High Park / Parkdale Employment & Social Services

1900 Dundas St. W., Toronto M6R 3B6

High Park Employment & Social Services

Postal codes served

  • M6H
  • M6K
  • M6R

Hours of operation

  • 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday

High Park / Parkdale Employment & Social Services provides drop-in services and resources to help you during your job search, and issues financial benefits through Ontario Works.

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Address & Directions

1900 Dundas St. W., Toronto M6R 3B6

TTC Directions: From Dundas West subway station, take the 505 streetcar to get to 1900 Dundas St. West.

You can also call the TTC  at 416-393-INFO (4636) for directions.

Address & Directions

1900 Dundas St. W., Toronto M6R 3B6

TTC Directions: From Dundas West subway station, take the 505 streetcar to get to 1900 Dundas St. West.

You can also call the TTC  at 416-393-INFO (4636) for directions.

 

Community Partners

Toronto District School Board

Essential Skills Worker on-site the 2nd Friday of the month (Sept to June) to provide information about the Essential Skills Upgrading Program (help with English literacy, basic math and referrals to computer training). Assessments and registration are available after every session.

West Toronto Housing

Housing help available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1-4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

PAID/Neighbourhood Link Support Services – ID Clinic

On-site Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon for individuals without a permanent address to secure the following documents: Birth Registration, Canadian Birth Certificates (wallet size), Verification of Status replacements (formerly known as Record of Landing) and Ontario Health Card.

West Neighbourhood House Newcomer Settlement Outreach Program

Newcomer settlement services on-site Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. (drop-in) and Thursdays by appointment. Get confidential help with immigration/citizenship, education and employment preparation, volunteer work, child care, languages classes and housing.

Criminal Record Suspension Advisor

Law student on-site on the 4th Friday of each month from 1:30-4:30 p.m. to provide information about the process for getting a criminal record suspension.

Parkdale Legal Clinic – ODSP

Information for those who want to receive ODSP and need legal advice pertaining to their application. Speak to your caseworker to register.

St. Stephen’s Career Counselling

Employment Counsellor available for one-on-one meetings to help with labour market research, resumes, cover letters, social media profiles and connecting with employers. Speak to your caseworker to register.

For more information on these services, please call 416-338-8888.