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Basic Needs resources are resources such as food, housing (including shelters), transportation and temporary financial assistance.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

We offer professional and confidential counselling services that are based on the goals that you seek to achieve. Some of our areas of expertise include: ... more
18 Walnut Street, Cambridge, ON, N1R 2E7 Map
519-621-5090
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
6 years and up
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The Community Outreach Program is part of the Region of Waterloo’s National Child Benefit program. The program has been operating since 1999. Fifteen ... more
480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4K5 Map
519-884-0000
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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*Connects people with employers, training, funding, and jobs. *Free services in Cambridge, Kitchener, and Guelph help individuals find and maintain their ... more
165 King St. E, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2K8 Map
519-743-2460
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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1. Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)

The child welfare / child protection system is a group of services that promote the well-being of children by protecting children from abuse or neglect, ensuring they are safe, and strengthening families so that they can successfully care for their children.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Children's Aid Society for the Region of Waterloo. Services include: *Adoption Services *Community Education *Counselling/Referral Services *Crisis ... more
200 Ardelt Ave., Kitchener, ON, N2C 2L9 Map
519-576-0540
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Cultural and faith-based counselling is offered to clients who want to find healing by returning to their faith and cultural roots. By talking to a qualified ... more
65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON, N2C 2H6 Map
529-772-4399 x3
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is a membership organization that represents 53 children's aid societies in Ontario, and is ... more
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ... more
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 21 years
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The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is a ... more
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Youth in Care Canada is a national, charitable organization driven by youth and alumni from child welfare authorities across Canada. YICC exists to voice the ... more
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

At The Root Counselling
379 Queen St. South, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W6 Map
519-804-1880
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 years and up
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Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Guelph, ON, N2J 1N8 Map
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
18 years and up
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Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1N8
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
16 years and up
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2. Food and Nutrition

This section has programs that provide food or low cost food to those in need.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

A charitable human service agency that currently serves more than 42,000 low-income women, men, youth and children annually through 19 programs. Inspired by ... more
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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The program strives to respond, in a meaningful way to the needs of the most abandoned of our city’s poor and homeless people. These needs include the basic ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Langs is a community resource, started in 1978, that focuses on health promotion. Langs consists of qualified and experienced staff, peer workers, trained ... more
1145 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4L5 Map
519-653-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Holistic wellness centre, providing counselling services for individuals, couples and families. We also have a holistic nutritionist working to help support mental health through nutrition. more
7 Thorne Street, Cambridge, ON, N1R 1S3 Map
519-267-7900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Ray of Hope’s Community Centre offers a place of safety and support to those struggling through poverty and homelessness in the core of downtown Kitchener. ... more
659 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2M4 Map
519-578-8018 x217
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
1 years and up
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Provides services for children, seniors and people who need help finding a job, affordable housing, emergency shelter or income assistance (including Ontario Works). more
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Through community partnerships, we obtain and distribute emergency food from our neighbours for our neighbours. more
50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, ON, N2E 2M7 Map
519-743-5576
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Services include: *Job Search Resource Centre *St. John's Kitchen *Community Tools Projects *Access to Technology *Integrated, Supportive Housing *Waterloo School for Community Development more
58 Queen St. S, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6 Map
519-743-1151
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Offers programs for families in Wilmot and Wellesley Townships, including: *Early Years Program *Youth Programs *Resource & Toy Lending Libraries *Food ... more
175 Waterloo St., New Hamburg, ON, N3A 1S3 Map
519-662-2731
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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EatRight Ontario (ERO) is a free service that connects residents of Ontario to the trusted advice of a Registered Dietitian to help you make healthier food ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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3. Housing and Home Supports

Housing services help individuals find and keep places to stay. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

*Tthe single point of access to developmental services in the Region of Waterloo. more
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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A charitable human service agency that currently serves more than 42,000 low-income women, men, youth and children annually through 19 programs. Inspired by ... more
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Twenty-four supportive housing units for individuals who have recently completed addiction treatment, or been involved with treatment who are also experiencing ... more
ON, Canada
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
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Provides a range of services in Cambridge and Kitchener to support individuals and families to find and maintain safe and affordable housing. Services ... more
35 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A6 Map
519-749-8305 x7368
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Our goal is to empower young women who are pregnant and planning to parent or place their baby for adoption to make healthy choices for themselves and their ... more
231 Herbert Street, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1 Map
519-743-0291
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 24 years
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Provides services for children, seniors and people who need help finding a job, affordable housing, emergency shelter or income assistance (including Ontario Works). more
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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"A non-profit organization whose mandate is to design, build and operate permanent, affordable, supportive housing in Waterloo to house people who have ... more
362 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 1W6 Map
519-571-9408
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Services include: *Job Search Resource Centre *St. John's Kitchen *Community Tools Projects *Access to Technology *Integrated, Supportive Housing *Waterloo School for Community Development more
58 Queen St. S, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6 Map
519-743-1151
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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A recovery-oriented, community-integrated agency that focuses on improved quality of life and enhanced independence for people experiencing mental health ... more
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 years and up
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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A Canada-wide association of family members and others working for the benefit of persons of all ages who have an intellectual disability. Founded in 1958 by ... more
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
416-661-9611
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Non-profit organization created to focus national attention on mental health issues and to work to improve the health and social outcomes of people living with ... more
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Operation Come Home is an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up. Our programs focus on what works and what ... more
150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
16 - 29 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Guelph, ON, N2J 1N8 Map
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
18 years and up
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3.1 Long-Term Care Facilities for Seniors

Long-term care facilities and homes (aka. "nursing home") are for people who require the availability of 24-hour nursing care and supervision within a secure setting. They provide a higher level of care and support than retirement homes or supportive housing. Long-term care homes are owned and operated by various organizations: 1) Nursing homes are usually operated by private corporations; 2) Municipal homes for the aged are owned by municipal councils. Many municipalities are required to build a home for the aged in their area, either on their own or in partnership with a neighbouring municipality; 3) Charitable homes are usually owned by non-profit corporations, such as faith, community, ethnic or cultural groups.

Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Guelph, ON, N2J 1N8 Map
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
18 years and up
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Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1N8
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
16 years and up
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3.2 Group Homes, Residential Care and Supported Housing

A group home is usually a single-family dwelling for special populations that need a supervised living environment. Common examples include children and youth in care, individuals with developmental or physical disabilities, individuals recovering from substance abuse, teenaged mothers, or victims of domestic violence.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

*Tthe single point of access to developmental services in the Region of Waterloo. more
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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A charitable human service agency that currently serves more than 42,000 low-income women, men, youth and children annually through 19 programs. Inspired by ... more
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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A Community-based residential addiction treatment program for women whose use of alcohol and/or other drugs puts them at high risk. The program is 4-12 weeks ... more
215 King Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R2 Map
519-745-4691
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
18 years and up
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Twenty-four supportive housing units for individuals who have recently completed addiction treatment, or been involved with treatment who are also experiencing ... more
ON, Canada
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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A residential treatment program for men who are seeking help for their substance use. The program runs between 3-6 months and length can be negotiated depending on treatment goals. more
562 Concession Road, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4L2 Map
519-743-8327 x234
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
18 years and up
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Treatment services for women who are substance involved and pregnant and/or parenting children under age 6. Options include: Individual Support, Individual ... more
215 King Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R2 Map
519-745-4691
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
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Our goal is to empower young women who are pregnant and planning to parent or place their baby for adoption to make healthy choices for themselves and their ... more
231 Herbert Street, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1 Map
519-743-0291
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 24 years
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To enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing services and family-like homes in our community. more
30 Dupont Street East, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2G9 Map
519-742-5849
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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*Provides residential treatment for children and youth with severe emotional, mental health, developmental, and behavioural needs. *Our treatment facility consists of eight individual group homes. more
26 Dorset St, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L5 Map
519-884-3985
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
6 - 17 years
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Parents/guardians are a vital component of each youth’s treatment plan and are required to attend regular sessions and monthly family meetings with a Ray of ... more
1081 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2N1 Map
519-743-2311
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
13 - 17 years
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Provides services for developmentally challenged individuals with physical & emotional impairments in Waterloo Region; and operating MCSS’ Developmental ... more
2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2C 1A7 Map
519-893-6200
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
2 - 66 years
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A recovery-oriented, community-integrated agency that focuses on improved quality of life and enhanced independence for people experiencing mental health ... more
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 years and up
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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A holistic approach in treating women for substance misuse through evidence-based practices. We are women-centered in everything we do. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Virtual addiction services, Virtual webinars,Virtual day treatment, intensive virtual addiction treatment services.
5305 Adstoll Ave., Windsor, ON, N8T 1G9
519-252-2711
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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LA MAISON ARC-EN-CIEL is a French residential rehabilitation centre, which is authorized and financed by the North East Local Health Integration Network ... more
260 Chemin du Gouvernement, Opasatika, ON, P0L 1Z0 Map
705-369-4582
Area Served: Ontario
12 - 24 years
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Mackay Manor is a residential recovery home for men who have alcohol and drug related problems. This facility has 12-Level 1 and 4-Level 2 beds and is located ... more
AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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We also focus on the physical well-being of our clients; while at Newgate 180 you will eat delicious, healthy food prepared specifically for you by our ... more
435 Main St E, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Map
613-269-2672
Area Served: Ontario
18 years and up
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The Pine River Institute is a residential treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for 13 to 19 year olds in crisis. Students have a history of ... more
Shelburne, ON, L0N 1S0 Map
519-925-9225
Area Served: Ontario
13 - 19 years
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Ridgeview Children's Home Inc. is a staff model, co-ed treatment facility, capable of serving eight residents with a variety of special needs. The admission ... more
887 Longworth Rd, London, ON, N6K 0B8 Map
519-317-4190
Area Served: Ontario
3 - 18 years
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Government funded addictions programs in Thunder Bay. Services include: *Outpatient individual and group counselling * Four week residential women's ... more
301 Lillie Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A6 Map
807-684-5100
Area Served: Ontario
13 years and up
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In L'Arche, people who have developmental disabilities and those who come to assist share life and daytime activities together in family-like settings that are ... more
1833 rue Sherbrooke Est Bureau 101, Montreal, QC, H2K 1B4 Map
514-844-1661
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 18 years
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22 Wilson, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3C5 Map
1-289-208-2039
All ages
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31 Morris Drive, Belleville, ON, K8P 5B3 Map
289-922-8475
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
All ages
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250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
All ages
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3.3 Home Supports

Refers to supports and services provided in the person's home.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Beyond the Door Behaviour Associates Inc. (BTD) is committed to helping children living with neuro-developmental disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorder) ... more
5863 Leslie St, Toronto, ON, M2H 1J8
416-554-8716
Areas Served: Toronto, York (Regional Municipality), Peel Regional Municipality, Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
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A recovery-oriented, community-integrated agency that focuses on improved quality of life and enhanced independence for people experiencing mental health ... more
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 years and up
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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ParaMed brings the comfort and support you need at home with the right customized plan to preserve your loved ones independence and safety to help them live better. more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Our Incident Management System team continues to meet daily to direct a strategic response to manage the threat of COVID-19 and our team of infection prevention experts has been instrumental in limiting the number and extent of outbreaks in Extendicare homes.
3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
All ages
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ... more
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Services for seniors with relocation and home care transition services as moving from independent living to assisted or retirement living is rarely easy. We ... more
1 Thorncliffe Place Suite, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

Transformation Counselling
22 King St, Guelph, ON, N2J 1N8 Map
519-954-4900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
18 years and up
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3.4 Respite Care and Child Care

Respite refers to short term, temporary care provided to parents (or caregivers) so that they (and their families) can take a break from the daily routine of caregiving, and can range from a few hours to enough time for a vacation. Despite the guilt that parents or caregivers may feel, respite care can be very helpful in relieving stress from caregivers and give them time to recharge. Respite care may include services to take care of children, or older adults, or even parents.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

*Tthe single point of access to developmental services in the Region of Waterloo. more
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
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*Offers youth a safe alternative to living on the street. *Open 24/7 *Provides assistance with family reintegration, family support, runaway prevention, ... more
41 Weber St. W, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1 Map
519-749-2450
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 15 years
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To enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing services and family-like homes in our community. more
30 Dupont Street East, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2G9 Map
519-742-5849
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides services for developmentally challenged individuals with physical & emotional impairments in Waterloo Region; and operating MCSS’ Developmental ... more
2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2C 1A7 Map
519-893-6200
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
2 - 66 years
Add to Info Cart
A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ... more
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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4. Transportation

Having easy access to transportation is essential, whether its going to a doctor's appointment, getting to a job, or keeping up with your relationships. This section has transportation resources that may be specifically of interest to those with mental health needs.
 

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4.1 Driving Assessments

Sometimes one is required to provide a medical certificate in order to drive.

 

Occupational therapists can provide detailed assessments of driving ability at one of the following agencies listed below.

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5. Emergency Shelter and Housing

There are various shelters that people can use when they have no place to go.

 

Emergency shelters are places for people to live temporarily when they don't have a place to stay. Emergency shelters (such as women's shelters) are primarily meant for those fleeing an abusive relationship, sexual abuse or domestic violence. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

 

Homeless shelters are temporary places to stay, usually meant for homeless people. Usually located in downtown areas, they are similar to emergency shelters. The main difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. Some shelters limit their clientele by gender or age.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The website of the Region of Waterloo has a list of shelters in the Waterloo Region. more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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*Provides emergency shelter to youth between the ages of 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness in our community. *The agency operates two 24 hour shelter ... more
Cambridge, ON, N1R 8E3 Map
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 - 24 years
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A charitable human service agency that currently serves more than 42,000 low-income women, men, youth and children annually through 19 programs. Inspired by ... more
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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The program strives to respond, in a meaningful way to the needs of the most abandoned of our city’s poor and homeless people. These needs include the basic ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
Add to Info Cart
Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
Add to Info Cart
*Offers youth a safe alternative to living on the street. *Open 24/7 *Provides assistance with family reintegration, family support, runaway prevention, ... more
41 Weber St. W, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1 Map
519-749-2450
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 15 years
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*Shelter for homeless young mothers *Provides a safe home for women between the ages of sixteen and up who are pregnant, or who have a child in their care, or ... more
109 Young Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 4Z2 Map
519-571-0722
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
16 years and up
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*YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo's 60-bed emergency shelter for women (16 and older), transgendered people, and families who are homeless. *Parents of either gender ... more
84 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON, N2H 2L7 Map
519-744-0120
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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To maintain the health and safety of street youth by providing hot meals, food hampers, clothing, hygiene products, crisis counseling, referrals and advocacy ... more
35 Sheldon Ave. N., Kitchener, ON, N2H 3M1 Map
519-742-2788
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
12 - 25 years
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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6. Finances and Money

This section has resources about finances, money, grants, subsidies and other related information. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Provides a complete range of preventative and supportive interventions for children, adolescents and their families who are coping with behavioural, emotional ... more
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Up to 18 years
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Ontario Dsiability Support Program (ODSP) Income and Employment Supports more
715 Fischer Hallman Rd., Kitchener, ON, N2E 4E9 Map
519-886-4700
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Provides services for children, seniors and people who need help finding a job, affordable housing, emergency shelter or income assistance (including Ontario Works). more
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
All ages
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities. more
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Kidsport is a grant to help financially disadvantaged children/youth participate in organized sport (affiliated with a member sports organization of the Sport ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 18 years
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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The Ontario Disability Support Program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.The program ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit (of up to $2,300/year in 2005) for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
Up to 18 years
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Key information for qualified practitioners who are called upon by their patients to certify Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate. more
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Posted: Jun 12, 2012
Language: EN
Catchment: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Posted: Jul 11, 2012
Language: EN
Catchment: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Local resource book for those living, working or supporting someone with a disability.
Posted: Aug 29, 2012
Language: EN
Catchment: Central West
A directory of resources, organizations and services in Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and Dufferin County.
Posted: Jul 19, 2012
Language: EN
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
Language: EN
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