City of Toronto Specialized Services for Specific Senior Groups

Did you know that the city of Toronto has additional resources and specialized services for specific senior groups? The below city of Toronto website highlights various specialized services and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse senior groups in Ontario. It provides specific information and support for Indigenous seniors, Black seniors, newcomers, 2SLGBTQI+ seniors, Francophone seniors, seniors living with disabilities, veterans, and seniors from diverse cultural, linguistic, or religious communities. These services are designed to ensure that all seniors, regardless of background or identity, have access to the care, resources, and assistance they need, promoting inclusivity and addressing the distinct challenges faced by these groups.

It also highlights the use of 2-1-1 as a resource to inquire about any of the above specialized senior groups services. The website is broken out by senior group and provides a listing of applicable services. For example, under Veterans we can see Disability Benefits, Caregiver Recognition Benefits and others applicable to Veterans and links to learn more about each specialized service.

If you want to learn if you are eligible for any additional specialized services, visit the below website, click the “+” sign under the categories applicable to you and go through the list of health, government and pension benefits.

We hope this was a helpful resource!

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