ACCOMODATION
89 Chestnut
http://www.89chestnut.com/accommodation/smr_student_info.html
Student accomodation in Toronto.
Craigslist
http://www.craiglist.org
GSC Rentals
http://www.gscrentals.com/
Torontores
http://www.torontores.com/
Accomodation listing in Toronto.
University of Toronto
http://eir.library.utoronto.ca/StudentHousing/index.cfm
Student housing in Toronto.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
211 Community Connection
http://www.211toronto.ca/splash.jsp
Abuse is Wrong in Any Language – Department of Justice
http://www.settlement.org/sys/library_detail.asp?doc_id=1004457
Access to an online booklet for immigrant and refugee women suffering from abuse in a relationship or in a family as well. Also contains information about Canadian law, rights & information about seeking help for abuse.
Agincourt Community Services Association
http://www.agincourtcommunityservices.com/
Online access to programs, services and events in the Scarborough community. This non-profit, multi-service agency aims to address community needs and to empower all community members (whether they be children, youth, newcomers, homeless etc.).
Built Network
http://builtnetwork.ca/
A national skills development project dedicated to assisting persons with employment barriers gain professional and personal skills to obtain employment.
City of Toronto
http://www.toronto.ca/
ConnexOntario
http://www.connexontario.ca/
Improving access to alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health services for the people of Ontario.
COSTI
http://www.costi.org/
Lawyers and Legal Services Toronto
http://www.metrotown.info/canada-toronto/legal-services/
Legal Aid Ontario
http://www.legalaid.on.ca/en/locate/default.asp
Mental Health Service Information Ontario
http://www.mhsio.on.ca/index.html
Sistering
http://www.sistering.org/
Supporting ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances.
The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association
http://tccsa.on.ca/
To assist the newcomers (Immigrants, Conventional Refugees and Citizens) to adapt to the Canadian style of living and become the mainstream of the Canadian mosaic.
Toronto Emergency Medical Services
http://www.torontoems.ca/
Toronto Police Services
http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/
EDUCATION
Peel District School Board
http://www.peel.edu.on.ca/
Toronto District School Board
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/
York Region District School Board
http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/
FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Translation Aid
http://www.settlement.org/sys/link_redirect.asp?doc_id=1003926
A language translation aid for health care professionals to use when they encounter a patient who does not speak English (especially when a translator is not immediately available). The translation list contains about 165 commonly used words and short-phrases for the 15 most commonly spoken languages in Ontario.
GOVERNMENT
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/
Government of Ontario
http://www.ontario.ca/
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
Ministry of Community and Social Services
http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/mcss/splash.htm
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/
Ministry of Transportation
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/
HEALTH
Access Alliance
http://www.accessalliance.ca/
Access Alliance works to promote health and well-being and improve access to services for immigrants and refugees in Toronto by addressing medical, social, economic and environmental issues.
Across Boundaries
http://www.acrossboundaries.ca/
A mental health centre that provides a range of support and services to people of color in the Greater Toronto Area who are experiencing severe mental health problems/serious mental illness.
Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS)
http://www.acas.org/
Provides education, prevention, and support services to HIV/AIDS infected East and South East Asian communities in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – Information in Other Languages
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Multilingual_Resources/index.html
The Multilingual Resources section has been created to provide multi-language information on mental health and addiction to individuals for whom English is not a first language, and professionals who work with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Cultural Adaptations to Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
http://www.settlement.org/sys/library_detail.asp?doc_id=1003150
A Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi, and Spanish adaptation of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. For each cultural group there is a list of typical foods in each culture and where they fit in the recommended food groups in the Guide.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3479043/
Translated resources designed to help Chinese Canadians understand the risk factors for and warning signs of heart disease and stroke.
Health Equity Council
http://www.healthequitycouncil.ca/dev/
A community based organization, based in the Greater Toronto Area, engaging in advocacy, research, organizational change, capacity building, community partnerships and collaborations that enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in all facets of health and wellness.
Hong Fook Mental Health Association
http://www.hongfook.ca/
Provides culturally competent, community based support services to Cambodian, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese people with serious mental illness and other mental health problems. (They provide community education and mental health promotion activities, counseling, case management, assessment, consultation, advocacy, psycho-educational workshops and self help & mutual support groups, special English as a second language class, and housing services to community members with mental health problems and their families).
Metaonia
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/spagebw.htm
Support and education on the issue of suicide.
National Network for Mental Health
http://www.nnmh.ca/
Wellesley Institute
http://wellesleyinstitute.com/
The Wellesley Institute advances urban health through rigorous research, pragmatic policy solutions, social innovation, and community action.
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands
http://www.whiwh.com/
Provides Primary Healthcare to Black Women and Women of Colour from the Caribbean, African, Latin American and South Asian communities in Metropolitan Toronto and surrounding municipalities.
Woodgreen Community Services
http://www.woodgreen.org/about/index.html
An organization with 15 centers across the city. Their aim is to deliver services that promote wellness and self-sufficiency, reduce poverty and inequality, and build sustainable communities.
NEWCOMERS
OCASI
http://www.ocasi.org/index.php
Ontario Settlement
http://www.settlement.org/
Providing information and answers to settle in Ontario, Canada.
YOUTH
Bullying Canada
http://bullyingcanada.ca/
Deal
http://www.deal.org/
Internet resource site for Canadian youth.
Depressed Teens
http://www.bpkids.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index
An educational site dedicated to helping teenagers and their parents and educators understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression and bipolar disorder, and provide resources for those ready to connect.
Face the Issue
http://www.facetheissue.com/
You are not alone.
Facing Us
https://www.facingus.org/
Your Online Home for Wellness
Free Vibe
https://www.facingus.org/
An interactive, educational website about drugs.
Get Help Early
http://www.gethelpearly.ca/aboutus.htm
An Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Youth and Family Education Initiative developed in partnership with the Ontario Working Group on Early Intervention in Psychosis.
Heres the Deal
http://www.heresthedeal.ca/
An interactive forum to encourage, inspire and motivate youth to be able to learn, understand, comfort and unite against mental health issues.
Hope’s Garden
http://www.hopesgarden.org/teen.html#Article_1
Eating Disorder resources and support.
Kids Mental Health
http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/
Love is Respect
http://www.loveisrespect.com/
Provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, Peer Advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
Lynx
http://www.lynxtracks.ca/
Early Psychosis Intervention Program.
Mind Your Mind
http://mindyourmind.ca/
A place where you can get info, resources and the tools to help with stress management, crisis and mental health problems.
Ontario Youth Communication and Advocacy Network
http://www.ontarioyouthcan.org/modules/news/
Created to provide support and resources to Ontario’s youth in care, and the people who work with them.
Sexuality and U
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/teens/index.aspx#
Soul II Soul
http://www.soul2soul.ca/home.asp
Death, Loss and Grief Uncensored.
Spun Out
http://www.spunout.ie/index.php
Insert change to make change.
Stupid.ca
http://stupid.ca/
Anti-tobacco movement created for youth, by youth.
The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
http://www.cymh.ca/index_e.htm
Teen Health
http://kidshealth.org/teen/
What’s With Weed
http://www.whatswithweed.ca/weed/
For users and concerned friends of users.
Xperiment.ca
http://xperiment.ca/
An interactive space to safely experiment with the effects of drugs.
Young and Healthy
http://www.youngandhealthy.ca/caah/
Youth for Youth
http://www.youth4youth.org/
Making a difference. Taking action for change with successful results.
