Resources

Legal Resources and Help Services

Welcome to Our Legal Resource Hub

Our mission is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed for navigating legal challenges. This hub consolidates essential government and community resources, offering support across various legal matters, including victim assistance, legal aid, human rights, and more.

 

Legal Aid and Advice

Legal Aid Ontario

Website: Legal Aid Ontario

Phone: 1-800-668-8258

Locations: Offices across Ontario, Find Your Local Office

Law Society of Ontario - Lawyer Referral Service

Website: Lawyer Referral Service

Phone: 1-855-947-5255

Service: Free 30-minute consultation.

 
JusticeNet

A not-for-profit service helping people in need of legal expertise, whose income is too high to access legal aid and too low to afford standard legal fees.

Services Offered: Reduced fee services for civil, family, and administrative legal matters.
Contact: 1-866-919-3219

 

Pro Bono Ontario

Offers free legal help to persons across Ontario for civil matters (no criminal, family or immigration).

Contact: 1-855-255-7256

 

Court and Tribunal Services

Child and Family Services Review Board 

Custody Review Board 

Fire Safety Commission

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Landlord and Tenant Board

Licence Appeal Tribunal

Ontario Civilian Police Commission

Ontario Parole Board

Ontario Special Education Tribunal

Social Benefits Tribunal

 

Victim Support

Victim Services Ontario

Website: Victim Services Ontario

Find Local Services: Service Directory

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Website: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Phone: 1-888-495-8501

Report Fraud: Online Reporting

 

Workplace and Safety

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Website: WSIB Ontario

Phone: 1-800-387-0750

Locations: WSIB Office Locations

 

Human Rights and Discrimination

Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)

Website: Ontario Human Rights Commission

Phone: 416-326-9511

Offices: Contact OHRC

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Website: Canadian Human Rights Commission

Phone: 1-888-214-1090

Services: How to File a Complaint

 

Rights and Legal Information

Justice Laws Website

Website: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)

Website: CLEO

Resources: Legal Information

 

Specialized Support

Hate Crime Units - Local Police Services

Toronto Police Service - Hate Crime Unit:

Phone: 416-808-4878

More Information: Hate Crime Unit

Environmental Legal Assistance

Ecojustice Canada:

Website: Ecojustice

Phone: 1-800-926-7744
Services: Legal advocacy for environmental protection

 

Legal and Community Resources in Ontario

Empowering You with Comprehensive Support

Whether you're navigating legal challenges or seeking community and family support, our extensive list of resources across Ontario is here to assist you. From legal aid to family services, we've got you covered.

 

Family Services and Support

Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies

Phone: Find your local society's number on the website
Services: Child welfare, family support, and protection services.

Family Service Ontario

Services: Counseling, support, and advocacy for families and individuals.

 

Children's Services

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Phone: Use the contact information on the website for specific programs
Services: Support for children and youth, including those with special needs, and their families.

Kids Help Phone

Website: Kids Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Services: 24/7 counseling and information for children and youth.

 

Community Counselling

Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)

Find Services: Service Finder
Services: Wide range of community support services including counseling, meal delivery, and transportation.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario

Website: CMHA Ontario
Find Your Local CMHA: Local CMHA Branches
Services: Mental health support, resources, and programs.
 
 

Mental Health Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association

Provides advocacy, programs, and resources to help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.

Contact: Find your local CMHA branch for support.

Law Enforcement Contacts

 
Contact: Non-Emergency Line: 519-661-5670

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

Providing essential services province-wide, with a focus on community safety and policing.

Contact: Non-Emergency Line: 1-888-310-1122
 

Indigenous Resources

A place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.

Contact: 1-855-415-4534

Indigenous Services Canada:

Offers a range of services and supports for Indigenous peoples and communities, including health, education, and social support services.

Contact: General Inquiries: 1-800-567-9604
 
 

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Report fraud and receive guidance on recovery to protect yourself from further fraud.