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Safety Network Durham helps survivors of gender-based violence access supports that start with one confidential conversation with a caring community coordinator. They offer Counselling; Family law support; Parenting/Housing support; Emergency shelter; Clothing and hygiene essentials; Government financial assistance; Language interpreters; Legal support and Legal Aid Ontario certificates; Settlement services for newcomers to Canada; Financial assistance to address immediate safety concerns Read more...

The City of Oshawa provides a resource list of emergency shelters and warming centres for underhoused individuals in the Oshawa area, among other resources. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

The John Howard Society of Durham Region offers a variety of services including: anger management; counselling; employment opportunities; youth programs; housing services; parenting programs; womens programs; extrajudicial measures (EJM); and other programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

City of Ottawa: Community and Social Services delivers and funds programs to Ottawa residents in need of emergency shelter and subsidized housing. Visit their website for more information. Phone: 613-580-2400 Toll-free:1-866-261-9799 Fleeing Abuse:-3-1-1,-press-1-for-English,-and-then-option-7 Read more...

The Halton Lighthouse is a 32 bed co-ed emergency shelter operated by the Salvation Army and Halton Region Social Services. It is the general emergency shelter for Halton Region. It provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to individuals who are experiencing some type of housing crisis. Shelter is provided in most cases for up to 40 days. Transportation to shelter may Read more...

Salvation Army Community Service (Napanee) may offer local Food and shelter services to those in the Napanee community. Contact them at 613-354-2550 to learn more. Read more...

Salvation Army Shelter (Cawthra) provides emergency housing to single male and female over 25. They have a maximum bed capacity of 85 people with an overflow capacity to assist the Wilkinson Road Shelter and the Peel Family Shelter when needed. Residents can stay 30-90 days. Visit website for more information. Read more...

Support House offers a full range of supportive housing options for those with mental health and/or substance use issues – from highly intensive staff supported residences to community supports through rent subsidies with private landlords. The staff team supports multiple needs and works to strengthen essential life skills. Staff may also assist in connecting with additional supports in the community Read more...

Indus Community Services offers newcomers to Canada assistance in finding housing, employment and community resources; they may also assist in finding suitable housing; and provide other family services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Achēv: Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) may offer: Employment Services; Education and Training; English Language Training; Housing Information; Health Care Services; Child, Youth and Family Resources; Legal and Social Services; Government Programs; Personal Finance and Income Tax Help; Community and Recreational Services; and information related to Canadian Citizenship. Visit their website for more information. Read more...