Resources
The websites below provide additional information and resources about health topics you may be interested in.
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24.7 Crisis Line PHONE: 905-278-9036 Caledon/Dufferin: 1-888-811-2222 |
24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin is a community crisis service offering timely response to adults (16 years and over) experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis; individuals having difficulties coping; and family, caregivers and friends needing support. 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin professionals will speak to you by phone to provide support and help you make a plan to stay safe. |
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Caledon Community Services ADDRESS: 18 King St. Bolton ON, L7E 1E6 PHONE: 1 (905) 951-2300 ex 663 WEBSITE: www.ccs4u.org |
The community’s needs have been our focus since 1971. Our vision, mission &values apply to all we do in every CCS program. They guide our conduct with our clients, customers, staff, volunteers &all of our stakeholders. To help people help themselves by working creatively &responding to the community. |
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Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services Caledon East Branch ADDRESS: 15924 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon, ON L7C2Z1 PHONE: 905-951-3838 TOLL FREE: 1-888-743-6496 Orangeville Branch ADDRESS: 390 C Line Road, Orangeville, ON L9W 3Z8 PHONE: 519-942-1452 Toll FREE: 1-888-742-2658 |
Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services is a not for profit, charitable organization serving the Town of Caledon and the County of Dufferin. Our agency offers free, one-to-one, confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to support individuals affected by crime and tragic circumstances. At CDVS, the needs of every victim matters. |
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CAMH Centre for Addiction and Mental Health PHONE: 416-535-8501 press 2 |
From assessment to brief interventions, inpatient programs, day hospital services, continuing care, outpatient services and family support, CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services. |
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Cawthra Shelter ADDRESS: 2500 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, ON L5A 2X3 PHONE: 905-281-1272 WEBSITE: U/A |
Provides emergency housing to single male and female over 25 * maximum bed capacity of 85 people with an overflow capacity to assist the Wilkinson Road Shelter and the Peel Family Shelter when needed * length of stay is 30-90 days |
| Choices ADDRESS: 59 Town line, Orangeville ON, L9W 1V5 PHONE: (519)942-5970 WEBSITE: www.choicesyouthshelter.com |
Our mission is to be a safe and supportive resource within Dufferin County that offers homeless youth, 16 to 24 years of age, an alternative to living on the street and supports their transition to a more productive and brighter future. |
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CMHA Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel/Dufferin ADDRESS: 7700 Hurontario St #314, Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3 PHONE: 905- 451-2123 WEBSITE: https://cmhapeeldufferin.ca/ |
CMHA Peel Dufferin champions good mental health for everyone and supports the full participation of those with mental illness and addictions in the life of the community. |
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Dufferin County Community and Social Services ADDRESS: 52 Zina St, Orangeville, ON, L9W 2X3 PHONE: (519) 941-2816 WEBSITE:www.dufferincounty.ca |
The County of Dufferin offers several Housing programs and services to assist with low-income, homelessness and more. The County of Dufferin has been designated through the Housing Services Act (HSA) 2011, as the Service Manager for Social Housing for Dufferin County. Dufferin Housing Services manages 279 senior/integrated/family units. |
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Elizabeth Fry Society ADDRESS: 102 Maple Ave, Barrie ON, L4N 1S4 PHONE: 1 (705) 725-0613 WEBSITE:www.elizabethfrysociety.com |
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel-Halton was started as a volunteer organization over 46 years ago. The Society has since expanded, and although still relies heavily on volunteers, has over fifty full-time staff members and a number of contract staff. The Society’s head office is in Brampton. At Elizabeth Fry Society we recognize that each of our clients has very different needs, which are addressed by one or more of the Agency’s 18 programs. |
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Family Transition Place ADDRESS: 20 Bredin Pkwy Orangeville ON, L9W 4Z9 PHONE: (519) 942-4122 WEBSITE:www.familytransitionplace.ca |
Since 1984, Family Transition Place (FTP) has been providing critical services to women and their children who have experienced abuse and unhealthy relationships. Inside FTP’s doors, women find a warm and welcoming place where their safety and well-being is the most important thing in the world. Whether they need a safe place to live, or the services of a professional, skilled counsellor to assist them on their journey, FTP is there to help. |
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John Howard Society ADDRESS: 295A Broadway Ave Orangeville ON, L9W1L2 PHONE: (519) 940-3061 WEBSITE:www.johnhoward.on.ca ADDRESS: 134 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6V 4J7 PHONE: 905-459-0111 ADDRESS: 191 Main St E, Milton, ON L9T 1N7 PHONE: 905- 864-1306 |
Our mission is to prevent crime through research, community education, and the promotion of systemic change and restorative services to individuals. Our organization’s objective is to encourage individual well-being through informed services to persons at risk of committing crime. Our services are available to youth and adults both male and female. |
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Knights Table ADDRESS: 4-278 Glidden Rd,Brampton ON, L9W 1H9 PHONE: 1 (905)454-8725 WEBSITE:www.knightstable.org |
For over 26 years Knights Table has served the needs of people dealing with issues of poverty and homelessness in the Peel Region. Driven by client needs, Knights Table is supported by a staff of 9 along with over 3,200 volunteers who are committed to assisting people who come through our doors. The staff and volunteers assist the clients regardless of colour, culture, religion, economic status, gender, sexual orientation or social condition. |
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Lighthouse ADDRESS: 219 Broadway Ave, Orangeville ON, L9W 1K4 PHONE: (519) 217-2259 WEBSITE: U/A |
The Lighthouse provides meals to those in need. The Light house is more than a soup kitchen; it provides a safe place and a meeting place for those that are in need as well as social, physical and spiritual care to those in Dufferin County. |
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North Peel Dufferin and Legal Services ADDRESS: 24 Queen St E. Brampton ON, L6V 1A3 PHONE: 1 (905)455-0160 WEBSITE: www.legalclinicsinpeel.ca |
North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services (“NPDCLS”) assists people who live in Brampton, Caledon, and Dufferin County. NPDCLS is a non-profit corporation staffed by lawyers, community legal workers and administrative staff and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors, whose members come from the community. Our mandate is to provide free legal information, advice and representation to low-income residents of Peel in areas of law that are practiced by the clinics. |
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Oliver House ADDRESS: 18186 Heartlake Rd, Caledon ON, L7K 3L3 PHONE: (519) 927-5285 WEBSITE:U/A |
Ontario Ministry of Health licensed home for special care. It is a residential group home offering 24hr supervised and supportive housing program for community residents with psychiatric disorders. Capacity for 52 residents. |
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Ontario Works Peel ADDRESS: 7120 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4 PHONE: 905-793-9200 WEBSITE: http://www.peelregion.ca |
The Region of Peel provides financial help for people in need. |
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PAARC Peel Addiction Assessment Referral Centre ADDRESS: 5170 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 PHONE: 905-629-1007 |
PAARC offers many services and supports for people living with substance misuse and abuse, substance dependence, and harmful gambling. If you also live with a mental illness, you are welcome at PAARC. For a complete list of our services, click on PROGRAMS. All of our services and programs are confidential. You do not need a health card to access our services. With the exception of the Back on Track Program, all of PAARC's services are free to all our clients. |
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Peel Family Shelter ADDRESS: 1767 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4X 1L5 PHONE: 905- 272-7061 Shelter Intake 905-272-7061 (After hours) WEBSITE: U/A |
Peel Family Shelter provides emergency housing for homeless families in Peel. It is designed with 60 units which can accommodate up to 225 people. The program operates 24 hours a day on a year-round basis. |
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Portage Treatment Facility – ADDRESS: 6681 Irvine St Elora, ON , N0B 1S0 PHONE: (519) 846-0945 WEBSIT E:www.portage.ca/en/ |
Portage is a non-profit organisation that established a residential substance abuse rehabilitation centre for adolescents in cooperation with the Government of Ontario. Portage offers comprehensive services within a continuum of care model aimed at helping users to overcome addiction problems. Its programs, which are based on the therapeutic community approach, encourage personal growth and enable residents to transform their lives. The Portage Elora treatment centre has a 40-bed capacity and provides substance abuse treatment for males and females in two gender-separate programs. |
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Punjabi Community Health Services ADDRESS: 11730 Airport Rd. Brampton ON, L6R 0C7 PHONE: 1 (905) 677-0889 WEBSITE:wwwpchs4u.com |
Health and Social Service not-for-profit and charitable agency that provides a variety of services for the South Asian community including: * Addiction counselling * Mental health counselling * Seniors and high risk seniors services * Health promotion * Domestic violence support and assistance * Women's and men's group programs * Parenting programs * Translation services * Diversity training. |
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Salvation Army ADDRESS: 690 Riddell Rd. Orangeville ON, L9W 2Z5 PHONE: (519) 943-1203 WEBSITE: www.salvationarmy.ca |
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. The Salvation Army is passionately committed to eradicating poverty and caring for people who are struggling. The Salvation Army is working to address the dehumanizing scourge of poverty and injustice and educate the public about what it means to live in poverty – and what they can do to help. |
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SHIP ADDRESS: 107-969 Derry Rd E, Mississauga ON, L5T 2J7 PHONE: 1 (905)795-8742 WEBSITE:www.shipshey.ca |
SHIP effectively and efficiently responds to the needs of our clients, their families, friends and significant others. Through education and awareness we can help our community to be open, sensitive and supportive of the needs of those with mental illness and the efforts of this organization. We will work toward successful reduction and eventual elimination of the stigma for individuals living with a mental illness. To achieve each aspect of our Vision, SHIP will continue to educate housing and health care service providers, potential landlords, neighbours and funders, clients and their families. |
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St Leonard’s Place ADDRESS: 1105 Queen Street E, Brampton, ON L6T 4E2 Brampton ON, L6T 3S3 PHONE: 1 (905) 457-3611 x 237 WEBSITE:www.stleonardsplace.com |
St. Leonard’s Place Peel offers supportive transitional housing for men (ages 16 and up) who have a history of homelessness, mental illness, and addictions, and for those who have been in conflict with the law. Each resident is assigned a care coordinator to assist them in identifying and achieving goals towards successful community reintegration. In collaboration with the Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC), St. Leonard's Place Peel offers addictions counseling for our residents on-site. Each term has participants meeting for one-on-one counseling sessions twice a week for an eight week period, at which time successful participants are given recognition of their achievement. Our programming caters to the varying levels of cognitive ability to best suit each resident's unique needs. |
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Victim Services Peel Address: 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON L6V 3W6 PHONE: 905-568-1068 WEBSITE: vspeel.org |
We provide assistance to people across Brampton and Mississauga who are victims of domestic abuse or traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden death, and armed robberies. We also offer healing through counselling and advocacy, and hope to prevent re-victimization through education and support. |
| Vita Centre ADDRESS: 75 Wat Line # 101, Mississauga ON, L4Z 3E5 PHONE: 1 (905) 502-7933 WEBSITE:www.vitamanor.org |
Vita Centre is a charitable organization dedicated to providing life affirming community support to all pregnant and parenting women in Peel. Vita Centre takes leadership in promoting awareness and understanding of the impact of unplanned pregnancy on families and the community. |
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Wilkinson Street Shelter ADDRESS: 15 Wilkinson Street, Brampton, ON L6T 4M3 PHONE: 905-452-1335 AFTER HOURS PHONE: 905-451-6108 WEBSITE: U/A |
Emergency hostel * provides temporary emergency housing for homeless men in Brampton or Caledon * serves up to 60 men * 16 of the 86 available beds are reserved for special-needs individuals * individuals can stay in one of the Region's emergency shelter and must apply for Ontario Works assistance * provides emergency lodging, food and clothing * employment and housing support * financial assistance from Ontario Works * health clinics, mental health and addiction support * life skills training * recreation * AA meetings * pastoral care |