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Supportive Services, Perfectly Matched
Connecting individuals and families with reliable service providers who understand your unique needs.
Live independently with dignity and support.
What is Helperly?
Helperly is a connection platform designed to make it easier for people across Ontario to find and connect with independent, verified service providers. Our primary focus is supporting people living with disabilities, while also serving individuals and families who need reliable, respectful in-home support.
Helperly is not an agency. Instead, we provide the tools and space for people to explore services, view profiles, communicate directly, and build support arrangements that work for them. By removing unnecessary barriers, Helperly empowers individuals to take control of their care while creating fair, flexible opportunities for service providers.
Compassionate Care
Not an Agency
Personal Matching
We understand that finding the right service provider is about more than just qualifications - it's about finding someone who truly gets you.
​Helperly lets service seekers and providers connect directly—fostering clear communication, stronger relationships, and support that truly fits individual needs and boundaries.
Helperly isn’t an agency. Providers work independently and connect directly with service seekers—giving both sides more choice, transparency, and control over how support is arranged.
Who We Support
Service Seekers
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​Individuals living with physical disabilities seeking personal or daily living support
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People who need temporary, short-term, or ongoing assistance
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​Families supporting elderly or disabled loved ones
People who need temporary, short-term, or ongoing assistance
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Individuals using funding programs such as Direct Funding or Passport
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Anyone looking for greater choice, autonomy, and clarity in their care arrangements
Helperly is designed to support individuals and families who are seeking dependable, respectful assistance — without the rigidity of traditional care models.
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Our platform is built to prioritize accessibility, clarity, and ease of use — so you can focus on finding the right support, not navigating complex systems.
Who Provides the Services
Service Providers
Helperly connects service seekers with independent providers who bring skill, professionalism, and compassion to their work. Providers on Helperly operate independently and choose how, when, and with whom they work.
Personal Support Workers (PSWs)
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Independent care and support providers
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Companion and respite providers
Cooks, Cleaners, Yard Workers, Mobility Aid Repair Specialists, etc. ​
Our platform is built to respect your time, experience, and independence — making it easy to connect with clients, communicate clearly, and focus on the work you do best, without unnecessary barriers or complicated systems.
What You Can Do on Helperly Right Now
We’re starting with the essentials. These features are available today and will continue to grow as our community expands.
As we grow, we’ll stay closely connected with our members through newsletters, outreach, and community surveys—using your feedback to improve existing tools, develop new services, and refine how everything works. Our goal is to grow thoughtfully, guided by real needs and lived experience.
Create a Profile
Set up a profile that reflects who you are, what support you need, or the services you offer. Profiles help create clarity, set expectations, and support better connections from the start.
Request Shift Coverage
Fill shift request forms for support based on your needs, whether urgent, short-term, or ongoing. This allows us to help you connect with service providers looking for opportunities, based on availability and fit.
Browse the Blog & Community Board
Explore and share posts on the blog, including questions, job opportunities, shift coverage needs, adaptive items looking for new homes, and other relevant discussions.
How Helperly Works
Our simple process makes finding the right care easy and stress-free.
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Onboarding
Get Matched
Click the button at the top of the home page to begin our onboarding process. Once completed, you can build, update, and maintain your profile so others can understand your needs or the services you offer.
Explore community posts through our blog to find or offer support. Service seekers and service providers can share what they’re looking for or what they offer, view profiles, and connect directly through the platform.
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How Helperly Works
Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates as Helperly grows, including new features, expanded services, and community resources.
A Note About What We’re Building
Helperly is currently in an exciting rebuilding and growth phase. We’ve launched a free foundation version of the platform while we focus on strengthening our systems, expanding our community, and building a smoother, more accessible experience for both service seekers and providers. This phase allows us to grow intentionally, guided by real user needs and feedback.​​
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