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Prosper Plan is a tool developed by Food Banks Mississauga to help connect you to the resources you need. We recommend you choose between 1 to 3 check boxes each time you complete the Prosper Plan. This will help you focus on your top needs, one at a time. You can re-do the Prosper Plan at any time. The resources provided through Prosper Plan are primarily based in Mississauga and the Peel Region. DISCLAIMER: By filling out the Prosper Plan form and clicking the "Submit and Email My Referrals" button on page 2, your responses on the Prosper Plan will be collected by Food Banks Mississauga. Your responses help us understand the needs in our community. You may opt out of having your responses collected by printing out the referrals you need and closing your browser without clicking Submit. When you click on the "Next Page" button, your responses will not be collected yet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Victoria Mok at vmok@foodbanksmississauga.ca or 905-270-5589 x831.

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CRISIS AND HELP NOW: 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline - Call or text 988
Phone/text: 988

You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen. A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If your safety is at risk, call 9-1-1 right away. 

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgment, provide support and understanding, and can tell you about resources that will help.
CRISIS AND HELP NOW: 24/7 Kids Help Phone
24/7 Kids Help Phone 
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868 

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 mental health service offering free, confidential support to kids, teens and young adults in English and French.
CRISIS AND HELP NOW: 24/7 Crisis Services for adults 16+ living in Toronto
Gerstein Crisis Centre 
Phone: 416-929-5200

24-hour community-based crisis services for adults 16+ in the City of Toronto who are dealing with mental health, concurrent, or substance use issues and are currently in crisis. Free, confidential, and either complements or provides an alternative to medically-based services.
CRISIS AND HELP NOW: 24/7 Seniors Safety Line
Seniors Safety Line (Crisis Line)
Phone: 1-866-299-1011 

The Seniors Safety Line is the only 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with 200 languages available. 
CRISIS AND HELP NOW: Multilingual Helplines
Multilingual Helplines 
Brampton and Mississauga: 1-877-298-5444
Caledon: 905-459-7777
Email: info@dcogt.com 

These helplines provide help in Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通话), Portuguese (Português), Spanish (Español), Hindi (हिंदी), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) and Urdu (اردو).

Programs offer phone support from Monday to Friday between 10am to 10pm for people who need: crisis support, suicide intervention/support, depression, anxiety or stress, relocation, abuse, unemployment, isolation, loneliness, loss and grief, counseling services, and other needs.
INCOME: Access government benefits
Canadian Federal Benefits Finder

This website generates a tailored list of programs and benefits available to Canadians, based on their personal and household situation. It's helpful for anyone who is unaware of what federal (nation-wide) government programs and benefits are available to them.


Ontario Benefits Finder

This website generates a tailored list of programs and benefits available to Ontario residents, based on their personal and household situation. It's helpful for anyone who is unaware of what Ontario government programs and benefits are available to them.


Service Canada Centres - 2 Mississauga Locations

Glen Erin Location
Address: 3085A Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L1J3

Malton Location
Address: 6877 Goreway Drive, Unit 5, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1L9

Provides various government services and information including apprenticeship grants, Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), dental care plan, Employment Insurance (EI), employment program information, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) program for seniors, Old Age Security (OAS), passport applications, social insurance number (SIN) applications, Veterans Affairs information, and more. 
INCOME: Get employment help
Achev Employment Services - 2 Mississauga Locations

Mississauga City Centre Location
Address: 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300, Mississauga ON 
Phone: 905-949-0049, press 2
Email: Mississauga@achev.ca

Mississauga Malton Location
Address: 7420 Airport Road, Suite 104, Mississauga , ON L4T 4E5
Phone: (905) 677-0007, press 4
Email: Malton@achev.ca

Free in-person and virtual employment services, including exploring career goals, access to jobs, hiring events, information sessions and online webinars, and one-on-one career support.


Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre - Employment Services
Address: 3415 Dixie Road, Suite 402, Unit 1, Unit 19, Mississauga ON (inside Highpoint Mall)
Phone: (905) 206-0755 ext. 221
Email: employment@dixiebloor.ca

Free job search help, including mock interviews, mentoring and networking, connection to job fairs and job matching, and help to retain your job. They also provide Food Handler Training and Certification, mentorship for internationally trained professionals, and enhanced language training with Bridge-To-Work placements. 


Paving the Path Program - March of Dimes Canada
Address: 201-2227 South Millway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
Phone: Shahini Somasri - 416-278-9536
Email: Shahini Somasri - ssomasri@marchofdimes.ca

Paving the Path is a free 6-week interactive and educational pre-employment program that covers relevant and current topics needed to consider before looking for work. It is centered on showing people with disabilities the world of work through the development of soft skills.
INCOME: Get government identification

ID Clinic at Regeneration

Web: https://regenbrampton.com/service/id-clinic/

Phone: (905) 796-5888 ext. 109

Email: id.clinic@regenbrampton.com 


Assists people to apply for their Canadian birth certificate. This is a virtual clinic, by appointment only.

INCOME: Learn about financial literacy

Borrowell

Web: https://borrowell.com/


Sign up for a free account to check your credit score. Get personalized tips, tools and offers that fit your profile and help you meet your financial goals. You can regularly get free credit reports to help monitor your financial borrowing power. 



Credit Canada

Address: 2 Robert Speck Pkwy., Suite 750, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1H8

Web: https://www.creditcanada.com

Phone: (905) 600-2031


Provides free and affordable financial training and credit counseling. All debt counseling is 100% free. Get help to develop a money management plan and budget. Debt consolidation program (getting help to plan  how to pay off your debts) available for a fee. Service available in French, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish and Tagalog.

INCOME: Sign up for a free tax clinic
Food Banks Mississauga - Free virtual tax clinic (PROGRAM CURRENTLY CLOSED)
Phone: (905)-270-5589 ext. 829
Email: tax@foodbanksmississauga.ca

Our virtual Tax Clinic helps those with a modest income file their income tax return for the 2024
tax year. Our tax clinic is now closed for 2025. To check the eligibility criteria and to sign up for the program please complete the Tax Clinic Sign Up at the link or connect with a program volunteer through phone or email once our program reopens.

Government of Canada - Free tax clinics

Use the "Find a tax clinic in your area" link to search for a nearby clinic to help file your taxes. In-person and virtual tax clinics available. Free tax filing is available if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. See website for more eligibility information. Filing your taxes can help you become eligible for additional government benefits and credits. 
HEALTH: Connect with free dental care subsidies (children and seniors)
Canada Dental Benefit
Phone: 1-844-296-6306

Help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians may be eligible if they pay for dental care for a child under 12 years old who does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. Depending on your adjusted family net income, a tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 is available for each eligible child. You can apply for a maximum of 2 payments per child. Apply for the benefit through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. 


Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)
Phone: (905) 799-7700 (Peel Public Health)

Seniors 65 years and older who live in Ontario may be eligible for the OSDCP. Annual net income for eligible seniors is $22,200 or less for a single person, or $37,100 or less for a couple. Once approved for the program, call Peel Public Health at (905) 799-7700 to get onto the waitlist for the next appointment.
HEALTH: Connect to health care services for those who lack status in Canada
LAMP Community Health Centre - East Mississauga
Address: 2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga ON L4Y 4C4
Phone for intake or waitlist information: 905-602-4082 ext. 322 or 259

Provides primary health care to those living within the catchment area (between Matheson Blvd to Lake Ontario, and between Hurontario and Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga) with a focus on those who may face barriers to accessing care. See website for additional health services.

For individuals who are uninsured without status (current immigration documents) and for gender affirming care, there is an expanded catchment area to all of Mississauga. LAMP unfortunately is unable to accommodate students or those on work visas.


Wellfort Four Corners Health Centre (Malton)
Address: 7205 Goreway Drive, Unit 75, Mississauga ON L4T 2T9 (inside Westwood Mall)
Phone: (905) 677-9599
Email: info@wellfort.ca

Provides community health services to people who have need, including people who lack status in Canada. Their health care team is available to registered clients. Services include disease prevention, management and treatment, as well as rehabilitation and health promotion for all stages of life. Visit their website to get information about their Brampton site. 
HEALTH: Connect with home and community care support services
Ontario Health atHome - Information and Referral 
Address: 2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 140, Mississauga, ON, L5K 2P8
Phone: 1-877-336-9090
Teletypewriter Phone (TTY): 711

Delivers in-home and community-based services to support health and well-being. Also, provides access and referrals to other community services.
HEALTH: Find a family doctor, medical specialist, and/or walk-in clinic
Carepoint Connects
Phone: (905) 362-3508
Email: info@carepointhealth.ca

CarePoint Connects is a publicly funded, free program designed to support adults and children in the Mississauga area who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Users need to have an OHIP or IFH card to access the program. 


Healthcare Connect 
Phone: 1-800-445-1822

This service helps Ontarians without a family health care provider to find one. You can register online or call in to sign up. People who already have a family doctor are not eligible to use this service. 


LAMP Community Health Centre - East Mississauga
Address: 2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga ON L4Y 4C4
Phone for intake or waitlist information: 905-602-4082 ext. 322 or 259

Provides primary health care to those living within the catchment area (between Matheson Blvd to Lake Ontario, and between Hurontario and Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga) with a focus on those who may face barriers to accessing care. See website for additional health services.


Rapid Access to Medical Specialists (Walk-In Clinic)
Phone: (647) 372-0365 or 1-855-629-0365
Address: 21 Queensway West, Mississauga

Walk-in medical services available 7 days a week, including pediatric (children's) care, women's care (gynecological and pre-natal care), travel medicine, X-ray, ultrasound & bone density, pharmacy as well as medical laboratory. All services provided are covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). You can check in online or in-person at the clinic to receive services. 


Trillium Health Partners (THP) Directory 

Provides a listing of family doctors who are accepting new patients in Peel Region and surrounding areas. Call the doctor's office to confirm if they are still taking new patients before visiting. 
HEALTH: Find subsidies for medication
GreenShield Cares: Essential Medicines 
Email: essentialmedicines@greenshield.ca

Provides coverage of up to $1,000 for certain prescription medications to eligible individuals. Find out if you are eligible and download the application from the link provided. 


Innovicares

Apply for a free card that provides discounts on select prescription medications. The card can be shown at your pharmacy to receive a discount. 


Ontario Trillium Drug Program
Phone: 1-800-575-5386

Individuals may be eligible for the program if they:
  • Live in Ontario
  • Have a valid Ontario health card number
  • Not enrolled into the Ontario Drug Benefit
  • Does not have an insurance plan that pays for 100% of drugs
  • Spend 4% or more of after-tax income on prescription drugs

The program runs annually from August 1 to July 31. Apply by September 30 to be reimbursed for drug costs from the previous program year. Application form is available online or by phone.


Seniors Co-Payment Program 
Phone: 416-503-4586

The Seniors Co-Payment Program (SCP) provides financial assistance to qualifying seniors by reducing their out-of-pocket drug costs. Seniors must be 65 years old or older and meet the low income requirements to qualify for the program. Click on the link above to apply online, or you can call or email to request a paper copy of the form. See the website for the current income requirements for both single seniors and couples. 
HEALTH: Get free mental health resources
24.7 Crisis Support Phone Line
Phone: 1-888-811-2222

If you or a loved one are in mental health crisis, call the crisis support line and get help to stay safe. This phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 


Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Peel Dufferin)
Phone: 1-877-451-2123
Email: info@cmhapeel.ca

CMHA Peel Dufferin provides services for people with mental illness and educates Canadians about mental health issues. Visit their website to read more about mental health conditions and apply for help.


Counselling Intake at MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families
Phone: (437) 220-6659
Email: Solinas Elgamal at solinas@miag.ca

Provides a counselling intake service where an an intake worker assesses the clients' needs, completes the necessary referral forms, and directs them to the appropriate counsellor. Counselling services may be provided through phone, virtual, or in-person counselling sessions.


GreenShield Cares: Women’s Mental Health support 

Offers women free Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for one year. CBT is a type of therapy that helps manage mental health problems by changing how we think and act. This program includes two online programs and optional CBT coaching. Coaches provide additional support and space for discussing questions and addressing possible concerns.


Naseeha Hotline and Textline
Phone: 1-866-627-3342 
Email: info@neseeha

Naseeha is a Muslim mental health helpline that provides culturally competent and spiritually appropriate counseling to diverse populations. Those of different faiths or no faith are welcome to use this helpline as well. Reach out by phone or text at their phone number. Open 12pm to 3am Eastern Standard Time.


Newcomer Centre of Peel's Mental Health Services
Phone: Gajani Jayalingam - (416) 450-8734 or Mahua Das - (416) 455-8252
Email: gjayalingam@ncpeel.ca or mdas@ncpeel.ca

Newcomer Centre of Peel's Mental Health Services are provided by Crisis Intervention Workers and are open to permanent residents and convention refugees of all age groups. They provided short-term grief and trauma-support counselling, and also referrals into community organizations and government programs. Services available in English and Tamil.


Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Phone: (905) 728-1308
Email: osp@carepointhealth.ca

Provides services for adults (18+) experiencing depression and anxiety that is app-based, by phone, virtual or in person. Services are available in additional languages with interpretation available. Self referrals are accepted. Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or Interim Federal Health (IFH) program card is not required to access services.


Victim Services of Peel 
Email: info@vspeel.org 
Phone: (905) 568-1068

We provide assistance to people across Brampton and Mississauga who are victims of domestic abuse or traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden death, and armed robberies. We also offer healing through counseling and advocacy, and hope to prevent re-victimization through education and support.


YMCA - YSAP Substance Use Program (Mississauga)
Email: peel.resource@ymcagta.org 
Phone: (905) 276-9322 

Free, confidential, one-on-one substance use counseling at the YMCA for youth ages 14 to 24. Counsellors are available to support youth with substance use issues, options to make healthier choices and practice safely.
HEALTH: Get information about free eye care
Eye See... Eye Learn Program
Phone: 905-826-3522
Email: oaoinfo@optom.on.ca

This is an eye exam program available to children in Junior or Senior Kindergarten. A complimentary pair of eyeglasses is provided for children who need them. Visit the website for more details. 


Ontario Disability Support Plan - Eye Care Coverage

Individuals who are on ODSP can get help with costs of routine eye exams (once every 2 years), eyeglasses (once every 3 years), and eyeglass repairs. Coverage is available for the individual, their spouse and children under 18 years old. 


Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Eye Care Coverage 

OHIP covers the cost of 1 major eye exam every 12 months for individuals 19 years or younger, and 65 years and older. OHIP does not cover eye exams for people between 20-64 years old, unless you have a specific medical condition affecting your eyes that requires regular monitoring. See website for a list of covered conditions. 
HEALTH: Get low cost dental services
LAMP Community Health Centre - East Mississauga
Address: 2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga ON L4Y 4C4
Phone: (905) 602-0520

Provides dental services through the Healthy Smiles Ontario and the Ontario Seniors’ Dental Care Programs. Both programs have specific eligibility requirements - please call first for information.


WAVE Dental Clinic at George Brown College
Address: 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto ON M5E 3Y5 (at George Brown College - Waterfront Campus)
Phone: (416) 415-4547
Email: chsclientservices@georgebrown.ca

Low cost dental services offered by dental clinic students at George Brown College. Services are available during the school year (September to April). Clients need to register ahead of time for services. 
HOUSING: Connect with affordable computers, internet and telephone services
Mobility for Good Seniors Program

Mobility for Good is a program for low income seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service. Customers can bring their own device or take advantage of a $75 discount towards the online purchase of a refurbished smartphone through our retail partner, Mobile Klinik. There are no contract or cancellation fees. Applicants will need to provide their Old Age Security statement to apply. 


RCT Discounted Computers
Email: vmok@foodbanksmississauga.ca

Through a partnership with RCT, Food Banks Mississauga can help eligible individuals and families with a low income access discounted computers and laptops which have been refurbished. These machines are equipped with everything needed to get online and to use Microsoft Office. Email Victoria for more information. 


Rogers Connected for Success (Internet and TV Service)
Phone: 1-866-689-0758
Email: cfsapplication@rci.rogers.com

This program offers high-speed, low-cost Ignite Internet and TV bundle services to those receiving eligible provincial income support, disability benefits, seniors receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement, or rent-geared-to-income tenants of non-profit housing partner organizations.
HOUSING: Find subsidies for electricity, gas and hydro bills
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Phone: (905) 629-1873 ext. 239
Email: leap@dixiebloor.ca

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre runs LEAP in Mississauga, which helps low income clients apply for one-time funding to pay for bills in arrears if they are also in threat of disconnection. They will pre-screen customers for eligibility and help people complete the application process. The electricity service providers covered by the program include Enbridge, Alectra Utilities, Wyse Meter Solutions, Metergy Solutions, and Priority Sub Meter Solution. 


Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Phone: (905) 629-1873 ext. 239
Email: leap@dixiebloor.ca

If you are a customer of an electric utility and in a lower income home, you may qualify for a reduction on your electricity bill through the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP). It is also available to customers of unit sub-meter providers and retail energy companies. If your home is electrically heated, or you rely on medical devices requiring a lot of power, OESP offers a higher level of assistance.
First Nations and Métis will also qualify for a higher level of assistance. This program is run by Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre.
HOUSING: Get help for people facing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless
Region of Peel - Help for Homelessness Line
Phone: 905-453-1300 or toll free:1-888-919-7800 

Provides help for people who are facing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless. Services include emergency and transitional shelters, street outreach, support services, and help to find permanent housing.
HOUSING: Get information on shelters for women and children
Embrave 
Phone: 905-403-0864 or 1-855-676-8515.

Embrave Agency to End Violence is an anti-violence organization providing shelter, counseling and advocacy supports for women, Two-Spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary folks and their children experiencing any form of violence in the Region of Peel and beyond. We provide supports and services to survivors with or without children.


ShelterSafe
Email: info@endvaw.ca 

For women and children seeking safe shelter. This service is available across Canada.
HOUSING: Get information on shelters for youth 16 to 24 years old
Our Place Peel
Email: outreachreferrals@ourplacepeel.org
Phone: 905-238-1383

Whether you just need someone to talk to or have nowhere else to go, we are always here for you. If you are between 16-24 years of age and need help, please reach out to us.
HOUSING: Get information for subsidized housing and housing subsidies
Peel Living 
Email: housinginquiries@peelregion.ca 
Phone: 905-453-2500

Peel Living provides safe and affordable housing to over 7,100 households in 70 sites in Peel.
They focus on quality housing, ensuring that our buildings are well maintained and contribute to the quality of life for tenants.


Region of Peel: Housing Subsidy 

A housing subsidy is a payment to help you with your rent. The payment can be paid to the landlord or to you directly, depending on the subsidy type. 
HOUSING: Get legal advice for eviction, landlord and rental issues
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR)
Phone: 1-800-263-1139

This resource will give you legal information if you are facing eviction, landlord issues, housing discrimination, and rental unit issues.


Mississauga Community Legal Services
Phone: 905-896-2050 (TTY equipped for those deaf or hard-of-hearing)

They provide free legal services to the low-income residents of Mississauga. Services include legal advice, brief services, such as letters and help with negotiations, and representation in courts and administrative tribunals. They focus on areas of law that impact low-income and vulnerable people.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY: Connect to a free clothing bank
Open Door Drop-In at Square One
Address: Inside Square One mall, basement level close to Goodlife Fitness (100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5B 2C9)
Email: theopendoor@hotmail.com
Phone: (905) 276-9136

Open Door provides free clothing by appointment only. Those who access their clothing must be of low income.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY: Get a referral for family safety/crisis help
24.7 Crisis Support Phone Line
Phone: 1-888-811-2222  

If you or a loved one are in mental health crisis, call the crisis support line and get help to stay safe. This phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 



Assaulted Women's Helpline
Crisis Line: 1-866-863-0511
Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011

This resource has a team of trained counsellors providing crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  24-hour telephone crisis counselling available. 


FEM'AIDE (French resource/en français)
Email/Courriel : info@femaide.ca
Phone or text/Téléphone ou text: 1-877-336-2433

Le service Fem’aide est disponible par téléphone et clavardage, 7 jours par semaine, 24 heures sur 24. Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées. / Fem’aide is available by telephone and text 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. It is a support line for abused women.


Victim Services of Peel 
Email: info@vspeel.org 
Phone: (905) 568-1068

We provide assistance to people across Brampton and Mississauga who are victims of domestic abuse or traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden death, and armed robberies. We also offer healing through counseling and advocacy, and hope to prevent re-victimization through education and support.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY: Get resources for childcare subsidies
Child Care Fee Subsidy for Camps
Phone 1: (905) 615-4100 (camp-related questions for the City of Mississauga)
Phone 2: (905) 793-9200 (subsidy eligibility or status questions for the Region of Peel)

Child Care Fee Subsidy (CCFS) is a program offered by the Region of Peel that helps qualifying families cover the cost of licensed child care for children 6 to 12 years of age, which includes camps. This particular resource describes subsidies available for summer, winter, and March Break camps offered by the City of Mississauga. Visit the website for more information.


Child Care Subsidy (Peel Region)
Web: https://peelregion.ca/services/child-care-subsidy
Phone: 905-793-9200 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30 pm)

A child care subsidy reduces the amount of money that you pay for licensed child care for your children 12 years and younger. You can check your eligibility and apply on the website. To apply, you must:
  • Be living in Peel with children 12 years and younger.
  • Be working, going to school, or have a special need for your child to attend child care.
  • Have filed your previous year's income tax return (if you arrived in Canada this year, you may provide your Canada Child Benefit notice instead).
EDUCATION: Get free school supplies

Free school supplies are made available in August by some local food banks that have special programs. While it is not available at all food banks, you can ask the staff at your local food bank or pantry to see if they have free school supplies available.



Open Door Drop-In at Square One

Address: Inside Square One mall, basement level close to Goodlife Fitness (100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5B 2C9)

Web: http://opendoorsquareone.org/

Email: theopendoor@hotmail.com

Phone: (905) 276-9136


Open Door provides free school supplies by appointment only, while supplies are available. Service is provided to those who have a low income. 



Peel Learning Foundation Web: https://www.peellearningfoundation.org/programs/student-emergency-needs

This program is for residents of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga. Contact the principal, teacher or staff member at your child’s school to apply for program.

EDUCATION: Take virtual high school classes

Virtual High School Web: https://www.virtualhighschool.com/

Email: information@virtualhighschool.com
Phone: 1-416-800-1188

Virtual High School is a fully online private school offering Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits to thousands of students around the world every year. Courses have different fees for Canadian students and international students. Financial aid is available for students.

COMMUNITY: Connect with community groups to keep socially active
Chatting to Wellness (for seniors)
Phone: (437) 702-2025
Email: general@chattingtowellness.ca

Companionship phone chats for seniors to reduce loneliness . Appointments are scheduled on weeknights between 6-9pm. 


Volunteer at the City of Mississauga
Email: city.volunteer@mississauga.ca

Find a volunteer opportunity and be a part of Mississauga's community initiatives! Good for students who need to complete their high school hours and other residents who are interested to volunteer. Opportunities include animal services, culture events, library, parks and forestry, and recreation.
COMMUNITY: Connect with newcomer services

Achev Newcomer Services - 2 Mississauga locations

Web: https://achev.ca


Mississauga City Centre Location

Address: 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300, Mississauga ON 

Phone: 905-949-0049 ext. 1266

Email: nicssx@achev.ca


Mississauga Malton Location

Address: 7420 Airport Road, Suite 104, Mississauga , ON L4T 4E5

Phone: (905) 677-0007 ext. 5233

Email: MaltonNIC@achev.ca


A wide range of free immigrant services is offered to help newcomers settle smoothly in Canada, from education and training, immigration, employment, health, housing, legal, financial, social and recreational. There are also financial loans and career counselling for internationally trained individuals. 



Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9
Phone: (905) 629-1873
Email: info@dixiebloor.ca

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre provides a settlement orientation program and English classes (LINC). All services are free. They also provide employment services, family services, and other community supports.


Peel Multicultural Council
Address: 6630 Turner Valley Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2P1
Phone: (905) 819-1144 x221
Email: pmc@peelmc.com

Peel Multicultural Council provides settlement services for newcomers, as well as an orientation to Ontario and crisis support counselling. They also have community services such as oath commissioning, the Ontario Electricity Support Program, and an income tax clinic. 
COMMUNITY: Connect seniors to various care and support services

Peel Senior Link Web: https://peelseniorlink.com/ Phone: 905-712-4413 Email: info@peelseniorlink.com

Helps enable seniors to live at home independently through integrated supports and services. Services include personal support services, home making services (light housekeeping, grocery shopping and laundry services), medication management, and care coordination. 

COMMUNITY: Connect to supports for the trans community

Trans Lifeline Web: https://translifeline.org/ Phone: 1-877-330-6366 Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community

COMMUNITY: Register to vote in Canada

If you are a Canadian citizen and are 18 years old and older, you are eligible to vote in Canada. 


Elections Canada (National)

Web: https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=reg&document=index&lang=e

Phone: 1-800-463-6868


To register to vote in Canada, you can do it through your annual tax return. Check "yes" to the questions in the Elections Canada section to keep your voter registration up-to-date. You can also call the toll-free number to get a voter registration form by mail, email or fax. On the website, you can check your voter registration. When an election is happening, you can register directly at your assigned polling station. 



Elections Ontario (Provincial)

Web: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home

Phone: 1-888-668-8683

Email: info@RegistertoVoteON.ca


Visit this website to add yourself to the Ontario register of voters, which includes provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario. To update or add your information, you will need one piece of ID that has both your name and Ontario home address.



Mississauga Votes (Municipal)

Web: https://mississaugavotes.ca/

Email: election.office@mississauga.ca

Phone: 905-615-8683 or 311


When there is a municipal election held in Mississauga, you can use this website to register to vote, or to check if you are already on the voter's list. 


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