Ontario Resource Directory

SHARED-LINE FLAG: program of Chippewas of Rama First Nation using the First Nation's central line 705-325-3611 (contact: Leanne McRae-Douglas, Director of Health and Social Services, ext 1608); also reachable toll-free 1-866-854-2121. Gambling support program established in association with Casino Rama for people with gambling concerns and their loved ones.

Run by Kent Lambton Roman Catholic Family of Parishes alongside the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Parish office line; food bank contact is extension 3. St. Clair Township Community Services also lists Sacred Heart Food Bank contact Frank Johnston, 519-677-5328.

East Chatham fringe neighbourhood drop-in centre providing resources and assistance to those in need: food, clothing drives, group support. Inclusive community drop-in open nightly 6-10pm.

Verified 2026-10-12 via parish page westmiddlesexcatholic.dol.ca/table-of-plenty: community garden north of Parkhill community centre; excess produce in containers near the bench free for anyone to pick up; once a week produce placed in front of Blessings store. Phone 519-294-0426 is the number the parish publishes for garden inquiries (may reach Blessings/Second Blessings; store's main line is 519-294-0271). Seasonal program.

Verified 2026-10-12 via southwesthealthline.ca (Ontario Health atHome listing, last updated 2026-09-24): free hospice companionship/respite care and bereavement support — 'Reaching Out' 8-week structured groups, 'Healing Together' monthly group, 'Mourning Walk' weekly group; no referral required. Distinct branch from the VON Elgin-St Thomas office already in the DB (eg2-von-middlesex-elgin-st-thomas); the Strathroy office uses its own local line 519-245-3170 (toll-free 1-800-265-7058).

Verified 2026-10-12 via southwesthealthline.ca (Ontario Health atHome listing, last updated 2026-05-21) and trilliumvillage.ca: non-profit Christian seniors-only apartments in Strathroy run by the Strathroy & District Christian Retirement Association (registered charity); 8 accessible units; rent-geared-to-income available via Housing Access Centre, market rent direct. Not a duplicate of any DB record (checked name list, phone index, existing IDs).

BRANCH record: food bank site of East Wellington Community Services (parent record odi-124, Erin 519-833-9696). This Rockwood site has its own distinct local line 519-856-2113 published in Wellington County's official Food Access Guide. Prepacked hampers; transportation available for adults with disabilities and seniors without transportation (call same number).

BRANCH record: satellite site of Langs Community Health Centre (parent record odr-298, Cambridge 519-653-1470). Established 2003 in Ayr; co-located at the North Dumfries Community Complex (HUB@2958). Distinct local line 519-632-1229 published on Langs' official site. OHIP-covered primary care, illness prevention, health promotion, referrals to local services.

PROGRAM record: Community Hub / youth drop-in centre of Woolwich Community Services (parent record odr-307, 5 Memorial Ave Elmira 519-669-5139). Distinct local line 519-669-3539 and distinct site at Woolwich Memorial Centre, verified on WCS official site and 211 record. Youth drop-in and activities plus adult programs (Adult Connect), social activities, connection. Serves Woolwich Township and northern Wellesley Township.

MCFN's Ontario Works administration office: temporary financial assistance for shelter and basic needs, employment assistance, referrals, pre-employment workshops. Contact listed on official site is Amanda Thomas, 905-768-1181 ext. 4242.

Indigenous-led EarlyON with two Hagersville sites: on-reserve HUB (659 New Credit Rd, Bldg 3C) and off-reserve site at Hagersville Secondary School. Free programs: play-based learning, Tuesday dinners, Friday breakfasts, parenting classes, infant massage, lending library, Imagination Library. Follows DB EarlyON precedent (drop_in/families).

Culturally-appropriate mental health services: individual, group and family counselling, workshops, crisis and trauma counselling; adult and children's mental health workers. SHARED-LINE FLAG: 905-768-1181 is MCFN's central line (also used by MCFN Ontario Works, ext. 4242); Mental Health Unit uses its own ext. 224 via the Program Liaison Worker — verified on official site.

Employment Ontario-style employment centre: resource/information centre (computers, internet, fax, phone), skills assessments, job search tools, Better Jobs Ontario assistance, workshops, training connections. Distinct local phone published on official SOAR site (not the Brantford head-office line); parent org SOAR Community Services (odr-226) already in DB.

Same SOAR employment-centre service model as Caledonia site: resource centre, assessments, job search supports, workshops. Distinct local phone published on official SOAR site (not the Brantford head-office line); parent org SOAR Community Services (odr-226) already in DB.

Emergency supply of food delivered to the homes of the sick, elderly and those in need at no cost. Phone/address confirmed by Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit 'Food in Haldimand' (2025), SSVP Hamilton brochure, and St. Patrick's parish ministry directory (conference listed on official parish site). Follows DB precedent for SVDP conference-level records.

FLAG: shares main line with parent org Sherbourne Health (already in DB as odr-51, same digits 416-324-4100); RHO reached via option 9 per 211 listing. Distinct province-wide 2SLGBTQ+ program of Sherbourne Health: education, research, outreach and public-policy advocacy; runs service-provider directory, trans health knowledge base, resource library and annual health conference. French publications/website available.

Canada's largest migrant-led organization: migrant farmworkers, care workers, fishery workers, international students and undocumented people advocating for employment and immigration justice. Runs free confidential Migrant Support Clinics (GTA, every second Thursday 6-8pm); policy campaigns (Status for All). Member of national advocacy coalition. Website-verified phone 1-855-567-4722.

Since 1912: the voice of child welfare in Ontario. Represents member Children's Aid Societies; government relations, legislation/policy development, communications, education and training; publishes directory of provincial children's aid societies. French website available. Main line 416-987-7725 and toll-free 1-800-718-1797 per official oacas.org postings.

FLAG: uses YMCA's shared central line 519-371-9222 (already in DB as ods-188 Employment Services and odr-294 Rural Housing Outreach); settlement reached via ext. 6 per official site. IRCC-funded settlement: one-on-one support, free LINC English classes, citizenship test prep, translation/interpretation, newcomer children/youth school support, conversation circles, workplace integration. Distinct program from the two existing YMCA records.

24/7 therapeutic listening line answered by highly trained volunteers; emotional support, encouragement, community resource/referral information, transfer to crisis services if needed. Distinct from the Reach Out crisis line (519-433-2023 / 1-866-933-2023) for acute mental health/addictions crisis. Cannot accommodate unknown/blocked numbers.

Distress/telephone support line for Guelph-Wellington; trained volunteers provide emotional support through active listening and empathy. Also operates as an LGBTQ+ support line with specifically trained volunteers/staff. Distinct from Compass intake line 519-824-2431.

Telephone Information and Peer Support (TIPS) warmline staffed by volunteer Peer Support specialists with lived experience; non-judgmental listening, practical advice and guidance. Not a crisis line. Run by the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (Hope + Me).

Anonymous, confidential peer-support warmline staffed by people with lived experience (not a crisis line). Also reachable by text at 647-557-5882 and online chat at warmline.ca. Distinct from the Progress Place clubhouse (416-323-0223).

International directory of verified helplines; filter by country/region to find Ontario helplines. Run by ThroughLine as a public service.

Founded in 1985. Phone and service details verified on the official Township of Champlain community organizations page; no standalone organizational website found, so the municipal page is used as the verified website.

Founded 1986, incorporated 1992; the only Franco-Ontarian organization working on inclusion of people with disabilities. Phone and address verified on the organization’s own official publications (lephenix.ca). Toll-free also published: 1-866-775-7001.

Not-for-profit food share program offering low-cost baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables. Branch location of the Cornwall-based org; shares the organization’s central line (450-613-5557) rather than a local number. Address verified via Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce member directory; program details verified on arksharvest.com.

Not-for-profit food share program offering low-cost baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables. Branch location of the Cornwall-based org; shares the organization’s central line (450-613-5557) rather than a local number. Program details verified on arksharvest.com.

Community health centre providing culturally appropriate health programs combining traditional and Western practices: community diabetes educator, mental health worker, addictions (NNADAP) prevention worker, community health nurse, home and community care, medical transportation, adult day program. Phone and details verified via 211 Ontario (northeasthealthline.ca, last updated 2026-06-29); band office (705) 763-2200 confirmed on official site.

Seniors' Active Living Centre: community centre for older adults with recreation, card/board games, yoga, classes, day trips, and a daily telephone reassurance call system. Phone and details verified via 211 Ontario (northeasthealthline.ca, last updated 2025-12-19); website is the club's Facebook group as listed on the official Ontario.ca Seniors Active Living Centre finder.

Community centre housing the municipal offices, public library, seniors lounge and banquet facilities; offers card parties, special interest classes and indoor weekday activities. Listed on 211 Ontario under seniors' active living and recreation. Shares the Town of Kearney municipal office central line (705) 636-7752 - not a dedicated centre line.

Employment Ontario service provider (managed by Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services): free one-to-one employment services, resume/interview help, job board, safety training courses, Better Jobs Ontario. South River office also provides outreach in Powassan, Magnetawan, Sundridge, Burk's Falls and Elmdale. Own local South River line (705-384-1110) verified on official site; toll-free 1-800-461-5541 shared across offices. Wheelchair accessible per official contact page.

Satellite location of Community Food Share (Winchester record odi-71) at the Finch Community Centre/arena. Shares the organization's Winchester line 613-774-0188 rather than a local number (branch+shared-line precedent, stated honestly). Opened August 2024 per official news release.

Shares the County of Huron Social & Property Services central line 519-482-8505 with Huron County Housing and Property Services (ods-281); this number is published on huroncounty.ca as the Ontario Works office line. Fax 519-482-1632.

Branch of CMHA Huron Perth (odt-228, Stratford); shares the central intake line 519-271-6819 / 1-888-261-9350 — digits verified against the DB record for odt-228, so no distinct local phone is claimed. Listed as the 'Huron Office' in the April 2026 programs and services brochure on cmhahuronperth.com. Partially wheelchair accessible (wheelchair lift off side parking lot; call for assistance).

Drop-in hub of CMHA Huron Perth (odt-228); shares the central line 519-271-6819 — no distinct local phone is published for this location, digits verified against odt-228. Offers food, showers, laundry, a safe space during extreme weather, plus housing stability and peer outreach support. Listed in the April 2026 programs and services brochure on cmhahuronperth.com.

North Perth (Listowel) site of the Listowel-Wingham & Area Family Health Team; the Wingham (North Huron) site is already listed as wp-listowel-wingham-area-family-health-team (519-357-3930). This Listowel site has its own distinct local phone 519-291-4200, verified on the official lwafht.ca contact page.

Huron County office of Huron Perth Public Health (parent record ods-121, Stratford); shares the toll-free line 1-888-221-2133 — digits verified against the DB record for ods-121. Listed on the official hpph.ca About Us page.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-223-3301. Public health services incl. immunizations, disease prevention, sexual health clinic. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-274-9827. Public health services incl. immunizations, disease prevention, sexual health clinic. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-737-2292. Public health services incl. immunizations, disease prevention, sexual health clinic. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-597-6871. Public health services incl. immunizations and disease prevention. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-934-2236. Public health services incl. immunizations and disease prevention. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-482-2211. Public health services incl. immunizations and disease prevention. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Branch of the Northwestern Health Unit (head office Kenora); own local phone 807-852-3268; co-located at the Rainy River Health Centre. Public health services incl. immunizations and disease prevention. Official NWHU office locations page lists this office.

Regional office of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (head office Sault Ste. Marie); administers rental housing, OPHI homeownership and home repair programs for Northwestern Ontario. Toll-free 1-866-391-1061 is OAHS's shared central line (also on the Sault Ste. Marie record); OAHS's own site also publishes local line 1-705-256-1876 for this office. Property Manager: Crystal Powless.

Seniors Active Living Centre in Sundridge offering crafts, card games, day trips, choir, guest speakers, potlucks and grief share sessions. Listed on the Government of Ontario SALC finder and the Village of Sundridge community groups page. $10 membership fee. No controlled category fits a seniors social club; left uncategorized rather than mislabeled.

Community centre operated by the Restoule Local Services Board, available for events, gatherings and meetings. Phone 705-303-2371 and website are the LSB's official contact points (verified on restoulelsb.com), which operates the centre. No controlled category fits a community hall rental facility; left uncategorized rather than mislabeled.