Library Guides: Social Service Work: Websites

Professional Practice

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Regulates the practice of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook
Sets out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for members of the OCSWSSW.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Concerned with issues of social, economic and environmental justice.
Canadian Council on Social Development
Aims to advance solutions to today’s toughest social challenges.
Community & Social Planning Council of Toronto
Committed to building a strong “Civic Society”

Homeless Hub (Canada)
A web-based research library and information centre to address the needs of homelessness.
Assembly of First Nations
Promotes the wellbeing of indigenous peoples in Canada
Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children
A network of Canadian organizations and individuals who promote respect for the rights of children.
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Works to protect and advocate for children and youth
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Largest mental health and addictions facility in Canada. Information about the centre as well as mental health resources.
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Protects the core principle of equal opportunity through research, publication, policy development, and other projects.

211 Ontario
Directory of community, social, health and related government services in Ontario
211 Toronto
Directory of over 20,000 community, social, health, and government services.