Ontario Community Support Association

Ontario Community Support Association OCSA is the voice of the home & community care sector. Our 230 member organizations employ 22,000 en

The Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) is the voice of the home and community support sector. Across the province each year, more than one million people receive home care and community support services (CSS) such as in-home nursing, therapy and personal support, Meals on Wheels®, adult/Alzheimer day programs, transportation to medical appointments, respite for family caregivers, hospice/palliative care, supportive housing and attendant services for persons with disabilities. These services are important, cost-effective measures that prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency room visits and premature institutionalization. OCSA’s members provide home care services contracted by Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) and community support services directly funded by the 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) in Ontario.

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Awareness protects charities. This Charity Fraud Awareness Week, learn how to spot scams and strengthen your organizatio...
12/08/2025

Awareness protects charities. This Charity Fraud Awareness Week, learn how to spot scams and strengthen your organization’s defenses. Understand the risks and get the tools to better protect your charity from fraud and cybercrime: https://loom.ly/AXRGBtY

Happy International Volunteer Day 2025! Today we recognize the volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to str...
12/05/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day 2025! Today we recognize the volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to strengthen communities across Ontario and beyond. This year’s theme, “Every Contribution Matters,” celebrates the impact of every act of service, big or small.

As the world launches the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, we are proud to acknowledge how volunteers support healthier, more connected communities. Their care and dedication are felt every day.

Thank you to volunteers everywhere for everything you do.

The OCSA team had a great visit with Nucleus Independent Living at their Nucleus Reimagined event. Their renewed space a...
11/20/2025

The OCSA team had a great visit with Nucleus Independent Living at their Nucleus Reimagined event. Their renewed space and the work they are doing shows true dedication to improving how people access and experience care.

We toured their office, learned about their latest initiatives, and joined the formal program where our CEO, Lori Holloway, offered remarks.

Thank you to the Nucleus team for hosting us. We are proud to support members who continue to move home and community care forward!

OCSA was at Queen’s Park yesterday for the   lobby day, joining nine community health associations to call for closing t...
11/18/2025

OCSA was at Queen’s Park yesterday for the lobby day, joining nine community health associations to call for closing the wage gap across our sector. These disparities continue to challenge recruitment, retention, and overall system stability.

We appreciated the strong engagement from government and all opposition parties. Our CEO Lori Holloway and Board Member Mila Ray-Daniels met with Minister Sylvia Jones , MPP Adil Shamji, MPP Tyler Watt, MPP John Jordan, and staff from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing .

Thank you to everyone we met with and to the members and frontline staff whose experience drives this advocacy forward.

This week OCSA recognizes Nurse Practitioner Week!Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners go above and beyond every day, providing...
11/10/2025

This week OCSA recognizes Nurse Practitioner Week!

Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners go above and beyond every day, providing expert, compassionate care and helping build a stronger, healthier Ontario.

Thank you to all NPs for your dedication and leadership.

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OCSA welcomes new investments to strengthen home care services in Ontario, announced in the 2025 Fall Economic Statement...
11/07/2025

OCSA welcomes new investments to strengthen home care services in Ontario, announced in the 2025 Fall Economic Statement. These commitments recognize the vital role of home care in building a sustainable, connected health system.

Read OCSA’s full statement: https://loom.ly/l68DZ7g

Happy International Volunteer Managers Day!Behind every successful volunteer program are the passionate, skilled leaders...
11/05/2025

Happy International Volunteer Managers Day!

Behind every successful volunteer program are the passionate, skilled leaders who bring people together to create meaningful change.

Today we celebrate you, the volunteer managers who inspire, empower, and make bold change happen every day.

That’s a wrap on Community Support Month 2025!This month has been all about celebrating the incredible people and organi...
10/31/2025

That’s a wrap on Community Support Month 2025!

This month has been all about celebrating the incredible people and organizations that keep our communities cared for and connected.

From Adult Day Programs to Attendant Services, Transportation, Home Help, and everything in between, you bring compassion and independence to life every single day.

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us throughout the month and at CommunityConnect 2025 to celebrate this amazing sector!

A big thank you to our incredible   sponsors for helping make this year’s conference such a success!Your support brought...
10/29/2025

A big thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make this year’s conference such a success!

Your support brought together voices, ideas, and connections that are helping strengthen Ontario’s healthcare community.

We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to improving care across the province.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for  !From meaningful conversations to 80s Night fun, your participation made...
10/29/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for !

From meaningful conversations to 80s Night fun, your participation made this year’s conference truly special. We hope you left feeling inspired, supported, and connected.

All the photos are now up on CareExchange. Click here to see them: https://loom.ly/IhsEXeQ

Address

180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1400-B
Toronto, ON
M5G1Z8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14162563010

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