Basic Needs
Basic Needs resources are resources such as food, housing (including shelters), transportation and temporary financial assistance.
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
7900 Canadian Drive, Welland, Niagara Falls, St. Catherines, ON, L2E 6S5 Map
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Playful Solutions
212 Mellanby ave, Port Colborne, ON, L0S 1N0 Map
905-992-9283
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
Accepting patients: Yes
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Up to 20 years
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Nurturing Solutions
221 Glendale Ave, St Catharines, ON Map
289-274-5428
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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4961 King Street East, Beamsville, ON, L0R 1B5 Map
905-563-9900
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Hamilton
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All ages
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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
60 King Street, Welland, ON, L3B 6A4 Map
905-732-4498
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 16 years
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654 South Pelham Road, Welland, ON Map
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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12 - 16 years
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210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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3325 N. Service Road, Burlington, ON, L7N 3G2 Map
905-714-9517
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18 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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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
ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 16 years
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654 South Pelham Road, Welland, ON Map
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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12 - 16 years
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17 Centre Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3A6 Map
905-984-4365
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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9 - 24 years
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
144 Thorold Road, Welland, ON, L3C 3V4 Map
289-228-7457
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality, Hamilton
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All ages
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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.
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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
3280 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6 Map
905-684-6918
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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36 Page St., St. Catharines, ON, L2R 4A7 Map
905-641-5222
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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178 King Street, Welland, ON, L3B 3J5 Map
905-735-4445
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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792 Canboro Rd, Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0 Map
905-892-4332
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 - 18 years
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3340 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6 Map
905-688-6850
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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17 Centre Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3A6 Map
905-984-4365
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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9 - 24 years
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17 Centre Street, St. Catharines, ON Map
905-984-4365
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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5483 Trafalgar Road North, Guelph, ON, N0B 1T0 Map
855-972-9760
Areas Served: Wellington County, Toronto, Central South, York (Regional Municipality), Thunder Bay District, South West
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18 years and up
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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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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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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AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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All ages
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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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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
Thorold, ON
905-380-6764
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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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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144 Thorold Road, Welland, ON, L3C 3V4 Map
289-228-7457
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality, Hamilton
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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
36 Page St., St. Catharines, ON, L2R 4A7 Map
905-641-5222
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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60 James Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E7 Map
905-684-1223 x1
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
144 Thorold Road, Welland, ON, L3C 3V4 Map
289-228-7457
Areas Served: Niagara Regional Municipality, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Municipality, Hamilton
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All ages
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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
60 James Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E7 Map
905-684-1223 x1
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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792 Canboro Rd, Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0 Map
905-892-4332
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 - 18 years
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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.
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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.
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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
ON, Canada
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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17 Centre Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3A6 Map
905-984-4365
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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9 - 24 years
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3325 N. Service Road, Burlington, ON, L7N 3G2 Map
905-714-9517
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18 years and up
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26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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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
60 King Street, Welland, ON, L3B 6A4 Map
905-732-4498
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 16 years
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210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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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)
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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