Multi-Service Support Organizations/Program

Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre

Provides primary health care to Kitchener residents. Facilitates access to a broad range of health and social services through referrals and community partnerships.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-745-4404

- Email

Ray of Hope

Organization supporting people struggling with hunger, homelessness, and poverty by providing health and social services. Programs include community support (hunger, housing, community health supports) and youth-specific ones (addiction, employment, justice system challenges).

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-578-8018

- Email

oneROOF Youth Services

Multi-service agency with programs for youth aged 16-25. Maintains health and safety of youth by providing services such as hot meals, food hampers, clothing, hygiene products, housing support, daily skills training, emergency housing, advocacy and case management.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-742-2788

- Email

Lutherwood

Not-for-profit health and social service organization providing a diverse range of mental health, employment, and housing services.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-884-7755

- Email

House of Friendship

House of Friendship is a Waterloo Region-based nonprofit organization that provides food, housing, addiction treatment and neighbourhood support to individuals and families.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-742-8327

- Email

The Bridges (Cambridge Shelter Corporation)

The Bridges is a facility for homeless individuals over the age of 16 operated by the Cambridge Shelter Corporation. It provides multiple services to support those facing homelessness and poverty including emergency housing, crisis support, meal programs, medical clinic access, access to clothing/hygiene products, and more.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-624-9305

- Email

Government Financial Assistance Programs

Ontario Works

Offers help with the essential costs of living, health benefits, and employment supports.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-883-2100

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

Program to reduce the cost of household electricity bills for lower-income homes.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 1-855-831-8151

- Email

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Offers financial support, health benefits, and employment supports to persons over 16 who need help with covering immediate family's living expenses

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-886-4700

Tax Clinic (Waterloo Region)

Seasonal program offered by Waterloo Region to support low and modest income individuals with tax return filing.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-579-3800

- Email

Housing Services

Thresholds Homes and Supports

Not-for-profit organization offering supportive housing, crisis respite, and case management programs.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-742-3191

- Email

Beaver Creek Housing Co-Operative

Not-for-profit housing co-operative.

How to access:

- Explore their website

- Call: 519-886-1081

- Email