Community Programs & Resources

Alzheimer Societies

For general information on dementia and for other programs and support services, please visit:

Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Alzheimer Society of Canada
First Link® Program — A referral-based program that connects people living with dementia and their families to support services and education as early as possible.

Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) — Non-partisan association advocating for improved healthcare and financial security for older Canadians.
Living Well with Dementia — Resources to help with planning for the future; includes advice on power of attorney, financial planning, and end-of-life care.
Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support & Training (Sinai Health) — Programs and resources for caregivers and care partners.
SPRINT Senior Care — Accredited, not-for-profit community support agency in Toronto providing practical and low-cost services to seniors and caregivers.
Toronto Central Health Line website- Search for services for people living with Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias within Toronto (by-region), and residential care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease & related dementias
MINT Memory Clinics — A network of primary care–based memory clinics across Ontario that provide timely dementia diagnosis, treatment, and care closer to home.
TDRA Research Studies Portal — Public, user-friendly website listing dementia-related studies open for participation across the Greater Toronto Area.
211 Ontario — A free, confidential helpline and online directory that connects people across Ontario to community, social, health, and government services, including dementia supports.

PSP Society of Canada — Support and advocacy for people affected by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
CurePSP — International organization advancing awareness, care, and research into PSP, CBD, and related diseases.
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) — Provides education, support, and advocacy for people living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and their families.
AFTD Canada Resources — Directory of Canadian clinics and services for FTD.
Baycrest Young-Onset Dementia & FTD Resources — Information and clinical supports at Baycrest.
St. Joseph’s Cognitive Neurology Clinic (London, ON) — Clinical services and research in cognitive neurology and FTD.
UHN / Krembil Brain Institute Memory Clinic — Specialized dementia clinic including FTD assessment and care.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) FTD Toolkit — Plain-language overview of FTD resources.
Rare Dementia Support Canada — Support, education, and connection for people living with rare and young-onset dementias, including FTD and atypical Alzheimer’s disease.

Heart & Stroke Foundation
Parkinson Canada
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences — Dementia Resources
ALS Canada — Support, advocacy, and research for people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which can overlap with FTD in some cases.
Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) — Canada’s national research network focused on improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people living with dementia.