Resources for
Filipino Community

On this page you can find Toronto-based services that are dedicated to addressing the different needs of the Filipino/a/x communities in York Centre and the wider communities across Toronto and Ontario.

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Community Care Services

Services that cover a wider scale of the various needs of the Filipino/a/x community:

  • Employment Support
  • Free Tax Filing
  • Intergenerational Support
  • Newcomer Youth and Newcomer LGBTQ2A+ Support
  • Peer to Peer Support
  • Persons with Disabilities Support
  • Settlement Support
  • Youth and Youth LGBTQ2A+ Support

Employment Support 

Free services that are dedicated to upgrading both skills and knowledge of individuals who face challenges to link their skills and career interests, internationally trained individuals, and youth job seekers. These supports may aid in attaining meaningful employment.

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Phone: 416-921-1800

Email: info@accessemployment.ca

Address: Multiple Locations

ACCESS Employment provides services that are dedicated to attaining meaningful employment through employment counselling, skills training and workshops, and free access to a job board.

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Email: info.costi@org

Address: Multiple Locations

COSTI provides free employment services to guide individuals into employment. Some of their programs include: career assessment and planning services, employment programs for newcomers and internationally trained individuals, youth employment, and more. 

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Email: info@youthfellowship.ca

Address: 2 Carlton St, Suite 1001, Toronto ON M5B 1J3

The Filipino Youth Fellowship is a leadership development program for Filipina/x/o youth. The FYF program will provide Fellows with an understanding of the political process in local governance, while engaging with the wider Filipino community.

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Phone: 855-223-8231

Email: jobsupport@careerfoundation.org

Address: 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 435, Toronto ON M6A 3B4

The Career Foundation provides multiple services such as assistance in writing a resume, preparing for interviews, and skills training that supports youth, women, persons with disabilities, and more.

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Phone: 416-504-5516

Email: yes@yes.on.ca

Address: 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 711, Toronto ON M5V 3B1

YES provides free employment counseling, skills training, and job placement for youth.

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Address: Multiple Locations

To access their services, book an appointment with an employment specialist for free one-on-one counselling to get help in developing a career path strategy, build your resume and cover letter, and improve your interview techniques.

Free Tax Filing Support 

Services that help low-income individuals file for their taxes during the current and previous years.

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Person of Contact: Angelita Buado

Phone: 416-871-6926 

Email: angiebuado@yahoo.ca

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Person of Contact: Roy Gale

Phone: 416-854-4673

Email: Hope4U@rogers.com

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Person of Contact: Andrea Barrett

Email: andreabarret1@live.com

Intergenerational Support 

Services targeted to newcomer families that provide support, communication tools, and shared tasks, within intergenerational settings ie., ethno-specific community spaces like religious settings.

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Phone: 416-968-0650

Email: contactus@cltoronto.ca

Address: 20 Spadina Road, Toronto ON M5R 2S7

Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families. They offer a wide range of services including person-directed planning, employment supports, supporter living, and community-based activities.

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Phone: 416-663-2733

Address: 4400 Jane St, Suite 108, Toronto ON M3N 2K4

The Jane/Finch Centre provides a settlement services program that supports the successful integration of new immigrant youth and families through cultural, educational, economic, social and political engagement.

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Phone: 416-787-4547

Email: olassumptionto@archtoronto.org

Address: 2565 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M6B 2Z3

Newcomer Youth and Newcomer LGBTQ2A+ Support

Services that are dedicated to help newcomer youth settle in their new homes. They will be connected to programs that would provide safe spaces for them to interact with others, join skills training workshops, and participate in fun activities.

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Phone and Email: Visit website for contact information regarding specific programs

Address: Multiple Locations

Access Alliance provides a range of programs such as LGBTQ+ Newcomer support, LGBTQ+ workshops, and provides access to health care services.

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Phone: 416-292-7510

Email: info@cicscanada.com

Address: 2330 Midland Ave. Toronto, ON M1S 5G5

CICS delivers multiple programs to youth ages 6 to 29 in the Toronto area at no cost. Programs and services that are provided include academic development, creating social connections, improving job readiness, and promoting mental and physical health.

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Email: NYLD.admin@ymcagta.org

Address: Multiple Locations

Program for newcomers ages 13 to 24 that offers a safe, supportive, and fun environment where individuals can hang out with new friends, learn new skills, and participate in leadership opportunities. 

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Phone: 416-422-2591

Email: info@newcircles.ca 

Address: 161 Bartley Drive, Toronto ON M4A 1E6 

New Circles can help individuals build new skills to find employment with their certificate training programs in Retail and Customer Service skills, Business Office skills, community/home support skills, and more. 

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Phone: 416-206-8041

Email: kittaz@westnh.org

Address: Multiple Locations 

The Newcomer Youth Program leads a variety of activities with a focus on skill-building, fighting social isolation, promoting civic engagement and building English-language skills. 

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Phone: 416-784-0920

Address: Multiple Locations

NYCH offers programs that empower newcomer youth to express themselves and lead positive change. Through workshops and activities, they gain confidence, create new friendships, and improve their communication skills. 

 

Peer to Peer Support

Services that introduce Filipino/a/x to youth or peer-guided spaces. This includes support groups, mental health healing spaces, peer mentorships in various settings, not excluding academic and career development.

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Empowering Filipinx youth through peer support, storytelling and conversations relevant to the community. 

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Programs for Filipina/o/x youth and parents/guardians being offered by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations.

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Email: outreach@kapisanancentre.com

A safe space for Filipino-Canadian youth, both second generation and newcomers, to overcome multiple barriers that prevent them from meaningful engagement in society.

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Email: outreach@kapisanancentre.com

Online networking and workshops for Filipino-Canadian youth from coast to coast.

Persons with Disabilities Support

Services dedicated to provide support to individuals who have developmental and physical disabilities and their families.

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Phone: 416-595-9230 ext. 0

Address: 355 Church Street, Toronto, M5B 0B2

FST is dedicated to support and provide different services in partnership with individuals who have developmental disabilities, their families, friends and communities. This includes providing a safe space for persons with disabilities and their families, supportive counseling, and advocacy.

 

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Phone: 416-510-3114

Email: info@harmonyplace.on.ca

Address: 132 Railside Rd. Unit 6, Toronto ON M3A 1A3

Harmony Place specializes in providing individually driven day programs that foster personal development and social inclusion for adults with multiple disabilities.

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Phone: 416-222-4448

Address: 2880 Bayview Avenue, ON M2N 5K3

NYDP is a non-profit that provides 24-hour support services to persons with physical disabilities who require assistance in routine instrumental/activities of daily living.

Settlement Support

Services that connect to self-guided resources and groups that can help with settlement goals prior and upon arrival in Canada.

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Phone: 416-292-7510

Address: 1761 Sheppard Ave. E. Toronto, ON 

CICS provides one-on-one services to provide information and assistance pertaining to settlement needs of immigrants in areas including housing, health, education, employment, taxation, citizenship, and more. They also provide information sessions, referrals, and community connection activities.

 

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Phone: For English or Tagalog 647-862-8301

Email: jmartin@nych.ca

Address: Multiple Locations

The North York Community House supports immigrants in filling out forms for government assistance programs such as Ontario works, child tax benefit, Ontario disability support, and more. They also provide information and referrals to educational, employment, health, housing, and legal services. 

 

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Phone: 416-532-7586 ext. 124

Email: info@westnh.org

Address: 1497 Queen St. W. Parkdale, Toronto

West Neighbourhood House runs a newcomer settlement program that provides information and support to help newcomers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in society individually and as community members. 

Youth Support

Services that are designed to encourage youth to participate in various programs to enhance their skills and abilities. Includes services that provide a safe space for youth experiencing or experienced separation/divorce and/or at-risk domesticities.

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Phone: 416-335-0485

Email: filipinocentreinfo@gmail.com

Address: 4395 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough, ON M1S 1T9 

The Filipino Centre Toronto is established to help Filipinos preserve their identity and individuality while at the same time making their presence felt in their new country. They provide both recreational and educational programs, as well as vaccine clinics.

 

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Phone: 416-653-3311

Email: andressa@foryouth.ca

Address: 1652 Keele St. #108, York ON M6M 3W3

For Youth Initiative hosts a variety of programs for youth ages 12 to 29. They offer programs that help youth build their leadership, communication, and life skills as well as support them in their education, employment and career development, and mental health.

 

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Phone: 647-477-6059

Email: info@northyorkarts.org

Address: 5040 Yonge St. Toronto ON M2N 6R8

North York Arts provides multiple creative workshops, cultural programming and initiatives for North York communities.

 

NYW Centre:

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Phone: 416-781-0479

Email: info@nywc.org

Address: 116 Industry Street, Toronto ON M6M 4L8

Provides a series of free women’s empowerment group programs, skills development programs and one-on-one support.

NYW Shelter:

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Phone: 416-638-7335

Email: info@nyws.ca 

Offers wrap around services to women within the North York community who have or are experiencing violence.

 

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Phone: 647-317-3127

Email: info@unitycharity.com

Address: 20 Carlton Street, Suite 126, Toronto ON M5B 2H5

Unity is a national charity that uses Hip Hop art forms to promote resilience and well-being among underserved youth, creating healthier communities. They provide free programs that include performances, workshops, events, mentorship, volunteering, and more.

 

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Phone: 647-427-4898

Email: info@ynotservices.org

Address: 2300 Sheppard Ave West, Suite LL17, Toronto ON M9M 3A2

Youth Now on Track provides multiple programs to support youth aged 5 to 25 years old from youth after school homework support, mental health support and counseling, youth mentorship, and more. 

Youth LGBTQ2A+ Support

Services for LGBTQ2A+ youth to find community in these spaces and to enhance their skills and talents.

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Email: makulay.atbp@gmail.com 

MAKULAY at iba pa is a community for Filipino/a/x queer and transgender youth in Toronto.

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Phone: 416-438-3697 ext. 12405

Email: east.qrew@gmail.com

Address: 1200 Markham Road, Group Room 7, Scarborough

East Qrew Group is a queer and trans drop-in youth program offering interactive activities including arts, games, music, and workshops that focus on improving mental health, stress reduction and increasing life skills. 

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Phone: 416-392-6874

Email: Info@The519.org

Address: 519 Church St, Toronto ON M4Y 2C9

The 519 responds to the evolving needs of the LGBTQ2A+ communities from counseling services, queer parenting resources to coming out groups, trans programming, and senior’s support.

Engage Filipino-based Counsellors & Agencies

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A directory of therapists offering low cost and sliding scale rates across Canada.

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Phone: 416-963-4300

Email: info@acas.org

Address: 260 Spadina Ave, Suite 410

Committed to provide HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and support services to the East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities. Programs are based on a pro-active and holistic approach to HIV/AIDS.

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Phone: 416-324-4100

Email: info@sherbourne.on.ca

Address: 333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto ON M5A 2S5

Sherbourne provides family health care, counselling, health education and supportive services to New Canadians (resident for 10 years or less), within Sherbourne’s neighbourhood; a diverse community of South East Toronto.

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Phone: 416-493-4242

               416-479-7600 (Head office)

Address: Multiple Locations (Scarborough) 

Hong Fook Mental Health Association is the leading ethno-cultural community mental health agency with a consolidated culturally competent team serving Asian and other communities in the Greater Toronto Area.

COVID-19 Resources

Available services for the Filipino/a/x community in need of the following:

  • Food Essentials and PPE
  • Health Care
  • Filipino Seniors Support
  • Newcomers

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Phone: 647-352-7188

Email: info@earlbaleswalkin.com

Address: 4256 Bathurst St., Suite 100, Toronto

Different health care services that are being offered in multiple languages, including Tagalog. Most services are covered by OHIP.

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Phone: 416-633-5056

Address: 540 Finch Ave. West

Not-for-profit centre that serves newcomers and recently immigrated individuals and families. They offer a wide range of community programs for youth, women and seniors; and newcomer-specific services.

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Kapit Bisig is a mutual aid network for Filipinos in Canada that was formed in response to COVID-19. Their Toronto chapter provides food, PPE, and other essentials to members of the Filipino community.

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Phone: 416-642-9445

Email: info@schcontario.ca

Address: Multiple Locations

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities provides physical, mental, emotional, financial and environmental wellness programs and services.

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Phone: 416-466-8842

Email: rosetta@seascentre.org

Address: 50 Regent Park Blvd. Toronto, ON M5A0L5

SEAS is a not-for-profit social service agency promoting individual well-being and encouraging community involvement. Programang Pinoy sa SEAS provides programs such as career readiness workshops, community building, and free field trips for youth.

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Email: info@scarbcoopmakret.org

Address: 313 Pharmacy Ave, M1L 3E7

Scarborough Co-op Market is a cooperative farmers market in Scarborough that prioritizes “Black and Indigenous suppliers, supporting farms with ethical labor and environmental practices, and offering a wide range of culturally specific products.” It is not for profit, and strives to make the market affordable and accessible to everyone.

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Phone: 416-266-2062

Email: scarboroughvillagecg@gmail.com

Scarborough Village Community garden promotes food security and community building.

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Phone: 416-453-9348

SOSA is a platform for Filipino seniors to promote social, physical, and emotional well-being for its members. It is also a way for new immigrants, isolated seniors, and less fortunate seniors to connect and showcase their skills and talents to their community.

 

Email: info@seniorsinaction.ca

Seniors in Action is a non-profit organization that promotes mental and physical health through participating in various activities such as dancing, going on excursions, and helping their communities through volunteering initiatives.

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Phone: 647-436-0385

Address: 540 Finch Avenue West, Toronto ON M2R 1N7

The Bathurst-Finch Hub brings together several organizations that offer primary health care, counseling and dental services, as well as employment, settlement, and legal services.

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Recognition of settler relationship to the land

This is a living evergreen document for settlers on Turtle Island, particularly the Filipino/a/x groups based in Treaty 13 (Toronto) and Treaty 1 (Winnipeg) territories who are part of the Filipino Youth Fellowship. We do not hold ownership over the resources shared below, and are not meant to be a complete list of resources and/or actions. This document recognizes the different mechanisms in which mental health manifests in our daily lives, with ourselves, and with our communities. Thus, we continue to hold regard to the differences of resources that are at the necessity of COVID-19 context, trauma-informed, clinically-based, and those of healing spaces.