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Offers programs and services to assist individuals and families in need. Most services require booking an appointment in advance

Breakfast Program - offers free hot breakfast Mon, Wed, Fri and free continental breakfast Tue, Thu 9 am-10 am. Visitors welcomed and serviced at Aylmer St door

Christmas Hamper Program - Annual toy and food drive to assist low income families during the holidays, see separate 211 listing for details

Emergency Disaster Service - Volunteer action and relief projects when disaster strikes

Food Bank/Family/Individual Emergency Assistance - Assists people in need with food and other related items. Call to make an appointment to access food bank and other emergency assistance

Financial Management Program - Offers financial management services for Ontario Disability and Ontario Works clients who are unable to manage their own financial matters

Newborn Program - An emergency gift layette parcel for newborns leaving hospital. Includes outfit, diapers, wipes, blanket as available. Mothers of newborns receive information about additional help after leaving the hospital.

Referral Services - Referrals to other community programs and services as appropriate

Summer Camp - for children

Provides preventive and treatment services to eligible individuals, families, children and youth through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program

Dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence.

• Provides financial assistance for mobility equipment, communication devices, orthotics, accessibility equipment and bathing toileting equipment including incontinence supplies
• Summer camp
• Advocacy

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - Hot meals, frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  CCP Van
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Health and Wellness programs
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Foot Clinic
• Information and Referral

• offices in Apsley, Ennismore, Buckhorn, Havelock, Lakefield, Millbrook, Norwood, Peterborough

Sales, rentals and servicing of home health care supplies and equipment (scooters, wheelchairs, canes, bathroom aids, etc.), incontinence, ostomy, CPAP supplies, surgical supports and braces, compressions stockings, mastectomy fittings and lymphedema fittings .

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands, accessible transportation available via Caremobile
• Shopping buddy
• Lifeline
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes - in-person and virtual options
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Home at Last - Support with discharge from hospital
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Information and referral

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Health and Wellness programs
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Operates a community thrift shop at this location. Also operates a thrift shop at 826 Ward St, Bridgenorth, call 705-292-5065 for information

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Also operates a community thrift shop at this location.

Offers general pharmacy services such as:

• A1C Testing


• blood pressure checks


• flu vaccinations


• help to quit smoking


• medication reviews


• opioid agonist therapy


• online prescription photo submission


• public COVID-19 test


• travel health consultations

Affordable dental services geared to meet the needs of all local individuals and families.

Services include for eligible clients:

• examinations
• x-rays
• cleanings/scaling
• fillings
• extractions
• sealants
• fluoride treatments
• root canals (selective)
• dentures (selective)
• prevention and education
• referrals
• walk-in emergencies accepted

COVID19 Due to COVID-19, all listed services may not be available at this time.

Regular Service
Health Unit offers free preventive oral health services for eligible youth up to 17 years of age.

Services include:

• Fluoride Varnish application
• Sealants
• Scaling
• Oral hygiene information
• Assistance for eligible families to access publicly-funded dental treatment programs

Also offers:

• Oral health promotion resources and dental assessments (visual screenings) to preschool, elementary and high school students
• Data collected from the screenings provides oral health statistical information about the general school population

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - Hot meals, frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Health and Wellness programs
• Medical Equipment Rental Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Community thrift shop open during office hours

Northumberland County Community & Social Services is responsible for the delivery of Ontario Works, a program that provides income support and employment services referrals to eligible residents of the County

• Active participants have access to their case file information and important program announcements through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) number, 1-800-808-2268. Clients will be asked to enter their 9-digit identification number and 4-digit security personal identification number (PIN). They will then have a number of choices that will allow them to access the information they are looking for.

Organization provides humanitarian services to the community, through the free loan of medical equipment i.e. crutches, walkers, bath chairs, and wheelchairs. Call Jack Scott 905-372-0500 or office for information.

• Scholarship to each high school in Cobourg is offered yearly.
• Hall available to rent for functions. Catering provided at an extra cost. Call Steve Wilson at 289-251-8599 to book.

Provides financial assistance and support to families in a time of crisis, as a result of a serious illness or injury to a member of that family who is between the ages of 17 and 25.

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands, accessible transportation available via Caremobile
• Shopping buddy
• Lifeline
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
• Dining & Recreation events
• Home at Last - Support with discharge from hospital
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Information and referral

Also operates a community thrift shop at this location - Apsley Vintage and Gallery

Provides in-home respiratory services

• home oxygen Therapy
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnea
• complex respiratory illness support
• 24-hour phone support for any concerns or questions about equipment
• patient and family education and support, focussing on treatment options, overview of illnesses, equipment, and general health and wellness information

COVID19 -- case management, counselling, and food bank for clients by appointment only * most case management to be done over phone * youth programs are now virtual and Youth Outreach Coordinator is working remotely, email youth@aidsdurham.com * cancellation of support groups, events, interventions, workshops, fundraising events, training and social activities

Harm reduction services at the following locations and hours

• ​​Aids Committee of Durham Region - 115 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm
• The Back Door Mission - 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am-3pm
• Christian Faith Outreach Centre - 158 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am-4 pm
• For information on our Harm Reduction services, please contact Kayla harmreduction@aidsdurham.com

Support and education to people living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Durham Region

• volunteer drivers available to drive to medical appointments
• food bank for clients
• financial assistance is possible through wellness fund for urgent medical needs

Education to individuals and community organizations

• HIV and AIDS virus transmission, diagnosis and treatment, safer sex and drug use
• creating safe environments for LGBTQ people
• creating anti-oppression and anti-racism culture

Harm reduction

• needle exchange
• Naloxone distribution

Assistance for those that are in financial need

Financial Assistance

• monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income
• monthly drug benefit card
• income tax clinic

Other services include:

Mandatory and Discretionary Benefits

• may include dentures, emergency dental services
• eyeglasses
• special diet allowance
• health care supplies
• medical transportation funds
• prosthetic devices
• funerals and burials
• programs may vary by City or Municipality

Community Participation

• volunteer placements
• job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances
• employment placement, job matching service
• job skills training - development of skills for specific jobs
• on-the-job training
• supports to self-employment, referrals to self-employment programs
• basic education, basic adult upgrading
• high school upgrading
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• literacy and basic skills

Employment Assistance

• clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Employment Resource Centre

• walk-in job search centre
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
• resource materials
• job banks
• labour market information
• assistance with resumes
• referrals to job counselling and training

Employment Start-Up Benefit

• covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• families with children -- newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)

• help young parents finish high school, improve parenting skills, locate and maintain employment

Click here for Employment Supports

Additional services:

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) 1-800-808-2268

• available Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm and Sat, Sun noon-5 pm
• automated information and payment details, payment history, file status
• information and announcements about Ontario Works
• service not available to TTY users

Welfare Fraud Hotline 1-800-394-7867

• to report allegations of fraudulent collection of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program assistance

Satellite Locations for Existing Clients

Ajax Office
140 Commercial Ave,
Ajax, ON L1S 2H5
Phone 905-428-7400

Oshawa Office
C1A-200 John St,
Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4
Phone 905-436-6747

Oshawa Office (Employment Counselling)
200 John Street West, Upper Level
Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4
Phone 905-432-2929

Uxbridge Office
2 Campbell Drive, Suite 305
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1H6
Phone: 905-852-4566

Access to government funded home care services and long-term care homes

• help to navigate the array of community support and health agencies in the community
• information and referral to supportive local service agencies that help people live independently at home

In-Home Services

• Care Coordinator determines needs of client, coordinates and continually evaluates needs
• nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy
• social work, dietetics, medical supplies and equipment
• personal support, help with bathing or dressing

Placement Services

• centralized access for long-term-care homes, nursing homes and homes for the aged
• manage waiting lists
• assist with applications as the needs of the client determine, including applications from hospital
• arrange for short stay in a facility for caregiver relief

Click here to search Central East Healthline

Financial assistance for seriously ill children and their families

• special treatment needs
• medical expenses
• transportation