Useful Links
RESOURCE LIST:
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Section Headings:
Healthy Living
Diabetes Resources
2SLGBTQ+
Mental Health
Quit smoking/Addictions Help
Sexual Health
Pregnancy/Maternal/Newborn Health
Children's Health
Muscle and Joint Health
Skin Health
Digestive Health
Healthy Aging
Immunization and Travel Health
Healthy Living
Take action against cancer: mycanceriq.ca
Ontario Caregiver Organization: Support for people who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour
Low-cost Dental Facilities – Toronto
Free Dental Services: Eligibility criteria apply Toronto Residents only
Toronto City Programs for Children, Youth, Parents & Seniors
Living with Diabetes
Diabetes.ca - Check out the resources page - lots of useful information
Community Resources for People Living with Diabetes
Diabetes and Foot Care
Diabetes, Healthy Feet and You
Diabetic Foot Care Self Management - Program available to patients and care givers
2SLGBTQ+
LGBTTQQ2SI Youth Line Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
The 519 Responding to the evolving needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities, from counselling services and queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.
Trans and Non-binary health programs at Sherbourne Health
The arQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ Archives
Mental Health
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Talk Suicide 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (24/7)
Toronto Distress Centres: 416-408-4357 (24/7)
Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
Spectra Helpline: 416-920-0497
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511 or 1-866-863-0511
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (camh)
WellnessTogether Canada: Mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad. Always free and virtual, 24/7.
MGH Centre for Reproductive Health: Reproductive Psychiatry Resource and Information Centre
LGBTTQQ2SI Youth Line Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
ReachOut: Mental Health Addictions Crisis Service Phone/Text/Webchat
ConnexOntario: 24/7 access to information for Addiction, Mental Health, and Gambling Treatment Services
Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario
Mind Your Mind: Mental health services for ages 14-29
Bounce Back: free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry
TogetherAll: Free online and anonymous community support
Psychology Today: Find a therapist to meet your specific needs with filters to narrow down the search
MindBeacon: Paid virtual therapy
Layla.care provides individualized support to connect patients with psychotherapists
Inkblot Therapy Online virtual psychotherapy
Calm.com Sleep, meditation and relaxation app
Headspace.com Through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
Ketamine assisted Psychotherapy: Non-OHIP
Quit Smoking/Addiction Help
ReachOut: Mental Health Addictions Crisis Service Phone/Text/Webchat
ConnexOntario: 24/7 access to information for Addiction, Mental Health, and Gambling Treatment Services
SmokeFree Assistance with Nicotine Addiction through Government of Canada
Nicotine Dependence Clinic: Free Nicotine patches/gums/lozenges mailed to your address
Sexual Health
Sex & U: Your trusted source for sexual and reproductive health
Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
Pregnancy/Maternal/Newborn Health
MGH Centre for Reproductive Health: Reproductive Psychiatry Resource and Information Centre
Healthy Beginnings (book)
What to Expect: Resource from What to Expect When Expecting
Michael Garron Hospital – Prenatal Classes
Mount Sinai Hospital – Prenatal Classes many different courses are available
Sunnybrook Hospital – Prenatal Classes
St. Michael’s Hospital Obstetrics Program
Women’s College Hospital – Prenatal Classes
Mother
- Postpartum Guide Booklet - Best Start
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Postpartum
- What to Expect in the First 3 Months
- Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder
Newborn
- Normal Newborn Behaviour
- How to Bathe your Newborn
- Safe Sleep - Best Start
- Car Seat Safety - Halton
- Newborn Screening Ontario
Newborn Feeding
- Breastfeeding Matters Booklet - Best Start
- Breastfeeding Links: Includes Toronto specific information
- Ontario Breastfeeding Support
- Getting Enough to Eat - Breastfeeding
- What to Look for when Breastfeeding
- Halton Baby Friendly Initiative
- Signs that Feeding is Going Well
- Infant Formula: What you Need to Know
Children’s Health
Kid’s Tummies: Info on a variety of pediatric gastrointestinal concerns
GI Kids: resources and easy-to-understand information on the diagnosis and management of pediatric digestive disorders
About Kids Health: health education website for children, youth and their caregivers
Toronto Public Health: Healthy Child Development
Muscle and Joint Health
Ortho Info: information on conditions of the musculoskeletal system
Rheumatology Information: Information on autoimmune conditions
Active Pain Self-Management: Chronic pain patient support
OHIP-Covered Physiotherapy Clinics in Toronto Area
Skin Health
Canadian Dermatology Association: Useful info on a number of conditions are available from the Public & Patients section
Sleep Resources
mySleepwell.ca Help with Insomnia
Digestive Health
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation: information on all gastrointestinal disorders including IBS, colitis, GERD, celiac, and lactose intolerance
Unlock Food: Expert guidance on everyday eating from Dieticians of Canada
Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening Ontario
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Instructions
Know Your Lemons: Breast Cancer Screening information
Healthy Aging
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing Info
Ontario Information for Seniors Homepage
Dental care for Low-Income Seniors
Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors Updated Fall 2022
Alzheimer’s Society – Toronto
Personal Emergency Response Systems, Fall Alarms
Immunization and Travel Health
Ontario’s Immunization Schedule
Travel Information issued by the government of Canada, including Travel Advisories
