Canada support navigator

This is a curated list of sites and services, shared as a starting point. Use it at your own risk. I tried my best to include only legitimate, useful resources, but I am human and may have missed something or included information that changes over time.

This is just something I made to help make life a little easier for people in need. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.

CanadaHelp

Explain what is going on. The app matches your situation to housing, food, income, legal aid, grief, mental health, newcomer, youth, disability, Indigenous, family, and crisis support links across Canada.

Situation search

Tell us the problem. Get useful links.

Recommended first steps

Showing the most broadly useful supports.

Start here

Useful when the situation is urgent

TheBrightSideTO model

A practical bridge while long-term help catches up

1

File taxes

Unlock refunds and the paperwork often needed for benefits and housing programs.

2

Connect to case workers

Use city and government systems to work on housing, ID, OHIP, and support plans.

3

Community support

Use fundraising, gift cards, food, and short-term stays while applications move.

All resources

All resources

Resource guide

Find practical support in Canada

Housing, food, and basic needs

Use this page to look for shelters, rent help, housing programs, food banks, meal programs, emergency assistance, and basic-needs referrals in Canada.

Money, jobs, and education

Find income support, benefits, employment services, training, student support, literacy programs, tax-help pathways, and financial-stability resources.

Health, grief, and wellness

Browse mental-health supports, crisis counselling, addiction services, grief and bereavement resources, disability supports, health navigation, and wellness programs.

Legal, safety, and crisis help

Search for legal aid, tenant rights, family law, human-rights help, victim services, domestic-violence supports, youth crisis lines, and urgent safety resources.

Family, newcomer, and community support

Find newcomer settlement services, Indigenous supports, youth and family programs, seniors resources, peer groups, community centres, and identity-specific services.

Questions

Common questions about finding help

What can I search for here?

You can search for plain-language needs like eviction, rent help, shelter tonight, food, grief, legal aid, mental health, newcomer support, disability services, family violence, youth help, or Indigenous services.

Is this an emergency service?

No. This is a curated resource finder and starting point. If there is immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

How are resources organized?

Resources are grouped into Housing & Basic Needs, Money, Jobs & Education, Health & Wellness, Crisis, Safety & Legal Help, and Family, Community & Support Networks.

Are all listings guaranteed?

No. Listings can change, and you should confirm details directly with the organization. This site is meant to make it easier to start looking for help.