211toronto.ca

Since 2002, Findhelp Information Services has operated 211Ontario.ca as a portal to specialized provincial information and referral databases. In 2007/2008, community-based information and referral providers will collectively work toward realizing their long-standing vision for 211Ontario.ca – to coordinate and web-enable local data to create a fully searchable, bilingual point of access to over 60,000 community, social, health and related government programs and services in Ontario.

Community information centres throughout Ontario have been collecting and maintaining this comprehensive information for over 50 years. The collective vision is built on dedication to shared standards and database interoperability.The Internet-based directory of human services will be built on the partners’ existing information management and technological infrastructure, making 211Ontario.ca a reliable, user-friendly resource for anyone who is looking for human services in Ontario.