You work hard — and your union works hard to support you.

UA Local 787 is proud to offer strong benefits, wellness tools, and perks for our members—but we know that no single program can meet every need. That’s why we’ve created this searchable database of free services available across Ontario — from healthcare and legal aid to mental health and family supports. These are public, community-based programs designed to help when life gets complicated.

Whether you need support with healthcare, family services, financial aid, mental health support, childcare, legal advice, or just someone to talk to — Ontario has your back.

And so do we.

Free Resources Across Ontario

Healthcare, Dental, Prescriptions & Mental Health

OHIP Cards (Ontario Health Insurance Plan Information):

  • Learn about Ontario’s Health Plan.

OHIP+:

  • Free prescription drug coverage for Ontarians under 25, no application required.

Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB):

  • The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program helps cover the cost of about 5,000 prescription drugs for seniors (65+) and people receiving social assistance.

Trillium Drug Program:

  • The Trillium Drug Program provides financial assistance to Ontarians who face high prescription drug costs.

Telemedicine & Virtual Care (Health811):

  • Find a family doctor, find a health service, search free medical resources and more at Health811

  • Free phone and video access to nurses and doctors, funded by OHIP.

211 Ontario (Mental Health Search):

  • 211 is a confidential Ontario-wide service that connects people to social services and community programs through an online directory or by calling, texting, or chatting with a support agent.

ConnexOntario:

  • ConnexOntario is a free, confidential service connecting Ontarians to mental health, addiction, and problem gambling supports by phone, chat, text, or email, with trained professionals providing compassionate guidance and referrals.

CAMH Youth Mental Health in Schools:

  • Supports and resources for mental health in Ontario schools.

BounceBack

  • BounceBack Ontario is a free, guided skill-building program for adults to manage mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry through online materials and telephone coaching.

Canada Dental Care Plan:

  • Free dental care for uninsured, low-income Canadians (under $90k household income).

Childcare & Family Support

Child Care Fee Subsidy:

  • Helps cover the cost of licensed daycare and school-aged programs

Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care (CWELCC):

  • $10/day daycare available at licensed centres.

Government Dental Programs (ODA):

  • Overview of free and low-cost dental programs in Ontario.

Ontario Childcare Tax Credit:

  • Income-based tax credit for eligible families with child care expenses.

Ontario Child Care Supports & Resources

  • Resources for, choosing and paying for child care.

Ontario 211 Supports- Family Services

  • Find location-based community supports and resources for family care by navigating to “Family services” in the Ontario 211 database of categories.

Training, Working, Education & Job Support

Ontario Skills Training Programs:

  • Co-ops, apprenticeships and head start programs for students and youth entering the Skilled Trades

Toronto Public Library

  • Programs, classes,, available through the Toronto Public Library

  • Job search tools for finding training and employment through

  • Additional searchable resources, rentals and lending services

Public Libraries (Brampton):

  • Gale courses are offered through the Brampton Public Library

Settlement & Newcomer Agencies:

  • Resume help, job search support, and free language classes for newcomers.

Ontario Works

  • Find information about financial assistance, benefits and employment assistance available through the Ontario Works program.

Housing & Transportation Support

Ontario Housing Supports:

  • Learn about programs and housing supports through Ontario.ca

Presto Card Fare Discounts:

  • Seniors and children ride transit free or at reduced rates in many cities

  • The Toronto Public Library offers a complimentary Presto card initative

Ontario 211 Supports- housing

  • Search the housing section of the community services database to find local housing resources and supports.

Other Supports: Financial, Legal, Recreation & More

ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program):

  • Income and employment support plus drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Legal Aid Ontario:

  • Free or low-cost legal support for eligible low-income Ontarians.

Community Grants:

  • Public funding and awards for volunteers, artists, and grassroots organizations.

Ontario Travel and Recreation:

  • Learn more about hunting, fishing, parks, and tourism in Ontario.

Ontario Festivals and Community Events:

  • Celebrate festivals across Ontario and connect with your community.

Ontario Yours to Discover Travel:

  • Discover things to do across the province.