Where can you turn for help with issues ranging from finding affordable housing to getting your foreign educational credentials recognized? Accessing government and community services in the Toronto region can be complicated. A great resource for finding your way is 211Toronto, a partnership between the United Way of Greater Toronto, Community Information Toronto, the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.

By calling 211 from either the 416 or 647 area codes you can reach trained information and referral specialists who will answer your questions and provide you with a referral. Outside the 416 and 647 area codes you may call 416-397-4636. You can also link to the 211toronto website from this page.