COVID-19 Community Resources
For accurate information on COVID-19 - Public Health Agencies are the best sources.
Find them here:
Canadian Public Health
https://bit.ly/38UABiF
Public Health Ontario
https://bit.ly/3apRseI
Toronto Public Health
Other Key Contacts and Resources
MP Carolyn Bennett
http://carolynbennett.ca/
City Councillor Josh Maltlow
https://joshmatlow.ca/
TDSB Trustee Shelley Laskin
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/ward8/Ward-8/Weekly-Trustee-Updates
TCDSB Trustee Norm Di Pasquale
https://www.trusteenorm.ca/newsletter
Nia Centre for the Arts
https://t.co/Q4Wde3kyjD?amp=1
Ontario Ministry of Health
https://bit.ly/2TVj45H
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres
https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/
Ontario Arts Council
https://www.arts.on.ca/home?lang=en-ca
SPRINT Senior Care
https://sprintseniorcare.org
Shelter Movers
https://sheltermovers.com/
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
https://tapa.ca/covid-19-resources/
Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
http://www.oacas.org/covid-19-resources/
Toronto Community Housing
https://www.torontohousing.ca/residents/community-services/Pages/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-information.aspx
Healthcare and OHIP
A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide range of services, however, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery.
Eligibility for OHIP
Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP). Generally, to be eligible for Ontario health coverage you must be:
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or among one of the newcomer to Canada groups who are eligible for OHIP as set out in Ontario’s Health Insurance Act ; and
- Physically present in Ontario for 153 days in any 12-month period; and
- Physically present in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after establishing residency in the province; and
- Make your primary place of residence in Ontario.
OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario. The ministry strongly encourages new and returning residents to purchase private health insurance in case you become ill during the OHIP waiting period.
Finding a Family Doctor – Health Care Connect
Health Care Connect helps Ontarians who are without a family health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to find one. People without a family health care provider are referred to a family doctor or a nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in their community. To find out more information about Health Care Connect, click here.
Finding Long-term Care
Arranging care for yourself or a family member will involve a number of steps. This section of the website describes the process for arranging care, and the role you can play in the process. See the Arranging Care page for more details.
Your local Local Health Integration Network can help. LHIN are provincially-funded agencies that provide Long-Term Care information and referral services in your area. The information is provided free of charge. To locate the LHIN nearest you, use our LHIN locator.
To find a suitable long-term care home, this search engine will help you. If you require any assistance with finding a long-term care space, please contact my office.
ODSP and Ontario Works
At the beginning of the application process, you will receive information about the Ontario Disability Support Program/Ontario Works. You will also be told which information and documents may be needed to complete the application process. You will need:
- Health Card Number
- Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
- Employment History/Information
- Income and Asset Statements
- Shelter Costs
- Status in Canada and Dependent Information
The application process is completed in person at your local ODSP/Ontario Works office. You will be required to complete and sign all necessary forms, including the application for assistance, and a participation agreement outlining the specific employment activities you may participate in. You will also need to provide any required information and documents.
Places of Worship
Name | Address | Website |
Beth Sholom Synagugue | 1445 Eglinton Ave W | www.bethsholom.net |
Beth Tzedec Congregation | 1700 Bathurst St | www.beth-tzedec.org |
Calvin Presbyterian Church/Deer Park United | 26 Delisle Ave | https://pccweb.ca/calvinchurchtoronto/ |
Christ Church Deer Park | 1570 Yonge St | christchurchdeerpark.org |
Church of the Transfiguration | 111 Manor Rd E | churchofthetransfiguration.ca |
Forest Hill Jewish Centre | 360 Spadina Rd | www.foresthilljewishcentre.org |
Grace Church on-the-Hill | 300 Lonsdale Rd | www.gracechurchonthehill.ca |
Holy Blossom Temple | 1950 Bathurst St | holyblossom.org |
Holy Rosary Parish Toronto | 354 St. Clair Ave W | holyrosary.ca |
St. Alphonsus Parish | 540 St. Clair Ave W | https://stalphonsusto.archtoronto.org/ |
St. Clair Avenue Baptist Church | 152 Wychwood Ave | www.stclairavenuebaptistchurch.com |
St. John Bosco Church | 402 Westmount Ave | stjohnboscoto.archtoronto.org |
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Latvian Church | 200 Balmoral Avenue | www.stjohnslatvian.ca |
St. Matthew's United Church | 729 St Clair Ave W | https://www.stmattsunited.com/ |
St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church | 611 St Clair Ave W | www.stmichaelonstclair.com |
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church | 230 St. Clair Ave W | https://www.temc.ca/ |
Wychwood-Davenport Presbyterian Church | 707 St. Clair Ave W | https://www.wychwooddavenport.com/ |
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church | 1585 Yonge St | www.yorkminsterpark.com |
Chabad of Midtown |
544 St. Clair Ave West | https://www.chabadmt.com/ |
First Unitarian Church | 175 St. Clair Ave W |
Local Resources
HUMEWOOD HOUSE
40 Humewood Drive (Humewood and St. Clair Ave W)
Services for pregnant and parenting young women
Pre and post-natal residential services, high school education program, infant daycare, transitional and supportive housing, parenting, nutrition and life-skills training, incidivudal and family counselling, food bank and donations
www.humewoodhouse.com
[email protected]
LGBT YOUTHLINE
Phone/virtual
Assistance for youth of all sexual and gender identities. Anonymous peer support, referrals and resources over the phone or chat
www.youthline.ca
Talk: 416.962.9688
Text: 647.694.4275
[email protected]
LIGHTHOUSE
1008 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G7
Non-profit organization Multiservice Christian centre
* advocacy * information and referral * settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants * life skills * assistance in accessing government and community services * income tax clinic * individual and family counselling * case management for assaulted women * parenting groups *
http://lighthousecentre.ca/
(416) 535-6262
[email protected]
MIDAYNTA COMMUNITY SERVICES
1992 Yonge St, Ste 203, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z7 (Yonge & Eglinton)
Midaynta provides settlement services and other programs that advances education by providing courses, seminars, meetings, counseling and other support services for refugees, immigrants and youths in need.
www.midaynta.com
416-544-1992
[email protected]
MOORELANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Merton St, Ste 501, Toronto, ON M4S 1B1
Moorelands is a children's charity that teaches kids from low-income, Toronto neighbourhoods 250 • After school programs * leadership programs * baby bundles program for new mothers * Christmas sharing program * Moorelands Wilderness Camp in Dorset
www.moorelands.ca
416-466-9987
[email protected]
SKILLS FOR CHANGE
791 St. Clair Ave W. (St. Clair W. and Arlington Ave.)
Youth Programming Life skills training, employment, leadership skills
https://skillsforchange.org/youth/
416-658-3101
SKYLARK
255-40 Orchard View Blvd (Yonge & Eglinton)
Mental health promotion for young people Individual and family counselling (mental health issues, family conflict, school-related stress, social isolation and peer-related stress, bullying, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship conflicts) http://
www.skylarkyouth.org/
[email protected]
ST. ALBAN’S BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
843 Palmerston Ave
Programming for children, youth and adults
Social and recreation programs, day camps, after school clubs, homework clubs, computer clubs, substance abuse, prevention leadership training, literacy
www.stalbansclub.ca
416-534-8461
ST. STEPHEN’S COMMUNITY
91 Bellevue Avenue
Programming for children, newcomers, seniors and youth
Youth services, employment & training centre, housing and homelessness services, conflict & resolution training, newcomer services, etc.
https://www.sschto.ca
416-925-2103 Ext. 1255
[email protected]
THE ANNIE JOHNSTON HEALTH STATION
2398 Yonge Street (Yonge & Eglinton)
Primary health care serving a catchment area of Highway 401 to Bloor Street and Bathurst Avenue to Bayview Avenue (must live or go to school in the catchment) Youth health clinic (including free and confidential sexual health services), individual and family counselling, leadership training programs and volunteer opportunities
http://www.ajhs.ca/primary-health-care-services/youth-health-clinic
416-486-8666
[email protected]
THE STOP COMMUNITY
1884 Davenport Road
The Stop is a community hub offering a broad range of programs that provide healthy food, foster social connections, build food skills, and promote civic engagement. Youth Program provides opportunities for young people 14+ to grow, cook, and share healthy food, and to understand sustainable food systems and the root causes of hunger and poverty from a social justice perspective. It prioritizes young people that are racialized, Indigenous, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ, etc. in the Davenport West and St. Clair/Christie communities.
thestop.org
(416) 652-7867
WYCHWOOD OPEN DOOR
St Matthew's United Church, 729 St Clair Ave W
Open to all, including homeless and socially isolated persons
- Drop-in
- breakfast, lunch
- clothing
- social and recreational programs
- life skills
- community and health information
- peer advocates provide help with social assistance, housing and legal issues
http://wychwood.mantis.biz
647-352-3513
[email protected]