COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Trusted places
to find help.
A curated list of public organizations for legal information, human rights, settlement and community services in Ontario.
In an emergency, call 911. CCJ cannot respond to urgent or emergency matters.
Legal help
- Legal Aid OntarioLegal help for people with low incomes, including duty counsel and community legal clinics.legalaid.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Steps to JusticeStep-by-step information on common legal problems in Ontario, by CLEO and partners.stepstojustice.ca (opens in a new tab)
- CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)Free, plain-language legal information in many formats and languages.cleo.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Law Society of OntarioFind or verify a licensed lawyer or paralegal in Ontario.lso.ca (opens in a new tab)
Human rights
- Ontario Human Rights CommissionPublic education, policies and guidance on the Ontario Human Rights Code.ohrc.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Human Rights Tribunal of OntarioWhere applications about discrimination under the Ontario Code are filed.tribunalsontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Human Rights Legal Support CentreFree legal help for people who believe they have experienced discrimination.hrlsc.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Canadian Human Rights CommissionFor complaints involving federally regulated organizations.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
Newcomers & settlement
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOfficial information on status, permits, permanent residence and citizenship.canada.ca (opens in a new tab)
- College of Immigration and Citizenship ConsultantsCheck whether an immigration consultant is licensed.college-ic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Settlement.orgPlain-language settlement information for newcomers in Ontario.settlement.org (opens in a new tab)
- ServiceOntarioHealth cards, driver’s licences and other provincial services.ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
Community services
These links lead to independent organizations. CCJ is not responsible for their content, and listing them is not an endorsement. Information was reviewed in October 2026; please confirm details with each organization.
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