecal incontinence.
Foot Care - Clinics
Foot care services provide non-invasive treatments and general skin care advice. These services may also offer in-depth review of a patient's foot care needs, and help address foot-related symptoms.
Foot Care - In-Home
In-home foot care services provide non-invasive treatments and general skin care advice. These services may also offer in-depth review of a patient's foot care needs, and help address foot-related symptoms.
Home and Community Care Support Services
Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community, as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care, are coordinated by Home and Community Care Support Services to ensure people of all ages can make ...
Home Help and Homemaking
Organizations which provide a range of homemaking services. They may also offer home help referral services.
In-Home Nursing
Nursing services provided in the client's home. Therapy, personal support, and home support may also be offered.
In-Home Personal Support
Services that assist people at home with their daily care, mobility, routine activities of daily living, and provide respite care.
Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
Audiologists assess and treat hearing, balance, and related disorders of the ear. In Ontario, audiologists are authorized to prescribe hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists assess and treat speech, language, communication, and ...
Blindness and Vision Loss
Counselling, support, and referral services for people with blindness or sight loss, and their families. They may also provide information on assistive technologies to support independence.
Deafness and Hearing Loss
Programs and services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, which may include diagnostic hearing tests, counselling, education, and the provision of hearing and communication assistance devices.
Dental Clinics - Low-Cost Programs
Dental clinics specialize in the care of teeth and gums including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of their diseases. The organizations listed here provide options for low-cost dental care.
Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists focus primarily on disease prevention of the gums, teeth, and mouth. They assess teeth and gums and provide treatments that include cleaning teeth above and below the gums, anti-cavity and anti-bacterial treatments, dental ...
Dental Services - In-Home
Dental services are provided in the home, retirement residences, or long-term care homes. The types of services are generally limited to denture care and dental hygiene services.
Hearing Aids and Communication Devices
Services that provide hearing devices and communication aids, as well as programs that help cover the cost of purchasing these items. If eligible, the Ministry of Health's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) may contribute to the cost of ...
Opticians and Optometrists
Optometrists assess the eye and vision system. They also diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders of the eye and vision system. Opticians fit and adjust subnormal vision devices, contact lenses or eyeglasses.
Employment Assistance
Unemployed or underemployed people can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the labour market, ...
Employment Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
Unemployed or underemployed Indigenous people can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the labour ...
Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities
Unemployed or underemployed people with disabilities can get help through drop-in resource centres, job search assistance programs, and job-skills workshops. Employment counselling and career planning services provide information on the ...
Volunteer Referral Networks
Programs and services offering volunteer placement referrals.