Using the Internet as an Information & Referral Provider - Helpful Web Sites
From SettlementAtWork
A list of web sites provided as part of the Sink, Swim or Surf: Surviving the Internet as a Human Services Provider workshop provided by CIT and OCASI.
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ABUSE
ShelterNet
ShelterNet provides a listing of shelters for abused women and children throughout Canada. Information is compiled from the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
Women's shelter and support in Toronto
http://www.211toronto.ca/ws_pv.jsp
A broad range of service listings for women and children who have experienced or are at risk of any type of violence including physical or sexual assault, psychological or emotional abuse, stalking or financial abuse.
ADDICTIONS
Drug and Alcohol Helpline
http://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/
This website provides a searchable database of drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs throughout Ontario.
GENERAL
Community Information Toronto / 211Toronto
Information and referral on community, social, health and government services for Toronto.
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
A comprehensive web site that provides newcomers with information and answers to settle in Ontario. There is also Settlement.org At Work that provides sector resources for those working with newcomenrs in ontario
211Ontario.ca
A centralized online source of human services information being developed to help bring people and services together and support the work of community, social, health and government agencies across Ontario. Currently, it houses two extensive web-enabled human services directories, one on Access to Trades and Professions in Ontario and the other A Directory of Youth Justice Services in Ontario.
Toronto Public Library - Virtual Reference Library
The Virtual Reference Library (VRL) is an online research and reference library providing access to a variety of web-based resources.
Toronto Public Library - Ask a Librarian
http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/ask_adu_index.jsp
Brief factual answers to questions on a wide variety of topics. You'll get an answer within 24 hours, or the next business day if you ask on a Sunday or holiday.
EMPLOYMENT
Possibilities Virtual Employment Resource Centre
This website lists a wide range of helpful employment related resources. The site has access to job boards, workshops and seminars and toolkits to help clients make their job search more effective.
Ontario Ministry of Labour
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english
This website contains information on employment standards, health and safety and labour relations.
Canada WorkInfoNet
The Canada WorkInfoNet site has valuable learning and labour market information that is helpful in assisting Canadians with their vocational development.
GOVERNMENT
City of Toronto
Information on City of Toronto services including community and special events, museums, city maps, health and environment, codes, standards and bylaws, economic development, transit, City Council and Councillors
Province of Ontario
Acess to government agencies, programs and Ministries, provincial legislative assembly, laws, employment standards, health coverage, long term care, financial assistance, roads and lotteries
Federal Government
Government programs such as employment, taxes and tax benefits, financial benefits, immigration, ID cards, health, environment, the economy, veterans, travel and leisure, seniors, business start-up and financing.
Canada Revenue Agency
Issues regarding customs, taxes and tax credits, child and family benefits, OAS/CPP/RRSP/GST/HST, register charitable organizations
HEALTH
Health Ontario
Created by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care- provides extensive access to health assessment tools, health and medical information, health care and services throughout Ontario-covers issues regarding children, men, women, seniors, conditions, drugs and services
Canadian Health Network
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
Via Health Canada- a national, non-profit, bi-lingual, web based health information service- goal is to support Canadians in making informed choices about their health by providing access to multiple sources of credible and practical e-health information-information on 26 health topics
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
This website provides information on OHIP, Ministry programs, long-term care facilities and health services in your community.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
This website has on where to find a doctor in your community who is accepting new patients.
HOUSING
Access Housing Connections � Toronto Social Housing Connections
http://www.housingconnections.ca/
This website provides information on rent geared to income housing, eligibility criteria an online application forms.
Cooperative Housing Federation of Toronto
Listing of coops with wheelchair accessible units-advice and training in cooperative housing management-promotion of nonprofit cooperative housing
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Underwrites loans for home ownership, rental housing and non-profit housing-RRAP (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for low income housing, rental units rooming houses and accommodation for the disabled)-HASI (Home Adaptation for Seniors Independence for low income seniors)-On Reserve Non-profit Housing-SEP (Shelter Enhancement Program financial assistance fort agencies dealing with family violence to build, repair and improve shelters)
LEGAL
Legal Aid Ontario
This website provides information on getting legal assistance for low income individuals. The site has information on finding your local community legal clinic, Legal Aid offices and Immigration and Refugee Law offices.
Community Legal Education Ontario
CLEO is a community legal clinic that produces clear language publications and resources on variety of topics. Main topics include social assistance, landlord and tenant law, refugee and immigration law, workers' compensation, women's issues, family law, employment insurance and human rights.
SELF HELP AND MUTUAL AID GROUPS
Self Help Resource Centre
This site provides a searchable database of over 440 different self help groups in the Greater Toronto Area.
SENIORS
Ontario Residential Care Association
Voluntary, non-profit organization that accredits retirement residences in Ontario- free directory of retirement homes- retirement home tips
Ontario Long-Term Care Association
Largest long term care providers in Ontario- member facilities (360) are regulated by the Ontario
Canadian Association of Retired Persons Fifty Plus
Promotes and protects the rights of mature citizens-group benefits on products and services- magazine-promotes issues on health, finance, travel and community
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org
A community legal clinic providing representation in cases of importance to Seniors such as long term care, elder abuse, pensions, income maintenance, retirement home tenancies, mental health and competency-visits to home or facility if necessary-advocacy
Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres
Consolidates services of 42 CCACs across Ontario providing support to member CCACs who provide in-home support and an access point to long- term care while promoting "best practices" on behalf of the people they serve.
