Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Province-wide
Legal aidAdvocacy / ombudsmanIncome support (OW/ODSP)
Everyone
People on Ontario Works / ODSP or low income with income-security issues.
Test-case litigation and advocacy on social assistance. Also 416-597-5820. For personal cases, contact your local legal clinic.
Updated 2026-06-15 · incomesecurity.org
Law Society Referral Service
Province-wide
Legal aidAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Anyone in Ontario needing a lawyer or paralegal referral.
Free 30-minute consultation referral. Urgent line for people in custody, in crisis or facing deadlines.
Updated 2026-06-15 · lso.ca
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Legal aidVAW / domestic violenceMental healthSexual assault centre
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and gender-diverse survivors of violence in Ontario.
Free legal help, counselling and interpretation for survivors of violence.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · schliferclinic.com
FMTA Tenant Hotline (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Housing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Tenants in Toronto.
Free tenant-rights counselling and eviction help from the Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · torontotenants.org
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
Hamilton · Hamilton
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income Hamilton residents with tenancy, income or human rights issues.
Tenant rights, LTB hearings, ODSP/OW appeals and more.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca
Neighbourhood Legal Services (London & Middlesex)
London · London
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income residents of London and Middlesex.
Housing, income support and other poverty-law matters.
Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca
Kingston Community Legal Clinic
Kingston · Kingston
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income residents of Kingston and area.
Tenant rights, social assistance and other legal help.
Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca
Legal Assistance of Windsor
Windsor · Windsor
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsmanHuman trafficking support
Everyone, Newcomers / refugees
Low-income residents of Windsor-Essex, including newcomers.
Housing, income, immigration and employment law. Also Community Legal Aid 519-253-7150.
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-10-18 · legalaid.on.ca; https://www.ontario.ca/page/community-anti-human-trafficking-service-providers
Sudbury Community Legal Clinic
Sudbury · Greater Sudbury
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income residents of the Sudbury district.
Also toll-free 1-800-697-8719. Tenant and social-assistance help.
Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income residents of Waterloo Region.
Housing, income support and other poverty-law issues.
Updated 2026-06-15 · legalaid.on.ca
Community Legal Services of Ottawa
Ottawa · Ottawa
Legal aidHousing help / Housing FirstAdvocacy / ombudsman
Everyone
Low-income Ottawa residents with tenancy, income or employment issues.
Free legal help; telephone interpretation available.
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · clsottawa.ca
COSTI Immigrant Services (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Newcomer / settlementHousing help / Housing FirstEmployment help
Newcomers / refugees, Families
Immigrants, refugees and newcomers in the GTA.
Settlement, housing, eviction prevention, employment and language services.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · costi.org
OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Province-wide
Newcomer / settlementAdvocacy / ombudsman
Newcomers / refugees
Immigrants and refugees; and the agencies that serve them.
Find newcomer-serving agencies and settlement help across Ontario (see settlement.org).
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · ocasi.org
WoodGreen Community Services (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Newcomer / settlementID / clothing / basic needsHousing help / Housing FirstIncome support (OW/ODSP)
Newcomers / refugees, Seniors, Families, Everyone
Newcomers, seniors, families and people on low income in Toronto.
Housing help, settlement, financial empowerment and seniors services.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · woodgreen.org
The Scott Mission (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsDrop-in
Men, Single adults, Families
People experiencing homelessness and poverty in Toronto.
Men's shelter (346 Spadina), meals, food bank (416-923-3916) and family programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · scottmission.com
Yonge Street Mission (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Drop-inFood bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Youth, Families
People experiencing poverty in downtown east Toronto.
Drop-in, meals, food bank, and services for youth, families and adults.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish Updated 2026-06-15 · ysm.ca
Red Door Family Shelter (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Emergency shelterVAW / domestic violence
Families, Women, Newcomers / refugees
Families, women fleeing violence, and refugees in Toronto.
Emergency shelter for families, survivors of abuse and refugee claimants.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · reddoorshelter.ca
Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto
Toronto · Toronto
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsMental healthCommunity health centre
Indigenous, Women, Families
Indigenous women, Two-Spirit people and their families in Toronto.
Drop-in, cultural programs, housing and wellness support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · nwrct.ca
The Works - Toronto Public Health
Toronto · Toronto
Harm reductionCommunity health centre
Everyone, Single adults
People who use drugs in Toronto.
Needle exchange, naloxone, supervised consumption and harm-reduction supplies.
English / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · toronto.ca
Carlington Community Health Centre (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreMental healthHealth clinic
Everyone, Families, Seniors
Residents of the Carlington area of Ottawa.
Primary care (613-722-2161), mental health, seniors and community programs.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · carlingtonchc.org
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreMental healthNewcomer / settlement
Everyone, Newcomers / refugees, Families
Residents of west Ottawa; strong newcomer and youth programs.
Primary care, counselling, settlement and youth services. Also 1-866-432-7447.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · pqchc.com
Causeway Work Centre (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Employment helpMental health
Everyone, Single adults
People facing barriers to work, including mental health and addictions.
Employment support, training and social enterprises.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish / French Updated 2026-06-15 · causewayworkcentre.org
Youville Centre (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Transitional housingMental healthCommunity health centre
Young women, Youth, Families
Adolescent mothers and their children in Ottawa.
Education, childcare and support for young mothers. Enrolment ext. 121.
Updated 2026-06-15 · youvillecentre.org
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Community health centreMental healthID / clothing / basic needsNewcomer / settlement
Indigenous, Families, Everyone
Inuit living in Ottawa and across Ontario.
Inuit-specific counselling, addictions, housing and community support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · tiontario.ca
CMHA Ottawa (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Mental healthHousing help / Housing First
Everyone
Adults living with mental illness in Ottawa.
Case management, supportive housing and community mental health programs.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish / French Updated 2026-06-15 · cmha.ca
Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)
Province-wide
Advocacy / ombudsmanMental healthVictim services & support
Indigenous, Women, Families
Indigenous women and their families across Ontario.
Advocacy, healing programs, victim and family support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · onwa.ca
Employment Ontario
Province-wide
Employment helpIncome support (OW/ODSP)
Everyone, Youth, Newcomers / refugees
Anyone in Ontario looking for work or training.
Free job search, training and skills programs at centres across Ontario.
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · ontario.ca
Seniors' INFOline (Ontario)
Province-wide
Income support (OW/ODSP)ID / clothing / basic needs
Seniors
Older adults in Ontario and their caregivers.
Information on seniors' benefits, housing, health and programs. TTY 1-800-387-5559.
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-06-15 · ontario.ca
London Food Bank
London · London
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Residents of London in need of food.
Emergency food and a network of neighbourhood distribution sites.
Wheelchair accessibleEnglish Updated 2026-06-15 · londonfoodbank.ca
ShelterSafe (VAW Shelter Finder)
Province-wide
VAW / domestic violence
Women, Families, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and children seeking safety from violence, anywhere in Canada.
Interactive map to find the nearest violence-against-women shelter.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sheltersafe.ca
Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN)
Toronto · Toronto
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Single adults
People who are homeless, marginally housed or isolated in Toronto.
Directory of 50+ drop-ins offering meals, warmth and community across Toronto.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://tdin.ca/contact
Ontario Works (Social Assistance)
Province-wide
Income support (OW/ODSP)
Everyone, Families, Single adults
People in financial need who are looking for or preparing for work.
Monthly income and employment support. Apply online, or contact your municipal office or 2-1-1.
English / French / Other languages Updated 2026-10-03 · ontario.ca
Stepping Stone (Guelph)
Wellington · Guelph
Open 24/7Emergency shelterDrop-inFood bank / meals
Everyone, Single adults
24/7 shelter; daytime drop-in
Adults experiencing homelessness in Guelph-Wellington.
Emergency shelter, drop-in and meals. Diversion line 226-821-3345.
Updated 2026-06-15 · steppingstonegw.com / 211
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis - Marianne's Place
Wellington · Guelph
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, 2SLGBTQ+, Families
Women, gender-diverse people and children experiencing violence.
24-hr crisis line 519-836-5710 or 1-800-265-7233.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://gwwomenincrisis.org/contact-us/
YWCA Cambridge Emergency Shelter
Waterloo Region · Cambridge
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.
Access coordinated via First Connect 519-624-9133.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ywcacambridge.ca
Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton
Lambton · Sarnia
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, Families
Women and their children fleeing abuse in Sarnia-Lambton.
17-bed shelter. 24-hr crisis line 519-336-5200 or 1-800-265-1412.
Updated 2026-06-15 · womensintervalhome.com
Chatham-Kent Women's Centre
Chatham-Kent · Chatham
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, Families
Women 16+ and their children fleeing domestic violence.
24-hr crisis line 519-354-6360 or 1-800-265-0598.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://ckwc.ca/contact-us/
Partners in Mission Food Bank (Kingston)
Kingston · Kingston
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Kingston residents in need of food.
New clients call to book an intake appointment.
Updated 2026-06-15 · kingstonfoodbank.ca
Guelph Food Bank
Wellington · Guelph
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Mon-Fri 9am-11:45am (clients)
Guelph residents in need of food.
Main hub plus satellite locations across the city.
Updated 2026-06-15 · guelphfoodbank.ca
The Agape Centre (Cornwall)
Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry · Cornwall
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needsDrop-in
Everyone, Families, Single adults
Anyone in need in Cornwall and area.
Food bank, soup kitchen and thrift store.
Updated 2026-06-15 · agapecentre.ca
Maison Baldwin House (Cornwall)
Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry · Cornwall
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, Families
Women and children fleeing violence in the Cornwall area.
Bilingual 24-hr crisis line 613-938-2958.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://www.baldwinhouse.ca/donate
The Inn of the Good Shepherd (Sarnia)
Lambton · Sarnia
Food bank / mealsEmergency shelterID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Single adults, Families
People in need in Sarnia-Lambton.
Food bank, meals, and the Haven emergency shelter.
Updated 2026-06-15 · theinnsarnia.ca
Kawartha Food Share (Peterborough)
Peterborough · Peterborough
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Everyone, Families
Residents of Peterborough City and County.
Supplies food banks, meal programs and school nutrition across the region.
Updated 2026-06-15 · kawarthafoodshare.com
Good Shepherd Mary's Place (Hamilton)
Hamilton · Hamilton
Open 24/7Emergency shelterVAW / domestic violence
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Women and gender-diverse people 18+ experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter and support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · goodshepherdcentres.ca
Mission Services Emma's Place (Hamilton)
Hamilton · Hamilton
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
Men, Single adults
Men experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.
30-bed emergency shelter. Call ext. 1200.
Updated 2026-06-15 · mission-services.com
Mission Services Inasmuch House (Hamilton)
Hamilton · Hamilton
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, 2SLGBTQ+, Families
Women and non-binary people fleeing abuse or homelessness.
24-hr crisis line 905-529-8600.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=180889®ion=NiagaraNorthWest
Interval House of Hamilton
Hamilton · Hamilton
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
Women, Families
Women with or without children fleeing violence.
24-hr crisis line 905-387-8881.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://intervalhousehamilton.org/contact-us/
YWCA Hamilton - Carole Anne's Place
Hamilton · Hamilton
Drop-inEmergency shelterID / clothing / basic needs
Women, 2SLGBTQ+
Overnight drop-in 10pm-1pm
Unsheltered women and non-binary people.
Low-barrier overnight drop-in. Enter via Hunter St side.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ywcahamilton.org