Best Buddies Canada

Site: Toronto

Service: Developmental Disabilities Friendship Program

Record #: MET4700
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-531-0003
E-Mail info@bestbuddies.ca
Website http://www.bestbuddies.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, YouTube YouTube, Instagram Instagram

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Matches students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • creates one-to-one friendships in participating high schools, universities and colleges
  • inclusive group activities in participating elementary schools
  • virtual programs available
  • works in conjunction with community agencies
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; some programs outside of these hours
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
Application Online application
Languages English, French
Fees No fee to participate in program, but there may be nominal fees for certain activities

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
2 Sheppard Ave E
20th Fl
Toronto, ON
Canada M2N 5Y7
Intersection Islington Ave and Bloor St W
Mailing Address 2 Sheppard Ave E 
20th Fl 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M2N 5Y7
Physical Access Program activities take place at various locations in the community -- call for accessibility details

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care
HCSD Sub Heading Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support
Service Categories Buddy Programs ~ Intellectual Disabilities ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Children's Out of Home Respite Care ~ Intellectual Disabilities

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