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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
 

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



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


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. 
     


Free Tax Clinics
 

Canada Revenue Agency: Free Tax Clinics

 


 

Refuge from Family Violence
 

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment
 

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape

  • 24 Hour Crisis Line: 416-597-8808

Ontario Victim of Crime

  • 24 Hour Support Line: 416 314 2447

Legal Aid Ontario-Domestic Abuse

Ontario Interval and Transition House

Sheltersafe Ontario

Kids Help Phone

  • Telephone: 1-800-668-6868
  • Text: CONNECT to 686868

Children’s Aid Societies & Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being
 



Family/Caregiver Parenting Supports
 

World Health Organization

Think U Know

NSPCC: Understanding Apps, Social Networks and Games Children Are Using
 

UNICEF: Healthy Eating
 

Save the Children: Relaxation Activities

 

About Kids Health: Sleep Benefits

 


 

Education and Employment Supports

York University: Continuing Studies Emergency Benefit

TDSB Employment Services