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Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour distress line.

• uses trained volunteers
• assist callers to solve their own problems
• information and referrals
• intervene in life-threatening situations
• extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
• suicide prevention and intervention workshops
• communication skills training

ONTX provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone. Text 258258 or visit website to connect by instant message.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Food bank -- intake assessment to help provide appropriate referrals

• food including halal options
• emergency food supply

Employment -- job search assistance and resume/interview preparation

Information and referral services -- assistance in accessing resources in the community help to access benefits,housing, eviction prevention, addictions counselling and referrals to drug rehabilitation, free or low-cost furniture, clothing, eye-glasses

Member of the Mississauga Food Bank

Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Information, referral and advocacy - help find the right government and community service in South/Central Etobicoke and throughout GTA

Form Filling - access to and support with completing government forms and applications

Legal Advice - summary legal advice and information available on a variety of matters and issues. By appointment only

True Copy/Affidavit - provision of true copy certification and affidavit swearing with a Commissioner of Oath.

Income Tax Clinic (Year Round) - free preperation and filing of income tax returns for low income individuals and families * criteria apply

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada - information, referral and orientation services for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers

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

Social, recreation and fitness programs for all ages

• information and referral
• volunteer opportunities

Family and children (1-12 years)

• caregiver and child drop-in
• after school program
• pre-kindergarten enrichment (PEEP)
• homework club
• PA days and summer day camps
• sport and recreational activities
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Youth (13-24 years)

• after school program
• leadership summer camp
• boys and girls clubs
• employment support

Seniors (60 years and over)

• health and wellness
• social club and music, art, dance

Community Outreach

• community food gardening
• Neighbour 2 Neighbour (outreach for isolated adults)
• community kitchen

Multiservice agency

• community information and referrals
• counselling, anger management
• counselling for youth and young adults
• employment assistance including resume/cover letter preparation, job search
• social housing application assistance
• year round income tax clinic
• leadership skills development
• children's breakfast club (on and off site)
• outreach
• workshops for women and youth
• social and recreation activities, including children's book club and youth homework club

Electricity bill support assistance -- lead intake agency for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through Ontario Energy Board (OEB)

• pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
• Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications

Food, clothing, and toy distribution -- for new immigrants, refugees and Ontario Works recipients

• intake assessment required
• annual Christmas toy distribution application deadline October 15

Newcomer Information Services

• information and referrals, including immigration, employment and community services
• counselling
• some form filling assistance
• access to computers

COVID19 -- Call ahead

Community information and referral

• form filling, problem solving, help in communicating with other agencies
• free Internet access
• community outreach and development
• settlement services
• youth outreach and leadership program -- connects youth to community volunteer opportunities

COVID19

• clients must have appointment before entering building until further notice
• some programs operating at limited capacity or virtually, call for details

Primary Health Care

• care from family physicians and nurse practitioners
• chiropody (foot clinic)
• diabetes education
• dietitian
• physiotherapy

No Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Dental Clinic, 905-602-0520

• dental care for children and youth covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) and for seniors
• call for specific program eligibility and application instructions

Health Promotion

• community development addressing social determinants of health
• seniors' wellness programs
• short-term counselling for Centre's priority populations

QX and TransActivate -- weekly drop ins for LGBTTIQQ2S+, queer, gender diverse, trans individuals, and one-on-one support, primary care and information and referral

Community Services

• client advocacy for accessing government programs, legal and immigration issues, housing, food security
• commissioner of oaths (call for schedule)
• information and referral
• space available for community meetings

Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration

Services include:

• support in navigating various systems - education, legal, immigration, housing, employment, pregnancy and parenting supports
• engagement with Children Aid Society
• referrals to other community organizations and government services
• help with completing applications/forms
• some accompaniments to key appointments.

Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration

Services include:

• support in navigating various systems - education, legal, immigration, housing, employment, pregnancy and parenting supports
• engagement with Children Aid Society
• referrals to other community organizations and government services
• help with completing applications/forms
• some accompaniments to key appointments.

Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration

Services include:

• support in navigating various systems - education, legal, immigration, housing, employment, pregnancy and parenting supports
• engagement with Children Aid Society
• referrals to other community organizations and government services
• help with completing applications/forms
• some accompaniments to key appointments.

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

COVID19 -- remains open with capacity limitations * take-out meals offered from the gate of 25 Augusta location * Clothing Bank closed to public, however people can go to the 25 Augusta location to request clothing assistance

Housing and casework support services

• access to crisis and mental health supports
• housing casework
• addiction and detoxification detox supports
• funding supports

Transitional Housing for women -- maximum stay 1 year, capacity 14

• One stop program
• life skills workshops
• housing support​

P.A.W.S. Program

• opportunity to apply for financial support for emergency veterinary health care, neutering, different treatments, and prescription medications for their pets
• sites are 100% pet friendly

Clothing Bank Program

Deliver various programs and services for Metis people * education & training, healing & wellness, intergovernmental relations, lands, resources & consultations

Education and Training - Offer a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through elementary school, middle school, and high school through to post-secondary education and into adulthood

Healing and Wellness - Facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels