Ontario Resource Directory

Grassroots charitable organization; food programs, community kitchen, thrift warehouse, bistro.

Community-based programs for children, youth and families: counselling, youth justice diversion, mental wellness. Toll-free: 1-877-688-0007.

Programs and services for Indigenous women and their families; incorporated 2001.

Nonprofit community hub and food bank in downtown Huntsville; provides nutritious food, education, meal planning, plus referrals for healthcare, financial and emotional support.

Serving immigrant communities of Simcoe County and York Region for 25+ years; IRCC-funded LINC language instruction, Integration to Canadian Society program, immigrant support groups, and Connect Up community connection/computer training.

Community-based mental health organization offering case management, crisis services, recreation/drop-in programs, peer support, supported employment, and seniors' assisted living/day programs.

Safe, welcoming youth drop-in centre offering free meals, games, homework help, job-search support, and a no-pressure environment; run by Highlands Youth for Christ.

Community-based youth drop-in centre: recreational activities, coffee-house events with live music, Kidmax Summer Day Camp, Christmas stocking program for teens.

Free, safe, inclusive, confidential online e-counselling for youth by professional counsellors (email, instant messaging, telephone, video). Not a crisis/emergency service. Toll-free 1-855-577-3737.

Non-denominational faith-based maternity home creating a healthy family atmosphere for pregnant and parenting young women in need of a safe, nurturing home; nurtures healing, unity and independence.

Fresh fruit and vegetables purchased in bulk and packed by volunteers at ~20 community sites across Bruce & Grey; boxes available once a month on a set delivery date; order in advance. Cost $22/box; toll-free 1-800-794-1728.

Non-profit community health centre providing primary care and health programs to Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate and West Grey; runs community food programs and the Good Food Box. Additional site in Dundalk (90 Artemesia St S); toll-free 1-855-519-2220.

Registered charity providing a full-day educational/recreational program for youth and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities: life skills, wellness, fitness, health and nutrition, arts, music, meal planning. Set daily fee $70.

Emergency assistance with food and clothing; food bank (Mondays, by appointment); laundry service; thrift store vouchers; emergency accommodation help; Christmas Toy Centre; back-to-school assistance; counselling/referrals.

Two-decade-running community kitchen serving 25-40 free hot lunches each weekday to the poor, hungry, sick, elderly, homeless and vulnerable; warming place in colder months; take-out meals distributed to homebound/hospitalized/shut-ins.

Community-supported food bank serving North Dufferin since 1991; provides 5-7 day emergency food supply; also runs a Seniors Market; 70+ volunteers.

Team-based family and community health care: family doctors, nurses, pharmacy, diabetes/nutrition, respiratory, occupational therapy, chiropody, CBT, smoking cessation, women's health; urgent care appointments.

Residential treatment program for youth combining wilderness, therapeutic, and academic programs through four phases (Wilderness, Residential, Transition, Aftercare); individual/group/family therapy. 59 funded beds + 3 private-pay. Street address not published on official site; head office 416-955-1453.

Emergency food bank serving ~1,200 households/month; also offers life skills programs and crisis counselling. Second site: 1169 Dollard Ave, New Sudbury (Tue 10am-1pm).

Free hot lunch for people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, served at The Samaritan Centre; ~3,500 meals/month.

Peer-led mental health recovery organization run by and for people with lived experience. Operates the Regional Warm Line for northeastern Ontario (daily 6pm-midnight).

Integrated youth services: mental health, substance use, primary care, peer support. Operated with Compass; warming centre on site for ages 16+.

Family medical care plus mental health and addictions counselling combining traditional and Western practices. Free with valid health card.

Primary care, counselling, and community health programs for West Nipissing; designated French-language services.

Supports people at risk or involved in the criminal justice system: bail verification and supervision, community reintegration, transitional housing, employment and education assistance, anger management and life skills programming.

Consumer/survivor-run peer support since 1989. Drop-in centre, warming/cooling centre, weekly food hampers, harm reduction supplies, and 12 transitional housing units for people in addiction recovery. Alternate number per 211 Ontario: 807-343-4760. Satellite peer-support offices in Marathon, Manitouwadge, Geraldton and Schreiber.

Individualized, recovery-oriented community mental health and addiction services: short/long-term case management, addiction supportive housing, day centre, rapid response system navigation and walk-in services.

Grassroots charity serving the Simpson-Ogden neighbourhood for 15+ years. Drop-in centre with hot meals, food security programs, and child/youth drop-in programs including arts, life skills and mentorship.

Registered charity clothing bank providing free clothing to people in need or crisis via agency referrals (3 outfits per season), walk-in homeless/disaster relief, children's Undercover Project (new socks/underwear), Dress for Success and pre-employment training.

Emergency food support through The Pantry plus a Fresh Market, student engagement workshops and food-security advocacy. Email [email protected] is the preferred contact.

Food bank: non-perishable and perishable food, diapers, formula, personal hygiene items, Christmas hampers.

Soup kitchen meals at the Timmins location of the Salvation Army Kirkland Lake & Timmins ministry.

Immediate and short-term crisis support and Victim Quick Response Program. Branch office; HQ record with different phone already in DB.

Community-based treatment facility for severe and persistent co-occurring substance use and mental health problems; residential crisis support (safe beds), day and evening treatment, transitional housing.

Medication-assisted addiction treatment (opioid agonist program) with individual counselling; $6/day, may be covered by ODSP or drug plan.

Recovery-focused mental health and addictions services incl. central access/intake, case management, Club 84 Hope House, ASH supportive housing, family support and mental health court program. Admin line 705-759-0458.

Emergency non-perishable food items; mobile food bank serving seniors; Meals to Go lunch program. Confirmed on Salvation Army Ontario's own site as the SSM Community and Family Services office.

Anonymous crime-tip line run with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service; cash rewards possible when tips lead to arrest. Toll-free 1-800-222-8477; online tips via site or P3 app.

Large community health centre with 80+ primary and specialty physicians and nurse practitioners; programs include Hep Care, cardiac rehab and breast screening. Toll-free 1-800-461-2407.

Interdisciplinary primary care team (family doctors, nurse practitioner, RNs, clinical pharmacist, respiratory therapist, chiropodists) beside Chapleau hospital; offers smoking cessation, heart health, foot care, flu/COVID clinics, prenatal and well-baby programs.

Family medical care and community-based health programs combining traditional and western practices; mental health counselling, walk-in clinic, diabetes education, prenatal/postpartum care, medical transportation.

Health and wellness arm of Sagamok Anishnawbek: community health, diabetes education, mental health counselling (incl. N'mninoeyaa Aboriginal Mental Health Services), and family/community support programs. Distinct from the Sagamok food bank already in the DB.