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Salvation Army (Whitby) offers food bank & family services programs, anger management and positive life skills programs, free community hot lunches, and a Back to School program. They may also provide household item vouchers, clothing vouchers, children’s camp and a Christmas Hamper Program. Visit their website for more information on these services and their regular church gatherings. Read more...

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illnesses. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Durham Region Social Services (Pickering) offers Financial Emergency services; Children’s services; Family Services (counselling, education); Housing Services, such as affordable housing; Income and Employment Services (Ontario Works Program); and long term care programs for seniors, as well as caregiver relief, Meals on Wheels, and respite care. They also provide a resource directory for local food banks. Visit their website for Read more...

Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) is a charitable not-for-profit agency offering Crisis response; Residential Programs; Community Support Programs; Justice Initiatives; Family Support; Seniors Support; and Training and Education to those with mental health concerns Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

Distress Centre Durham works Online and has text services for individuals in distress. Chat live and Text in a safe, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a trained responder. Chat and Text services are for everyone, regardless of your age, issues or concerns. If you’re not comfortable using the phone or would prefer to communicate with someone online or by text about Read more...

Lakeridge Health offers residential and day treatment options for women 16 years and older with substance abuse issues. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Ellel Canada Ontario is a non-denominational Christian Ministry who offers personal prayer ministry to those in need and trains and equips people to help others more effectively. They are specialized in serving: Aboriginal and Indigenous People(s) and people with addictions. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Creekside Church operates a Celebrate Recovery program. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12 step program that helps “heal the hurts, habits and hang-ups of life.” Visit website for more information. Read more...

Supporting Housing of Waterloo offers income supports and voluntary trusteeship; a foodbank and community pantry; staff support with problem solving and planning; access to resources in health care, harm reduction and recreation; crisis support and counselling; and spiritual support. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

House of Friendship is a Waterloo Region-based nonprofit that helps people and families through: affordable housing; emergency shelters; addiction treatment programs; womens health treatment; food hampers; and community assistance. Visit their website for more information. Read more...