Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Toronto, Ontario
Compare 16 listings for parent support & advocacy groups in Toronto, Ontario. Review available age groups, languages, settings and contact details, then confirm current services, fees and wait times with each provider.
Support and advocacy organizations connect families with peer support, workshops, help navigating school plans (IEPs) and funding programs, and someone to talk to who has been there. Many are parent-founded nonprofits and free to join. They are often the fastest way to learn how services actually work in your area — ask about parent mentoring and newcomer sessions.
Toronto is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This page covers listings with a Toronto address; use the nearby-city links to compare options across the wider GTA.
How to compare parent support & advocacy groups in Toronto
Compare peer support, advocacy help, meeting format, eligibility, languages and fees. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- Is the group for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, siblings or a particular community?
- Are meetings facilitated, peer-led, professionally led or a mix of formats?
- What privacy expectations, accessibility supports and language options are available?
- How can someone join, and are meetings free, online, in person or offered both ways?
Providers
DSO Toronto
DSO Toronto Region is a Ministry-funded developmental services agency serving adults and people of all ages with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder across Etobicoke, Toronto…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en, fr
- Settings
- clinic, telehealth
Phone: +1 855-372-3858
Ausome Karma Services (AKS)
Ausome Karma Services (AKS) is a social club and coaching services firm in Toronto and York Region serving teens and young adults with autism and other neurodiverse challenges. Since 2019, they offer…
- Age groups
- teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 416-200-6713
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
CADDRA is a member-based association of medical, health, and research professionals committed to improving ADHD care in Canada. The organization advances excellence through evidence-based education…
- Languages
- en, fr
Phone: +1 416-637-8583
Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario is a provincial advocacy and support organization serving autistic individuals and their families across Ontario. They provide resources, information, and community programs for…
- Age groups
- early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en, fr
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 800-472-7789
The Mindful Adult ADHD Clinic
The Mindful Adult ADHD Clinic is a virtual clinic in Toronto specializing in ADHD assessments and ongoing care for adults and youth ages 13–17. Services include ADHD diagnostic evaluations, care plan…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus, teens 13 17
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- telehealth
- Referral
- Not required according to listing — confirm with provider
Phone: +1 437-783-5181
SAAAC Autism Centre
SAAAC Autism Centre is an evidence-based, culturally responsive autism support organization serving Toronto since 2008. They offer ABA programs and family support services, with multilingual capacity…
- Age groups
- preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en, zh, tl
- Settings
- clinic
Phone: +1 416-289-0100
Autism Science Foundation Canada
Autism Science Foundation Canada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing innovative research on autism in Canada, providing public information about autism, and increasing awareness of…
- Languages
- en
Phone: +1 914-810-9100
ELS FOR AUTISM CANADA
Els for Autism Canada is a Canadian-based nonprofit organization founded by professional golfer Ernie Els to support people diagnosed on the autism spectrum and their families. The organization…
- Languages
- en
Phone: +1 403-836-0692
Connect Creatively Psychotherapy
Mental health clinic in Toronto offering individual psychotherapy, art therapy, and Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy for individuals and families. The team includes registered psychotherapists, art…
- Settings
- clinic, telehealth
Phone: +1 647-460-6775
The Behaviour Team Inc.
The Behaviour Team Inc. is an ABA therapy provider in Toronto offering individualized, evidence-based services for children, youth, teens, and neurodivergent individuals. The team is overseen by…
- Age groups
- school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
Phone: +1 416-759-6560
Harmony Place Support
Harmony Place provides day programs for adults with multiple disabilities in Toronto, focusing on personal development and social inclusion. The organization offers individually driven programming…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 416-510-3114
Canadian Assoc For Music Therapy
The Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) is a professional organization that serves as the primary source of knowledge, information, professional development, and advocacy for Certified…
- Languages
- en, fr
Phone: +1 416-944-0421
Family Service Toronto
Family Service Toronto is a non-profit organization serving families and individuals since 1914, offering counselling and support services across multiple locations in Toronto. They provide a new…
- Age groups
- teens 13 17
- Languages
- en, fr
- Settings
- clinic, telehealth, community
Phone: +1 416-595-9230
GARDEN OF EDEN AUTISM RETREAT CENTER
Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Centre (GOEARC) in Toronto offers immersive 3-day holistic retreats combining evidence-based therapies and sensory-rich activities for autistic children and teens with…
- Age groups
- preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 647-327-4843
Catching Stars Social Club
Catching Stars Social Club is a warm social program for teens and adults with diverse abilities in Scarborough and the GTA. The club focuses on friendship, confidence, independence, joy, and growth…
- Age groups
- teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community, clinic
Phone: +1 647-308-1402
All Avenues (Scarborough)
All Avenues is a neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathology and ABA therapy clinic serving children, teens, and adults across the Greater Toronto Area. They offer comprehensive assessments…
- Age groups
- preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Settings
- clinic, in home, telehealth
Phone: +1 416-857-0687
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Funding & support programs in Ontario
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments, or supporting family members…
- Autism Nova Scotia — Provincial non-profit offering programs, regional supports, advocacy, employment and recreation services for autistic…
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — Long-term savings plan for an eligible beneficiary who is DTC-approved, has a valid SIN, is a Canadian resident when…
- The Passport Program: Funding for Community Life & Caregiver Respite (Adults 18+) — Ontario funding for eligible adults with developmental disabilities to support community participation, daily living…
- Vulnerable Persons Registry — Waterloo and Partner Communities — Free, voluntary registry that gives participating local police services emergency information about a vulnerable person…