Offers sector-specific bridging programs that will support highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) integrate into the Canadian workforce.
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Drop-in warming center, offering a continental-style breakfast and a hot lunch.
15 low-barrier overnight beds to women, trans-, and non-binary people. Beds are available on a first come, first serve basis either by walk-in or community referral.
Provides support for newcomers to adjust to their life in Canada, by providing comprehensive information, orientation, needs assessments and referrals to government programs, social services, and community resources. Program funding provided the G
A weekly check-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton. Speqtrum staff check in with participants once a week to chat, listen, provide support, and offer resources in the community.
An emergency shelter, providing safety, support, and emergency accommodation to women who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and/or violence.
Programs and services:
Provides work experience and training for at-risk youth in the Hamilton community. Youth cook and participate in clean-up in the Living Rock industrial kitchen.
An annual community celebration where over 25 area restaurants compete for best soup, most creative soup, best display, and the best heart healthy category. Each ticket provides four 4oz bowls of soup, and additional soup can be purchased at the e
Offers care for mental health and addiction issues to young people age 17 to 25 in a safe environment. Clinical mental health care is offered in an early intervention stream, a transition support stream, and from a mobile team. Drop-in counselli
An immigration and newcomer program designed for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who are newcomers to Hamilton.
Services include: