Public Health carries out a range of functions and services that include communicable disease control, sexual health clinic services, healthy lifestyles promotion, prenatal classes, parenting groups, and regulatory inspection of restaurants and other premises.
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24-hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect. Callers receive emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals in over 200 languages.
Offers supportive housing units to individuals with mental or physical disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and seniors, men, women, and families.
Provides services to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help them navigate the supports available under the Ontario Autism Program. Families are connected with a Service Navigator who provides navigation support and inform
Offers supportive programming for women from Hamilton's diverse racial and cultural communities, in particular women who are immigrant, newcomers, and refugees.
Provides information and support to grandparents who feel alienated from access to their grandchildren and to parents estranged from their adult children.
Information and referral on private, international, and other adoptions
Provides housing in southern Ontario including residential care with 24 hour on-site services and supported independent-living apartments. Hamilton has both apartments and homes available with varying levels of on-site care and support.
Program of Ontario's Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery that provides public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints, and consumer protection legislation.
Services include:
Delivers a full spectrum of prevention, early intervention, and child protection services to ensure the safety of children and the well being of families.