Health & care in Toronto
We found 16 places in Toronto and the cities around it.
21 more serve all of Canada. They are on the Canada-wide list.
Gerstein Crisis Centre
A 24-hour crisis line, mobile crisis team, short-term crisis beds and follow-up support for people in Toronto in a mental health or substance use crisis, offered as an alternative to hospital-based care.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program at Toronto Public Health dental clinics
Free dental care for low-income seniors (exams, X-rays, fillings, cleaning, some root canals, extractions and urgent care for pain) at about 25 Toronto Public Health and community health centre dental clinics.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (408-HELP line)
A phone line open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, where trained volunteers support you through emotional distress, loneliness, abuse or thoughts of suicide, with calls in 8 languages and check-in calls for seniors.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
SickKids - High School Volunteer Program
The Hospital for Sick Children's high-school stream: a July or August summer program (3-hour weekday shifts) and a semester co-op for Grade 11-12 students.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU)
Official student government for U of T St. George undergraduates, running clubs services and funding, orientation, a food bank and health and dental plans.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Teen volunteers (client programs)
Volunteer with children and youth with disabilities in hospital programs such as aquatics, robotics, music and arts, nursery schools and recreation, during the school year or at summer camps.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Scarborough Health Network - Volunteer Services (Summer Pathfinder for high-school students)
Hospital volunteer program with a Summer Pathfinder stream for high-school students (15+) and a Real-World Experience stream for post-secondary students (18+).
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Scarborough Food Security Initiative (Feed Scarborough)
A Scarborough charity that runs a walk-in food bank, a free cafe serving meals, and an online food bank that delivers groceries to people who cannot get out because of disability, illness or injury.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU)
Students' union for full-time TMU undergraduates, running campus groups, the Good Food Centre, health and dental plan and orientation.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Legal Aid Ontario - Community Legal Clinics
Network of LAO-funded community legal clinics giving free legal help to low-income Ontarians on housing, income support, workers' rights, human rights and immigration; find yours by postal code.
Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Central Healthline
Directory of health and community services for Toronto (East York, Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Scarborough) run by Ontario Health atHome, with a Submit Content route for listings.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Unity Health Toronto - Student Volunteers (St. Michael's, St. Joseph's, Providence)
Student volunteer programs at three Toronto hospital sites, with summer (July-August) and year-round streams; hours confirmation letters and school forms signed.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
North York General Hospital - High School Volunteer Program (ages 14 to 17)
A year-round hospital volunteer program for high school students at North York General Hospital.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS), reached through 211
A free, confidential City service that sends trained mental health crisis workers, not police, to help you in person during a mental health crisis or for a wellness check, anywhere in Toronto, 24 hours a day.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Seniors Helpline
One phone number (and web chat) to find health services, community supports and crisis services for seniors; a crisis team can visit a senior at home, make a plan to solve the problem and connect them to supports.
Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know
Government of Canada Benefits Finder (Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit and other supports)
Anonymous filter tool on canada.ca listing 157 federal and provincial supports by need (job loss, housing, family, disability, health, retirement), audience (newcomers, students, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, veterans) and province, with links out to each program. Entry point for finding child and family benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST credit.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
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