Marginalized families, primarily Brampton Wards 2 and 6; food (2 days' worth) once per week, hygiene products monthly
Run by Heart Lake United Church; call 905-846-4519 to leave a message for a return call; food can be delivered to the family's home; community garden supplies fresh produce
Free confidential STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and PrEP, low-cost contraception (IUD, Nexplanon, emergency contraception), Pap screening, Hepatitis A/B and HPV vaccination, harm reduction (needle exchange, naloxone).
Community services arm of the Salvation Army in Central York: emergency food and clothing, food bank, homelessness prevention programs, immigration/settlement services, rental and utilities assistance (Access York), youth and seniors programs; serving Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury.
People experiencing homelessness or at risk, including those with justice-system involvement or complex health needs
Supportive housing — individual and shared accommodations plus staffed congregate settings for those needing daily support; referral via Streamlined Access. Also operates the Crosslinks Street Outreach van across York Region (905-853-3400). Toll-free 1-844-660-6602.
Free Employment Ontario employment services: skills assessment, job search strategies, resume and interview support, labour market information, Better Jobs Ontario skills training support and employer services; special focus on immigrants and newcomers.
Practice of nine Registered Midwives (est. 2003) providing prenatal care, labour and delivery (home or hospital — privileges at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket) and postpartum care to 6 weeks. Fully funded by OHIP. Serves central to northern York Region.
Parish-based conference helping families, seniors and individuals in need: monthly Good Food Network fresh produce boxes, food vouchers, Christmas gift cards and gift distribution, gently used household items on request, community resource referrals. Call and leave a message; members respond within a couple of days.
Employment support, coaching and connections for job seekers, including sector-specific programs for internationally trained professionals, services for women, and bilingual (English/French) newcomer services; job fairs and employer networking.
Employment support, coaching and connections for job seekers, including sector-specific programs for internationally trained professionals, services for women, and bilingual (English/French) newcomer services; job fairs and employer networking.
Federal office providing in-person access to Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers and passport receiving services. Telephone interpretation available in many languages; TTY 1-800-926-9105.
Grassroots low-income advocacy organization. Free community advocate help with applications for social assistance, ODSP, housing, health benefits, pensions and utility subsidies; also runs a free store and workshops. Volunteer interpretation in 7 languages for advocacy appointments.
Free confidential services for francophone women who have experienced any form of violence, including sexual assault. Individual and group counselling, accompaniment, referrals, practical assistance, advocacy and public education. Designated under Ontario's French Language Services Act. Toll-free 1-888-858-0954 for Kent, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Bruce, Grey, Elgin counties.
People involved in or at risk of involvement with the justice system, and their families; youth 12-30 for youth programs
Reintegration supports: counselling, institutional visiting (Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre, Stratford Jail), record suspension (pardon) clinics, bail verification and supervision, youth empowerment and employment programs. Intake and crisis intervention usually same-day; referrals accepted from any source.
Male youth 12-18 with an emotional disability, complex special needs or who has no family
Licensed, accredited live-in children's mental health centre; safe structured residential treatment for adolescent boys. Referrals through STARRting Point or placing agencies (Children's Aid Society / Community Resolution Team). Operated by Youth Services of Lambton County.
Residents of Sarnia-Lambton with a life-limiting illness, their caregivers and families; bereavement support open to all
10-suite residential hospice at 140 Water St Sarnia plus day hospice, caregiver support, volunteer visiting and Caring Hearts children's grief program (ages 6-18); all services free of charge. Residential hospice intake requires medical referral.
Ontario residents with alcohol or opioid use disorder; no referral required; valid OHIP card
Walk-in rapid access addiction medicine program within Bluewater Methadone Clinic; 4 addiction physicians, nurse, case managers and on-site psychotherapist; appointments usually next clinic day. RAAM line is 519-337-HELP; main clinic line 519-337-5000.
People with drug dependence (opioid focus); valid health card and government-issued photo ID required
Opioid dependence / harm-reduction-focused addiction treatment clinic inside Wellington Pharmacy. VERIFICATION CAVEAT: newbeginningsclinic.ca returned a hosting error page at time of verification; both phone and website confirmed on Ontario Health atHome healthline (eriestclairhealthline.ca, id=188767, updated 2026-01-14). Drop this record before merge if website-strict handling is required.
Current name of the former Talbot Teen Centre (rebranded; same address and phone). Free, safe, inclusive drop-in space: recreation, leadership, arts, education, prevention/awareness, volunteering, homework help, job readiness. Call or drop in.
Registered charity street mission and soup kitchen serving free coffee, soup and lunch meals; free clothing as available. Official site lists 519-860-2513; Southwesthealthline (Jan 30, 2026) lists 519-495-6257.
People at end of life and their families; grief support for bereaved
Residential hospice ('The Cottage') offering end-of-life care at no cost, plus free grief/bereavement counselling (6 free sessions), caregiver support and respite. No hospice/palliative category exists in the controlled list; filed under community_health.
People who need end-of-life care or bereavement supports; no referral required
10-bed residential hospice with 24-hour nursing and personal support, companionship, respite care, and free grief/bereavement programs (Well Within Community and Supportive Care Services). Verified on official site and Erie St. Clair healthline (updated Jan 27, 2026). No hospice/palliative category exists in the controlled list; filed under community_health.
People facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, or addictions; food program open to those in need
Faith-based community hub for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health and addictions. Food program serving three meals per day to those in need in Aylmer and area (supported by Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way). Distinct from Aylmer Community Services (20 Talbot St E), already in DB.
Residents of Port Stanley and surrounding area in need
Volunteer-run community food bank serving Port Stanley and area; also distributes Christmas hampers. Distinct from the Port Stanley and Area Community Cupboard (different organization, already in DB).
Adults 18+ with a developmental disability in Brant County/Brantford
Supported group living, independent living, shared care, respite (incl. Inn on Strawberry Hill), Passport/community participation supports, mobility clinic.
People living with life-limiting illness and their families; grief support open to all
Cook Family Residence (call 226-666-3547), community hospice programs, bereavement support, Day Away program, Last Aid public education. Cambridge office at Langs Community Hub, 1145 Concession Rd.
Open to Muslim and non-Muslim community members in Waterloo Region
Culturally and spiritually sensitive counselling (individual, family, group; Arabic and other languages), youth and adult empowerment programs, community outreach. Formerly Muslim Social Services of Kitchener-Waterloo (also reachable at 519-772-4399).
Other languages
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The Salvation Army Paris - Community and Family Services Food Bank
People experiencing poverty, homelessness or barriers in the community; assistance every 30 days
Distinct Paris service site (separate phone/address from the Brantford Salvation Army food bank already listed). Bring proof of address, proof of income and government ID.
Individuals living with a progressive life-limiting illness and their families
10-bed hospice residence (St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre) with 24-hour nursing, individual/group bereavement support, and community outreach. Referrals via Ontario Health atHome; families can contact directly.
Members of Six Nations and New Credit First Nations
Community food bank serving Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit; also food programs, education and poverty-reduction partnerships.
People who need medical care for minor illnesses and injuries
Rural nursing station; registered nurse on-site, physician visits monthly; monthly foot care and dental hygiene clinics. Website is the Municipality of Killarney's official health services page.
Peer-led drop-in: supportive, judgment-free space for mental health or substance use concerns; self-referral and walk-in accepted. Run by CMHA North Bay and District.
Primary care team co-located with Mattawa Hospital; runs cancer screening clinics (colorectal, cervical). Phone and address confirmed on official Mattawa Hospital website.
Team includes family doctors, NPs, nurses, social workers, dietitian; offers individual/group mental health counselling, diabetes, cardiac rehab, memory and RAAM clinics. Located at Lady Dunn Health Centre.
Métis individuals 55 years of age and older in financial need requiring support to remain at home
Home support to live independently: light housekeeping, friendly visits, medical and errand transportation, snow/lawn services. Toll-free: 1-800-263-4889 ext 7.