The Salvation Army Community & Social Services & Thrift Store (Oshawa) offers services which include include: Food Bank including non-perishable food and fresh food when available; and hygiene and infant supplies. Clients may also be referred to Community and Family Services programs and community resources as necessary, and are provided with spiritual counsel whenever possible. This location of the Salvation 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...
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First Light Foundation of Hope operates a drop-in and outreach centre; and may supply basic nutritional staples, clothing, foot care services, warmth (in winter) and cool (in summer); access to counseling and a support network; and a mobile unit which seeks out individuals in alleyways and streets. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Parkwood Clinic offers methadone/suboxone addictions program; and treats opiate addiction or dependence; they also offer a hepatitis C clinic. Visit their website for more information. After Hours Line: 905-728-1668 Read more...
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Narcotics Anonymous is a support group for recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Some men only and women only meetings may be available. Contact their helpline or view their website for dates, locations and meeting times. Read more...
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Cornerstone Community Association offers a Community Residential Facility (supporting inmates after they have served their time in incarceration) with supports such as: Employment counselling; Addiction and mental health supports; Educational upgrading and connections with Ontario Works; Daily Meals; and some financial support. Read more...
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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...
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Carea Community Health Centres (Oshawa) offers health promotion services; indigenous programs; youth outreach; parental support programs; and other recreational programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Alcoholics Anonymous offers a 12-step program to overcome alcohol addictions and abuse. Visit their website to find a meeting. Read more...