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
Local Children’s Aid Society which provides child protection and care for children assigned to its care.
Children’s Aid Societies serve to protect ...
77 Mary Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5V4 Map
613-735-6866
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is a membership organization that represents 53 children's aid societies in Ontario, and is ...
75 Front Street East 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1V9 Map
416-987-7725
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ...
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 21 years
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The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP) provides access to up-to-date research on Canadian child welfare programs and policies. The Portal is a ...
3506 University Street, Montreal, QC, H3A 2A7 Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Youth in Care Canada is a national, charitable organization driven by youth and alumni from child welfare authorities across Canada. YICC exists to voice the ...
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Map
613-327-4317
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
Amanda Telford
201 Daniel Street South, Arnprior, ON, K7S 2L9 Map
613-218-0249
Area Served: Renfrew County
Accepting patients: Yes
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12 - 65 years
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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
Provides * Monthly food assistance * Emergency Food Assistance * Clothing Assistance. Located at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church.
295 Albert Street, Arnprior, ON Map
613-668-4462
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Best Start is part of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and helps meet the needs of pregnant women and teens, pregnant women living in isolation or ...
15 Lake Street, Killaloe, ON, K0J 2A) Map
613-757-3108 x18887573108
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Providing food for individuals and families in need in Deep River and Area.
40 Poplar Street, Deep River, ON, 613-584-2418 Map
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has a comprehensive list of various food resources for Renfrew County.
Their list includes 1) Food Banks, ...
7 International Drive, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6W5 Map
613-735-8653 x18002671097
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Food bank serving Renfrew and district.
163 Argyle Street South, Renfrew, ON Map
613-432-9574
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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St. Joseph's Food Bank provides food for families in need. People are asked to use the food bank only once a month, when they need it the most. Food Bank ...
Pembroke, ON, K8A 6X9 Map
613-732-3807
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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EatRight Ontario (ERO) is a free service that connects residents of Ontario to the trusted advice of a Registered Dietitian to help you make healthier food ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence.
These programs and services are delivered ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 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
Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families.
* Therapy & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services:
•helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence.
These programs and services are delivered ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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A Canada-wide association of family members and others working for the benefit of persons of all ages who have an intellectual disability.
Founded in 1958 by ...
4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 Map
416-661-9611
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Non-profit organization created to focus national attention on mental health issues and to work to improve the health and social outcomes of people living with ...
Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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Operation Come Home is an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up. Our programs focus on what works and what ...
150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6 Map
613-230-4663
Area Served: Canada
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16 - 29 years
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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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.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Royal Ottawa Place, a long-term care centre, is a 64 bed, three storey residential style home linked to the Royal Ottawa Hospital which officially began ...
1141 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6P8 Map
613-722-6521 x6106
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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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
Columbus House (Pembroke) Inc. provides young individuals as well as young parents with various services. The Young Parent Support Program (YPSP) offers young ...
542 River Rd, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1A1 Map
613-732-2791
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Offers supports and services for adults and youth in transition with developmental disabilities, funded by by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Community and ...
326 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON, K7V 4E7 Map
613-432-6763
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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L'Arche Arnprior is a local community of L'Arche, which is an international network of faith-based communities centered around individuals with developmental ...
16 Edward Street South, Arnprior, ON, K7S 3W4 Map
613-623-7323
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Facilitates community reintegration for people living with mental illness or concurrent disorders by offering housing supports in order to prevent ...
162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5144 x226
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 - 65 years
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Royal Ottawa Place, a long-term care centre, is a 64 bed, three storey residential style home linked to the Royal Ottawa Hospital which officially began ...
1141 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6P8 Map
613-722-6521 x6106
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families.
* Therapy & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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10 - 17 years
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A holistic approach in treating women for substance misuse through evidence-based practices. We are women-centered in everything we do.
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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LA MAISON ARC-EN-CIEL is a French residential rehabilitation centre, which is authorized and financed by the North East Local Health Integration Network ...
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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Mackay Manor is a residential recovery home for men who have alcohol and drug related problems. This facility has 12-Level 1 and 4-Level 2 beds and is located ...
AB, Canada
613-432-4946
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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We also focus on the physical well-being of our clients; while at Newgate 180 you will eat delicious, healthy food prepared specifically for you by our ...
435 Main St E, Merrickville, ON, K0G 1N0 Map
613-269-2672
Area Served: Ontario
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18 years and up
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North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) is an integrated agency, providing services to children, youth and their families in the ...
68 Aura Lake Street, Schumacher, ON, P0N 1G0 Map
705-360-7230
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12 - 15 years
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The Pine River Institute is a residential treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for 13 to 19 year olds in crisis.
Students have a history of ...
Shelburne, ON, L0N 1S0 Map
519-925-9225
Area Served: Ontario
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13 - 19 years
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Ridgeview Children's Home Inc. is a staff model, co-ed treatment facility, capable of serving eight residents with a variety of special needs. The admission ...
887 Longworth Rd, London, ON, N6K 0B8 Map
519-317-4190
Area Served: Ontario
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3 - 18 years
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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All ages
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Government funded addictions programs in Thunder Bay.
Services include:
*Outpatient individual and group counselling
* Four week residential women's ...
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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In L'Arche, people who have developmental disabilities and those who come to assist share life and daytime activities together in family-like settings that are ...
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
34 Mayo Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6X5 Map
613-371-3804
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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8 years and up
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162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5133 x221
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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65 years and up
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162 rue Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M8 Map
613-789-5144 x226
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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16 - 65 years
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27 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4E9 Map
613-284-5980
Area Served: LHIN Champlain
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18 years and up
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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
A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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10 - 17 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services:
•helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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16 years and up
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ParaMed brings the comfort and support you need at home with the right customized plan to preserve your loved ones independence and safety to help them live better.
3000 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, ON, L3R 4T9 Map
1-800-465-5054
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All ages
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ...
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Services for seniors with relocation and home care transition services as moving from independent living to assisted or retirement living is rarely easy. We ...
1 Thorncliffe Place Suite, Ottawa, ON, K2H 9N9 Map
613-790-9355
Area Served: Canada
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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
Offers supports and services for adults and youth in transition with developmental disabilities, funded by by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Community and ...
326 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON, K7V 4E7 Map
613-432-6763
Area Served: Renfrew County
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All ages
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Transportation, adult day programs, support programs, social recreation for rural seniors
1128 Mill Street, Manotick, ON, K4M 1H2 Map
613-692-4697
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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65 years and up
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Agnola Care Homes is dedicated to creating a secure and caring environment for individuals requiring support. Our commitment is to empower our residents to ...
227 Eagle st, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 1J8 Map
289-264-3555
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ...
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
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10 - 17 years
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ...
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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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.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
Transportation, adult day programs, support programs, social recreation for rural seniors
1128 Mill Street, Manotick, ON, K4M 1H2 Map
613-692-4697
Areas Served: LHIN Champlain, Ottawa-Carleton
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65 years and up
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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.
Suggest a resource
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
Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families.
* Therapy & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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All ages
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence.
These programs and services are delivered ...
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
Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities.
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Kidsport is a grant to help financially disadvantaged children/youth participate in organized sport (affiliated with a member sports organization of the Sport ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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Up to 18 years
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence.
These programs and services are delivered ...
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)
The Ontario Disability Support Program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.The program ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a tax-free benefit (of up to $2,300/year in 2005) for families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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Up to 18 years
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Key information for qualified practitioners who are called upon by their patients to certify Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate.
ON, Canada
1-866-741-0127
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents and others save for the long-term financial security of a person ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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All ages
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