Hamilton Encampment Support Network is a volunteer-run advocacy network supporting the growing community of houseless and unhoused Hamiltonians. Provides site monitoring and check-ins, supply drop-offs, and observation and de-escalation during tear downs.
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Online map tool to help youth find local resources. It allows youth to search for resources in their community such as:
Provides a variety of services to help youth and families with mental health issues, behavioural challenges, or other complex needs, including those with a dual diagnosis. Support is provided in-home, school, and/or within the community.
Provides primary healthcare services to new immigrants, including refugees, and to those who face barriers in accessing culturally-appropriate healthcare services. Funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation and the United Way of Hamilton and Halton.
Offers volunteers who assist individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation complete income tax and benefit returns.
Provides support for women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence. Offered at a confidential location for up to one year. Services include:
Provides assistive technologies and services to help people with disabilities complete their taxes.
Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, baby products, and hygiene items.
Programs, services, education and on-going support for individuals with dementia, as well as support for family members and caregivers.
Provincial telephone and online (chat) crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for abused women.