Toronto community support navigator

TheBrightSideTO

Explain what is going on. The app matches your situation to housing, mental health, newcomer, financial, youth, senior, disability, food, and emergency support links.

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

Problem groups

Buttons separated by what people need

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.

Resource information adapted into buttons from Dan Galea's Resource Bible and TheBrightSideTO page. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.