Hard Feelings expands hours
May 2, 2023
FST’s partner Hard Feelings Mental Health will expand its storefront hours beginning May 3 at 353 Church Street adjacent to FST’s downtown offices. The new store hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hard Feelings is an innovative non-profit organization and member of the Citywide Commons – a suite of organizations… Continue reading Hard Feelings expands hours
NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE
March 16, 2023
Family Service Toronto charges a fee for service in our General Counselling service, Families in Transition, David Kelley LGBTQ+ Counselling Service and Next Steps Partner Assault Response Program. FST’s fees for counselling and group work in these programs are changing, effective April 1, 2023 for all people who attend a first appointment on or after… Continue reading NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE
FST celebrates Social Workers
March 9, 2023
It is #SocialWorkMonth2023 and Family Service Toronto joins in the celebration of social workers from across Canada. And, March 6 to 12 is also Social Work Week in Ontario. This year’s theme, #SocialWorkIsEssential, speaks to the diverse and essential nature of the social work profession. Every day, social workers support Canadians in navigating complex systems. As we… Continue reading FST celebrates Social Workers
Ending Child Poverty is Possible
February 14, 2023
Ending child and family poverty is possible according to the 2022 national poverty report card released by Campaign 2000, a non-partisan coalition of 120 groups and individuals coordinated by Family Service Toronto. Campaign2000’s report, Pandemic Lessons: Ending Child and Family Poverty is Possible, finds that in 2020, despite the onset of a global pandemic and… Continue reading Ending Child Poverty is Possible
FST joins mental health appeal
February 6, 2023
Our city and our nation are experiencing a mental health crisis. On Feb. 6, Family Service Toronto joined the Canadian Mental Health Association (Toronto), Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and The Neighbourhood Group in appealing to @JustinTrudeau and @fordnation to urge an immediate national response. Without core funding increases, FST and community agencies at… Continue reading FST joins mental health appeal
Pre-book in-person sessions
February 3, 2023
In-person pre-booked appointments and some groups have resumed at our 355 Church Street and 128A Sterling Road locations for Counselling and Developmental Services. Counselling, Options Case Management, Person Directed Planning, Passport and group sessions continue to be offered by phone and video as we work to support communities and clients. See our Virtual Workshops and Groups… Continue reading Pre-book in-person sessions
FST launches new needs program
January 18, 2023
Family Service Toronto has launched an innovative project to provide individualized service navigation to people with multi-layered, complex needs and who are struggling to find help. “Now more than ever, vulnerable people in Toronto Centre are experiencing different crises concurrently,” said local MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam at the program’s virtual launch on Jan. 18. “It is… Continue reading FST launches new needs program
Read our 2021-22 annual report
July 6, 2022
Copies of our 2021-22 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are available for download or online reading. The annual report lists our programs and services and provides statistics on our work and community outreach. Funders and donors are also highlighted in addition to revenues and expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. Read… Continue reading Read our 2021-22 annual report
Join our Spring online groups
June 8, 2022
Are you experiencing mental health challenges? Are you a parent seeking to learn strategies for supporting your children’s healthy development? Are you separated and co-parenting? Are you navigating stressful periods of time and want to re-learn how to breathe? Are you a senior wanting to meet with other seniors and share stories? FST offers group… Continue reading Join our Spring online groups
Thank you FST volunteers
April 24, 2022
During National Volunteer Week we celebrate FST volunteers and the millions of volunteers across Canada who share their time and skills to build more vibrant and inclusive communities. This year’s theme, “Volunteering is Empathy in Action,” reflects the compassion and generosity people bring to their volunteer positions, and the empathy they develop from connecting with… Continue reading Thank you FST volunteers
FST issues EDI review RFP
February 4, 2022
Family Service Toronto has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for conducting an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Organizational Review. The RFP was released Friday, Feb 4, 2022 and proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022. Proponents are requested to send their proposals in electronic format to [email protected] with the subject… Continue reading FST issues EDI review RFP
FST issues audit services RFP
January 13, 2022
Family Service Toronto has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of external audit services. The RFP was released Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 and proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Proponents are requested to send their proposals in electronic format to [email protected] with a subject line “Proposal –… Continue reading FST issues audit services RFP