Searching for ID (identification)

The ID Clinic provides assistance to obtain ID including: health card, Canadian birth certificates and in some cases Verification of Status. The ID Clinic also provides information and referral about replacing other ID. For individuals experiencing homelessness KDCHC can register individuals for OHIP without address information.

Federal government program that provides passport services * issues passports to Canadian citizens

Also issues travel documents to residents of Canada who are convention refugees, protected persons, and stateless persons. They are also issued to permanent residents who can't get a national travel document for a valid reason.

Completed applications may be mailed to Passport Canada headquarters or in-person

Emergency shelter

• Offers a wide variety of programs and services
  
• Meals
  
• Addiction support and referrals
  
• Drop-in Centre
  
• Medical clinic
  
• Identification clinic
  
• Clean needle exchange program
  

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information including staff assistance and information and referral.

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates ; drivers licences ; accessible parking permits ; motorized snow vehicle permits ; off-road vehicle permits ; copies of records ; product sales

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal of photo health card, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address ; replacement of red and white health card with photo health card ; organ and tissue donor registration.

Ontario Photo Card -- apply for, renew or replace card ; change name, address or digital signature on card ; digital photo for card.

Note: Some locations cannot provide health card services if document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says 'valid until' or 'issued until' a specific date. Contact 1-800-267-8097 (for information); 1-866-532-3161 (online booking) or visit Service Ontario Government Office location (1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2).

Offers health services and a variety of allied health services available to clinically rostered clients, including counselling and social work, access to registered dietitians and addictions counselling.

Also offers EarlyON Child and Family Centre Programs, various programs open to community members in their priority population, such as: Parent Outreach Programs, Specialized Outreach Services, and a wide variety of healthy living programs:

WE Breastfeed: peer-led support for breastfeeding parents

Chronic Pain Programs: peer-led support groups, and self-management programs for people living with chronic pain

Mindfulness: meet each day more mindfully with greater intention and awareness

Post Partum Mood Disorder Support Group: personalized support and a weekly mother's support group with child care

ID Clinic: assistance with applications for new and replacement Canadian birth certificates, or Ontario Health Card replacement

Groceries from the SEED: nonprofit, online sliding scale grocery store, open to all, visit The Seed Guelph

Garden Fresh Box: nonprofit, fresh produce buying service to help provide affordable access to fresh fruit and vegetables. See Garden Fresh Box

Fitness Programs: various yoga, Zumba and wellness classes offered online and throughout the community

English Conversation Circle: informal groups offering newcomers a chance to practice and gain confidence in speaking English

For a complete listing of programs with locations, dates and times, including EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Stone Road Mall), visit website: Guelph Community Health Centre

Note: Also houses the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy and The Seed Food Access Program

Central access point that assists youth to connect with community services and provides needed supports. Services include:

• referrals
• help to obtain ID
• life skills workshops
• access to outreach workers for food, clothes, affordable housing listings, employment, addictions support, life concerns
• access to mental health clinicians and nurse practitioner for medical care and treatment, assessments and diagnostic testing (pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections etc), mental health assessments, specialist referrals, birth control, pregnancy care or parenting support, and any health concerns

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information including staff assistance and information and referral.

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates ; drivers licences ; accessible parking permits ; motorized snow vehicle permits ; off-road vehicle permits ; copies of records ; product sales

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal of photo health card, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address ; replacement of red and white health card with photo health card ; organ and tissue donor registration.

Ontario Photo Card -- apply for, renew or replace card ; change name, address or digital signature on card ; digital photo for card.

Note: Some locations cannot provide health card services if document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says 'valid until' or 'issued until' a specific date. Contact 1-800-267-8097 (for information); 1-866-532-3161 (online booking) or visit Service Ontario Government Office location (1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2).

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information

• staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates

• drivers licences
  
• accessible parking permits
  
• copies of records
  
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address

• organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information including staff assistance and information and referral.

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates ; drivers licences ; accessible parking permits ; motorized snow vehicle permits ; off-road vehicle permits ; copies of records ; product sales

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal of photo health card, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address ; replacement of red and white health card with photo health card ; organ and tissue donor registration.

Ontario Photo Card -- apply for, renew or replace card ; change name, address or digital signature on card ; digital photo for card.

Note: Some locations cannot provide health card services if document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says 'valid until' or 'issued until' a specific date. Contact 1-800-267-8097 (for information); 1-866-532-3161 (online booking) or visit Service Ontario Government Office location (1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2).

This office is a testing centre for vision, written, and road testing, original drivers licence, licence upgrades (i.e. G to AZ), and out of province transfers

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information

• staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates

• drivers licences
  
• accessible parking permits
  
• copies of records
  
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address

• organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Local contact for Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), registration inquiries, estates (decedent and living), and general departmental information

Access to Government of Canada services, benefits, and documentation

Employment Services - Assistance with career planning and counselling including resume and interview assistance and student and youth employment services. Access to online Job Bank

Employment Insurance - Basic income protection program for employed workers

Financial Benefits - Information and forms for federal pensions and benefits including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Disability Benefits, and Survivor Benefits

Social Insurance Number (SIN) application -Personal identification number for access to various Canadian government programs

Services for Business - Services regarding employees and safety, including records of employment; wage subsidies; labour market information; labour standards; occupational health and safety and workplace equity

Resource centre focused on housing

Services include:

• diversion and prevention - stabilizes those at imminent risk of homelessness to maintain their housing or find alternative accommodation through access to case management and financial supports
  
• financial management services - acts as homelessness prevention for voluntary and mandatory clients needing support with their finances to maintain housing stability. The service ensures the payment of rent and utilities and access to case management supports
  
• ID clinic - provides financial supports to obtain a birth certificate, health card and other forms of ID. Staff will help complete the applications and may help with the cost of renewal or application fees
  
• rapid rehousing - Immediate access to short-term case management and financial support to avoid or exit emergency accommodations into permanent housing with necessary wrap around supports
  
• Housing Stability Fund - program can help obtain and maintain stable housing by providing utility arrears and deposits, housing related arrears or last month's rent
  
• outreach - community-based support
  
• access to emergency shelter

Drop-in identification clinic

Help with applications for:

• Heath Cards
• Birth Certificates
• Photo ID

Services offered include * labour market information * applying for a social insurance number * lost or stolen social insurance number * applying for Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Apprenticeship Completion Grant, Canada Pension Plan and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit, Employment Insurance, Old Age Security * applying or renewing a passport * among many others.

Driver and Vehicle * vehicle permits and plates * drivers licenses * accessible parking permits * copies of records * product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health * Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address * organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification * change the address on an Ontario photo card * change the digital signature * change the name * digital photo * Ontario photo card * renew Ontario photo card * replace Ontario photo card.

COVID-19 Appointments are recommended as walk in service is offered only if capacity allows. Clients can apply for critical services online. Personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones.

Accessing services Online Services available HERE If you require assistance accessing services please complete an online request HERE A Service Canada officer will contact you within 2 business days. If you do not have access to the internet and require assistance accessing services, please call 1-877-355-2657.

Services to employers and workers including Record of Employment (ROI) support, job order posting, labour standards, labour market information, work-sharing, industrial adjustment services, Employment Insurance (EI), Health and Safety, Workplace Equity, Apprenticeship grants and Youth Services.

SIN numbers, Passport applications and drop-off, Canadian Forces Recruitment, Income Security Programs (CPP), Disability Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Death Benefits, Parental Benefits and Old age Security

Applications from Federal Government Ministries such as Revenue Canada and Human Resources Development Canada. Direct lines to other Federal Departments.

Computers available to assist with job search, walk-in job search centre. Access to computers, fax, photocopier and telephone. Free Internet access, resource materials, job boards, labour market information, software tutorials, assistance with resumes, employment and vocational counselling and assessment, job placement, life skills training, job search and computer skills workshop, interview simulations.