Equitable Action for Change
General Information
Website
Service Type
In person crisis services
Program
COVID19 Virtual and in-person supports availableMulti-service agency, including outreach assistance, telephone support and harm reduction supplies; referrals to food, legal and counselling; peer support counselling; arts and recreation seminars and eventsCrisis Peer SupportsIncludes family violence and child welfare supports; senior supports and referrals; culturally appropriate intervention program for at-risk youth and families; referrals to legal and medical servicesToronto Downtown East (DTE) Outreach ServicesAccess to harm reduction supplies, services, supports and referrals, 4 days a week in Toronto Downtown East; call 416-518-4824 or email harmreduction@equitablenow.ca; note that the front-line harm reduction outreach team is in the field and might not return calls immediately Housing SupportsAdvocacy and assistance in finding housing, shelter and food access servicesImmigrationSettlement services and support, including orientation, advocacy and community support letters, crisis peer support; translation, interpretation, and referrals for immigration and sponsorship issuesEmploymentAssistance in job search, resume writing, interview preparation, mentorship; employment training and education development; peer support for individuals experiencing long-term unemployment