SUPPORT DIRECTORY · CANADA

Find the support that fits.

Government programs and funding

Ontario’s provincial autism program: foundational family services, core clinical services, school-entry supports and urgent response services.

Region: Ontario
Age: Under 18, living in Ontario; requires a written autism diagnosis from a qualified professional
Cost: The official page does not state a cost to families — confirm with AccessOAP
How to apply: Register online at accessoap.ca with your diagnosis documents. Questions: info@AccessOAP.ca or 1-833-425-2445

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source page updated 2026-04-16 · Source：ontario.ca

Families receive a funding account and choose and hire their own providers; it is funding, not a government-delivered service.

Region: British Columbia
Age: Up to age 18, with a formal autism diagnosis; different amounts under 6 and for ages 6–18
Cost: Funding of up to CAD 22,000/year (under 6) or CAD 6,000/year (ages 6–18). Do not start services before funding is approved, or you may pay yourself
How to apply: After diagnosis, book a meeting with a local CYSN worker and submit the application. Autism Information Services BC 1-844-878-4700; Autism Funding Branch 1-877-777-3530

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source page updated 2025-10-15 · Source：Autism BC

Information sessions, training workshops and social events for autistic people, families, caregivers and teachers.

Region: Toronto (area listed for this regional office)
Age: No age range stated in the source; serves both children and adults
Cost: Some programs charge fees; the source does not say which or how much
How to apply: Registration is required for most programs. Phone 416-246-9592, toll-free 1-800-472-7789, autismontario.com/region/central-east

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source：Health Line listing

A free, confidential helpline that connects you with community, social and government services near you.

Region: Most of Canada; availability varies — check 211.ca for your area
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
How to apply: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca. 24/7 in most areas, with interpretation in 150+ languages

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source：United Way Centraide Canada

Support for anyone thinking about suicide, or worried about someone else.

Region: Across Canada
Age: All ages
Cost: Calls are free; standard text-message rates may apply
How to apply: Call or text 988, 24/7. If you can’t dial 988: 1-833-456-4566. English, French and ASL

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source：211

Phone, text and online counselling for children and youth.

Region: Across Canada
Age: Ages 5–20
Cost: Free, anonymous, confidential
How to apply: Phone 1-800-668-6868; text CONNECT to 686868; 24/7. English or French, with phone interpreters in 100+ languages

Last verified：2026-10-25 · Source：211

These are not listed yet, because we have not been able to confirm them reliably:

Diagnosis and assessment services (wait times and costs vary widely by province; not listed until verified)
School and education supports (rules differ by school district)
Communication and assistive-technology resources
Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba and other provinces

If you know a reliable resource, tell us — with a link to the official page.