Holiday Programs that operate in the Halton Region Please Note: contact programs directly for detailed information and eligibility details - As soon as possible!   Burlington Salvation Army Email: salvationarmyburlingtonfamilyservices.ca Location: 5040 Mainway, Unit 9 Phone: 905-637-3893 Food hampers, Christmas gifts/toys for children For local residents in need of support. must complete application and qualify. Photo ID, proof of Burlington residence, proof of income   Kerr St. Mission (KSM) Christmas Wonders and Beyond Program Location: 485 Kerr St, Oakville Phone: 905-845-7485 Food and gifts for families in need Oakville Salvation Army Location: 2270 Speers Rd., Oakville Website: www.oakvillecommunity.church/ Phone: 905-827-5324 Toys and gift cards must apply and qualify-ID for family members, proof of residency in Oakville, proof of income

Website: https://www.haltonlegal.ca/ Location:  700 Dorval Drive, Suite 400, Oakville Phone: 905-875-2069 Halton Community Legal Services is a legal clinic that helps low-income individuals living in Halton with their legal problems for free. We recognize that not having much money makes a person more vulnerable and marginalized. We try to help fix this. We are not the government We are funded by Legal Aid Ontario We have been providing high quality legal assistance to the low-income community in Halton for over 40 years.

Website: centreforskills.ca/   Employment Services: Address: 3350 South Service Road, Burlington ON L7N 3M6  Tel: 905-333-3499 x 150 / 1-888-315-5521  Fax: 905-634-2775  Email: info@centreforskills.ca Find this location on Google Maps Regular Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Millcroft Plaza (Burlington) Language Training and Settlement Services Address: 2020 Appleby Line, Unit B3, Burlington ON L7L 6M6  Tel: 905-333-3499 x 461 / 1-888-315-5521 Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca Find this location on Google Maps   Regular Hours:  Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  Skilled Trades Centre Address 3335 North Service Rd, Burlington ON L7N 3G2 Tel: 905-333-3499 x 315 / 1-888-315-5521 Email: trades@centreforskills.ca Find this location on Google Maps Regular Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Comprised of multiple centres, our organization operates as an independent charity. Our various locations in Halton and Peel deliver free government-funded programs to help people…

Website: https://hmcconnections.com/ Burlington Location: Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Suite 204. Burlington, ON L7R 3N2 Phone: (905) 842-2486 ext 291 Office Hours: Monday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Tuesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Friday: Virtual services only | Saturday & Sunday CLOSED Halton Multicultural Council has been serving the whole of Halton since 1998.  We now are branded as HMC Connections with offices across Halton. HMC’s mandate is to enable all individuals, regardless of race or ethnic origin, to participate as full and active members of the community while fostering mutual respect and understanding.

Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) have a 13 times higher risk for suicide than those without OUD. To spread awareness we recently published an educational guide on suicide and OUD, high-risk populations, causes, prevention, what to do if a loved one is showing signs of being at risk of self-harm or suicide, and more. Website: https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/opioid-use-disorder-suicide Contact: Gabriela Castillo, Outreach Coordinator Email: gcastillo@bicyclehealthpr.com

Locations:​ 500 Drury Lane, Burlington | Phone: 905-681-1140 23 Main St. E., Hamilton | Phone: 905-540-9679 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown | Phone: 905-690-9927 Website: www.ymcahbb.ca Your job is out there and we'll help you find it YMCA Employment Services connects people looking for work with employers looking to hire. YMCA Employment Services offer a personalized approach to your specific job needs. Unemployed or laid off? Need education or training? Need help with language & math skills? New to Ontario? New to work? Interested in the skilled trades?​ Receive personalized help with the following: career exploration, including a second career job searching, matching, and placement a resume and cover letter preparing for interviews apprenticing in the skilled trades using technology in your…

Locations:​ Halton - 323 Kerr Street, Unit 205, Oakville​ Hamilton - 140 King Street East, Suite 101, Hamilton Contacts: Halton Harm Reduction Worker - Email: hrhalton@aidsnetwork.ca | Cell: 905-570-2014 Community Development & Support Worker - Email: halton@aidsnetwork.ca | Cell: 905-749-4898 Website: www.aidsnetwork.ca Offers services and support to men, women, children, and families who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Services and education are offered to people living in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk, and Brant. The outreach program aims to address stigma and building capacity to address societal and systemic issues for people who use drugs and people affected by HIV. ​Services offered: Testing One-on-one support Safe sex supplies (condoms, lube, dental dams, etc.) Harm reduction supplies (Naloxone kits, syringes, needle tips,…

Phone: Dial 311 in Halton Website: www.halton.ca Halton parents blog Email: haltonparents@halton.ca For parenting information or to speak with a public health nurse or child development staff.

Phone: 289-799-0154 Location: 650 Plains Rd. E. Units #2-#3, Burlington (east of King Rd, located in the Lord Nelson Plaza) Website: https://www.facebook.com/nextdoorsocialspace Community breakfasts. Come join us. You are always welcome! Saturday breakfast - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. ($2 menu suggested donation)

Phone: 905-825-6000 / 1-866-442-5866 TTY: 905-827-9833 Website: Oral-Health-Clinics Maintaining good oral health is an important component of a child’s overall health. Dentists recommend that parents begin cleaning their child’s gums even before the child has teeth, and continue cleaning or assisting the child with cleaning their gums and teeth until the child is old enough to write (not print) his or her name.​ Parents can also request a free tele-screening appointment on the phone or on Zoom with a public health Registered Dental Hygienist to assess their child’s oral health (and eligibility for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program) by calling 311. Contact the Halton Region if you have questions…

Benjamin Medina - 1-888-645-1617 Website: Mental Illness site Drugwatch is a free web health resource, reviewed by the Health on the Net Foundation. We've published a mental illness guide that covers the types of disorders, warning signs of mental illness, and more. Click here for Mental Health resources. Click here for Drugs resources.

Kate RIzzuto - Phone: 905-681-8233 ext. 233 Website: hgmhop.ca We provide high quality and responsive seniors’ mental health care.  The SJHH Seniors Mental Health Outpatient and Outreach Programs are designed to serve the complex mental health concerns of seniors.  Our services include: Comprehensive assessment, medication review/management, treatment planning with a geriatric psychiatrist or geriatrician and/or a member of our clinical team Time-limited follow up/case management Consultation and individual or group health education for seniors, caregivers/and service providers Short-term supportive counseling and/or individual and group psychotherapy (see the section on group interventions) Assistance with behavioural management strategies Collaboration with family physicians, family members, other care partners, and linkage to support services to help…

Location: Cumberland (Main Office), 710 Cumberland Ave, Burlington Phone: 24 hr ROCK Crisis Line 905-878-9785 / Access Line 289-266-0036 Website: rockonline.ca Email: oeychelp@rockonline.ca Reach Out Centre for Kids - Burlington Ontario Early Years Centre ROCK is committed to providing services that are inclusive, client and family-centered, professional, high quality, and accessible. For a complete and current listing of drop-in and other program locations, schedules, and information on how to register for programs, call or visit our centre, or visit our website.

Phone: 311 Website: halton.ca/housinghelp Halton Housing Help services can help connect you to safe, affordable housing in Halton Region’s private market place.   Are you looking for safe and affordable housing in Halton Region's private marketplace? Let Halton Housing Help connect you to the housing support you need. We work with community partners to provide the information and referrals you need to find housing programs in your area. Services include: Online resources to connect you with housing supports Telephone support service for answers to general questions about housing resources One-to-one support by appointment For more details and locations click here. 

Mohawk College Phone: General inquiries: Phone 905-575-2489, or 905-575-2730 for mobile classroom or trades inquiries Website: mohawkcollege.ca Ever thought about trying college, but didn't know where to start? City School could be for you! We welcome applications from all those interested in City School, but please note that priority will be given to those who meet the following: 19 years of age or older Have no or limited post-secondary education (i.e., have not attended college or university, or participated in an apprenticeship); and/or currently unemployed and/or in receipt of social assistance (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program) Live within Ontario (for virtual and online courses) Check out our current course offerings!…

Locations OAKVILLE - 1515 Rebecca St. Suite 229, Oakville, ON L6L 5G8 MILTON - 410 Bronte St. S., Suite 203, Milton, ON L9T 0H8 Phone: 905-847-9104 Website: thewomenscentreofhalton.com Email: hello@womenscentrehalton.com We support women who are experiencing crisis or distress, or who are in transition. We empower women to be their best self. The Women’s Centre is a place to learn, grow, get support, and become empowered. OAKVILLE Hours of Support: Monday 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm ​MILTON  Hours of Support: Thursday 10 am - 3 pm

24 HOUR CRISIS SUPPORT: 905-875-1555 Office inquires: 905-825-3622 Website: savisofhalton.org SAVIS provides 24/7 support through our support and crisis line, offering free, confidential and non-judgmental assistance to survivors of sexual assault and violence. This support line can be used by anyone who has experienced distress or trauma and to support people of survivors such as friends, partners and family members. The line is answered by staff and skilled volunteers who have successfully completed in-depth frontline training. Our support line is routed through an answering service that will take the caller’s contact number and pass it on to the worker who is on call. The caller’s…

24 Hour Support Line: 905-525-4162 Website: sacha.ca ​SACHA supports survivors of sexual assault while working to end violence in our community. Staff will be working from home and can be reached by voicemail and email. Distance Counselling and Intake is ongoing. For more information and further updates please see sacha.ca/bog

Website:​ nicotinedependenceclinic.com A ​​leading ​hub ​​for​ smoking and​ ​​vaping treatment, ​​research & education​. Commercial tobacco & nicotine addiction treatment. O​nline courses for providers to increase competency in smoking cessation & other behaviour change interventions.​​​ For treatment, research, education, knowledge mobilization and more, click here.

PHONE Oakville: 905-849-4541 | Burlington: 905-681-1488 | Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211 | Hamilton: 905-561-5800 Website: dchalton.ca Distress Centre Halton is a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online support to people 365 days of the year. We are a unique service in that we train volunteers for front-line work providing emotional support and befriending to people in distress or crisis. Our service improves the health and wellness of people in our community and the quality of life of those who are feeling alone, isolated, and vulnerable. Distress Centre Halton has a volunteer Board of Directors, 5 full-time staff and 3 part-time staff. We have 2 locations in Oakville and Georgetown.…