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COVID19 -- hampers of baby supplies and dropped off at clients' homes by appointment

Access gently used baby clothing, women's clothing, maternity clothing, children's toys and household items * food, diapers, baby food, formula, wipes and women's toiletries

Emergency food pantry service

• 10-14 day supply of food once a month, supply includes fresh produce, non-perishable items, baby needs, pet needs and toiletries
• may visit weekly if in need of baby supplies such as formula or diapers

Programs for parents and caregivers of children prenatal to 6 years of age which can assist in their parenting or caregiving role. The centres also provide:

• access to play and inquiry based learning
• information on child development
• early learning activities
• parent education
• referrals to community resources
• nutrition information
• pre and post-natal resources

Satellite EarlyON Child and Family Centres are located in several communities across the County of Simcoe

All EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer regular Stay, Play and Learn hours where families can take an active role in their children's learning

For more information call the Alliston EarlyOn Child and Family Centre 705-435-4308

COVID-19 Response

• Tax Clinic - suspended
• Community Laundry and Shower - suspended
• free daily bread available at the door as long as donations received

Regular Services
Accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots

Back to Work Program

• provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information
• usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time

Bundle up Barrie Winter Clothing Campaign

• provides donated coats to the homeless and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter
• Annual Campaign takes place in October
• donated coats can be dropped off at the Community and Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie
• coats are distributed from the Community and Family Services office in October and November

Baby's Closet

• provides emergency assistance to parents with young children
• items such as diapers, formula, baby food, baby wipes, clothing and household items are available

ID Clinic

• Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only

Family Tracing Service

• Provides information for persons wishing to trace missing relatives
• the individual must send the form to Salvation Army Family Tracings Service in Toronto
• see Family Tracing for more information

Community laundry and shower

Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp

Christmas Assistance - see separate record

Christian organization providing information and emotional support for people facing an unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy related concern, all services free and confidential
Services include:

• pregnancy tests
• a safe place to explore options (Abortion, Adoption, Parenting)
• ongoing support durng pregnancy
• information about community resources
• adoption information & support
• emotional support after abortion
• preparing for baby program (emotional support, prenatal classes & material support- diapers, clothing, etc.)
• parenting program & support (emotional support, parenting classes & material support- diapers, clothing, etc.)
• does NOT provide medical services or make arrangements for abortion services

Programs for parents and caregivers of children prenatal to 6 years of age which can assist in their parenting or caregiving role. The centres also provide:

• access to play and inquiry based learning
• information on child development
• early learning activities
• parent education
• referrals to community resources
• nutrition information
• pre and post-natal resources

Satellite EarlyON Child and Family Centres are located in several communities across the County of Simcoe

All EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer regular Stay, Play and Learn hours where families can take an active role in their children's learning

For more information call the Alliston EarlyOn Child and Family Centre 705-435-4308

COVID19 Open for curbside pickup of baby clothes and diapers, by appointment only (call for details)

Crisis pregnancy services to distressed pregnant girls and women in carrying their babies to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

• client will receive prepackaged bundle of food
• grocery selection temporarily suspended

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Food bank

• one food order of 7-10 days supply of food every twenty-eight days
• diapers, food for infants aged 1 and under and pet food offered when available

COVID19 -- as per government guidelines

• Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations
• Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications
• Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training

For general inquiries: info@ehcw.ca or maria@ehcw.ca
For settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.ca
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.ca
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca

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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually

• needs assessment
• orientation and overview of community and government services
• information and referral and to other service providers
• assistance in form completion and interpretation

Employment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Connect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop series

Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada

Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors

Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders

Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening

Services and programs

• after school programs
• leadership programs
• baby bundles program for new mothers
• Christmas sharing program (for overnight camper families)
• Moorelands Camp - overnight camp in Dorset

Help for any woman who is pregnant. Offering free non-judgmental confidential support 24/7. Services include:

• pregnancy test
• information on pregnancy, parenting skills, prenatal development, childcare options, child safety
• maternity and baby clothes
• friendship and emotional support
• referrals to social agencies, housing information, professional counselling and legal advice
• adoption information
• job search skills, career development and educational assistance

Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright's focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.

Milk and Formula program provides emergency temporary assistance for families experiencing difficulties.

Milk coupons mailed monthly for a maximum of six months (subject to change). Formula to be picked up at church.

Due to high demand for program, applicants MUST be referred by a community professional to be eligible to receive assistance for this program.

Call office for more details.

COVID19 Support available by telephone or chat, call Helpline Mon-Sun 24 hours, or visit website

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Crisis pregnancy services for distressed pregnant girls and women, and support in carrying their babies to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

COVID19 -- Food bank open by appointment, extended hours

• walk-ins welcome
• member of North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank
• formula and diapers available

Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

COVID19 Humewood House closed to walk-in service; access restricted to residents, staff, and essential visitors only

• intake and food bank by appointment only
• telephone support, call 416-977-1333
• visit Humewood House website for information, including essential items donation

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Pregnancy and parenting support services, residential services and transitional housing, food bank, life skills, counselling, child care and high school program

HomeNest
In-home intensive prenatal and postnatal program for pregnant and parenting teens, and their babies

• individual and family counselling
• life skills, parenting skills
• transitional and supportive housing, see branch entry Young Parent Resource Centre

Counselling
Individual and family counselling, support groups, advocacy, information and referral

Food Bank

• groceries, clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items
• by appointment

Education program
For residents and pregnant or parenting youth, includes onsite high school classrooms

• life skills
• counselling
• licensed infant centre
• in partnership with Toronto District School Boar

Emergency food bank; availability of baby formula, baby food, and diapers dependent on supply; availability of gently used infant/children's clothing dependent on donations, referral available to other community resources

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and in partnership with various community agencies

COVID19 -- open * curbside pick up * after email registration, volunteers will email with a pick up time * pre-approved walk ins call ahead * must bring own bags

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Perishable and non-perishable food * personal products such as shampoo and soap * cleaning products * baby items including formula, diapers, blankets, clothes * linens and household items * clothing * back to school supplies * Christmas assistance

COVID19 Open for in-person services; helpline 1-800-550-4900 available 24/7; for Toronto office call 416-469-1111, see Hours

Crisis pregnancy services to distressed pregnant girls and women in carrying their babies to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

COVID19 -- taking in-person client visits as of June 1, 2022, by appointment only; client must be given a building access number from their community coordinator or social worker in order to enter the building. ​

• practical support including diapers, grocery vouchers, TTC fare, gently used clothing
• counselling, support groups, referrals, and resources for parents on children and HIV (such as disclosure of HIV status)
• overnight camps for children

COVID19 Modified services via phone, email, video calling, or screened on-site services by appointment with enhanced safety protocols

Health Centre
Nurses or nurse practitioners available for phone consultations and referrals, or by appointment; urgent psychiatry visits can be arranged; call 416-929-9614 ext 2238 or email healthcentre@ysm.ca

Mental Health Services
Telephone counselling by appointment, call Nazreth 416-929-9614 ext 2269 or email nmebrahtu@ysm.ca

Nursery
Appointments available for supplies for young families in need; current registered families may receive a 2 week supply of child supplies, to coordinate pick up call Ruth 416-929-9614 ext 2232 or email rroblin@ysm.ca

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Health Services
Including primary medical care, dental care, check ups, lab tests (including HIV testing), referrals, and ID replacement; no Ontario Health Insurance or identification required; child care available

• access to diapers, formula, baby food
• birth control, pregnancy tests
• prenatal care, perinatal services
• prenatal and parenting classes
• immunization
• optometry, eye glasses
• chiropractor, physiotherapist, naturopath, psychiatrist
• addictions counselling
• traditional Chinese medicine
• foot care, socks and shoes
• health education and counselling on health issues

Food bank includes 2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required

• grocery bags available once every 2 weeks by family size
• assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear
• Cornerstone Families and Bridges assists adults with grocery bags via Care Managers
• call 416-929-9614 ext 3200 to book appointment

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Take-away meals (Tuesday and Thursday 4 pm-5 pm) and assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear

Food Bank by appointment, Tue-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm (see separate listing)

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Food Bank -- for Aboriginal women and their families

• emergency supply of milk and diapers
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID19 -- Food bank open, take out meals, indoor dining limited to 20 people at a time

• clothing bank open, accepting donations placed in clear plastic bags, drop off only no pick up services

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Food programs -- hot meal, also bag lunches

Women and Family Ministry -- food and clothing bank by appointment

• for women and their families or single fathers with custody of children
• baby food and formula
• layettes for newborns, household items, bedding, female hygiene products
• supportive counselling and referrals
• Christmas grocery and toy program
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Children and youth -- after school clubs

• licensed child care centre -- see separate entry

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)