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A weekly check-in program for LGBTQ youth in Hamilton. Speqtrum staff check-in with participants once a week to chat, listen, provide peer, and emotional support, and connect you with other resources in the community. Check ins are offered by messaging on facebook, instagram, or email.

A weekly peer support group is also available to those in this program. Peer support session are open hours when Speqtrum staff are available online to chat and help with community referrals, answer questions, and discuss programming.

Offers a place to eat, drink, and rest.

• restroom access
• hygiene supplies
• free clothing including socks and underwear
• harm reduction supplies
• referrals to social supports and housing

Confidential, non-judgmental, telephone and online support for those wanting to quit smoking. Text messaging support also available.

Provides community support services to urban Aboriginal clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care. Services include: medical transportation services, assistance with completing forms, community referrals, home visits, security checks, caregiver support, aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension, and congregate dining meals and activities.

Provides information and referral services for Dundas and area.
Information is provided on:

• Social services
• Health services
• All levels of government
• Education
• Legal services
• Businesses
• Tourism

Provides a large variety of services including:
*care geared towards older adults such as living assistance including bathing, feeding, dressing as well as rehabilitation including occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Also provides assistance in nursing needs and footcare.
*support for family caregivers.
*community support and education in health care for aboriginal persons.
*driver's assessment and training for older adults.

See Services and Programs for a full list of supported services.

Provides information on a full range of social services available from all levels of government, the non-profit sector, the private voluntary sectors, by individuals in the community, and from the business sector. Information is free, confidential, and available to everyone. It is provided by telephone, in person, through correspondence, or on the Internet.

Also provides information services specifically for youth. Provides information and makes referrals to appropriate social service agencies. Issues such as mental health, addictions, food assistance, crises, and other relevant concerns can be supported through this service.

A free service of Burlington Public Library that provides personalized, confidential information and referral about human and community services available for seniors, adults, youth and children related to:
* arts and culture
* basic needs
* consumer services
* criminal justice and legal services
* crisis and support services
* education
* environment and public health
* government services
* health care
* housing
* income support and employment
* mental health
* recreation programs
* substance use disorder services

One of the five Halton Information Providers that maintain the Halton Community Services Directory of community services and organizations * maintains community information resources at all library branches

School Health is now offering a Live Chat service where secondary students can reach out to a local school nurse in real-time. Live Chat ensures that Niagara secondary students have a consistent, centralized and accessible way to reach a public health nurse when needed. Students can confidentially chat with a nurse about concerns and questions relating to:

• Sexual health and relationships
• Substance use and addiction
• Stress and coping skills
• Connection to community resources
• Other personal health concerns

The primary purpose of each centre is to:
* provide free and confidential information to connect people to the social and community services and programs available in Halton
* jointly maintain the public online Halton Community Services Directory and publish print and electronic publications

Additional services include specialized services for other nonprofit information and referral organizations, including:
* community information data syndication and leasing
* custom views of the Halton Community Services Directory for targeted subject areas

Member of InformOntario, InformCanada and AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems)

Regional community information providers to Ontario 211 Services, Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton, the Halton Child Care Directory and Information Line and other local, regional and provincial projects

Main Services

• free and confidential information and referral service, providing individuals and organizations with current information on services available for Oakville residents
• provides a variety of posters, flyers, brochures and pamphlets from community agencies and nonprofits, free to the public, at all Oakville Public Library branches through community information boards, community outreach, and online
• provides a variety of directories and various lists of community organizations

Halton Information Providers

• lead agency
• in partnership with the other Halton resource centres, maintains the Halton Community Services Directory of over 4,000 listings pertaining to non-profit and government organizations providing services in the Halton area

The department oversees justice programs for Six Nations of the Grand River
Services include:

• Restorative Justice/Diversion Program
  
• Victim Services
  
• Bail Verification and Supervision Program
  
• Legal Aid clinic

Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community * Care Coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care * care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate

Services available to eligible patients may include:

• nursing
• nurse practitioner
• personal support
• physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• speech and language therapy
• social work
• nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
• palliative care
• medical supplies and equipment
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
• health support in the school
• specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
• referral to other community supports

Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 - in English or 310-2272 - in French

Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student's participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools

Mental Health and Addiction Nurses - Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate

Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process

Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community

Supported Living - Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing

Health Care Connect - Refers people who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients * Health811 (get connected to health care 24/7)

One of the five Halton Information Providers that maintain the Halton Community Services Directory of community services and organizations

brochures for community services are available all three Milton Public Library locations

First point of contact for children and youth ages 0-18 with mental health concerns, intellectual disabilities, Autism or FASD. First place to contact for information, questions, and access to community resources and programs

Help navigate services available to children, youth, and their families. Complete an intake and make referrals for children and youth to get the services they need when dealing with:

• acting out behaviours
• aggression
• anxiety
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• bullying or being bullied
• child and family conflict
• depression
• drug and alcohol use
• grief
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• hyperactivity
• intellectual disability
• managing anger
• parenting programs
• self-esteem
• self-harming; suicidal thoughts
• trauma
• worrying

Lead agency for Service Coordination Brant which provides coordinated service planning to families of children and youth with multiple service needs. Service Coordination ensures there is a clearly identified staff for each family to lead their service plan and support services working together to meet each family's unique needs

Lead agency for the Ontario Autism Program - Urgent Response Service - short-term supports for children registered with the Ontario Autism Program who are experiencing new or worsening high-risk behaviours

Manages the Community Information Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk database www.info-bhn.ca containing information on local community programs and services

Transitional Housing Program - provides support to people exiting the shelter system or people at risk of homelessness. Transitional Housing is a 11-bed co-ed, all-inclusive semi-independent program for people between 18 and 29 years of age who are ready to learn the skills they need to live independently

Services provided:

• client-driven self-identified goals, case management and life skills coaching
• support with getting back into school, referrals to supportive housing programs, employment, addictions and mental health services as well as community support and services
• transition planning and follow-up support when graduating from the program

A 10-bed shelter Program

Shelter Program - provides temporary housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Offers a safe and supportive co-ed environment for people between 18 and 29 years of age

Services provided:

• single room with a warm bed, nutritious food and supports
• shelter for up to 90 days
• referrals to transitional and supportive housing programs, employment, addictions and mental health services as well as community support and services

Services to improve indigenous health through access to health care and culturally appropriate programs. Health and wellness coordinators are able to provide family violence intervention, referrals, support and case management to clients to address existing and emerging issues to promote health, healing and wellness.

Services Include:

• peer counselling
• referrals
• Kanawayhitowin Taking Care of Each Other's Spirit
• Indigenous seniors 55+ program
• anger management
• Indigenous women's sharing circle (ages 13+)
• community education and training

In an effort to combat social isolation, seniors can call and speak to a live person

• helps seniors stay up to date about what's happening in their community (i.e. ask what time a store is open, who can help with household chores, neighbourhood associations still open) or simply enjoy a pleasant conversation with a volunteer

Not a crisis line, but a friendly voice

Website containing information on local community programs and services for the public and professionals

Search for specific information on:

• housing
• health services
• child and youth services
• seniors' services
• home care
• government programs
• libraries
• recreation
• service clubs
• mental health services
• counselling
• financial and social assistance
• disability support programs
• newcomer services
• food banks
• parenting and family programs
• employment services
• transportation

Provides information and access to assistance for older adults with age-related cognitive impairments and responsive behaviours that impact their daily functioning and/or the ability to maintain relationships

Team members are trained to identify client needs and directly link them to the appropriate services

Here4Kids is the centralized access point for for children birth-6 years that provides access to community-based supports for children and families with challenges related to:

• speech and language
• children's development and healthy growth
• movement
• play
• learning
• behaviour
• parenting
• infant and child health

Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is the host agency of Here4Kids

Christian outreach centre serving people equally from all cultures and religions, providing assistance and referral by appointment only

• referral counseling
• befriending
• diapers, clothing, back to school supplies as available,
• toiletries
• gently used clothing
• Wednesday lunch by registration only

Confidential information line that provides access to a public health nurse for information on pregnancy, parenting, infant and child health. Let's Talk Parenting nurses can also refer a child to other community resources and services.

Information is available on various topics:

• health before / during pregnancy
• postpartum concerns
• breastfeeding
• mom and baby care
• child health and safety
• speech and language
• parenting support groups and programs
• growth and development