Community Supports and Resources

The Toronto District School Board is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and families, especially during the current health crisis of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). To ensure access to information on essential services and supports, we have developed a list of external community-based resources that we hope can offer assistance during this period.

You can search for local resources at 211 (i.e. Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York, etc.).

If you have questions related to the specific supports and resources below, please contact the organization directly. For more information on COVID-19, such as remote learning resources, mental health and well-being supports and on-going updates on the impact to our schools, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/coronavirus.

Multi-lingual COVID-19 Resources
Income Support
Access to Health Supports and Services
Food Access
Housing
Legal Supports
Job Security
Free Tax Clinics
Refuge from Family Violence
Family/Caregiver Parenting Supports
Education and Employment Supports

Multi-lingual COVID-19 Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Protection

COVID-19: 24/7 Parenting Tips

MCIS Language Solutions

Public Health Ontario

City of Toronto: Medical Officer of Health Statements

Income Support

Ontario Government Support for families

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance

If you are not currently on social assistance and do not want to apply for social assistance, you can still apply for COVID-19 emergency assistance

Government of Canada Economic Relief

TTC Fare Relief

Access to Health Supports and Services

MCI The Doctor's Office

Telemedicine and Virtual Consults

Youth Link Counselling Line

Call (416) 967-1773 ext. 222

ACB (African, Caribbean, Black) Support Group

Food Access

211

Foodbanks, Free Meals, Delivery, Etc.

Food Delivery for Seniors

1-833-204-9952 (for eligibility and registration information)

Housing

Government of Ontario: Renting Changes

Canadian Bankers Association: Defer Mortgage Payment

City of Toronto: Financial Supports for Renters

Toronto Hydro: Electricity Relief

Ontario Energy Board

Toronto Rent Bank

Legal Supports

Pro Bono Ontario: Free Legal Advice on Housing and Employment

Telephone: 1-855-255-7256

Legal Aid: Community Legal Clinics

Toll Free Number: 1 800 668 8258

Job Security

Government of Ontario: Employee Standards Amendment Act

Legislation has now been enacted to allow a leave with job-protection to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need to be away from work to care for children because of school or daycare closures.