Youville Centre offers programs and services for at-risk mothers and their children. They offer addictions, mental health and career counselling; breakfast and lunch programs; a food bank; swap shop; parenting and nutrition programs; housing support; and referrals to specialized services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Caldwell Family Centre and food bank provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals. Core programming includes: adult drop-in; week day breakfast and lunch; computer with Internet access; employment programs; community kitchen; After-School Programs; Clothing Depot; Baby Depot; Toy Library; Settlement support worker available. Read more...
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Foster Farm Family House is a community house. It acts as a resource centre with a variety of services and activities for residents of the Foster Farm community, such as daily drop-in; sewing room; after school programs; youth programs; computer access; bread baskets; food bank; and a gently used clothing items. Read more...
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Pauktuutit offers culturally appropriate programs and resources for Aboriginal people. This includes shelters, abuse prevention, health initiatives, and social development. Read more...
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Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty is a collaboration between several organizations which offers: A medical clinic with doctors and nurses on site; Crisis counselling, harm reduction, withdrawal management, and a calming rest centre; Daily meals and a food pantry; Use of washrooms and showers; Some clothing; Some housing supports; and financial and social assistance. Read more...
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Gate 3:16 offers a drop-in centre for those in need (24+). They provide a variety of basic care services such as: Meals; Clothing; Counselling services; Medical Services (Registered Nurse, Optician, Foot Care Specialist) as well as a community centre with space to sit. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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Denise House offers: Emergency Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse; a 24/7 crisis and support by telephone or in person at the shelter; Food, clothing and personal necessities; Counselling, safety and goal planning; Childrenās Programs; and Legal and court support referrals. Visit their website for more information. Phone: 905-728-7311 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3725 Read more...
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Simcoe Hall Settlement House provides wellness opportunities through a food bank; and programs to serve children, individuals and families who experience financial and social challenges. They also have a ‘Rummage Room’ with some clothing for sale. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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The YWCA Durham offers an emergency shelter; long term counselling; supportive housing; recreation opportunities; a thrift shop and other services for women and children experiencing violence. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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The Refuge is a Youth Outreach Centre Offering: Food Programs; Basic Need Programs (Showers and Laundry, Co-Op, Other Needs); Recreation and Counselling Programs (Art, Grief Management, Outdoor Adventure, Counselling, Housing Services, Employment Opportunities, Community); and Educational Programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...