Other Helpful Agencies
The following agencies may also be of assistance
Project SHARE
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.
The Hope Centre
905-788-0744
Several forms of assistance.
Multicultural Centres
Help newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
St. Catharines: 905-685-6589
Niagara Falls: 289-296-8400
Fort Erie: 905-871-3641
Welland: 905-732-5337
Hannah House Maternity Home
905-353-8552
Maternity home sheltering and supporting mothers 21 years of age and under
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services
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.
Habitat for Humanity Niagara
905-685-7395 ext. 406
Affordable homeownership for families who are ready for the responsibility and challenges of homeownership, but would not qualify for a bank mortgage.
Food Banks
Community Care
St. Catharines: 905-685-1349
Thorold: 905-227-9240
West Niagara: 905-563-5822
Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE)
905-871-2526
Grimsby Benevolent Fund
905-309-5664
The Hope Centre
905-788-0744
Open Arms Mission Welland
905-788-3800
Port Cares
905-834-3629 or 905-835-1914
Project SHARE
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: 905-734-7975
Fort Erie: 905-354-3561
Port Colborne: 905-734-7975
Ontario Disability Support Program
905-688-3022
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
1-800-277-9914
Senior Services
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
905-684-9441
Senior Community Programs
For general information on Senior Services, call Community Services at 905-984-2621.
Children Services
Child Care
For information on community-based children's agencies across Niagara call 905-984-6900
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)
905-984-6900 or 1-800-263-7215 ext. 3797
Financial assistance for eligible households to support children from birth to 17 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.
- Main Office: 905-688-3762
- Niagara Falls: 905-356-1538
- Niagara Parents: 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7555
- Fort Erie: 905-871-6513
- Tobacco Hotline: 1-888-505-6074 ext.7393
- Health Bus Info: 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7512
- Prenatal Classes: 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7555
- Immunization Report: 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7425
Dental Services for Children and Youth 17 years – Healthy Smiles Ontario
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years of age and under. For more information or to see if your child qualifies please call the Dental Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399.
Bethlehem Housing and Support Services
905-641-1660
The 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
Niagara Region "A Home for All"
Landlord and Tenant Board
1-888-332-3234