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Homelessness
Good Shepherd Centre - Emergency Shelter
Emergency overnight accommodation for up to 60 men, including meals and laundry services, case management and referrals to appropriate community resources, a hot meal program for anyone in need…
Halton Women’s Place - Emergency Shelter - Burlington
Halton Women’s Place strives to provide a safe and comfortable place to stay for all self-identified women (16 years of age and older) and their children fleeing domestic violence. Two short-term emergency shelters are available in the Halton Region, one in Milton and one in Burlington…
Community Living - Group Home
Group Homes provide a residential setting of 24-hour support for clients with varying levels of independence and support needs. These safe environments allow clients to develop life skills while having assistance with their daily activities…
Bridging The Gap - Bridge House
Bridging the Gap offers Transitional Housing for Youth in Halton between 16 and 24 years of age. Potential residents of the Bridge House program must complete an application and interview process to determine their ability to live cooperatively with peers under minimal supervision…
First Place Hamilton - Subsidized Living
First Place Hamilton is owned and operated by CityHousing Hamilton (CHH). CHH provides affordable housing that is safe, well maintained, cost-effective and supports the diverse needs of our many communities…
Food Services
Neighbour 2 Neighbour Food Bank
Environment Hamilton - Good Food Box
Environment Hamilton’s Good Food Box Program works to ease these problems by making affordable fresh local produce accessible to all Hamilton residents, including vulnerable neighbourhoods. Participants sign up and pay for a low-cost selection of local fresh produce available for pickup at select locations across the city once a month…
Hamilton Dream Center - The Table
Please come to The Table, in the parking lot of the Dream Center located at 627 Main St E., every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, until the food runs out. Volunteers from Blessings Christian Church serve free hot meals to go…
Welcome Inn Community Centre Of Hamilton - Food Bank & Food Literacy Program
Flamborough Food Bank
The Flamborough Food Bank is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that supplements individual and family household food and personal care needs through community food donations and resources. It is located in Carlisle United Church…
Domestic Violence
ON - Assaulted Women’s Helpline
CFSHW - Violence Against Women (VAW) Counselling
The Catholic Family Services Violence Against Women (VAW) program promotes wellness and supports women exposed to abuse and violence within a non-judgmental, inclusive environment. They can increase their knowledge and understanding of abuse and explore the options, resources and supports available…
SACHA - Closed Group Program
Our closed group has the same members coming each week from beginning to end. This consistency helps folks to develop trust and safety in the group process. Group members know that they will see familiar faces each week…
Elizabeth Fry Society - Southern Ontario Region - Sex Trade Alternatives And Resource Services (STARS)
Halton Women’s Place - Emergency Shelter - Burlington
Mental Health
Crisis Services Canada (Suicide Prevention And Support)
Hamilton Public Health - Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services
Hamilton Urban Core - Supervised Consumption Site
SCSs are an entry point to treatment and social services for people who are ready to stop or reduce their use of substances…
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton - Youth Wellness Centre
St. Joseph’s Healthcare’s Youth Wellness Centre Hamilton is a unique service that provides expert mental health care by appointment, including counselling, support, and navigation services for young people aged 17 to 25. This service is covered by OHIP and confidential…
Hamilton Mental Health Outreach - Education And Support Groups
Training & Education
March Of Dimes Hamilton - Employment Services Centre
Learning Disabilities Association Of Halton
The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton (LDAH) is a charitable, non-profit organization that has been providing information, support and programs to the region of Halton for over 50 years…
St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education - Downtown Campus
Offers: High school diploma, academic upgrading, English language instruction, employment training programs…
ASCY - Preschool Speech And Language Program
IWC - Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada
covid-19/Coronavirus
Compassion Society of Halton
Anxiety Canada
Suggestions on what to do if you’re anxious or worried about coronavirus (COVID-19). Anxiety Canada seeks to improve the quality of life of those living with anxiety during the pandemic. Eligibility includes all Canadians…
Kids Help Phone
We know that COVID-19 is on your mind. Kids Help Phone is always here for you; contact us 24/7. Anxious? Stressed? You are not alone. We have teamed up with our friends at Kids Help Phone to provide 24/7 support and promote wellness with Candian youth…
Empower Health (iamsick.ca)
We have added information about COVID-19 assessment centres. Look for the red icon in your search results. We have launched a national COVID-19 information hub at c19.ca – visit it for information about confirmed cases and updates across Canada…
Shaw Go Wifi
Stay connected during COVID-19. To support Canadians at this time, we’ve opened up Shaw Go WiFi, Canada’s largest WiFi network, to everyone. Shaw customer or not, we know that, especially in times like this, it is important to stay connected…
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