The resources on the PovNet site are general information only, and should not be regarded as legal advice.
If you need specific help about your own legal situation, consult a qualified advocate in your own community.

 

 

To find an advocate close to you, choose a region/town near you from the alphabetical list below, and you will be shown a list of non-profit organizations that may be able to assist you.

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    tel: (416) 971-9674
    fax: (416) 861-1777

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance | Multi-Cultural
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    tel: (416) 323-9149

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    General Advocacy
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    tel: (416) 978-6447

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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    tel: (416) 461-8102
    fax: (416) 461-7497

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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    tel: (416) 921-9494
    We are a tenant advocacy group that provides a Telephone Hotline Service answering question on the phone with respect to tenant rights. Located at Carlton Yonge but not set up for drop in.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Housing/Tenants
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    tel: (416) 364-8228
    Fax: (416) 364-4728
    Address: 145 Queen St. East, Toronto, On, M5A 1S1
    Website: www.fredvictor.org

    Works to increase the options and resources available to people in their community with a focus on housing, employment and individual assistance, in addition to providing options for people with substance use issues.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Addictions | Employment/Unemployment | Housing/Tenants
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    tel: (416) 924-4244
    fax: (416) 924-5904
    website: http://www.kbcls.org/

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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    tel: (416) 861-0677
    fax: (416) 861-1777

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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    tel: (416) 537-2262
    Fax: (416) 537-4159
    Address: 1499 Queen St. W, Toronto, On, M6R 1A3

    Mental Health Community Centre providing support and recreational programs to consumer/survivors living in the West Toronto area. Drop-in program offers advocacy.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Mental Health
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    tel: (416) 531-2411

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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    tel: (416) 364-2261
    Address: 465 Dundas Street E. Toronto, On, M5A 2B2
    Website: www.regentparkchc.org

    Community-based health organization serving the residents of Regent Park and surrounding areas. Treatment, support, prevention, education and advocacy on physical and mental health issues.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Health | Mental Health
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    tel: (416) 324-4180
    Fax: (416) 324-4181
    Address: 333 Sherbourne St., Toronto, On, M5A 2S5
    Website: www.sherbourne.on.ca

    Offers counseling and accessible and effective primary health care to the community of southeast Toronto. Developing GLBTQ specific program.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Health | LGBTQ
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    tel: (416) 927-8553
    Fax: (416) 927-9365
    Address: 467 Jarvis St. Toronto, ON, M4Y 2G8
    Website: www.ctchc.com

    Offers a variety of health care services for homeless or street involved youth under the age of 25. Check-ups, treatments for illnesses and injuries, immunizations, STD tests and treatments, and family planning. Legal counseling by volunteer lawyers, referrals, needle exchange, employment services. No Ontario Health Insurance card is necessary.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Health | Legal Assistance | Children/Youth
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    tel: (416) 598-1260
    Receives and processes client applications and issues legal aid certificates to eligible people.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Aid
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    tel: (416) 598-0200 ext 4360
    Receives and processes client applications and issues legal aid certificates to eligible people.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Aid
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    tel: (416) 598-0200
    Receives and processes client applications and issues legal aid certificates to eligible people.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Aid
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    tel: (416) 598-0200
    fax: (416) 598-0558

    Receives and processes client applications and issues legal aid certificates to eligible people.

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Aid
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    tel: (416) 531-7376
    fax: (416) 531-0032

    Location
    Ontario | Greater Toronto Area | Downtown Toronto
    Type(s) of Advocacy
    Legal Assistance
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