Offers Hamilton residents who are recipients of Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or have household incomes below the Low Income Measure, a 30% discount on current single-ride PRESTO fares for one year for themselves and
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Public health nurses and family home visitors provide prevention, early intervention, and prenatal support to at-risk families. Focus is on healthy child development and parenting skills. Services include:
Weekly program offering volunteer gardening tasks and a free family dinner.
Care is provided in the home for family/caregivers to take a break. Respite workers can provide companionship and supervision to temporarily relieve the demand for care and support.
24 hour crisis line offering confidential support for survivors of all genders who have experienced sexual violence as well has friends, family, and any others seeking information. Can organize accompaniment to the hospital or the police.
Provides mental health and addictions services that are culturally safe for all members of the urban indigenous community.
Services include:
Program providing support for youth who have been involved with Family and Children Services. Helps youth to transition to a more independent lifestyle by developing and implementing a personal plan, and providing help navigating adult service sys
Operates affordable housing complexes and support services for Indigenous people in the City of Hamilton.
Properties include:
A one-stop model of access to services for young parents that strives to meet their children’s early developmental needs.
Programs include:
Skilled and compassionate VON professionals provide information, education, and emotional support to family caregivers. Caregiver Support groups are available virtually and in-person.