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Community Resources
Here is a list of resources that you can use for substance use/addictions, if you're in crisis and for food security and support
Connex Ontario
Substance Use and Addictions
Connex Ontario is a portal for Ontarians to access information about addiction and mental health services with treatment options
Toronto Distress Centre
Crisis and Distress
Counsellors available by phone or text in case you feel you are in distress/crisis. Call 416-408-4357 or text 45645
Gerstein Centre
Crisis and Distress
Organization for those in mental health crisis run by peers/ survivors/ those
in recovery. Can be good alternative to phoning 911 or EMS in crisis situation, they maybe able to send out their own response team.
Assaulted Women Helpline
Crisis and Distress
Call: 416 863-0511 or click below for toll free number
Certified Listeners Society
Crisis and Distress
Certified volunteers connect with those seeking emotional support through
their online portal.
Hospice Toronto
Grief and Bereavement
Offers peer and group support to those experiencing loss and bereavement
Option B
Grief and Bereavement
Online community dedicated to dealing with grief
Bereaved Families of Ontario
Grief and Bereavement
https://www.bfotoronto.ca/support
Community Fridges Toronto
Food Security and Support
Fridges placed in public
locations which can be stocked by anyone and then used by the community. Closest to ArtHeart is near Pape Ave and Gerrard St East- 348 Pape Ave, in front of Coffee and Clothing. Check out their Instagram for updates below!
Caremongering
Food Security and Support
Facebook group created at the beginning of the pandemic with aim to
“ensure vulnerable community members have access to food, housing,
healthcare, and other necessities”