Ontario Resource Directory

Nonprofit homebuilder partnering with lower-income families in Windsor and Essex County on a path to homeownership via geared-to-income mortgages and sweat equity; also operates a ReStore. Distinct from Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton (separate DB record).

Interprofessional primary-care team (family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitian, social worker) at Jackson Park Health Centre. Runs mental-health and addictions counselling, diabetes, smoking-cessation, arthritis, asthma/COPD and nutrition programs, plus a Team Care Centre (Suite 150).

Church-supported volunteer ministry that networks screened volunteers from local churches to help with rides, friendly visits to shut-ins, basic financial management, minor home repairs, and food pick-up/delivery. Distinct organization from NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton (separate DB record).

County of Lambton Social Services delivering Ontario Works: income assistance for food, shelter and basic needs plus employment supports and some health benefits. Note: 519-344-2062 is the shared county line also used by Lambton Housing Services (separate DB record, separate service).

YMCA newcomer settlement program at the Windsor Learning Centre, delivered in Windsor in partnership with the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex and WEST of Windsor. Focuses on refugee-claimant supports (IRB hearing prep, work permits, Ontario Works, community connections). Distinct Windsor location/phone from the Sarnia-Lambton Immigrant Services record already in the DB.

Municipal Community Navigator team helping residents find housing, jobs, education and income supports; apply for government programs and benefits; write resumes; file taxes free; and access ID clinics and Rent Smart workshops. Offered by appointment at Chatham-Kent Public Library branches (Chatham and Wallaceburg weekly). Distinct phone/service from Employment and Social Services (run40-b-01).

One-stop hub for youth 12-25 offering mental health and substance use counselling, nurse practitioner primary care, peer support, and help with education, employment, training and housing.

Legal Aid Ontario district office providing general legal information, legal aid applications, and family and criminal law services. Toll-free: 1-800-495-8180.

Builds affordable homes for partner families through no-down-payment, interest-free mortgages geared to income; operates the ReStore at 44 Great Northern Rd.

Tribal council representing seven Omushkego Cree First Nations of the western James Bay/Hudson Bay region; departments include health, social development, justice, education, employment and training, and technical/housing services. Timmins sub-office: 705-268-3594.

Community council responsible for day-to-day operations of the MoCreebec Eeyoud community in Moose Factory, including housing and community services.

Community health centre of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation providing family medical care (doctors, nurse practitioners), community wellness, mental health and addictions programs, and home and community care.

Health clinic of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (formerly Wahgoshig First Nation) providing family medical care, community health programs, home and community care, and medical transportation. Toll-free: 1-833-362-9473.

Non-profit regional Chiefs Council providing health services, employment and training, economic development, technical services and financial advisory services to six member First Nations. Toll-free: 1-800-461-5623.

Peer support for families and friends of people living with mental illness in Cornwall and district. Phone verified on the organization's official website footer and 211 Ontario (listing updated 2026-07-22); closes the run39 live-check carryover.

Multidisciplinary primary care team (family doctors, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, dietitian, pharmacist) plus blood lab, dental and physio on site, serving Carp and area. Verified against official site wcfht.ca contact page and Ontario Health atHome directory (updated 2026-03-13).

Ottawa Food Bank member agency running a full-choice food pantry plus drop-in breakfast and Monday hot lunch; on-site employment, counselling and settlement referrals during pantry hours. Languages English and Arabic. Verified against official site carecentreottawa.ca and Ontario Health atHome (updated 2026-02-05).

Emergency food assistance serving Blackburn Hamlet and east Ottawa; school supplies and backpacks seasonally. Incorporated as a federal non-profit in 2023. Verified against lifecentrefoodbank.org and Ontario Health atHome (updated 2026-03-03).

Volunteer-run registered charity (CRA #72092 5924 RR0001) operating the Barrhaven Seniors' Centre at 700 Longfields Dr: social activities, exercise classes, outings and aging-in-place workshops. Phone 613-795-2435 published on official site (a directory aggregator lists a different number; official site number used). Verified against barrhavenseniors.com.

Provincial single access point for Ministry-funded adult developmental services in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Renfrew, Prescott-Russell, SDG, Embrun): intake, eligibility assessment and referral to housing, Passport funding, respite and community supports; administered by Service Coordination Support (SCS). Filed under 'advocacy' as the closest controlled category - it is a service-navigation agency. Verified against dsontario.ca and Ontario Health atHome.

Frontline community mental health agency since 1985: intensive case management, psychiatric assessment clinic, wellness programs and limited affordable housing. AMANI program offers culturally responsive mental health and substance-use support for Black youth 12-29. Site noted as only partially wheelchair accessible (stairs on site). Verified against upstreamottawa.ca and Ontario Health atHome.

Free Employment Ontario employment services: job search help, workshops, Better Jobs Ontario retraining info sessions and youth resume workshops. Serves Kanata, Stittsville, West Carleton, Bells Corners and rural west Ottawa. Phone 613-828-2123 published on official site. Verified against cercottawa.ca (active, events through Oct 2026) and Ontario Health atHome.

Employment Ontario service provider: job-search help, employer services, training and vocational rehabilitation. Barrie branch phone/address from directory listings (consistent across sources); official site agilec.ca verified live. DB already lists Agilec branches in Ajax, Orillia, Belleville and Peterborough - this adds the Barrie branch.

Simcoe County region office: individual/family counselling, group programs, day treatment, live-in treatment, consultations and assessments, crisis support. DB already lists Kinark branches in Markham, Durham and Peterborough - this adds the Simcoe County region office per branch precedent. Verified via 211 Ontario record (updated Aug 2026) and kinark.on.ca.

Indigenous-led family health centre on Christian Island (Beausoleil First Nation, Tiny Township) with 4 community satellite offices; primary care and community health programs. Verified via official site bfhc.ca (live) and 211 record.

Builds affordable homes with low-income partner families (eligibility criteria and 500 volunteer hours); ReStores in Barrie, Alliston and Collingwood fund the build program. Toll-free 1-877-835-2001 also published. Verified via habitathuronia.com (official, live) and 211 record.

Founded 2021; Black community celebration and networking, cultural learning, mental health supports, financial literacy and youth services. No street address published (contact by phone/email). Verified via official site orilliablackcommunity.ca (live) and 2026 Simcoe County community resource list.

Non-profit founded 2022; anti-racism education, system navigation for parents in school/CAS systems, free mental-health services and tutoring for Black and racialized students (delivered with Simcoe County). Phone as published on official site (705-623-9791); some directories list 705-632-9791 - flag if unreachable. Verified via parsc.ca (live).

Volunteer-run food rescue program of the Canadian Musicians Co-operative redirecting pre-consumer surplus food via the Second Harvest platform; serves 1200+ households/month. Orders placed online by cut-off time, pick up in person. Verified via 211 record and official site nomorestarvingartists.ca (live).

Military Family Resource Centre at CFB Borden (CFMWS): family support, employment assistance, childcare options, workshops. Reception via base switchboard ext 270-3994 (shared central line, noted honestly). DB lists the Petawawa MFRC (odt-201) - this adds the Borden equivalent per branch precedent. Verified via cfmws.ca (official) and 211 record (updated May 2026).

Multi-service community org in Toronto's east end (45+ years): early-years drop-in, seniors programs, East End Food Hub partner (food bank), seasonal tax clinic, information and referral. Most programs free; nominal fee or sliding scale for some. Verified on applegrovecc.ca and 211 (thehealthline.ca).

Registered charity providing 5,000+ free healthy meals weekly in Scarborough; food-rescue model repurposing surplus business food into hot meals. Founded 2013. Verified via 5n2.ca and charity records.

Serving East Scarborough since 1956; 5,000+ children and youth annually across 19 locations: early years, licensed child care, after-school, evening youth drop-in, seniors programs. Autonomous BGC Canada member with its own local board. Verified on esbgc.ca.

Dementia support across York Region: counselling, caregiver support groups, education, adult day programs, First Link referrals. Toll-free 1-888-414-5550 also published; offices across the region. Verified via 211 (centralhealthline.ca, updated 2025-09-25) and alzheimer.ca/york/en.

Riverwalk Wellness Centres: one-to-one support for disordered eating, family/friend support, telephone resource helpline, support groups. Self-referral; exploratory conversation free, sliding scale for ongoing support. Verified on edoyr.com and 211 (centralhealthline.ca, updated 2026-06-01).

Settlement agency in Markham (founded 1973 as Toronto Chinese Community Services Association): settlement counselling, LINC language training, translation/interpretation, free tax clinic, youth employment services, Wellness Oasis short-term counselling. Fully accessible. Verified on tccsa.on.ca and 211 (updated 2026-03-02).

For-youth-by-youth charity running school assemblies and interactive workshops on youth mental health, resilience and wellness across the GTA. Verified on youthspeak.ca (phone and address published on official site).

Food-security hub in Toronto's east end (partnership of Applegrove Community Complex, Leslieville Farmers' Market and East End United/Nourish East End): hosts Nourish East End's weekly in-person food bank (shopping model, Daily Bread member), monthly community dinner, food workshops and local food programs. Own phone, website and charitable registration, distinct from partner orgs. Verified on eastendfoodhub.org and 211 (torontocentralhealthline.ca, updated 2026-03-13).

Consumer/survivor peer-support drop-in centre; peer support not offered online or by email -- call or drop in during business hours. Verified via official site contact page and HNHB Healthline (211 Ontario).

Registered charity; food pantry, clothing bank, housewares, seniors events. As of Mar 2025 focuses on working families, students, WSIB/EI recipients, OAS/CPP pensioners. Verified via official site contact page and HNHB Healthline (211).

Free weekly groceries (no appointment, no proof of income); King's Way Coffeehouse with free pizza/live music. Verified via official site and HNHB Healthline (211).

Non-perishable food bank run by RCCG Restoration House Hamilton (multi-racial, multi-cultural church). Verified via HNHB Healthline (211).

St. Patrick Parish (Oblates of Mary Immaculate) outreach serving ~400 guests daily, 365 days/year -- breakfast and lunch daily; also housing support initiative and farm. Verified via demazenod-door.ca and parish bulletins.

Community supports plus food bank by appointment; also Tuesday evening meals at Central United Church (King St/Ontario St) per Salvation Army. Verified via HNHB Healthline (211).

ARID = Alcohol Recovery in Dignity. Short-term residential supportive housing for women (up to 9 months); 1:1 support, group counselling, life skills, peer support. Fees for rent/basic needs; accepts referrals. Sister homes in Fort Erie (905-871-7041) and Thorold (905-227-1113). Verified via HNHB Healthline (211).

Comprehensive addiction care by doctor certified in addiction medicine; concurrent mental health screening/counselling; medical services covered by OHIP; self-referral accepted. Verified via official site contact page.

Drop-in centre: free coffee/tea/juice, light snack, one-on-one support, social and recreational activities. Serves as cooling/warming centre during extreme weather alerts.

Helping young people and families since 1953. Services: 24/7 crisis intake team, residential treatment for youth 12-18 with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties, day treatment, group treatment, intensive family support, adventure-based therapy. No fees.