Basic Needs
Basic Needs resources are resources such as food, housing (including shelters), transportation and temporary financial assistance.
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: ...
18 Walnut Street, Cambridge, ON, N1R 2E7 Map
519-621-5090
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4K5 Map
519-884-0000
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
165 King St. E, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2K8 Map
519-743-2460
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
200 Ardelt Ave., Kitchener, ON, N2C 2L9 Map
519-576-0540
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
65 Hanson Avenue, Kitchener, ON, N2C 2H6 Map
529-772-4399 x3
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
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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
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16 years and up
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Qualia counselling Services
430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON, N2T 0C2 Map
519-742-0500
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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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
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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 ...
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
1145 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4L5 Map
519-653-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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.
7 Thorne Street, Cambridge, ON, N1R 1S3 Map
519-267-7900
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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. ...
659 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2M4 Map
519-578-8018 x217
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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).
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Through community partnerships, we obtain and distribute emergency food from our neighbours for our neighbours.
50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, ON, N2E 2M7 Map
519-743-5576
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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
58 Queen St. S, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6 Map
519-743-1151
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
175 Waterloo St., New Hamburg, ON, N3A 1S3 Map
519-662-2731
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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.
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
ON, Canada
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
35 Dickson St, Cambridge, ON, N1R 7A6 Map
519-749-8305 x7368
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
231 Herbert Street, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1 Map
519-743-0291
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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).
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
362 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 1W6 Map
519-571-9408
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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
58 Queen St. S, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6 Map
519-743-1151
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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As a best-in-class Socially Responsible Agency, we support organizations by providing them with key personnel in order that they can achieve their mission to ...
605 James Street North, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1J9 Map
289-208-2029
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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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 & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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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 ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
416-661-9611
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
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16 - 29 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Qualia counselling Services
430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON, N2T 0C2 Map
519-742-0500
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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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.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Qualia counselling Services
430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON, N2T 0C2 Map
519-742-0500
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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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
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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.
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
215 King Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R2 Map
519-745-4691
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
ON, Canada
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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.
562 Concession Road, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4L2 Map
519-743-8327 x234
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
215 King Street South, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1R2 Map
519-745-4691
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
231 Herbert Street, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V1 Map
519-743-0291
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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.
30 Dupont Street East, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2G9 Map
519-742-5849
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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.
26 Dorset St, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L5 Map
519-884-3985
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
1081 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2N1 Map
519-743-2311
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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13 - 17 years
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Provides services for developmentally challenged individuals with physical & emotional impairments in Waterloo Region; and operating MCSS’ Developmental ...
2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2C 1A7 Map
519-893-6200
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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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 & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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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, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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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.
5305 Adstoll Ave., Windsor, ON, N8T 1G9
519-252-2711
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
260 Chemin du Gouvernement, Opasatika, ON, P0L 1Z0 Map
705-369-4582
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
435 Main St E, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Map
613-269-2672
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
Shelburne, ON, L0N 1S0 Map
519-925-9225
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
887 Longworth Rd, London, ON, N6K 0B8 Map
519-317-4190
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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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 ...
301 Lillie Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 0A6 Map
807-684-5100
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
1833 rue Sherbrooke Est Bureau 101, Montreal, QC, H2K 1B4 Map
514-844-1661
Area Served: Canada
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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
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12 - 18 years
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1320 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5 Map
905-849-4545
Areas Served: Halton Regional Municipality, Central West, Peel Regional Municipality, Dufferin County, Wellington County, Central South, Niagara Regional Municipality, Hamilton, Simcoe County, York (Regional Municipality)
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All ages
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22 Wilson, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3C5 Map
1-289-208-2039
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Halton Regional Municipality, Peel Regional Municipality, Central West
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All ages
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31 Morris Drive, Belleville, ON, K8P 5B3 Map
289-922-8475
Area Served: Ontario
Accepting patients: Yes
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All ages
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250 Dundas St. west, Toronto, ON, M5T 2Z5 Map
416-646-5557
Area Served: Canada
Accepting patients: Unknown
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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) ...
5863 Leslie St, Toronto, ON, M2H 1J8
416-554-8716
Areas Served: Toronto, York (Regional Municipality), Peel Regional Municipality, Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
236 Victoria St. North, Kitchener, ON Map
519-742-3191
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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As a best-in-class Socially Responsible Agency, we support organizations by providing them with key personnel in order that they can achieve their mission to ...
605 James Street North, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1J9 Map
289-208-2029
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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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.
3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
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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 ...
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
1 Thorncliffe Place Suite, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Qualia counselling Services
430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON, N2T 0C2 Map
519-742-0500
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
Modality of care: In person, Virtual
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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.
1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3T2 Map
519-741-1121
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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, ...
41 Weber St. W, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1 Map
519-749-2450
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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.
30 Dupont Street East, Waterloo, ON, N2J 2G9 Map
519-742-5849
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Provides services for developmentally challenged individuals with physical & emotional impairments in Waterloo Region; and operating MCSS’ Developmental ...
2749 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2C 1A7 Map
519-893-6200
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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2 - 66 years
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As a best-in-class Socially Responsible Agency, we support organizations by providing them with key personnel in order that they can achieve their mission to ...
605 James Street North, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1J9 Map
289-208-2029
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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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, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
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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.
Suggest a resource
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.
Suggest a resource
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.
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
Cambridge, ON, N1R 8E3 Map
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
51 Charles St. E., Kitchener, ON, N2G 4R3 Map
519-742-8327
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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, ...
41 Weber St. W, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1 Map
519-749-2450
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
109 Young Street, Kitchener, ON, N2H 4Z2 Map
519-571-0722
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
84 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON, N2H 2L7 Map
519-744-0120
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 ...
35 Sheldon Ave. N., Kitchener, ON, N2H 3M1 Map
519-742-2788
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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 & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
285 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3Z4 Map
519-884-1470
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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Ontario Dsiability Support Program (ODSP) Income and Employment Supports
715 Fischer Hallman Rd., Kitchener, ON, N2E 4E9 Map
519-886-4700
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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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).
99 Regina St. N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4G6 Map
519-883-2174
Area Served: Waterloo Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities.
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) :
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
The Ontario Disability Support Program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.The program ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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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.
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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