Community Resources

Subsidy Application

Prevention and intervention mentorship for at risk youth.

Child & youth mentoring programs

Phone: 905-525-3860

Link to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington

Recreation and after school program.

Phone: 905-549-2814

Link to Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton

Programs and supports available for children living in low income communities.

Phone: 905-544-3996

Link to City Kidz

Hamilton Public Library
Books, movies and free Events

Phone 905-546-3200
Link to Hamilton Public Library

Community-focused organization offering child care, camps, Immigrant services, health & fitness and more.

Community-focused organization working with women and girls by offering programs and services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

Phone: 905-522-9922

Link to YWCA Hamilton

Free substance abuse counselling available to youth 12-22, as well as their families.

Free grief support programs for children, teens and caregivers.

Free grief support and educational opportunities for children and youth.

offer a variety of community services (i.e. court programs, Stop Now And Plan - SNAP, grocery delivery program for Seniors, Camp Maple Leaf)

Various counselling and support programs available to the Hamilton community (i.e. Credit Counselling, Walk In Counselling, Violence Against Women & Children)

Community mental health program available to individuals 16 and over, located in the east end of Hamilton. Clients are able to self-refer.

Offers programs and services for youth and adults in conflict with the law, or at risk of involvement.

Mental health and addiction programs and support available to individuals aged 17-25. Clients are able to self-refer.

Single access point for children and youth requiring service for social emotional, behavioural, developmental and/or mental health needs.

Mental health crisis program that responds to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis but do not need hospitalization; supports individuals 16 and up.

free, confidential phone counselling service that supports males 14-18 years old.

Mental health crisis outreach and support for all ages.

24/7 counselling and information service for young people.

Supports men and women who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

Business Line: 905-525 4573

Mobile dental clinic providing free dental services to children as well as adults

Mandatory and discretionary dental services are available to those receiving Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD), low income and their families.

Provides an up-to-date list of physicians accepting new patients

Provincial service that helps connect individuals with family doctors

To sign up for an OHIP card go to 119 King St W, 10th Floor, Hamilton (8:30am-5:00pm) Or Contact via Phone, Website

Provides financial assistance to cover medication costs, to those eligible.

Services for children, youth, and adults living in poverty.

Francophone community health centre.

Provides free information, assistance, advocacy and support to individuals in need of housing.

Health and wellness supports available to Aboriginal individuals.

Various supports and programs available to Urban Aboriginal People.

A family support program for those who have a friend or loved one in jail offered by the John Howard Society. Groups run on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm (biweekly).

Non-profit community legal clinic serving low income residents of Hamilton

Phone: 905-527-4572

Link to Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

A drop-in service that provides legal and non-legal information, regarding family law issues, such as separation and divorce. Family Court 55 Main Street West. Open Monday-Friday, between 9 am - 4 pm.

Service for low income residents of Hamilton who may require duty counsel, information, referral and legal advice, and representation by a lawyer. 110 King Street West, Suite #780.

Phone: 905-528-0134

Link to Legal Aid Ontario Office

Free service provided for youth by youth.

Free income tax services, food bank, prom closet, Christmas aid for working families.

Clothing for ages 13-25.

Provides services to newcomers to Canada, recognizing immigrants as essential partners in the growth and prosperity of our city. Services include, orientation and settlement, English language learning, employment and community connections.

This program offers specialized mental health services to immigrant and refugee children, youth, and their families who have experienced trauma in another country, while on their journey to Canada, or while in Canada.

Provides barrier free primary health care services to new immigrants including refugees.

Workers help orient you and your child to the Hamilton school system including school and community referrals.

Emergency shelter for homeless or transient families.

Emergency shelter for homeless or transient men

Mission Services

Shelter for women fleeing domestic abuse or violence. It also accommodates women with children.

Shelter for women fleeing domestic abuse or violence. It also accommodates women with children.

Shelter for women fleeing domestic abuse or violence. It also accommodates women with children.

Shelter for women over 18 who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness and/or violence.

Shelter for women fleeing domestic abuse or violence. It also accommodates women with children.

An emergency shelter for homeless or street- involved youth between the ages of 16-21.

Community outreach programs for homeless or street-involved youth.

Call 905-528-7625 or 

Link to Living Rock

Provides financial and employment assistance to individuals living with a disability.

Provides temporary financial and employment assistance.

Services for children, youth, and adults living in poverty.

Public Health Nurses provide information to assist expectant parents and families who have children under 6 years of age.

A website for parents providing support, knowledge, resources and help in navigating mental health services. Local chapters have meetings, check website for more information

Residential and community-based programming for pregnant and parenting young women and their children.

For parents attending high school, under 25 years of age and receiving Ontario Works (OW).

Residential and community-based programming for pregnant and parenting young women and children.