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Whether you need food, housing, mental health support, financial help, or employment services — we'll find the programs you're eligible for in 3 quick questions.

📋 39 programs listed🇨🇦 20 federal programs🆘 13 with immediate crisis lines💬 Free & confidential
Need help right now?
Crisis lines are available 24/7 — you don't need to use the finder below.
📞 9-8-8 (Mental Health)📞 2-1-1 (Shelter / Food)📞 9-1-1 (Emergencies)
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Where do you live?

We'll show federal programs that apply across Canada, plus programs specific to your province.

Need Personalized Help?

Can't Find What You Need? Talk to Us.

If you're not sure which program applies to you, or your situation is more complex, send us a brief message. Our team — including a settlement specialist and a registered psychologist — will review it and point you in the right direction or refer you to a partner organization.

You don't need to share personal details — just enough for us to understand what kind of help you need.

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Please note: Citizen Stance is not a crisis service, legal aid provider, or government agency. We review requests and may refer you to a partner organization. Response time is 2–3 business days. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For mental health crises, call 9-8-8.
About this tool

The Citizen Stance Help Finder lists government programs (federal and provincial) and well-known NGO services available to Canadians. Programs are verified against official government sources and 211 Canada. Amounts and eligibility rules change — always verify at the official website or by calling the number listed before applying.

Missing a program? Let us know and we'll add it.

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Sources: Government of Canada · ESDC · CRA · IRCC · Government of Ontario · MCCSS · 211 Canada · Feed Ontario · ConnexOntario. Program details current as of July 2026. Citizen Stance is not affiliated with any listed program. This tool is for information purposes only.