Health and Social Care Services and Programs
It can be difficult to find the health and care services available in your community. We are working together to make the system easier to use. Here, you will find a list of essential services to help get you started.
Disclaimer: While we strive to keep this service page current, it is not exhaustive and may not include all available services.
Home Support Services Transportation
Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, or to attend social activities. Drivers are volunteer drivers.
Homeward Bound
The Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound (UIHB) program is a four-year initiative that helps sole-parenting Indigenous women overcome barriers to meaningful employment, well-being, and prosperity.
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous)
Offers 24/7 immediate mental health and crisis support for Indigenous peoples across Canada by phone or chat, with services available in English, French, and Indigenous languages upon request.
Ignite Youth Centre
A free drop-in space for youth aged 12-19 to connect, explore, and grow through activities in recreation, arts, leadership and mental-wellness support.
Indigenous Crisis Services
Crisis and urgent mental health care services for Indigenous populations. See Indigenous Resources for more services.
Indigenous Families First
The Indigenous Families First Program (IFFP) supports urban Indigenous families involved in the child welfare system by providing advocacy, guidance, and culturally informed services to promote family well-being and reunification.
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Supports The Journey Together
The Journey Together - Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Supports program works to ensure that cultural knowledge and practice are fluid throughout the organization and accessible to all community members and staff. The program offers a range of personalized and outcome-focused supports to women, men, youth, children, and caregivers, including access to meaningful activities or programs in one-on-one or group settings. These culturally relevant resources and practices are designed to support individuals on their journey towards mental wellness.
InMedic
Offers genicular nerve blocks for knee osteoarthritis. A genicular nerve block (GNB) is a minimally invasive, OHIP-covered procedure that temporarily blocks the sensory nerves transmitting knee pain to the brain.
Intuitive Eating
Over the course of the 3 weeks, participants will learn to reconnect with their internal wisdom about eating, challenge aspects of diet culture including weight stigma, and develop body positivity and appreciation towards their feelings, bodies and themselves. This group is intended for people who would like to free themselves from chronic dieting, make peace with food and rediscover the pleasure of eating.
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