Other Help Agencies

The following agencies may also be of assistance

Project S.H.A.R.E
905-357-5121
Emergency assistance and supports for families and individuals.

Port Cares
905-834-3629
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of Port Colborne.

Hope Centre
905-788-0744
Several forms of assistance.

Multicultural Centres
Helps newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
St. Catharines: 905-685-6589
Niagara Falls: 905-358-3653
Fort Erie: 905-871-364

Hannah House Maternity Home
905-353-8552
Maternity home sheltering and supporting mothers 21 years of age and under

Bethlehem Projects of Niagara
905-684-1660
Provides supportive, transitional and permanent housing for women, men and families, community outreach support for women who have experienced domestic violence, a community lifeskills program and Skills of Success for Women.

Food Banks

Community Care
St. Catharines: 905-685-1349
Thorold: 905-227-9240
West Niagara: 905-563-582

Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE)
905-871-2526

Grimsby Benevolent Fund
905-309-5664

Hope Centre
905-788-0744

Inter-Church Food Bank
905-834-6576

Open Arms Mission Welland
905-788-3800

Port Cares
905- 834-3629

Project S.H.A.R.E
905-357-5121

Financial Assistance

Ontario Works - To request an application or if you have a general inquiry, call 905-641-9230
or 1-866-627-1110.

Social Assistance Offices (Ontario Works)
St. Catharines: 905-641-9960
Niagara Falls: 905-354-3561
Welland: 905-734-797
Fort Erie: 905-354-3561
Port Colborne: 905-834-3629

Ontario Disability Support Program
905-688-3022

Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
1-800-277-991

Senior Services

Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
905-684-9441

Senior Community Programs
For general information on Senior Services, call Community Services at 905-984-269

Senior Community Programs includes:

• Adult Day Service: Primarily serves older adults living alone or with a family in the community who require active involvement in a group setting
  
• Supportive Housing: An alternative housing program that assists older adults in transition from independent living
  
• Respite Companion Program: Provides a quality in-home respite service for persons with dementia and their caregivers
  
• Client Intervention & Assistance: Provides support in stabilizing critical situations. Working together with a senior, a plan is developed that will support the individuals desire to remain independent
• Overnight Respite: Support program to caregivers offering overnight accommodation to older adults with dementia
• Niagara Gatekeepers: Educates the public on signs of risk or vulnerability of seniors, so early intervention can happen. Hotline: 905-984-0698

Children Services

Child Care Systems Management
905-984-6900
A range of community-based children’s agencies across Niagara

Supports to Children with Special Needs
905-984-3810

Licensed Regional Child Care Services
St. Catharines: 905-684-9927
Niagara Falls: 905-356-7677
Welland: 905-735-2665
Fort Erie: 905-871-7706
Port Colborne: 905-835-0369

Providing Recreation/Cultural Opportunities (PRO-Kids)
905-984-3750 or 1-800-263-7215 ext. 3897
Financial assistance for eligible households to support children from birth to 18 in the recreation and/or cultural activity of their choice.

Niagara Region Public Health Department
Committed to proactive delivery of care through health protection, disease prevention, health promotion, and injury prevention programs.

Children in Need of (Dental) Treatment (CINOT)
905-688-376
Children must be in urgent need of dental care. Offered to students from JK to Grade 8, and parents must have no dental insurance and dental treatment would pose financial hardship.

Bethlehem Projects of Niagara
905-641-1660
The Bethlehem and Brighter Day Early Learning Centres welcome parents and caregivers with children from birth to age six to participate in a variety of interactive, educational and fun-filled activities.

Additional Resources

Landlord and Tenant Board
1-888-332-323