The following resources have been compiled for the purpose of facilitating research when exploring potential services, discovering new opportunities or browsing for ideas when planning. Some programs may have specific criteria, program requirements for admission or fees for services.
Check out the
websites for further information, as some agencies and programs have more
services than listed here or a program may no longer be available.
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Start Here 🠞 List of Direct Referral Resources
List of Direct Referral Resources includes:
- Directories and local multi-service agencies.
- Programs with registration options on the agency's website. These programs have rotating schedules of programs offered therefore check monthly for new offerings.
- Websites with multiple service topics and types.
Community Engagement
- Arts, Music, Crafts and Drama Programs
- Community Programs
- Day Programs
- Social Groups and Relationship Building Resources
- Education and Literacy
- Sports and Fitness
- Employment and Vocational Programs
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Virtual and Online Programs (coming soon)
- Person Directed Planning Resources
- Things to do in Toronto (coming soon)
Assistive and Supportive Services
- Capacity (SDM/POA/OPGT) and Advocacy
- Caregiver and Parenting Supports
- Case Management
- Communication, Language and Interpretation Services
- Crisis Supports
- Drop-Ins
- Financial Supports and Funding Sources
- Foodbanks, Meal Programs and Access to Supplies
- Hearing and Vision Impairment Services
- Housing Supports and Individual Planning Options
- Legal Services and Justice Coordination
- Life Skills Training and Assistive Resources
- Respite and Staffing Supports
- Transportation, Travel and Delivery Services
Medical / Health / Wellness
- Health and Accessibility Resources
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Genetic Disorders
- Seniors and Geriatric Programs
- Trauma and Victim Services
- Addictions and Harm Reduction Supports
- Mental Health and Clinical Services
- Sexual Health
Specialized Services and Supports
- Culture-Based Programs
- Indigenous Programs
- LGBTQIA2S+ Resources
- Newcomer and Refugee Services
- Women's Programs
- Youth Supports
Guides / Tools / Training
- Guides/Tools/Training
- Resource Guides
- Training Documents, Tools and Video Links
- Miscellaneous Articles and Documents
• Quality of the service• Associated service policies (for example, insurance coverage and hiring practices)• Any associated fees• Whether the service provider and service are acceptable to them and/or meets their personal needs