Wellness Supports NOW

Your wellness matters to us. These are resources to connect to if you are in need of emergency help now.

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Black-focused Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Black Women in Motion – Resource and Referrals List

A wide-ranging set of mental health resources and supports throughout Toronto and region.

Resources for Black Healing

Skylark – offering Walk-in Services specifically to Black youth

416-482-0081 ex.6
Tuesday 9:00AM-1:30PM
Wednesday 1:00PM-7:00PM

416-482-0081 ex.5
Monday 1:30-5:00PM
Tuesday 1:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 1:30PM-5:00PM

If someone calls and identifies as Black they will be offered and can request to speak with a Black therapist, if this is their preference.

The Most Nurtured – Community wellness by and for Black women (Trans, Cis), Non-Binary & GNC folx ❤️ (Toronto based) @themostnurtured.

What’s Up Walk In – Remote Counselling Appointments

Free Virtual Mental Health Counselling

To be connected to a counsellor for a telephone or video session, please call MHTO at 1-866-585-6486, Monday to Friday 9AM – 7PM.

Planned Parenthood Toronto: Black Youth Mental Health Initiative Virtual Therapy Groups for Black Youth

Coping with stress and anti-black racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email bymhi@ppt.on.ca for more info.

Indigenous-focused Arts & Wellness Resources

ODE: Remembered Voices

(re)connections with Indigenous culture and community, engaging Indigenous 2Spirit Youth, 16-25 yrs old within the Greater Toronto Area. ODE seeks to provide safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ Indigenous youth to connect with medicines, culture and other two spirit people and/or build community connections. Learn more on their Instagram and Facebook!

Virtual Youth Drop-In on Discord: Mondays at 5pm
Sharing Circle: Tuesdays at 1pm and 8pm
Rec Night on Discord: Wednesdays at 4pm
Craftin Around on Facebook: Fridays at 4pm

Maamwizdaa

Cultural and arts programming for Indigenous parents and children in the Weston Mount Dennis Neighbourhood. More info here: Facebook

Equitable Action for Change

Cultural Support Group for Trans and Two-Spirit Folx- GChat with Gia

Fridays 3-4PM Zoom Link

Weekly Virtual Support Circle – Open to Everyone

Fridays 1-2PM Zoom Link

For outreach, support and referrals

Contact 416-518-482or harmreduction@equitablenow.ca.

Anishnawbe Health Toronto website

255 Queen Street E. Location 416-360-0486

Call for Intake: Primary Care Services
Oshkii Okitchiidak Youth Programming (ages 14-24)

179 Gerrard St. E Location 416-920-2605

Walk in Counselling: Wed & Fri between 10AM-1PM & 1–4PM
Call for Intake: Youth Outreach, Two Spirit / Trans Support, Mental Health Support, Addictions Support, Rapid Access Addiction Medicine, Indigenous Supportive Housing

Food Security Resources

The Food Link Hotline

(416) 392-6655

Call to be directed to your nearest food bank

Some Food Banks may offer delivery

Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank

http://www.tvfb.ca/qa/

Email TOvegfoodbank@gmail.com for more info.

Daily Bread Food Bank

(416) 203-0050 x 1 email: info@dailybread.ca.

Call or email to book an appointment to pick-up food packages, Information and Referral Services to Food Banks.

Scott Mission Food Bank

502 Spadina Ave

www.scottmission.com/covid-19

Monday to Friday (Closed Wednesday Afternoons)

9:00 -11:45 a.m. & 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fort York Food Bank

380 College St

www.fyfb.com/covid-19-response/

Hamper Service Tues – Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hot Meal Service Sun 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

African Food Basket

https://blackfoodtoronto.com/

The Stop – The Community Advocacy Office

(416) 652-7867 x243

Call for info, support, and referrals via phone

1884 Davenport: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 11:00AM – 3:00PM

The Stop’s Wychwood Open Door: Wednesdays, 9:00AM – 2:00PM

The Stop Food Bank

1884 Davenport

Must live in their Catchment area

Contact Mike at

416-652-7867 ext. 245 or mike@thestop.org.

Mondays and Fridays, 12:00PM – 3:00PM

Red Cross Mobile Food Bank

Call for Intake:

(416) 236-3180

The Mobile Food Bank service delivers food hampers to people living with disabilities who are unable to access food banks.

Monday – Friday

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

North York Harvest Food Banks

416-635-7771 ext. 0

Contact to determine location & how to gain access to food bank

Multiple Locations

northyorkharvest.com/find-a-food-bank/

info@northyorkharvest.com

Woodgreen

650 Queen St East

(416) 645-6000 x 2500

Food Bank

Tuesdays @ 12:00PM

Pet Food Bank

Thursdays @ 11:00AM

The 519

519 Church St.

Takeaway Meals on Sundays 1:00PM to 2:30 pm.

Access from the patio in front of FABARNAK.

Building Roots

260 Queen St E

hannah@buildingroots.ca

Free food baskets for pick-up or delivery for those living in the Moss Park area

Saturdays @ 11:00 AM – 4:00PM

Black Creek Farms

(Jane/ Finch)

www.blackcreekfarm.ca

Delivering free emergency produce boxes to local homes via FoodShare

Email info@blackcreekfarm.ca for more information.

Uplift Kitchen Toronto

www.upliftkitchen.ca

A volunteer run food security initiative created to serve Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities in Toronto and surrounding areas.

People’s Pantry

www.thepeoplespantryto.com

Volunteer run initiative providing hot meals & grocery packages in the GTA Delivery Areas: Toronto, Mississauga Halton, Hamilton, Guelph/ Kitchener.

Sign Up Form Opens Sundays at 12PM. Limited Weekly Capacity.

Have COVID Related Questions?
Telehealth Ontario 24/7
1-866-797-0000

Virtual Health Care
Tia Health
Appletree Medical

Need Help with replacing your ID?
PAID ID Clinic
416 691 7407
Mon- Fri 9AM-3PM

Need Help Now?
Kids Help Phone 24/7 – Up to Age 20
1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Online Chat

Toronto Distress Centre 24/7
416-408- 4357

Gerstein Centre 24/7
416-929-5200

Need Help Now?
Anishnawbe 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Management
416 891 8606

National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK

Assaulted Women’s Helpline 24/7
416-863-0511

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416-597-8808

LGBTQ Youth Line
Text: 647-694-4275
Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM
Chat: Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM

Walk-in Counselling
What’s Up Walk In Virtual Counselling
Mon- Fri 9AM-7PM
1 866 585 6486

Stella’s Place Virtual Drop in Counselling (Ages 16-29)
Thursdays 3:00-6:00PM
416 461 2345
Call to book a same day appointment
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BeanBag Chat App
Peer Support & Counselling
Mon-Thurs 4:00-9:00PM
See More

Need to find Emergency Shelter?
Central Intake for Access to Shelters 24/7
416-338-4766

Eva’s Place: Youth Shelter (16-24)
416-441-1414

Eva’s Satellite: Youth Shelter (16-24) w/ Mental Health & Substance Use Support
416-229-1874

Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction Sites in Toronto

Overdose Prevention Line
1-888-853-8542

Harm Reduction Supply Delivery
647 825 4327
(South of Bloor/ West of Yonge/ East of Parkside)

Pieces to Pathways
LGBTTQQ2SIA Harm Reduction Services
See More

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
Harm Reduction Services
Supervised Consumption Sites
Queen West Site: 168 Bathurst St 416‑703‑8480
Parkdale Site: 1229 Queen St W 416-537-2455
See More

Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy

Indigenous Harm Reduction Supports & Outreach
Access to food, clothing, shelter, ID replacement, and traditional medicines & supports
Health & HIV/AIDS treatment info, testing, referrals, family support, advocacy and support around HIV discrimination

Where to Find Food
Food Link Hotline: Food Bank Access
416 392 6655

Toronto Drop-In Network
Find a Location

YSM Evergreen (Ages 16-24)
365 Spadina Ave
Take Away Meals Mon-Fri 12-2PM
Snacks, Water and Coffee 12-4:30PM

The 519
Takeaway Meals at 519 Church Street
Mon-Fri 1-4PM
Sat-Sun 12:30PM
See More

Fort York Food Bank
380 College Street
Tues, Thurs-Sat 9AM-11AM

For Help with Legal Questions
Online Legal Information
Steps to Justice

Legal Services for Youth >25
Justice for Children and Youth

Ontario Legal Line (24/7)
416-929-8400

Tenant Rights in Ontario
TenantRights.ca

Landlord & Tenant Board Info Line
416-645-8080
Mon-Fri 9-5PM
LTB: Help for Tenants
Frequently Asked Questions