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Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
TTY: 519-826-9771
Office : 519-822-1260 ext 2670
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Leisure Access Card (LAC): entitles card holder to pay reduced rate for many Community Services courses and programs
Personal Assistant for Leisure Activities Card (PAL): issued to person with the disability to allow accompaniment by a friend, relative, support worker at no additional cost
Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) and Free to Grow: discount can be used for a combination of passes, punch passes and classes
Subsidy for Disabilities: for groups or persons with disabilities
Welcome to Guelph: temporary free access to participate in public swimming / skating offered at a number of City facilities. Does not include participation in any registered swimming / skating programs or lessons.
Fax: 519-822-6170
Toll Free: 1-866-321-4141
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- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (for employers): financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees ; available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Youth Job Connection: paid pre-employment training ; job matching ; paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers ; mentorship ; education and work transitions supports
Youth Job Connection Summer: summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals: the Mentorship Program of Lutherwood brings together internationally trained professionals (ITPs) and trades people in Guelph-Wellington with local volunteer mentors in their field. Mentees will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the regional job market and professional practice in Canada, and establish valuable networking connections.
Job Search Workshop for Immigrants (JSW): this program is a newcomer's first step to employment in Canada. Staff experts understand the needs of immigrants and can help participants learn what Canadian employers want newcomers to know about getting a job in Canada.
Knox supports Chalmers Community Service Centre by collecting monthly food donations, and Royal City Mission by giving financial support to free meals and other related programs.
CORE: Participates with other congregations in the Guelph Churches Outreach Program (CORE), sharing resources and information to better address community needs and respond to requests for assistance.
Emergency Prescription Program: provides emergency prescription assistance (non-narcotic) paid by invoice to participating pharmacies for eligible recipients. Call or walk in for information. **No cash is dispensed**
LOGOS: Children and Family Ministry includes family time, Bible time, worship skills, recreation / play. Dinner provided. JK-Grade 12. Fees apply, visit website or call for information.
Seniors Connect: Lunch provided followed by event / activity of interest to seniors. Everyone welcome - donations accepted towards cost.
Book Club: Call, walk in or visit website calendar for information.
KAIROS Guelph: Faith-based, social change organization that promotes and attends social justice events.
Various gatherings, events and workshops throughout the year.
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-265-7294
Fax: 519-824-9990
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
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Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.
Employment Supports and Benefits
- caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
- participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
- employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job
- basic educational upgrading
- English as a second language training
- job specific skills training
- job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
- access to volunteer and employment placements
Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.
Other programs include:
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
- Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
- Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
- services for empoyers
Services include:
- bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
- clothing, personal care items ; small household items
- baby items
- utility support ; transportation
- prescriptions ; glasses
- emergency accommodations ; mattresses
- referrals
- Christmas Hampers
- backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661
Fax: 519-846-0323
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Crisis: 1-844-437-3247 (1-844-HERE 247) General information not related to accessing services 1-844-264-2993 (1-844-CMHA-WW 3)
Toll Free - Information not related to accessing services: 1-844-264-2993 (1-844-CMHA-WW 3)
Fax: 519-836-7459
TTY: 1-877-688-5501
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- links eligible children with trained support counsellors
- works with community camp staff to increase their understanding, acceptance of, and ability to work with children with disabilities
Offer conventional mobility, and on-demand bus service. Learn more at guelphtransit.ca.
Guelph Transit's administration office is closed for statutory and civic holidays.
Recreation and life skill-based programs include sports, arts, camps, driver's education training and leadership development.
Mental health councelling also avilable for children and youth. Visit website for details.
• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community service
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions support
• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community service
Better Jobs Ontario: Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant: Financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employee
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- Comprehensive employment and job search services
- Assessment of skills, interests and experience
- Job search strategies, including resume preparation
- Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- On-the-job training, work experience
- Help in maintaining employment
- Information and referral to other employment and community services
- Better Jobs Ontario: Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- Services for employers: Help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- Matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- Support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- Canada-Ontario Job Grant: Financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- Available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- Youth Job Connection: Paid pre-employment training
- Job matching
- Paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- Mentorship
- Education and work transitions support
- Youth Job Connection Summer: Summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees Apatisiwin Program - funding for individuals that identify as Indigenous. (Employment, Training, Education, Self Employment, Summer Jobs, Pre-Career Development, Tech - Mentorship Program)
Fax: 519-622-7043
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Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports
Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
ATP replaces the Transit for Reduced Income Program (TRIP) and the Transit Study program products.
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports
Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
- Assessment of skills, interests and experience
- Job search strategies, including resume preparation
- Information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- On-the-job training, work experience
- Help in maintaining employment
- Information and referral to other employment and community services
Youth Job Connection -- paid pre-employment training * job matching * paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers * mentorship * education and work transitions supports
Youth Job Connection Summer -- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community service
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions support
Fax: 519-883-2331
TTY: 519-575-4608
Visit Website
Better Jobs Ontario --Skills training and financial support for laid off workers * training program must demonstrate good job prospects * financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements * matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience * support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees * available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Discounted taxi transportation service for youth in Halton Hills
* available for registered youth age 13-24 residing in Halton Hills
* allows riders to call participating taxi companies directly for travel within Halton Hills
* members receive 40% discount on the regular taxi fares with participating taxi companies
* coupon book has a total face value of $20, sold to registered passengers for $12 and contains 20 - $1 coupons
* low income users may be eligible for subsidies through Halton Region SPLIT Pass Program https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Subsidized-Passes-for-Low-Income-Transit-(SPLIT)
Coupon Book Purchase Locations:
Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch - 9 Church Street, Georgetown
Halton Hills Public Library, Acton Branch - 17 River Street, Acton
Gellert Community Centre - 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown
Robert C. Austin operations Centre - 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown
Mold-Masters SportsPlex - 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown
Participating Taxi Companies:
* registered users can call the following taxi companies directly to book a ride, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
McKab Taxi: 905-877-1234
EZ Taxi: 905-873-9900
G Town Taxi: 905-873-2222
Transportation services are provided by either a wheelchair accessible van, passenger van, or by car in the company of one of the many volunteer drivers. Per kilometer fee is charged. Some rides may be subsidized.