Volunteers serve throughout Hamilton Health Sciences' hospitals and provide non-medical support and companionship to inpatients and outpatients.
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A women's social and support group that meets weekly. Activities include crafts, conversations, or events planned through partnerships.
An outreach van that delivers food, clothing, and spiritual and emotional support to impoverished people in the community, five nights a week.
A centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age, providing access to a number of support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed, diverting them from homelessness and street involvem
Outreach workers connect clients experiencing chronic or episodic homelessness to immediate support, including shelter, food, and income support, and engage with those experiencing longer-term homelessness, providing assistance to rapid re-housing
Assists isolated, low income, and vulnerable seniors age 55 and older with making social connections and maintaining independence through various activities and community referrals.
A supervised space for children to spend time before school, with a hot breakfast provided. Assistance with homework is also available. Program runs on school days, and parents and families are welcome.
Provides community support and case management services to pregnant and parenting youth.
The main components of programming are:
Offers support for mental health and trauma challenges from a traditional approach. In partnership with Youth Wellness Centre St. Joesph's Healthcare.
Volunteers support and enhance the patient experience at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and are assisted with choosing a placement that fits personal goals and personality.