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On Settlement.Org you can search for community services all over Ontario. See where services are and get the address, phone number, website, a description of the service and more.

What kind of services can I find?

• Settlement services:
• Help with documents or forms
• Help finding interpretation and translation services
• English or French language classes or assessment centres
• Help finding a job or training
• Information about other community services, schools and health care
• Community services:
• Help finding housing (emergency, short-term, subsidized)
• Health centres, medical clinics, doctors
• Government offices (health card, driver’s licence)
• Legal Aid and other legal help
• Services for youth, seniors, people with disabilities and more

How do I search?

If you already know your location, or are not sure what a service is called, use Topic Search:

• Type in your location (city, address, or postal code).
• Choose the topic (for example, settlement agencies, libraries or English classes).
• Choose a name from the list on the left, or choose a red marker on the map. This will give you basic information about the service. Choose “More information” or “Text Only” for more details.

If you want to see where you can search, use Search By Region:

• Choose a region from the list.
• Choose the topic (for example, settlement agencies, libraries or English classes).
• Choose a name from the list on the left, or on a red marker on the map. This will give you basic information about the service. Choose “More information” or “Text Only” for more details.

We have some general information about each region. For example:

• Where it is
• Population
• Links to city services, local newspapers and public transit
• Local events

This can be a good way to learn about different regions in Ontario.

I can’t find what I’m looking for in the list of topics.

Use Keyword Search:

• Type in your location (city, address, intersection or postal code).
• Type in the service you are looking for.
• Choose “Search” or press Enter.

Where does this information come from?

The information comes from 211Ontario.ca, which is operated by Findhelp Information Services. They get their information from community databases around the province. You can search 211Ontario.ca for accurate and up-to-date information about services in Ontario. They are always updating their records. 

There is also a 211 telephone service in Halton Region, Niagara Region, Simcoe County, Windsor-Essex, Thunder Bay District, Peel Region and Toronto. If you live in one of these regions, you can dial 2-1-1 from any phone and speak to an expert who will help you find what you are looking for.

How can I get my agency or organization listed here?

If you don’t see your agency or organization in our search results, please fill out this form.  

If you see an error in your listing, please contact 211.

Last Updated: August 26, 2009