Gerstein Crisis Centre
For: Adults aged 16 and older in the City of Toronto who are dealing with mental health and/or substance use issues...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-929-5200Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Health & care in Canada with a published organization email
22 of the 75 places for health & care in canada have a published organization email.
That is the door they put up themselves, so it is the shortest list to start from if you are asking for a partnership, an advert, a sponsorship or a stall.
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (408-HELP line)
For: Anyone in Toronto and the GTA who is in emotional distress or crisis; seniors over 55 living in Toronto...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-408-4357Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Meals on Wheels in Toronto (find your local program)
For: Seniors, and adults who live with a disability, have a long-term illness, are recovering from surgery or...
Ongoing.
Call 2-1-1Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
SickKids - High School Volunteer Program
You likely qualify if: Enrolled in high school; Age 16 or older by the first day of the program; Free to volunteer...
Call 416-813-1500Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU)
Call 416-978-4911Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
ConnexOntario
Call 519-439-0174Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
OAMHP Therapist Search (Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals)
Call (416) 298-7333Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Scarborough Health Network - Volunteer Services (Summer Pathfinder for high-school students)
You likely qualify if: In high school; Ages 15 or older; Available to volunteer in July and August.
Call 416-438-2911Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Scarborough Food Security Initiative (Feed Scarborough)
For: Anyone who needs help with food (the food bank page says it serves anyone, no appointment needed); home...
Call 416-936-3975Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU)
Call 416-979-5255Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents with an Ontario health card; A physical disability lasting 6+ months.
Apply any time.
Call 1-800-268-6021Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (Toronto Public Health): free home visits in pregnancy and the early years
You likely qualify if: Living in Toronto; Pregnant, or parenting a child 3 or younger; The child's legal guardian.
Open all year.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-7600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program and Seniors Co-Payment Program
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents 65 or older; People 24 or under with no private plan; People on Ontario...
Seniors join automatically on the first day of the month after they turn 65; a letter comes about three months before.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Toronto Public Health immunization clinics (free vaccines by appointment)
You likely qualify if: Students JK to grade 12 in Toronto; Children under 5; Other groups listed on the booking page.
Clinics are by appointment.
Call 416-338-7600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
Trillium Drug Program (help with high prescription drug costs)
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents with a valid health card; Not already on the Ontario Drug Benefit; No plan...
Apply any time; the program year runs August 1 to July 31.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Legal Aid Ontario - Community Legal Clinics
You likely qualify if: Low income; Live in Ontario.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-979-1446Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Toronto Central Healthline
Call 416-506-9888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Unity Health Toronto - Student Volunteers (St. Michael's, St. Joseph's, Providence)
You likely qualify if: Age 14 or older; Lived in Canada at least 12 months (St. Michael's).
Call 416-360-4000Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
CPSO Physician Register (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario)
Call 416-967-2600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline
You likely qualify if: Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer; A civil law problem in Ontario; Not family, immigration...
Ongoing; phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
Not on this list? Call 2-1-1 or text 2-1-1, any time, in more than 150 languages. It is free, and real people answer. 211ontario.ca
Which ones have closed?
These have closed for now. Many open again every year, so ask them when the next round opens. The way to reach each one is right there.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Teen volunteers (client programs)
You likely qualify if: Teens and adults; Minimum age 15 to 17, by role; School-year volunteers: 3 hours a week.
Closed on October 2, 2026
See detailsChecked on October 2, 2026
North York General Hospital - High School Volunteer Program (ages 14 to 17)
You likely qualify if: Students aged 14 to 17; Or older, full-time in high school.
Closed right now
See detailsChecked on October 5, 2026
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