Red Cross – Delivering Meals on Wheels

The Good Neighbour Project – A volunteer run project to deliver groceries and supplies to those in need. To Volunteer: the form can be found here.

The People’s Pantry – Provides hot meals and grocery bundles at no cost for the food. $12 delivery fee applies for deliveries within.

Neighbourhood Helper – Free food delivery for Seniors

• Provides support with groceries, picking up prescriptions, or moral support for seniors or those isolating

Toronto Food Program partnering with Red Cross – call 1-833-204-9952

• One time hamper for people 70 or over who live in the postal code M area.  For those who cannot get food because they are self isolated at home or not able to get out. Two different size hampers available depending on the size of a household.

Parkdale Community Food Bank – Food delivery for seniors and those in self-isolation

The Friendly Neighbour – Grocery and delivery service for seniors living in low-income housing

University Health Network – Volunteers deliver groceries and other household essentials (Hotline 1-855-581-9580)

Toronto Food Program (partnering with Red Cross) – One time hamper for people 70 or over who live in the postal code M area.  For those who cannot get food because they are self isolated at home or not able to get out. Two different size hampers available depending on the size of a household.  Tel: 1-833-204-9952

Drop-in at 1884 Davenport – Free Take away meals only Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call 416-652-7867 ext 227

Syme Woolner Neighborhood & Family Center – Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre is serving as a community food bank by appointment only. To book your next appointment, call 416-766-4634

CoViD-19 Emergency Meals Program – Nutritious pre-made meals for those in need. A collaboration between West End Churches, Feed-It-Forward, TCHC and Second Harvest, MLSE/Scotiabank.

The Stop – Food Bank and Takeaway services

Toronto Public Library – Pop-up food bank at Jane & Dundas and Runnymede locations

Free Pet food

PetSmart Charities of Canada – Toronto Animal Services will be providing assistance to pet owners from low income households. Assistance for the purchase of pet food and supplies, such as cat litter and pee pads. Pet owners who require assistance can contact Toronto Animal Services by doing one of the below:

• Filling in and submitting a survey
• Emailing taspartnerships@toronto.ca
• Calling 416-338-0934 between noon and 4 p.m.

Take Care 19 – A list of resources available.

Turn2Me – Hosts free online support groups for anxiety, depression, stress management, suicidal thoughts and feelings, and more.

Sound Times – A member-driven consumer/survivor initiative providing mental health and addiction services in downtown Toronto.

SilverCloud – Offered through Shoppers Drug Mart, SilverCloud is a stress management program that will be free until June 15. Use code SHOPPERS.

Mental Health T.O. – Free Mental Health Counselling for infants, children, youth and families. Monday – Friday, 9am – 7pm. One number to call 1-866-585-6486. Video and telephone counselling available.

Etobicoke Children’s Centre – For children, youth (up to the age of 25) & their parents or caregivers- Call 647-272-8482 and speak with Intake Coordinator

360 Kids – Counselling and support for children and youth

Kids Help Phone – Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Provides resources for family and children including routines, coping with stress, schedules, activities, and self-care.

Children’s Mental Health Ontario – Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) has prepared a Back-to-School Mental Health Kit. CMHO want to empower families who are concerned about their child’s mental health and help parents find further mental health supports if needed.

Moodgym – An online self-help program designed to help users prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Hope and Me – Online Support Groups

Canadian Mental Health Association – Understanding and Finding Help for Anxiety

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – An online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Provides a broad range of free resources including webinars, podcasts, blog posts, two online peer-to-peer support communities, a “find a therapist” directory and a monthly e-newsletter.

BounceBack – BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Insight Timer – A free meditation app with a library of 35,000 guided meditations focused on addressing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress.

What’s Up – What’s up is a free app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods to help you cope with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and more. Use the positive and negative habit tracker to maintain your good habits, and break those that are counterproductive. The “Get Grounded” page contains over 100 different questions to pinpoint what you’re feeling, and the “Thinking Patterns” page teaches you how to stop negative internal monologues. Android iPhone

Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM) – SAM is a free self-help app. Users are prompted to build their own 24-hour anxiety toolkit that allows you to track anxious thoughts and behavior over time, and learn 25 different self-help techniques. You can also use SAM’s “Social Cloud” feature to confidentially connect with other users in an online community for additional support. Android iPhone

Moodkit – An app that uses the foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and provides users with over 200 different mood improvement activities. Cost associated with download. Play Store Apple Store

Harm Reduction

Practising safer use – PDF

Practising safer use kit delivery

Addictions Support Services

Smart Recovery – This website includes message boards, chat rooms, online meetings, and an online library of recovery resources.

In the Rooms – A free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. Embracing multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, Non-12 Step, Wellness and Mental Health modalities.

The Daily Pledge – This is Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s free online Community Social Site. It provides a home page to make a Daily Pledge to sobriety with healthy daily activities to help people see others “recover out loud.” The site also includes a Discussions forum, Chat, Online Meetings, Fun and Photo sections, private messaging with other members, and other interactive involvements. You need to sign-up to participate.

AA Sober Living – Online recovery help for those in all stages of recovery, family, friends and loved ones including message boards, chats, blogs, and daily and weekly readings.

Smart Recovery – Mutual support meetings are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery

Cocaine Anonymous – Online meetings in various formats

Narcotics Anonymous – Online meetings in various formats

Crystal Meth Anonymous – Online meetings in various formats

Marijuana Anonymous – Online meetings in various formats

CannibisRehab – This free online drug rehab group was originally set up just to help those trying to quit marijuana but they now welcome anyone struggling with drug addiction.

NICE (National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly) – Talk 2 NICE, is a free friendly check-in service specializing in the care of elders and disabled community members..

The Toronto Seniors Helpline – Helpline for Seniors Call 416-217-2077

Government of Canada – What Health Care Professionals Need to Know during the CoVid-19 pandemic

The Lancet – The Psychological Impact of Quarantine

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario – Psychosocial and Spiritual Supports for Health Care Workers

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – Information and FAQs for pregnant women and their families

BC Centre for Disease Control – A guideline for breastfeeding mothers with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19

BC Centre for Disease Control – Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Safely fed – Infant feeding resources during COVID-19

Toronto Public Health - Resources for breastfeeding mothers and virtual supports

Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health - COVID-19 vaccine information for pregnancy

Assaulted Women’s Helpline – Free, anonymous and confidential 24/7 telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. AWHL provides crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals. Call 1-866-863-0511

Yorktown Family Services – Services and Support for Violence Against Women

Fem’aide – Francophone Helpline for Women dealing with violence – 24/7 confidential crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies. Call 1-877-336-2433

Eviction

Province of Ontario’s Rental Housing Enforcement Unit – Residents with eviction related questions or concerns, are directed contact the Province of Ontario’s Rental Housing Enforcement Unit

Ontario Courts – Chief Justice Court Order suspending residential evictions

Landlord Tenant Board – Updates during COVID-19

Toronto Rent Bank – Rent Relief information

Housing Support Services

City of Toronto – Shelter, drop-in and respite information in the city of Toronto

Toronto Community Housing – Information during COVID-19

Black Legal Action Centre - Housing Security for Black Tenants

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Ontario Chapter – Resources and updates for families during COVID-19

Steps to Justice – Updates on the Law and Legal Services during COVID-19

Steps to Justice – Family Law information during COVID-19

The 519 – Telephone summary advice for LGTBQ2S communities

Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages – Information sheets on COVID-19 with translations available in multiple languages

Health Canada – This app will let you receive the latest updates, trusted resources, and self-assess your symptoms.

Public Health Agency of Canada – General information on COVId-19

CAMH – Dealing with Problems during COVID-19

Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic – General resources for non-status women

TechServeTO -  volunteer based, not-for-profit services founded by 2 young brothers at the on-set of COVID. They saw their grandparents struggle, assumed that likely other people were also struggling, and they wanted to help. Daniel and David (founders) currently have 150 volunteers and have answered over 700 calls.

TechServeTO helps callers to understand Zoom, Cell phones, printer and other Smart Technologies. They will help with any technology questions including setting up video calls with loved ones, learn how to edit photos before sending them to friends, how to do online banking or online shopping. No matter the type of technology question, volunteers are happy to help figure it all out. TechServeTO solves everyday technology problems for those in need. No costs. No strings attached.

No matter your tech needs, volunteers are ready to help. Free of charge! 1-888-418-4771
techservetoronto@gmail.com

City of Toronto Vaccination Clinics – Book a COVID-19 vaccine at a City of Toronto clinic site or call 1-833-943-3900

Hospital Vaccination Clinics – Book a COVID-19  vaccine at a Hospital site clinic or call 1-888-385-1910

West Toronto Ontario Health Team – COVID-19 vaccine information and other resources

City of Toronto – COVID-19 vaccine information

Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages – Information sheets on COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines with translations available in multiple languages

Ontario Virtual Care Clinic – For Ontarians without family doctors, or those challenged to access their family doctors. Contact a family physician virtually and 24/7 to address non-COVID-19 health issues and to help relieve pressure on hospitals and ERs

Psychology Tools – Free Guide To Living With Worry And Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty

CAMH – Mental Health and the COVID – 19 Pandemic

Crisis Services Canada – Tips for coping with anxiety during pandemic

St. Michael’s Hospital – free/low-cost mental health resources to cope with COVID-19

Tolerance for Uncertainty – A guide to accept your feelings, tolerate distress and thrive

Psychology Today – Self Care and COVID-19

Online Resources for Social Connection and Mental Wellness – PDF

50 ways to stay mentally healthy while social distancing – PDF

Canadian Mental Health Association – Caring for children during COVID-19

Canadian Mental Health Association – Your Social Distancing Survival Guide

Brain Pop – Video about COVID-19

MindHeart – Social story about Coronavirus for children in multiple languages

A Book about Coronavirus – PDF

Carol Gray Social Stories – Social Story about Pandemics and Coronavirus

Canadian Mental Health Association – Screens and Your Child: The Inside Scoop

Buddies for Seniors (Access Alliance) – Volunteers from Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services are ready to call and be phone buddies with Seniors during this time of isolation. This is a great way to find support by talking with a friendly voice over the phone. Call 416-693-8677 ext 404, leave a voicemail.

Senior’s Safety Line – Available 24/7, in 150+ languages – provides referral, information and support. Call 1-866-299-1011