Community-based advocacy services
OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.
Address: 110 Eglinton Ave W Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario
Email: generalmail@ocasi.org
Web: https://ocasi.org/
Hours of operation: Varies by program (contact organization to inquire)
Services Available:
Domestic Assault/ Domestic Violence Physical Evidence Collection Crisis Lines/Help Lines
Accountability and/or justice focused programming
Community-based advocacy services
Immigration and refugee supports
Organization Located In: Urban (population 100,000 and over)
Languages Available: English, French
Translation Services: Yes
Initial Contact: In-person (walk in services), Text, Phone
Ongoing Service Delivery: In-person, Text, Phone
Accessibility: Partially
Gender-neutral Bathrooms: No
Childcare Services: No
Specialized/targeted Programming:
Children and Youth
Deaf Community
Francophone survivors
Indigenous survivors
LGBTQ+
Newcomer
Older Adults
People with Precarious Status
Two Spirited, Gender Diverse, Gender Non-Conforming and Trans Individuals
Inclusivity Policies: None
Transportation Costs Provided For: Emergency Transportation (to shelter), None