Outreach
Everyone needs a helping hand every now and then! Here are local outreach programs and services dedicated to helping those in need of Food, Housing, Mental Health and Addiction Support and Family Services
Food and Housing Support
Women’s Services
Family Services
Mental-Health
Food and Housing Support
Society of St Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ( SSVP), an international lay Catholic organization founded in 1833, is a community based charity that supports families in need, regardless of their race, denomination or background. By visiting homes in the community, our volunteers are able to assist families-in-need, those struggling to support themselves and those who are ill and alone. We listen with compassion and refer families to local resources and agencies. We help with essential needs such as securing food, furniture, and clothing but we also advocate access to benefits such as the Canada Learning Bond, Recreation and Camp subsidies, emergency dental assistance, and further education.
Find Out More HereThe Good Shepherd Centres
Inspired by the Hospitality of St. John of God and rooted in Catholic teachings, Good Shepherd provides person-centred health, housing and human services in the Greater Hamilton and Toronto (ON) areas to all people in need. Good Shepherd aspires to provide programs and services and an employment environment that promotes equity, inclusion and social justice.
Find Out More HereBurlington Food Bank
OUR MISSION – To provide nutritious food to the hungry of our community in a dignified and timely manner
We do that by:
– Providing emergency food to Burlington residents
– Providing vital information to families struggling with finances
– Supplementing our fresh produce by growing our own vegetables in our community gardens
– Extending our reach across Burlington through the generosity of corporate donors
– Assisting local agencies meet the food needs they have in providing for their clients
Once food is received, it’s sorted and placed into our storefront helping people every month.
Find Out More HereOpen Doors
Community Meals
In-person dining on Tuesdays has resumed. Hospitality hour in the Family Room is offered from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Curbside meal pickup is available between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. Dinner is served in the Great Hall at 6:00 pm.
Clothing Store
We are currently offering fall clothing for the whole family. The store is open on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm and on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am until 12 noon. Clothing donations may be dropped off at the main (north) doors of the church on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm.
Find Out More HereFood for Life
While the type and amount of food that Food for Life redistributes may differ from our beginnings in 1995, our core values and focus remain remarkably unchanged. We continue to proudly be a volunteer-powered, grassroots-driven organization led by a small staff. Food for Life employs just 22 full-time staff yet utilizes approximately 400 volunteers from the community to mobilize our mission. Food for Life thrives on the spirit of teamwork with an unparalleled network of support from individuals, corporations and foundations in the Halton region – we are defined by our collaboration. Through our trusted alliance, Food for Life is able to turn every $1 donated into the $7 of GOOD food.
Find Out More HereCompass Point Food Market
Every Story is Different
We all go through difficult times when we need some kind of help and support from others. Our goal is to make the Food Market a welcoming space for those who attend and for those who volunteer.
Together we all play a part in creating a warm friendly environment, so we respectfully request that everyone is patient, and considerate of others and communicates with respect.
Find Out More HereThe Compassion Society
Our mission is to respond to the needs of individuals and families struggling in our community by providing necessary items such as fresh and non-perishable food, hygiene/self-care items, clothing, multiple seasonal gift programs, and referrals to local resources and social services.
Find Out More HereThe Salvation Army
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.
Find Out More HereWellington Square
Community HUB and Lunch
In this time of fear and uncertainty, we believe that compassion is as important as ever. As a community we are choosing to share what we have with those around us who may be scared, hungry and alone.
Find Out More HereWomen’s Services
Shifra Homes
Shifra’s Residential Program is like no other shelter or maternity residence. We provide a safe, nurturing and caring home environment for young, homeless and pregnant women throughout pregnancy, delivery and beyond. We also provide our residents with the tools they need to succeed beyond their stay at Shifra, including life skills training, financial literacy, wellness programs and more.
Find Out More HereMartha House
Martha House is a secure and accessible, 40-bed emergency shelter for individuals and their children who are homeless and fleeing violence and abuse. Programs & Services; safe, short-term accommodation in private family-style units, safety planning and emergency transportation to the shelter, if needed, referrals and advocacy for legal, medical, financial, employment, housing and community services.
Find Out More HereMary’s Place
Mary’s Place is a 20-bed emergency shelter for individuals 18 years and older. Mary’s Place provides safety, support and emergency accommodation to clients who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness and/or violence. Programs & services; emergency accommodation and safety planning, referrals and advocacy for medical, legal and other community services, assistance in establishing permanent housing.
Find Out More HereHalton Women’s Place
Halton Women’s Place is an organization providing shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially and sexually abused women and their dependent children and is dedicated to ending violence against women and their children.
Find Out More HereProject Rachel
It’s normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one’s heart, a hole so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness.
You are not alone…
Find Out More HereFamily Services
Retrouvailles – A Lifeline for Troubled Marriage
Do You Feel
- lost and alone?
- frustrated, hurt, or angry with your spouse?
- like you are constantly arguing or fighting?
- like separation or divorce is the answer?
- that you have no time and/or desire to communicate?
- that talking only makes things worse?
- that you don’t know how to change or where to turn?
COME TO RETROUVAILLE AND DISCOVER YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Find Out More HereMental Health and Addiction Services
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.
Find Out More HereEmotions Anonymous
The EA membership is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic statuses, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally.
Find Out More HereMental Health and Addictions
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness at some point in their life, and everyone will be affected either personally or through a family member, friend, or co-worker. Mental illness can affect the way people feel, think, and behave and may make it challenging for them to cope with the demands of everyday life. However, mental illnesses can be treated and people can improve their health and well-being.
Find Out More HereADAPT (Halton alcohol, drug and gambling assessment, prevention and treatment services)
ADAPT is a non-profit, community-based, outpatient addiction, assessment and treatment agency funded by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and the United Way to provide a range of services throughout the Halton Region. At ADAPT, we offer you drug addiction treatment, alcohol addiction treatment, gambling addiction treatment and more.
Find Out More HereCOAST – Get help and stay safe in a crisis
If you are in crisis, we can help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call us anytime at 1-877-825-9011. TTY: 1-844-646-1700.
Our crisis professionals will speak to you by phone to provide support and help you make a plan to stay safe. We may also provide ongoing telephone support and connect you to others who can help. We call this our Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST).
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