Ontario Resource Directory

Builds affordable homes and offers home repair programs (grants, no-interest and forgivable loans) across Northumberland County. ReStore thrift store at same address funds builds.

Food bank plus emergency assistance (food, shelter, clothing, transportation), lunch programs, Coats for Kids, Christmas assistance, disaster services, seniors outreach.

Non-profit charitable community health centre providing primary care, health promotion, dental care, mental health, seniors' programs and food security supports. Serves Port Hope, Cobourg and neighbouring communities.

Program of Central Food Network helping residents overcome and prevent heating and hydro emergencies (firewood, heating fuel). Call at least 3 days before running out of fuel.

Food bank hub operated by Central Food Network. After-hours emergencies: 705-935-1956.

Food bank operated by Central Food Network.

Employment Ontario service provider: job search support, employment counselling, training referrals. Also operates a Port Hope office (105 Peter St, 905-800-1605).

Outpatient mental health: crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, counselling, case management, Lynx early psychosis intervention and mental health court support/diversion. Self-referrals accepted.

Interdisciplinary primary care team: family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social worker, mental health clinician, pharmacist, physiotherapy, foot care, smoking cessation. Most services OHIP-covered.

Port Hope office of Watton Employment Services, an Employment Ontario provider offering job search support and employment counselling.

Housing-first supportive housing and compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ottawa since 1988.

Registered charity drop-in at Trinity Anglican Church: meals, safe social space, showers, laundry and agency referrals; all services free.

First Nation health centre family well-being program protecting the interests and well-being of children and families of Brunswick House First Nation.

Community-powered anti-poverty organization: weekly community meals, food hampers and deliveries, transportation to essential destinations, and wellness programs (drop-in social activities, youth wellness, art drop-in). 300+ volunteers.

Administers programs in health, family support, employment and training, education, children and youth initiatives, and cultural awareness; community events (beading circles, teachings) often held at Huntsville Public Library. Committed to improving quality of life for Indigenous people in an urban environment.

Interdisciplinary primary care team: family physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health counsellors, dietitian, pharmacist, health educators. Programs include Active Healthy Aging, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Muskoka Almaguin Ontario Health Team partner.

Interdisciplinary primary care: family doctors, NPs, nurses, dietitian, mental health counsellors, pharmacist, health educator. Programs: nutrition counselling, seniors programs, smoking cessation, diabetes management, mental health therapy, trans health, cardiac/pulmonary rehab, lactation clinic, memory clinic.

Registered charity serving South Simcoe since 1977. Housing Services (Housing Resource Centre for people homeless or at risk), Employment Services one-stop centre, Seniors Community Grant wellness program, Needle Exchange Program, Volunteer South Simcoe, and The Clothes Line thrift stores (Alliston and Bradford). All services free.

Operates Hartog House, a 20-unit transitional housing project in Midland: 10 units Shelter Now Transitional Support Program (up to 4 years, rent geared to income, case management), 6 units with Wendat Community Programs, 4 units Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program (with CMHA and Waypoint). No emergency beds; does not accept direct referrals.

Non-profit housing help centre: maintains current rental vacancy listings, landlord and tenant information, and one-on-one assistance finding housing. Toll-free 1-855-343-0677 for 705/519 area codes.

Not-for-profit Indigenous housing provider established 1979. 59 units: 51 family units (2-4 bedroom) and 8 seniors units (50+). Low-end market rentals with rent subsidies for low to moderate income Indigenous families. Waitlist via application; call the office to apply.

Youth drop-in centre: a place to hang out, try new things, and meet new people. Programs and activities for youth 11-17 in downtown Orillia.

One of Ontario's 200 Family Health Teams, serving Barrie since 2006. Physicians, NPs, dietitians, pharmacists, mental health counsellors, respiratory educators. Programs: chronic disease management, mental health counselling, prenatal/well baby clinic, diabetes, lung health, smoking cessation (STOP), School Success program, Aging Well clinic, LINKS team. Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team member.

Primary care team: family doctors, NPs, dietitians, diabetic educators, pharmacists, mental health counsellors. Services: walk-in mental health single-session counselling (with New Path and CFS), trans health single-session clinic, geriatric outreach team, seniors wellness, chronic disease programs, palliative care, system navigation. Most services covered by OHIP.

Non-profit charitable organization building affordable homes for low-income families with volunteers and community partners. Operates ReStores in Bracebridge (505 Muskoka Rd 118 W), Huntsville (55 Kinton Ave) and Midland (720 Balm Beach Rd E); ReStore proceeds fund home builds. Homeownership applications via call or email.

Community food organization in Brock Township: food bank (Nourish House), Good Food Box, community meals, garden plots, cooking programs and social supports/referrals.

Charitable organization (est. 2019; Town of Ajax 2025 Charity of Choice) serving Black and racialized youth, families and seniors in Durham Region: counselling, parenting programs, education, mentorship, youth development and youth justice navigation; works to remove systemic barriers to education, employment, housing, food security and culturally sensitive mental health support.

Children's mental health centre: individual and family therapy (CBT/DBT), autism services, live-in treatment, day treatment, SNAP programs and supervised access services. Serves City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton, Northumberland and Peterborough counties. Self-referral via central intake 1-888-454-6275.

Seasonal overnight winter warming centres across Durham Region. Contact Durham Homeless Help ([email protected]) or call 311 ext 5510 / 1-800-372-1102 ext 5510.

Mississaugas First Nation community in Northumberland County; delivers community health and social services, wellness programs and community supports to members.

Children's mental health services: single-session support, live-in treatment programs, family support and crisis support. Self-referral: call 705-324-3300 and press 4 for the intake line. Toll-free 1-877-661-2973.

Non-profit supporting youth in conflict with the law: Attendance Centre program, skill-building, personal growth, academic supports and life-goal planning.

Community organization for global and social justice education, action and advocacy in the Kawarthas. Email [email protected].

Public health sexual health clinic: STI testing and free treatment, HIV testing and counselling, birth control counselling (low-cost for those 24 and under who qualify), pregnancy testing, abortion referrals and cervical cancer screening. After hours 905-576-9991; toll-free 1-800-314-8533 press 1.

Public health sexual health clinic (Pickering site): STI testing and free treatment, HIV testing and counselling, birth control counselling, pregnancy testing, abortion referrals and cervical cancer screening.

Self-help 12-step support group for compulsive gamblers. Meetings: Mon 7:30pm Ottawa (Gloucester Presbyterian Church, 91 Pike St, open); Mon 6:30pm Smiths Falls (179 Elmsley St N); Tue 7:30pm Gatineau (French, Centre Paroissial St-Rosaire); Tue 7pm Ottawa (Alexander Community Centre, 960 Silver St, open); Thu 7pm Orleans (Community Pentecostal Church, 1825 St Joseph Blvd, open); Thu 7:30pm Kanata (Kanata Community Christian Reformed Church, 46 Castlefrank Rd, open); Sat 10am-noon Ottawa (McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy St, open). Intergroup Chair: Doug L. Email: [email protected].

Francophone neighbourhood drop-in centre: information, referral, training; community meetings, family help, cooking and sewing workshops, basic-level English/French conversation courses, personal development. Accepts donations of clothing, kitchenware, bed linens for clothing and family assistance programs; volunteer opportunities. Contacts: Ginette Gratton (General Director). Email: [email protected]. Correction: this is NOT a women's transitional housing program — it is a Francophone community drop-in centre (categorized accordingly).

Christian outreach/ministry; daytime drop-in centre in Lowertown serving 160-180 individuals daily with a lunch program, referrals to health and social services, clothing/laundry basics, and spiritual care (weekly bible studies, chaplaincy).

Pioneering community-based non-profit charitable organization with 35+ years serving diverse populations. Programs: Settlement Services; Sahara Mental Health; Sahara Addictions; Sahara Better Families (youth 12-24 and families); Sahara Geriatrics; Sahara Support Services; Sahara Health Promotion & Prevention; Langar on Wheels (culturally appropriate meal delivery for isolated/frail seniors). Second office at 2980 Drew Rd S, Unit 241, Mississauga (Malton). Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.

Family and Community Services provides assistance including food, clothing, community referrals, advocacy, and financial management. Seasonal programs: Christmas Kettle Campaign, Christmas Toy Program, Back Pack Program (back-to-school supplies). Also Camping Ministry and Emergency Disaster Services. Wheelchair accessible.

Halton service locations verified on official site: 1445 Norjohn Court, Burlington and Woodview North - Harrison School, 59 Rexway Drive, Georgetown. Brantford site (519-752-5308) is a separate listing already in DB. After-hours crisis: ROCK 905-878-9785; COAST 1-877-825-9011 (16+).

Non-profit charity providing home and community care for 95+ years: home care, dementia care (Patty's Place), adult day programs, respite, hospice/palliative consultation, bereavement support, friendly visiting. Wheelchair accessible main office.

ICNA Relief Canada / IRC Resource Centre Mississauga / Muslim Family Services (office phone 905-997-8777); halal food available; also offers counselling, seniors support, youth programs, matrimonial services

Food bank listed in Peel poverty-reduction resources (PDSB); church also hosts Regeneration Outreach Community's hot-meal program for vulnerable residents (listed separately in DB)

Hosts weekly Food for Life fresh-food distribution (2 grocery bags per family); also partners with No One Goes Hungry Milton (drivethrough Sat 12-1pm, delivery Tue 3-5pm)

Twice-monthly food market: non-perishable, frozen and fresh foods plus personal care supplies; contact [email protected] or 905-336-0500 ext 234

Part of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Halton Particular Council - Oakville Conferences; church volunteer outreach: home visits, food vouchers, clothing, some furniture; connects neighbours to community resources

Member agency of The Mississauga Food Bank serving Streetsville; also runs St. Joseph Community Kitchen hot meals (Tue-Thu) at Dundas location, 1699 Dundas St E, Mississauga