Table of Content

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Children’s Services............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Counselling and Support .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Crisis Services .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 298
Day Placement Services ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Education.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 454
Employment/Vocational................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 465
Financial Assistance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 509
Food Providers ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Homeless Supports ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 587
Home Supports ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Legal Services .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Long Term Care Facilities.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Medical Services ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Mental Health Services....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Residential Services............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Respite Services.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Social/Recreation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
Transportation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 898
 Introduction

This resource guide is intended to assist individuals in contacting supports & services geared, but not limited to the Developmental Services Sector.
The content headings are listed in alphabetical order and some include subtitles. For your convenience, many organizations include a description of services
along with web sites for additional information.
Please note information in this resource guide may have changed since time of printing.

For further information please contact:

Adult Protective Services
Regional Municipality of Durham
Family Services Division
Department of Social Services
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON
L1N 6A3

Tel: 905 668-7711 ext. 2713

 Children’s Services

Counselling and Support

7C-1735 Bayly St Tel: 905-831-3777 www.bigbrothersandsistersofajax info@bbandsofa@aol.com
Big Brothers Pickering ON pickering.com
and Sisters of L1W 3G7
Ajax-Pickering
Big Brothers & 23 Scugog St Tel: 905- 623-6646 www.bigbrothersandsisters.ca bbsclarington@aol.com
Sisters Of Bowmanville ON
Clarington L1C 3H7
Big PO Box 961 Tel: 905-985-3733 debbiebbbsnd@aol.com
Brothers/Big 11151 Simcoe St
Sisters Of Port Perry ON
North Durham L9L 1A8
Region
Catholic 1115 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-725-3513 cfsd@idirect.com
Family 2nd floor Fax: 905-725-8377 Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an
Services of Oshawa ON accredited family counselling service to anyone in
Durham L1H 4G7 Durham Region. The service is directed at couples
(individual and experiencing marital problems, families experiencing
group conflict as well as individuals and/or youth experiencing
counselling) personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety of
programs also available at the agency. Overview
provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&
Number=71
Durham 209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430-3308 www.datc.org
Access to Care 5th Floor Toll free: 1-800-263-
In-home and Whitby ON 3877
community L1N 7H8
health services,
long term care
placement
services and
information
and referral
services
Durham 1615 Dundas St. E Tel: 905 668-7711 www.region.durham.on.ca Assistance in dealing more effectively with
Behaviour Whitby ON L1N Toll free: individuals who are presenting challenging or
Management 2L1 1-800-372-1102 difficult behaviours.
Services
Services Provided

Individual Behaviour Programmes

Assessment leading to the development of a
programme for the individual needs of the
client.
Consultation to Parents
General information and suggestions on
managing the behaviour of individual children
(telephone call or interview).
Consultation to Professionals and
Organizations
General and Specific areas.
Training and Education
Presentations to groups.

Whom We Serve

All individuals in the Durham Region between

the ages of 2 and 12 who are presenting
challenging or difficult behaviour and who
would benefit from a behavioural approach
Overview provided by:
http://www.region.durham.on.ca/social.asp?nr=
/departments/social/behmgmt.htm
Lakeridge 900 Hopkins St. Tel: 905-666-9688 www.lrcss.com Intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) provided to
Community Unit 8 Fax: 666-5541 children under the age of 6 who have been diagnosed by
Support Whitby, Ontario CENTRAL EAST PRESCHOOL an independent physician or psychologist as having
Services L1N 6A9 AUTISM SERVICES Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Individual IBI programs based on assessment of the
child's cognitive, communicative and adaptive behaviour
are developed and delivered in either Centre or home-
based programs. Transitional support is provided to
children completing the preschool program and entering
school or other programs.
Referrals to the Preschool Autism Services are made
through the Regional Central Intake Process operated by
Kinark Child and Family Services at
1-800-230-8533 Overview provided by:
http://www.lrcss.com/ServicesCepasBehTher.htm

Durham Whitby Mall Tel: 905 668-7711 www.region.durham.on.ca Young children (birth to 5 years) who are at risk for or
Regional 1615 Dundas St. E, 1-800-841-2729 have developmental delay and/or have a physical
Municipality Ste 210 challenge may benefit from this program. A consultant
of Health Whitby, ON L1N visits the family in their home and develops a program
Department 2L1 of activities to promote their child’s development.
Infant 905 723-8521
Development 1-800-841-2729
Services
Community 134 Commercial 905-686-2661 www.cdcd.org Feeding the body feeds the mind which enhances each
Development Ave. 905-686-4157 child’s potential. Provides support and financial
Council Ajax, ON assistance to schools/community groups.
Durham L1S 2H5
Durham’s
Child Nutrition
Project
Oshawa
Durham 555 Rossland Rd W Tel: 905-433-1551 www.durhamcas.ca durhamcas@durhamcas.ca
Children’s Aid Oshawa ON 1- 800-461-8140
Society L1J 3H# Fax: 905-433-0603
Available 24
hours a day, 7
days a week.
Durham 36 Emperor St Network Tel: Dawn www.durhamfamilynetwork.com info@durhamfamilynetwork.com
Family Ajax ON Roper 905-427-3300
Network and L1S 4S9 ext. 234 or Tami
Registry Harrison, Registry Co-
(support ordinator
organization Tel: 905-427-2157
for families Fax: 905-427-3310
who have a
son or
daughter with
a disability)
Enterphase 209 Bond St E Tel: 905-434-8909 www.enterphase.com mental health agency that provides treatment oriented
Child and Oshawa ON Fax: 905-434-1775 residential placements for children between the ages of
Family L1G 1B4 4-18 years.)
Services
(children’s
Frontenac 1160 Simcoe St. S Margaret Craw 1-877-455-5527 Non profit children’s mental health treatment centre
Youth Services Oshawa, ON Executive Director Fax: 905-723-7059 offers residential, out patient and day treatment
1-877-455-5527 programs for youth with psychiatric and emotional
Fax: 905-723-7059 problems, behavioural disorders, perceptual/learning
handicaps. Centre provides individual, family and group
therapy sessions.
Family Tel: 905-721-6120 www.region.durham.on.ca
Services Fax: 905-570-8455
Durham
(individual and Port Perry
group 905-985-7665
counselling)
Chimo Youth 55 Mary St W Ste 220 705-324-3300 Victoria, Haliburton,
Services Fax: 705-324-3304 Northumberland Counties,
Lindsay, Ontario Peterborough, Durham Region
K9V 5Z6 community program: multi-
disciplinary therapy (individual,
group, family), play therapy,
parent education out-patient/in-
home support services,
psychiatry, psychology, social
work
* day treatment for children
needing daily intervention and
multidisciplinary approach to
social/emotional/behavioural
problems
* multidisciplinary residential
treatment (Section 19 Classroom)
Overview provided by:
http://www.ldrc.ca/community/di
rectory/index.php?id=251&servic
e=6&st=
Childrens Case 865 Westney Rd. S. Tel: 905 427-7207 Assisting children and youth with high complex needs
Coordination Ajax, On requiring services and/or supports that exceed present
Services of L1S 3M4 service delivery. Provides information, access to
Durham services, case conferencing, service plan resolution and
follow up accept/process applications for Critical
intervention Funding
Grandview 600 Townline Rd. S Tel: 905-728-1673 Grandview Children's Centre offers a range of outpatient
Children’s Osahawa, ON Fax: 905-728-2961 services in Durham Region to children and young adults
Centre L1H 7K6 with physical and communication disabilities. These
include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-
language pathology, audiology, family support services,
medical services, and specialty services including
Orthopaedics, Orthotics, and Muscle Tone Clinics.
Referrals may be initiated by parents or agency staff, but
must be signed by a physician. Audiology referrals are
accepted by telephone from any service provider,
provided that they first confirm the referral with the
child's physician. Our family-centred approach
emphasizes collaboration with parents, community
agencies, educators and physicians. All services are
available to persons 0 - 21 years of age, with the
exception of Speech and Language Pathology which is
primarily for preschool aged children.
Overview provided by: http://www.oshawa.ca/com_res
Uxbridge
Precious P.O. Box Tel: 905-982-0882 To provide support to families with children who have
Minds 726 Fax: 905-982-0883 barriers o learning. Including autism, developmental
Uxbridge, Email:admin@preciousminds. disorders, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, cognitive
ON. com delays and/or deficits language delays and/or deficits,
L9P 1N1 low muscle tone, sensory integration disorders,
attentional disorders, chromosomal, metabolic, and other
disorders.
Kid’s Help Toll free: 800-668-6868 Kidshelp.simpatico.ca
Phone
Kinark Child 1916 Dundas Tel: 905-433-0241 www.kinark.on.ca info@kinark.on.ca
and Family St E Toll free: 888-454-6275 provides a full range of free and confidential programs
Services Whitby ON Fax: 905-432-0916 and services to children and youth with mental health
L1N2L6 issues as well as support to their families/caregivers
Lakeridge 1 Hospital Tel: 905-433-4345 www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca
Health Court Tel: 905-576-8711
Children’s Oshawa ON
Mental Health L1G 2B9
Services
(require
physician’s
referral)
Oshawa 777 Simcoe Tel: 905-723-0036 www.ochc.ca info@ochc.ca
Community St S Fax: 905-723-3391 services include family medicine, social work and
Health Centre Oshawa ON counselling, and a variety of health promotion and
L1H 4K5 community development groups, many focusing on
children, youth and women. early childhood
development, youth recreation, and women's wellness
All of the services and programs are free.*
Mondays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Overview provided by: http://www.ochc.ca/about.php
Resources for 865 Westney Tel: 905- 427-8862 www.rfecdurham.com info@rfecdurham.com
Exceptional Rd Toll free: 800-968-0066 The Agency provides service to families with children
children (also Ajax ON Fax: 905-427-3107 with special needs aged 2 to 12 years old and licensed
FASD L1S 3M4 childcare placements .
Durham) Consultation Program- developmental programming,
case management, identification, assistance with
accessing other services, and functional assessment.
Enhanced Staffing Program- Provides an extra pair of
hands (Program Assistant) to licensed child care
programs for any child who is a client of Resources For
Exceptional Children.
Community Residential Program - Provides placement
research, case management and monitoring services to
families with children who are between the ages of 0 -
18 years and have complex care needs that cannot be
managed in the home setting.
Family Networking - Parent Support Groups, Annual
Family Christmas Party.
Community Development - presentation or workshops,
student placements, volunteer placements. Overview
provided by:
http://www.rfecdurham.com/services_descrip.htm
Rose of Ajax – Tel: 905-428-1984 www.roseofdurham.ca roseofdurham@on.aibn.com
Durham Pickering Fax: 905-428-6135 Rose of Durham Young Parents Support Services is a
Young Parents 250 Bayly Toll Free: 1-800-241-3534 non-profit charitable agency whose mission is to serve
Support St. W. expectant and parenting young people residing in the
Services Unit 22, Durham Region. Professional staff using holistic
MacKenzie approaches address the emotional, physical,
Plaza social, educational and spiritual needs of young parents
Ajaz, ON through a variety of programs and services supportive of
L1S 3V4 their development towards responsible and constructive
Beaverton parenting. Overview provided by:
355 Simcoe http://www.roseofdurham.ca/
St.
Box 743 Tel: 705-426-2418
Beaverton, Fax: 705-426-2513
ON Toll Free: 1-800-241-3534
LoK 1AO
Oshawa
200 Bond
St.W.
Oshawa,ON
L1J 2L7
Port Perry Tel: 905-432-3622
169 North Fax: 905-432-3974
St. Unit #2 Toll Free: 1-800-241-3534
Port Perry,
ON
L9L 1B7
Tel: 905-985-4221
Fax: 905-4810
Toll Free: 1-800-241-3534
ADHD Ajax/Pickering
Support Group Tel: 905-509-3824
Cobourg
Contact:
shelly70@hotmail.com
Simcoe Hall 387 Simcoe Tel: 905-728-7525 www.simcoehall.com info@simcoehall.com
Settlement St S Fax: 905-728-3769
House Oshawa ON
L1H 4J2
Whitby Mental 700 Gordon Tel: 905-668-5881 x 6014 www.wmhc2.com 200 Bond St W
Health Centre- St Toll free: 800-341-6323 Oshawa ON L1J 2L7
Adolescent Whitby ON Fax: 905- 430-4032
Services L1N 5S9
Women’s 1355 Tel: 905-427-7849 clik.to/wmrccdurham wmrcc@aibn.com
Multicultural Kingston Rd
Resource & PO Box
Counselling 66164
Centre of Pickering
Durham ON
L1V 6P7
YWCA 230 Westney Jane Thompson To develop an ongoing program or service to promote
Family And Rd. S. Project Coordinator the health and social development of children at risk (0-6
Community Main Floor years ) and
Action Ajax, ON
Program L1S 7J5
Salvation 45 King St. Ivan Downey Weekly after school program for children 6-12 years of
Army E Director age.
Oshawa Oshawa, ON 905-723-7422 ext. 23
Community L1H 1B2
and Family
Services
Kid’s
Adventure
Club
Ministry of www.children.gov.on.ca/CSen/pr Information about services funded and/or provided by
Children’s ograms/SpecialNeeds/default.htm the Ontario government for children with physical,
Services intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
School Boards
Conseil scolaire de district
catholique Centre (all of
Durham Region)
Conseil scolaire de district
du Centre Sudquest (all of
Durham Region)
Durham District School
Board
(Durham Region with the
exception of Clarington)
Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board
(Clarington students)
Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and
Clarington Catholic District
School Board
(Clarington students)
Child Care
Region of Durham
Children’s Services Division
(subsidy eligibility and child
care information)
Regional Co-operative
Playschools:
110, avenue Drewry Tel: 416-397-6564 www.csdccs.edu.on.ca
Toronto, Ontario Fax: 416-397-6576
M2M 1C8
116 Cornelius Pkwy Tel: 416-614-0844 www.csdcso.on.ca
North York ON Fax: 416-397-2012
M6L 2K5
400 Taunton Rd E Tel: 905-666-5500 www.durham.edu.on.ca
Whitby ON Fax: 905-666-6474
L1R 2K6
1994 Fisher Dr Tel: 705-742-9773 www.kpr.edu.on.ca
Peterborough ON Toll free: 877-741-
K9J 7A1 4577
Fax: 705-742-7801
1355 lansdowne St W Tel: 705-748-4861 www.pvnccdsb.on.ca
Peterborough On K9J Toll free: 800-461-
7M3 8009
Fax: 705- 748- 9734
605 Rossland Rd E Tel: 905-666-6238 www.region.durham.on.ca
Level 1 Toll free: 800-387-
PO Box 623 0642
Whitby Ontario Fax: 905-666-6220
L1A 6A3
Regional Co-operative Playschools are open Beaverton Community Centre
during the school year. Admission Forms may Cell Phone: 705-328-7171
be obtained at the playschool locations listed to Hours: Half days Wednesdays and Fridays
the right. Cannington Community Centre
Phone: 705-878-7647 (mobile)
Hours: Half days Tuesdays and Thursdays
 Sunderland
Phone: 705-878-7719
Hours: Half days Tuesdays and Thursdays
Regional Child Care Ajax Child Care 22 Centennial Rd. Tel: 905-683-4001 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Centres Ajax ON Fax: 905-683-2521
Edna Thompson Child 156 Church St Tel: 905-623-6717 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Care Bowmanville ON L1C Fax: 905-623-4449
Gibb Street Child Care 123 Gibb St Phone: 905-404-8012 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oshawa ON Fax: 905-404-2291
Lakewoods Child 353 Chaleur Ave Phone: 905-725-1425 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Care Oshawa ON Fax: 905-725-7209
Pickering Child Care 1262 Radom St Phone: 905-839-5831 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pickering ON Fax: 905-839-9418
Whitby Child Care 501 Dunlop St E Phone: 905-668-4751 Hours 7:00a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Whitby ON Fax: 905-668-8458
www.durhamdaycare.com
Lists home child care providers.
Parenting information

Drop-In Centres for Youth

Firehouse Youth Centre 132 Church St Tel: 905-623-6814 Tuesday through Friday 4:30 pm to 9:30pm
Bowmanville ON L1C Fax: 905-623-0021 (open to 10:30 pm on Fridays)
The Refuge 10 Mary St S Tel: 905-404-2420 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Oshawa ON L1H 8 Fax: 905-404-1910 Evening support programs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
M3
The Youth Centre 360 Bayly St W #5 Tel: 905-428-1212 www.theyouthcentre.ca
Ajax ON L1S 1P1 Fax: 905-428-9151 Medical services, counselling services, prenatal and young parent support,
health promotion, school support programs.
Community Drop In
Support Groups
Oshawa Tel: 905-723-0036

Ajax Tel: 905-686-4350

Eastview Boy’s and Girl’s 433 Eulalie Ave. Tel: 905-728-5121 Offers recreational, educational & support programs. 6-18yrs.
Club Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-728-5126 Membership Fee: $35 6-12, Family rate $60 for 2 children $20 13-18.
L1H 2C6
Northview Unit Tel: 905-436-5636
120 Beatrice St. E. ext. 2871
Oshawa, ON.
L1G 7T6
 Counselling and Support

Counselling and Support

Bethesda House Address Confidential Tel: 905-697-9472 Bethesdahouse1@rogers.com
Outreach Services Fax: 905-728-3769
Catholic Family Services Oshawa Tel: 905-725-3513 www.cfsdurham.com
of Durham (Individual and 115 Simcoe St. S Toll Free: 1-877-282-8932
group counselling) 2nd Floor, Fax: 905-725-8377 Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an accredited
Oshawa, Ontario family counselling service to anyone in Durham Region. The
L1H 4G7 service is directed at couples experiencing marital problems,
Tel: 905-428-1984 families experiencing conflict as well as individuals and/or youth
experiencing personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety
Ajax of programs also available at the agency. Overview provided by:
MacKenzie Plaza http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&Number=
250 Bayly St. W. 71
Unit 22
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 3V4
Pickering
Pickering Sub-Office
1020 Brook Rd. S.
Suite 1002,
Pickering, Ontario Tel: 905-985-4221
L1W 3H2

Port Perry
169 North St.
Port Perry, Ontario
L9L 1B7
Community Care (COPE) Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
1420 Bayly St. E Fax: 905-837-7535 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental
Unit 6 Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs
Pickering, related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with
emotional and/or mental health problems. COPE volunteers and
Brock Tel: 705-432-3044 staff help people through individual and group support. There is
 1 Cameron ST. E. Fax: 705-432-3362 no charge for COPE services. Overview provided by:
P.O. Box http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
176, Cannington, ON
L0E 1E0

Clarington Tel: 905-623-4123

26 Beech Ave, Fax: 905-623-2604
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A2

Oshawa/Whitby Tel: 905-434-1693

45 Bloor St. E. Fax: 905-434-9877
Unit #1,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3L9

Scugog
175 North St, Tel: 905-985-8461
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-985-0313
L9L 1B7

Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-9560

75 Marietta St. Fax: 905-852-7879
Unit #1,
Uxbridge, ON

Durham Access to Care 209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430-3308 www.datc.org

5th Floor Tel: 800-263-3877 in-home and community health services, long term care placement
Whitby ON L1N 7H8 services and information and referral services
Lakeridge Community 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8 Tel: 905-666-9688 www.lrcss.com
Support Services Whitby, Ontario Fax: 666-5541 Behaviour Therapy Services
L1N 6A9 COMMUNITY BEHAVIOUR THERAPY SERVICES
CENTRAL EAST PRESCHOOL AUTISM SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF INTELLECTUAL
ABILITIES
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Communication Consultant services
Overview provided by:
http://www.lrcss.com/ServicesBehTher.htm

Christian Family Tel: 725-3544

Counselling
Christian Counselling 33 Church St.N Tracy Blayone, Bishop Counselling for marriage, individual, family, child and adult,
Service Ajax, ON L1T 2W4 905-427-1256 abuse, addiction recovery, grief, stress management, anxiety
disorders, single parent families, separation and divorce, and
spiritual healing.
Family Services Durham Tel: 905-666-6240 www.region.durham.on.ca
(individual and group Fax: 905-570-8455
counselling) Port Perry
905-985-7665
Durham House Child and Tel: 905-579-2021 Family/woman’s resource center
Family Center

Chimo Youth Services 55 Mary St W Ste 220 705-324-3300 Victoria, Haliburton, Northumberland Counties, Peterborough,
Fax: 705-324-3304 Durham Region
Lindsay, Ontario community program: multi-disciplinary therapy (individual,
K9V 5Z6 group, family), play therapy, parent education out-patient/in-home
support services, psychiatry, psychology, social work
* day treatment for children needing daily intervention and
multidisciplinary approach to social/emotional/behavioural
 problems
* multidisciplinary residential treatment (Section 19 Classroom)
Overview provided by:
http://www.ldrc.ca/community/directory/index.php?id=251&servi
ce=6&st=
Family Resource Center Oshawa: Hrs. 9-5 M-F, Sat 10-2
(Formerly Y-PACE) 434-3831
Pickering:
686-1828
Whitby:
666-4794
Alliance House Resource Tel: 905-697-1389
Center
Family & Community Tel: 905-668-8892 Resource Center
Action Program
Hope & Help Recovery Tel: 905-479--5791 Helps survivors of childhood abuse connect with resources in the
Resource Center recovery community.
Native Canadian Center Tel: 416-964-9087 ext. 314 Info & Referral
Rainbow Support Services Tel: 905-434-1329 For Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals
Northumberland Services P.O.Box 935 Crisis Line: 1-800-263-3757 www.nsfw.ca
for Women Cobourg, ON Temporary accommodations for women and their children seeking
K9A 4W4 shelter from abusive relationships. Counselling available. Shelter
services 24 hrs. a day. 24 crisis and support counselling through
the crisis line.

Interact 223 Brock St N Tel: 905-666-0800

(Group Therapy Programs) Whitby ON L1N 4H6 Fax: 905-666-0802
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabe- Main Office in Tel: 800-663-2696 nasc@bellnet.ca
Kwewag Services Circle Peterborough
Services offered in
Durham
Oshawa Community Health 777 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-723-0036 www.ochc.c info@ochc.ca
Centre Oshawa ON L1H 4K5 Fax: 905-723-3391 a services include family medicine, social work and
counselling, and a variety of health promotion and
community development groups, many focusing on
children, youth and women. early childhood
development, youth recreation, and women's
 wellness All of the services and programs are free.*
Mondays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Overview provided by:
http://www.ochc.ca/about.php

Rose of Durham Support for 200 Bond St W Tel: 905-432-3622 roseofdurham@on.aibn.com

Young Parents Oshawa ON L1J 2L7 Rose of Durham Young Parents Support Services is
a non-profit charitable agency whose mission is to s
erve expectant and parenting young people residing
in the Durham Region. Professional staff using
holistic approaches address the emotional, physical,
social, educational and spiritual needs of young
parents through a variety of programs and services
supportive of their development towards
responsible and constructive parenting. Overview
provided by: http://www.roseofdurham.ca/

Association of Paret Tel: 1-800-488-5666 www.apsgo.ca

Support Groups in Ontario
(APSGO) WHAT GROUPS DO

• All groups meet weekly.

• All groups provide a structured, action
 driven and friendly environment.
• Trained and experienced parent volunteers
run each group.
• Each group focuses on practical strategies
for helping families.
• Parents are helped to develop a plan
tailored to their family’s needs.
• Each group helps parents build satisfying
relationships while setting reasonable
boundaries.
• Support, information and advice are
available between meetings.
• All information disclosed at meetings is
kept confidential.
• Each group offers a continuous
programme of help, allowing parents to
join at any time without referral or waiting
period.
• Each group is a member of The
Association of Parent Support Groups In
Ontario Inc. (APSGO)
• Each group is represented on the APSGO
Board of Directors.

WHAT APSGO DOES

• Holds regular board meetings.

• The Board of Directors representing each
chapter makes policy and programme
decisions.
• Sponsors an annual conference for parents
and professionals.
• Organizes seminars and workshops for
members.
• Publishes a resource newsletter.
• Operates a twenty-four hour information
 line to connect parents with the chapter
nearest them.
• Provides resources to help parents and
professionals start up groups in their
communities.
• Provides a forum for communications
between parents, professionals and
government ministries.

Makes speakers available for any organization.

Overview provided by
http://www.apsgo.ca/whatGroupsDo.htm

Secours aus femmes de 707 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-545-5771

Durham Suite 207 Tel: 866-343-6333
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5
Simcoe Hall Settlement 387 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-728-7525 www.simco info@simcoehall.com
House Oshawa ON L1H 4J2 Fax: 905-728-3769 ehall.com

Women’s Multicultural 1355 Kingston Rd Tel: 905-427-7849 Clik.to/wmr wmrcc@aibn.com

Resource & Counselling P.O. Box 66164 ccdurham
Centre of Durham Pickering ON L1V 6P7

Y’s Wish Transitional Address confidential Tel:905-576-0182 shelter@ywca-oshawa.org

Support and Outreach

John Howard Society 75 Richmond St W Linda Haley One to one counselling in the area of addictions,
Oshawa, ON L1G 1E3 Executive Admin. employment, family counselling, stress, anger
management, and relapsed prevention program
(substance abuse0. group sessions available for
 Youth and Adults.
Salvation Army Oshawa Ivan Downey
Oshawa Community and 45 King St. E Director
Family Services Oshawa, ON Tel: 905-723-7422
L1H 1B2
Ajax
37 Kings Cresent
Ajax, Ontario Tel: 905-839-9537
L1S 2LB

Bowmanville Tel: 905-623-2185

Canadian Hearing Society

Canadian National Institute
for the Blind
1 Mary St. N. Tel: 905-436-7732 . Couselling and referral services are available to
Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-436-1202 individuals and family members to provide support
L1G 7W8 and consultation to cope with the emotional aspects
associated with vision loss. Overview provided by:
http://www.cnib.ca/eng/services/counselling.htm

Abused Woman/Children
Assaulted Woman’s P.O. Box 369, Crisis Line: (24hrs/day)
Helpline Station B Toll Free: 1-866-863-
Toronto, Ontario 0511
M5T 2W2 Administration:
Toll Free 1-888-364-1210
Ajax, Pickering Tel: 427-4924
Abused Woman’s
Crisis/Helpline
Durham Response To P.O. Box 30586 Tel: 905-728-4968 The council is a volunteer, non-profit community network
Woman Abuse Oshawa, ON Email: composed of members from a broad spectrum of human service
Durham Violence L1J 8L8 info@durhamresponseto agencies. The goals of the Violence Prevention Council focus
Prevention womanabuse.com on the prevention, detection, treatment and ultimate prosecution
Coordinating Council of all forms of abuse against children, adults and elderly persons
Family Counselling Oshawa: Offers a variety of services, including support groups for abused woman
905-721-6120
Ajax:
905-683-3451
Rubena Willis Tel: 905- For assaulted woman and children
Counselling Center 428-6635
Lukes Place Support PO Box 54040 Carol Barkwell, www.lukesplace.ca
and Resource 8 King St E Executive Director First support and information centre in Canada with the unique focus of assisting woman
Oshawa, ON L1H 905-728-0978 abuse survivors and their children as they deal with family law issues Overview provided
1A9 Fax: 905-728-6105 by: http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=10160&Number=50
Email:
lukesplace@bellnet.ca
Northumberland P.O.Box 935 Crisis Line: 1-800-263- www.nsfw.ca
Services for Women Cobourg, ON 3757 Temporary accommodations for women and their children seeking shelter from abusive
K9A 4W4 relationships. Counselling available. Shelter services 24 hrs. a day. 24 crisis and support
counselling through the crisis line.
Victoria’s Lindsay Tel: 705-878-3663 Emergency housing/shelter in Lindsay. Women in crisis
Cobourg Tel: 1800-263-3757
Catholic Family 115 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-725-3513 www.cfsdurham.com
Services of Durham 2nd Floor Fax: 905-725-8377
(Individual and group Oshawa ON L1H Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an accredited family counselling service to
counselling) 4G7 anyone in Durham Region. The service is directed at couples experiencing marital
problems, families experiencing conflict as well as individuals and/or youth experiencing
personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety of programs also available at the
agency. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&Number=71
Self Abuse
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Oshawa: Dedicated to working with those who abuse themselves but who are motivated to stop.
Finally Ends) Tel: 905-723-1663
Self Help Groups
Eating Disorders Lakeridge Health Tel: 433-4345 Psychology dept. Group for 18yrs. And up. Fee involved
Program Oshawa
Emotions Tel: 416-244-3477 For local meeting info.
Anonymous
Oshawa New Hope 905-723-2035
Durham Chapter

Depressed 1-800-263-2018
Anonymous

Ontario Tel: 1-800-449-6367

Schizophrenia
Society
Freedom From Fear 416-761-6006
Foundation
Manic Depressive Tel: 416-486-8046
Association
Mood Disorders Tel: 1-888-486-8236 or
Assoc. Of Ontario Tel: 1-416-486-8046
Obsessive Markham Tel: 905-427-0494 12 Step
Compulsive Anon.
Overeaters Toronto:
Anonymous 416-929-5361
Hamilton:
905-549-5442

Fetal Alcohol 865 Westney Rd. S Sheila Burns Parent support group meets monthly to discuss complications and impact of FASD on
Spectrum Disorder Ajax, ON L1S Project Co-ordinator the individual with the disability and their family.
3M4 905-427-8862
1-800-968-0066
Epilepsy Durham 119 Ash Street Dianne McKenzie www.epilepsydurham.com
region Whitby, Ontario Executive Director
L1N 4B1 Tel: 905-666-9926 Dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults
Toll Free: 800-350-9069 living with seizure disorders, through information, awareness, support, advocacy,
Fax: 905-666-4529 education and research. Overview provided by:
http://epilepsyontario.org/client/EO/EOWeb.nsf/web/Durham
Anxiety Support Tel: 905-623-4123
Group
Family Support Tel: 666-0831
program
(Colbourne)
Caregivers Support Tel: 905-623-4123
Group (COPE)
ADHD Support Ajax/Pickering
Group Tel: 905-509-3824
Cobourg
Contact:
shelly70@hotmail.com
Support Centre Tel: 723-8521
Bereaved Families
Of Ontario
(Durham)
Losses Support Tel: 905-434-1693
Group
Ostomy Association Oshawa Tel: 905 728-7207
Alma McPherson
 Crisis Services

Mental Health Services

Canadian Mental Health 60 Bond St. W. Tel: 905-436-8760 Services are provided through Corporate Services, and the
Association Durham Branch Oshawa, Ontario Fax: 905-436-1225 Resource Centre for Wellness & Learning, supported by the
L1G 1AJ Education & Training Program and FIRST CONTACT
PROGRAM Services: Brief Case Management Services; Solution-
Focused Counselling and Single Session Team Consultations.
Tel: 905-436-8763 Supportive Services include: Rehabilitation Programs, Supportive
Housing & Case Management, Housing Outreach to the Homeless
Project, Community Mental Health Nurse and Employment
Services/Small Business Initiatives. Overview provided by:
http://www.cmhadurham.org/about.html

Clubhouse CMHA - Durham has psychosocial rehabilitation programs which

New Horizons 111 Simcoe St N are offered from the location in Oshawa (New Horizons). The
Oshawa ON L1G 4S4 program is a fostered sense of community where staff and
members work together to run a program that is beneficial for its
membership. They provide a wide variety of services that meet the
needs and enrich the lives of individuals who participate in the
program and it's activities. It is a comprehensive rehabilitation
program for adults who are coping with chronic mental health
issues. The focus of the program is to improve the quality of life
for each individual by creating opportunities to develop and
enhance transferable vocational and life skills that will assist in
fully integrating within the larger community. New Horizons is
designed to create a restorative environment where people can
build self-esteem and hope. Overview provided by:
http://www.cmhadurham.org/rehab.html
Durham Mental Health 519 Brock St S Tel: 905-666-0831 Mobile Crisis daily from noon to midnight
Services Whitby ON L1N 4K8 Tel: 800-742-1890 24 hour telephone support
After hours Tel: 4 crisis beds
905-666-0483
Fax 905 666-2976
Ajax
200 Old Harwood Offers Supportive housing, Case management, Crisis services,
Ave. 905-619-1144 court support services, Family support program.
Ajax. Ontario Fax 905-619-9493
L1T 4W4

Tel: 905-665-6932
Mobile Crisis Toll Free: 1800-
742-1890

Crisis Bed 905-666-0483

Community Care (COPE) Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
1420 Bayly St. E Fax: 905-837-7535 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental
Unit 6 Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs
Pickering, related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with
emotional and/or mental health problems. COPE volunteers and
Brock Tel: 705-432-3044 staff help people through individual and group support. There is no
1 Cameron ST. E. Fax: 705-432-3362 charge for COPE services. Overview provided by:
P.O. Box http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
176, Cannington, ON
L0E 1E0

Clarington Tel: 905-623-4123

26 Beech Ave, Fax: 905-623-2604
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A2

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Kinark Child and Family
Services
Distress
Distress Centre Durham
Sexual Assault
Durham Rape Crisis Centre
Oshawa/Whitby Tel: 905-434-1693
45 Bloor St. E. Fax: 905-434-9877
Unit #1,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3L9
Scugog
175 North St, Tel: 905-985-8461
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-985-0313
L9L 1B7
Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-9560
75 Marietta St. Fax: 905-852-7879
Unit #1,
Uxbridge, ON
905-430-6997 Offers In-home and treatment, Psycho-geriatric services,
Integrated mobile crisis, Addiction treatment and support services,
Employee & family assistance program, Education and
consultation.
1916 Dundas St E Tel: 905-433-0241 www.kinark.on.ca
Whitby ON L1N2L6 Toll free: 888-454- provides a full range of free and confidential programs and
6275 services to children and youth with mental health issues as well as
Fax: 905-432-0916 support to their families/caregivers
Email:
info@kinark.on.ca
Address Confidential Tel: 905-433-1121 24 hour telephone support
Tel: 800-452-0688 www.distresscentredurham.com
Address Confidential Tel: 905-444-9674 24 hour crisis line – collect calls accepted
P.O. Box 567 Fax: 905-725-3046 www.durhamrapecrisiscentre.com
Whitby ON L1N 5V3 Crisis: 905-668-
9200
Durham Region Domestic
Violence / Sexual Assault
Care Centre Lakeridge
Health Oshawa
A.W.A.R.E.
Ajax Crisis Line
Cobourg Northumberland
Woman in Crisis Centre
New Castle Crisis Centre
Oshawa Durham Region
Peterboriugh Sexual
Violence Support and
Information
Pickering Abused Womens
Crisis Help Line
Port Perry Crisis Centre
Catholic Family Services of
Durham (individual and
group counselling)
Adults Molested as
Children
Addictions
Pinewood Centre
1 Hospital Court Tel: 905-576-8711 24 hour emergency medical treatment and emotional support for
Oshawa ON L1G 2B9 recent sexual assault victims of any age (within previous 48-72
hours)
Tel: 905-845-9056 Non-Profit voice for change and awareness re sexual violence
Tel: 905-427-4924
Tel: 905-372-0746
Tel: 433-1121
Tel: 668-6831
Tel: 705-748-5901
Tel: 905-427-4924
Tel: 905-985-3434
1115 Simcoe St S 2nd Tel: 905-725-3513 cfsd@idirect.com
floor Fax: 905-725-8377 Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an accredited family
Oshawa ON counselling service to anyone in Durham Region. The service is
L1H 4G7 directed at couples experiencing marital problems, families
experiencing conflict as well as individuals and/or youth
experiencing personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety
of programs also available at the agency. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&Number=
71
Tel: 905-683-3451 Individual counselling and groups for woman.
300 Centre St S Tel: 905-723-8195 Crisis / walk-in Service 9:00am to 5:00pm – 7 days a week. 24
 Oshawa On Tel: 888-881-8878 hour crisis line.
Pinewood Oshawa Centre
Galleria
419 King St. W. Suite
125
Pinewood 95 Bayly Rd. Suite Tel: 905-683-5950
406
Ajax
Pinewood 200 King St. E. Suite Tel: 905-697-2747
204
Bowmanville
Pinewood 180 Mary St. Tel: 905-985-4721
Port Perry

Addiction Research Whitby:

Foundation Tel: 905-576-6277
Addiction Services York Region Aurora Free Confidential
Tel: 905-841-7007
1_800-263-2288
Al-Anon Family Groups Tel: 416-366-4072
1-800-443-4525
Alcoholics Anonymous Toronto Tel: 416-487-5591
Oshawa Tel: 905-728-1020
Destiny Manor 118 Cochrane St. Tel: 905-668-1858 Addiction Recovery Residential Program for women.
Whitby
Gam-Anon Tel: 416-366-7613 12 step
For locations
Metro Addition Tel: 416-481-1466 Telephone or face to face assessment, info, referral etc.
Assessment/Referral
Narcotics Anonymous Toronto Tel: 416-691-9519
Hamilton Tel: 905-522-0322
Oshawa Tel: 905-433-7944
Renascent House Tel: 905-655-8484 Treatment facility for alcoholism for men.
Disaster
Red Cross 585 Wentworth St E Tel: 905-723- Personal disaster services for individuals or households who are in
Unit 40 2933 crisis as a result of a flood, fire or other disaster preventing them from
Oshawa ON L1H 3V8 Fax: 905-723- remaining in their accommodation
9023
Salvation Army 45 King St. E Ivan Downey Emergency Disaster Services:
Oshawa Community and Oshawa, ON Director Assist with food, clothing, counselling and various resources in
Family Services L1H 1B2 905-723-7422 emergency situations. Work in cooperation with Fire and Police
ext. 23 Services. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9705&Number=2

Counselling and Support

Bethesda House Address Confidential Tel: 905-697- Bethesdahouse1@rogers.com
Outreach Services 9472
Fax: 905-728-
3769
Catholic Family Services Oshawa Tel: 905-725- www.cfsdurham.com
of Durham (Individual 115 Simcoe St. S 3513
and group counselling) 2nd Floor, Toll Free: 1- Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an accredited family
Oshawa, Ontario 877-282-8932 counselling service to anyone in Durham Region. The service is
L1H 4G7 Fax: 905-725- directed at couples experiencing marital problems, families
8377 experiencing conflict as well as individuals and/or youth experiencing
personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety of programs also
Ajax available at the agency. Overview provided by:
MacKenzie Plaza Tel: 905-428- http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&Number=71
250 Bayly St. W. 1984
Unit 22
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 3V4
Pickering
Pickering Sub-Office
1020 Brook Rd. S.
Suite 1002,
Pickering, Ontario
L1W 3H2
 Port Perry Tel: 905-985-
169 North St. 4221
Port Perry, Ontario
L9L 1B7
Community Care (COPE) Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837- www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
1420 Bayly St. E 0017 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health
Unit 6 Fax: 905-837- services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to
Pickering, 7535 physical disability, aging and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with emotional
and/or mental health problems. COPE volunteers and staff help people
Brock through individual and group support. There is no charge for COPE
1 Cameron ST. E. Tel: 705-432- services. Overview provided by:
P.O. Box 3044 http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
176, Cannington, ON Fax: 705-432-
L0E 1E0 3362

Clarington Tel: 905-623-

26 Beech Ave, 4123
Bowmanville, ON Fax: 905-623-
L1C 3A2 2604

Oshawa/Whitby Tel: 905-434-

45 bloor St. E. 1693
Unit #1, Fax: 905-434-
Oshawa, ON 9877
L1H 3L9

Scugog Tel: 905-985-

175 North St, 8461
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-985-
L9L 1B7 0313

Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-

75 Marietta St. 9560
Unit #1, Fax: 905-852-
Uxbridge, ON 7879
Durham Access to Care 209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430- www.datc.org
5th Floor 3308 in-home and community health services, long term care placement
Whitby ON L1N 7H8 Tel: 800-263- services and information and referral services
3877
Christian Family Tel: 725-3544
Counselling
Christian Counselling 33 Church St.N Tracy Blayone, Counselling for marriage, individual, family, child and adult, abuse,
Service Ajax, ON L1T 2W4 Bishop addiction recovery, grief, stress management, anxiety disorders, single
905-427-1256 parent families, separation and divorce, and spiritual healing.
Family Services Durham Tel: 905-721- www.region.durham.on.ca
(individual and group 6120
counselling) Fax: 905-570-
8455
Port Perry
905-985-7665
Durham House Child and Tel: 905-579- Family/woman’s resource center
Family Center 2021
Family Resource Center Oshawa: Hrs. 9-5 M-F, Sat 10-2
(Formerly Y-PACE) 434-3831
Pickering:
686-1828
Whitby:
666-4794
Alliance House Resource Tel: 905-697-
Center 1389
Family & Community Tel: 905-668- Resource Center
Action Program 8892
Hope & Help Recovery Tel: 905-479-- Helps survivors of childhood abuse connect with resources in the
Resource Center 5791 recovery community.
Native Canadian Center Tel: 416-964- Info & Referral
9087 ext. 314
Rainbow Support Tel: 905-434- For Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals
Services 1329
Northumberland Services P.O.Box 935 Crisis Line: 1- www.nsfw.ca
for Women Cobourg, ON 800-263-3757 Temporary accommodations for women and their children seeking
K9A 4W4 shelter from abusive relationships. Counselling available. Shelter
services 24 hrs. a day. 24 crisis and support counselling through the
crisis line.
Interact 223 Brock St N Tel: 905-666-
(Group Therapy Whitby ON L1N 4H6 0880
Programs) Fax: 905-666-
0802
Niijkiwendidaa Main Office in Tel: 800-663- nasc@bellnet.ca
Anishnaabe-Kwewag Peterborough 2696
Services Circle Services offered in
Durham
Oshawa Community 777 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-723- www.ochc.ca info@ochc.ca
Health Centre Oshawa ON L1H 4K5 0036 services include family medicine, social work
Fax: 905-723- and counselling, and a variety of health
3391 promotion and community development
groups, many focusing on children, youth and
women. early childhood development, youth
recreation, and women's wellness All of the
services and programs are free.*
Mondays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am-8:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Overview provided by:
http://www.ochc.ca/about.php
Rose of Durham Support 200 Bond St W Tel: 905-432- roseofdurham@on.aibn.com
for Young Parents Oshawa ON L1J 2L7 3622 Rose of Durham Young Parents Support
Services is a non-profit charitable agency
whose mission is to serve expectant and
parenting young people residing in the
Durham Region. Professional staff using
holistic approaches address the emotional,
physical, social, educational and spiritual
needs of young parents through a variety of
programs and services supportive of their
development towards responsible and
constructive parenting. Overview provided by:
http://www.roseofdurham.ca/

Secours aus femmes de 707 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-545-

Durham Suite 207 5771
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5 Tel: 866-343-
6333

Simcoe Hall Settlement 387 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-728- www.simcoehall.com info@simcoehall.com

House Oshawa ON L1H 4J2 7525
Fax: 905-728-
3769

Women’s Multicultural 1355 Kingston Rd Tel: 905-427- Clik.to/wmrccdurham wmrcc@aibn.com

Resource & Counselling P.O. Box 66164 7849
Centre of Durham Pickering ON L1V 6P7
Y’s Wish Transitional Address confidential Tel:905-576- shelter@ywca-oshawa.org
0182
Support and Outreach
John Howard Society 75 Richmond St W Linda Haley One to one counselling in the area of
Oshawa, ON L1G 1E3 Executive addictions, employment, family counselling,
Admin. stress, anger management, and relapsed
prevention program (substance abuse0. group
sessions available for Youth and Adults.
Salvation Army Oshawa Ivan Downey
Oshawa Community and 45 King St. E Director
Family Services Oshawa, ON Tel: 905-723-
L1H 1B2 7422

Ajax
37 Kings Cresent
Ajax, Ontario Tel: 905-839-
L1S 2LB 9537

Bowmanville Tel: 905-623-

2185

Canadian National 1 Mary St. N. Tel: 905-436- . Counselling and referral services are available
Institute for the Blind Oshawa, ON 7732 to individuals and family members to provide
L1G 7W8 Fax: 905-436- support and consultation to cope with the
1202 emotional aspects associated with vision loss.
Overview provided by:
http://www.cnib.ca/eng/services/counselling.h
tm

Abused Woman/Children
Assaulted Woman’s P.O. Box 369, Crisis Line: (24hrs/day)
Helpline Station B Toll Free: 1-866-863-
Toronto, Ontario 0511
M5T 2W2 Administration:
Toll Free 1-888-364-1210
Ajax, Pickering Tel: 427-4924
Abused Woman’s
Crisis/Help p line
Durham Response To P.O. Box 30586 Tel: 905-728-4968 The council is a volunteer, non-profit
Woman Abuse Oshawa, ON Email: community network composed of members
Durham Violence L1J 8L8 info@durhamresponseto from a broad spectrum of human service
Prevention womanabuse.com agencies. The goals of the Violence
Coordinating Council Prevention Council focus on the prevention,
detection, treatment and ultimate prosecution
of all forms of abuse against children, adults
and elderly persons
Family Counselling Oshawa: Offers a variety of services, including support groups for abused
905-721-6120 woman
Ajax:
905-683-3451
Rubena Willis Tel: 905- For assaulted woman and children
Counselling Center 428-6635
Lukes Place Support PO Box 54040 Carol Barkwell, www.lukesplace.ca
and Resource 8 King St E Executive Director First support and information centre in Canada with the unique focus
Oshawa, ON L1H 905-728-0978 of assisting woman abuse survivors and their children as they deal with
1A9 Fax: 905-728-6105 family law issues Overview provided by:
Email: http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=10160&Number=50
lukesplace@bellnet.ca
Northumberland P.O.Box 935 Crisis Line: 1-800-263- www.nsfw.ca
Services for Women Cobourg, ON 3757 Temporary accommodations for women and their children seeking
K9A 4W4 shelter from abusive relationships. Counselling available. Shelter
services 24 hrs. a day. 24 crisis and support counselling through the
crisis line.
Victoria’s Lindsay Tel: 705-878-3663 Emergency housing/shelter in Lindsay. Women in crisis
Cobourg Tel: 1800-263-3757
Catholic Family 115 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-725-3513 www.cfsdurham.com
Services of Durham 2nd Floor Fax: 905-725-8377
(Individual and group Oshawa ON L1H Catholic Family Services of Durham provides an accredited family
counselling) 4G7 counselling service to anyone in Durham Region. The service is
directed at couples experiencing marital problems, families
experiencing conflict as well as individuals and/or youth experiencing
personal adjustment difficulties. There are a variety of programs also
available at the agency. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9256&Number=71
Self Abuse
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Oshawa: Dedicated to working with those who abuse themselves but
Finally Ends) Tel: 905-723-1663 who are motivated to stop.
Self Help Groups
Eating Disorders Lakeridge Health Tel: 433-4345 Psychology dept. Group for 18yrs. And up. Fee involved
Program Oshawa
Emotions Anonymous Tel: 416-244-3477 For local meeting info.
Oshawa New Hope
Durham Chapter 905-723-2035

Depressed Anonymous 1-800-263-2018

Ontario Schizophrenia Tel: 1-800-449-6367
Society
Freedom From Fear 416-761-6006
Foundation
Manic Depressive Tel: 416-486-8046
Association
Mood Disorders Tel: 1-888-486-8236 or
Assoc. Of Ontario Tel: 1-416-486-8046
Obsessive Compulsive Markham Tel: 905-427-0494 12 Step
Anon.
Overeaters Toronto:
Anonymous 416-929-5361
Hamilton:
905-549-5442

Fetal Alcohol 865 Westney Rd. S Sheila Burns Parent support group meets monthly to discuss complications
Spectrum Disorder Ajax, ON L1S 3M4 Project Co-ordinator and impact of FASD on the individual with the disability and
905-427-8862 their family.
1-800-968-0066
Epilepsy Durham 119 Ash Street Dianne McKenzie Dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of
region Whitby, Ontario Executive Director life for children and adults living with seizure disorders,
L1N 4B1 Tel: 905-666-9926 through information, awareness, support, advocacy, education
Toll Free: 800-350-9069 and research. Overview provided by:
Fax: 905-666-4529 http://epilepsyontario.org/client/EO/EOWeb.nsf/web/Durham
Anxiety Support Tel: 905-623-4123
Group
Family Support Tel: 666-0831
program (Colbourne)
Caregivers Support Tel: 905-623-4123
Group (COPE)
Support Centre Tel: 723-8521
Bereaved Families Of
Ontario (Durham)
Losses Support Group Tel: 905-434-1693
 Day Placement Services

Durham Region
Kerry’s Place 34 Berczy Street 905-841-6611
Autism Services Suite #190 Fax: 905-841-1461
Christian Horizons 110 Champlain Court 905- 444-9023 dmilley@christian
59 Gibbons St Adri Martin, Operates 10 adult group homes in Durham Region providing residential support
Oshawa, ON L1J 4Y1 Program Manager, to individuals with developmental and/or physical challenges. Both Day
905-444-9023 Phone: 905-432-286 Programs and Children's respite available
Toronto Office,
Information Line,
Phone: 416-630-3646
Community Living 36 Emperor Street 905-427-3300 sandy@apwcommunityliving.org
Pickering & Whitby Fax: 905-427-3310

Community Living 39 Wellington Street 905-576-3011

Oshawa/ Clarington East Fax: 905-576-9754
Community Living P.O. Box 905-985-8511
Durham North #964 Fax: 905-985-0799
(formerly Central Seven)
Participation House Twrillegar 905-579-5267
Fax: 905-579-5281
Sunrise Youth Group 1621 McEwen Ave. Whitby www.sunriseyouthgroup.ca
Whitby, ON 905-438-9910 Recreational and social experiences for young people with special needs aged 15
Niki Braybrook, and older. Programs include residential camps, camping programs, winter camp,
Program Director, dances, athletic clubs and daily excursions. Day programs also available
Email: http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9700&Number=48
niki_syg@hotmail.com Note: Indicates youth, although apparently majority is older adults.
Skills Development Program – cooking, laundry baking cleaning etc.
Community Program – Parkwood (Tea Room) St. Vincent DePaul Individuals
rotate on a schedule. $30.00 day.
Recreation Program is separate do not need to be part of day program or
Community program. .Full Time $1400.00 Par time $575.00 year.
Many expenses are included. To only take part in the dances it is $200.00 a year
(8) .Club Night – Individuals on the waiting list can be involved. $8.00 a night
1st. & 3rd. Wednesday. Activities : yoga, fitness, movie night, special events etc.
Tania’s Place 230 Tel: 905-686-9532 www.taniasplace.com
Activity Centre For Harwood Ave.S. Unit Tania’s Place is an Innovative and Creative Day Program that services Adults 18
Adults with Special 2 years and older and teens 13 to 17 years of age who live with a Developmental
Needs Ajax, Ontario and or Physical Disability.
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 Education

Literacy Network Of 40 King St. W. #510 Tel: 905-725-4786

Durham Oshawa, On.
L1H 1A4
Durham Continuing 120 Centre St. Tel: 905-440-4532 Also provides a Hospitality Course (Transition to Work)
Education Centre oshawa, On. Fax: 905-436-1780
L1H 4A3
Durham College Tel: 905-721-2000 Campus Locations
Ajax/Pickering Campus - St. Mary Secondary School
Uxbridge campus - Testa Professional Building
Skills Training Centre - Whitby
Oshawa Campus
Port Hope Campus
Port Perry Campus
Beaverton Campus
Reach Office
Centre for Students with Disabilities – will determine accommodation
needs ie. Extra time on tests, note taking etc.
Durham Catholic District 692 King St. E. Tel: 905-626-6631
School Board (Continuing Oshawa, ON. Tel: 905-438-0570
Alternative Education) L1H 1G5
Kawartha Pine Ridge Tel: 1-877-741-4577
District School Board
Centre For Individual
Study
John Howard Society Oshawa
Learning Alternative Tel: 905-579-8482
program Bowmanville
905-623-6814
 Employment/Vocational

Ontario Disability Tel: 905-665-1030

Support Program
(ODSP)
Employment
Supports Program
DREN 22 King st. W. Tel: 905-720-1777 DREN was established in 1993 and coordinates a network of organizations
Durham Region Suite 402 Fax: 905-720-1363 representing employment, education and rehabilitative services in Durham. Our
Employment Oshawa, ON. Email: dren@dren.org primary focus is to ensure that people with barriers to employment have access to
Network L1H 1A3 information and support for employment opportunities.
We will continue to foster a high level of leadership in the community and
respond to identified issues and needs. We will network, educate, advocate and
provide resources to our members and the community at large. This will be
accomplished by hosting various meeting and training events and researching and
reporting on pertinent community information and best practices. Overview
provided by: http://www.dren.org/aboutdren.shtml
YMCA Durham 1550 Kingston Tel: 905-427-7670 YMCA employment programs offer youth an opportunity to gain the skills they
Employment Rd, Units need to get a rewarding job. The YMCA works with youth 16-24 (up to 29 if
Services 7&16 disabled or have special needs) who need help getting a first time job experience.
Pickering, Our friendly and knowledgeable employment counsellors help youth create
ON L1V 1C3 effective and professional resumes and cover letters, upgrade computer skills and
practice the interview process. We help youth realize and build on their personal
job related skills and abilities, and we support them every step of the way.
Overview provided by:
http://www.ymcatoronto.org/employment/wantajob2/programs.html
Literacy Network 22 King St. W. Tel: 905-725-4786 The Literacy Network of Durham Region (LiNDR) is a non-profit agency that
of Durham Suite 502 1800-263-0993 operates the Hotline, an information referral service, and supports literacy
Oshawa, ON Email: lindre@bellnet.ca programs in Durham Region. Overview provided by:
L1H 1A3 http://www.lindr.on.ca/index.htm
Acclaim Ability Toll Free: 1-877-867-6064
Management
Services
Avocation Tel: 905-668-3328
Smart Inc. Tel: 905-697-3346 Provides service to women only
Watton 18 Spencer St. Cobourg www.watton.ca
Employment E. Tel: 905-372-1901 ext. 203 Offering a creative, professional approach to vocational rehabilitation,
Services Cobourg, ON Whitby assessments and employment assistance
K9A 1C2 Tel: 905-665-0057
Toll Free: 1-888-358-8854
Fox Vocational Durham Employment planning and career exploration services.
Services 905-448-9423
Toll Free: 877-747-4040
Meta Vocational 15 Thickson Whitby Offers a wide variety of vocational services, including Job Finding Club.
Services Rd. N. Unit 6 Tel: 905-725-0087
Whitby, ON Toll Free: 1-866-794-4677
L1N 8W7 Fax: 905-725-0935
Bowmanville
Tel: 905-697-8887
Peterborough
705-748-4894
Cobourg
905-372-0149
Belleville
613-966-9069
Northern Lights 843 King St Tel: 905-436-2957 www.northernlightsosh.com
Vocational W, Unit 8 Fax: 905-436-0353 The Employment Advantage Information Session:
Services Oshawa, ON Toll Free: 1-866-726-0500 This free, ninety-minute information session will connect those that are
L1J 2L4 Email: unemployed to community agencies, programs and services throughout Durham
durhaminfo@northernlightsosh.com Region to assist with your journey to employment.
Outreach services are available for residents of North Durham. Overview
provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9543&Number=14
Career Dynamics Career Donna Thomas Provides innovative and community-based vocational services, customized to
Network Inc. Dynamics 905-922-2028 individual needs.
Network Inc. Toll Free; 1-877-212-1254 Employment planning and assessments, Vocational Life skills training,
P.O. Box Email: dthomas-cdn@sympatico.ca Work experiences, Job placement services, Job coaching & job maintenance
70603,
1801 Dundas
St. E.
Whitby, ON
L1N 2K0
Community 905-720-3454
Living, 905-720-1956
Oshawa/Claringto
n

John Howard Oshawa Tel: 905-579-8482 www.jhsdurham.on.ca

Society 75 Richmond Email: jhsdurham@jhsdurham.on.ca The John Howard Society of Durham Region is a non-profit, social service
St. W. agency in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. We are dedicated to servicing individuals
and families with programs and services to address the general aspects of family
Bowmanville Tel: 905-623-6814 and individual relationships, employment, education, housing, and crime
prevention.
Job Connect::
Assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search, job keeping skills, service
excellence training, smart serve training, apprenticeships, etc. A job bank is
available on the website, and services are available in all of our offices across
Durham, including free use of fax, photocopier and high speed Internet access for
employment related needs. This service works with employers to offer FREE
posting of jobs in the resource centres and on the website
Learning Alternative Program: Free upgrading in reading, spelling and math
for person's aged 18+. Work at your own pace, in a comfortable setting to help
build your basic skills, or to prepare you for returning to school full time.
Overview provided by: http://www.jhsdurham.on.ca/index.shtml
Canadian Hearing Employment Services:
Society This program provides assistance to deaf, deafened or hard of hearing individuals
who are looking for work or having difficulty maintaining employment.
Employment Services provides free information and resources on resume and
cover letters, interview preparation, job development and maintenance, training
options, technical devices (loaner program), wage subsidy and work site
evaluations. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9127&Number=49

Canadian National 1 Mary St. N. Tel: 905-436-7732 Employment services staff help blind, visually impaired and deafblind clients
Institute for the Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-436-1202 develop an employment plan, choose a career path and find a job that’s both
Blind L1G 7W8 suitable and rewarding. Overview provided by:
http://www.cnib.ca/eng/services/career_develop.htm
Durham Region 15 Colborne Tel: 905-579-1821 If you're out of work or underemployed, the Durham Region Unemployed Help
Unemployed Help St. E. Fax: 905-579-1857 Centre can provide the tools and teach you the skills you need in order to stand
Centre Osahwa, ON out from other job seekers. We'll take the time to learn about your needs,
 L1G 1M1 strengths and abilities, and help you to find and keep a job suited to your
education, skills and work experience. Overview provided by:
http://www.unemployedhelp.on.ca/clientswelcome.htm
Disability Tel: 800-277-9914 The Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program is
Vocational TTY: 800-255-4786 designed to help people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit
Rehabilitation Email: isp-psr.mail-poste@hrdc- return to work. In the past, many people receiving benefits because of a severe
Program drhc.gc.ca and prolonged disability believed that they were permanently out of the work
force. Today, new technology, medical treatments and skills training are making
it possible for some people with severe disabilities to become part of and remain
in the work force. That is why the Canada Pension Plan is making vocational
rehabilitation available to those who can benefit from it the most. Overview
provided by:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/asp/gateway.asp?hr=en/isp/pub/factsheets/vocrehab.shtml
&hs=dyp#whatis
Self-Employment
Canada Business Tel: 1800-567-2345 www.cbsc.org/ontario/index.html
Service Centres Fax: 416-954-8597 This sire provides assistance on starting a business.
Email: Ontario@cbsc.ic.gc.ca.
Social and 1110 Finch Tel: 416-665-2828 www.sedi.org
Enterprise Ave. W. Fax: 416-665-1661 variety of leading-edge social and economic approaches to this goal in areas such
Development Suite 406 Email: info@sedi.org as policy development, program management, information exchange, capacity
Innovations Toronto ON building, public education and research. Above all, SEDI is a catalyst . We show
(SEDI) M3J 2T2 people what's possible, we develop the tools they need to make it happen, and
they achieve their goals on their own - their own way and on their own.
Overview provided by: http://www.sedi.org/html/whoweare/index.asp
 Financial Assistance

Ontario Works: temporary aid for basic expenses such as food and shelter and employment supports to assist recipients to re-enter the work force
Rose Ellis 905 666-6239 ext. 2679
Centralized Intake – basic information is taken over the telephone and then an appointment is booked at one of four Ontario 1-877-678-6333
Works Offices in Durham to complete the application with a caseworker 905-428-8982
Oshawa office (serving residents north of Olive/Gibb Avenues and Whitby 605 Rossland Rd. Tel: 905-668-7711
residents of Brock St. Whitby ON Fax: 905
L1N 6A3
South Oshawa/Clarington office (serving residents south of Olive/Gibb Avenues 505 Wentworth St. W Tel: 905-436-6747
and all of Clarington) Oshawa ON Fax 905-436-7361
L1J 6G5
Ajax office (serving Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby residents west of Brock St.) 140 Commercial Ave Tel: 905-428-7400
Ajax ON Fax: 905-428-7401
L1S 2H5

Uxbridge office (serving Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge) 2 Campbell Dr Suite 305 Tel: 905-852-4566
Uxbridge ON Toll free: 800-361-3268
L9P 1H6 Fax: 905-852-4573
Ontario Disability Support Program: long term financial aid to support people with disabilities
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides income assistance for people who qualify because of age and disability. The Assistance for Children
with Severe Disabilities section assists parents of handicapped children living at home with costs for special needs; special shoes, transportation and parent
respite. Special Services at Home Program assists families of developmentally disabled adults to facilitate personal development and growth, and to provide
family relief and support. The Employment Support Program assists persons with disability barriers in obtaining and maintaining employment. Overview
provided by: http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9696&Number=43
Whitby office (serving all of Durham Region – applications made through ISU – 1400 Hopkins ST www.gov.on.ca
see above) Whitby ON
L1N 2C3 Tel: 905-665-1030
Toll free: 800-722-119
Fax: 905-665-1050
Share the Warmth: assistance for hydro/fuel paid directly to the supplier
Applications are taken at the local Ontario Works office and sent to Share the Warmth for processing and payment.
Share the Warmth Ontario head office Tel: 416-736-4673 www.sharethewarmth.org
1027 Finch Ave W Fax: 416-736-4674
Toronto ON M3J 316
Rent Bank, Emergency Energy Fund, and Community Trust: interest – free loans for rent arrears, utility/heat, mortgage, car repairs (certain restrictions apply)
Applications are taken at the Community Development Council Durham and reviewed by a community board
134 Commercial Ave Tel: 905-686-2661 www.cdcd.org
Ajax ON Fax: 905-686-4157
L1S 2H5 Toll free: 866-746-3696
National Child Benefit Reinvestment Plan: assistance for specific needs to children of low income families including dental, prescription medications, medical
supplies, transportation, school related costs, etc.
Applications are taken at the local Ontario Works office (see above)

Durham Social Services Emergency Tel: 905-432-6154

Financial Assistance
Drug Program Branch Tel: 416-327-8109
Fax: 416-327-7526

Income Security Programs

CPP/OAS/Gains P.O. Box J100, Tel: 1-800-277-9914
Station D
Scarborough, Ontario
M1R JC8
Child Tax Benefits
National Child Benefit Supplement Tel: 1-800-387-1193
Income Tax
South Oshawa Community 777 Simcoe St. S. Tel: 905-723-0036
Development Project Oshawa, ON

Counselling and Support

Credit Counselling Service Toronto: Free financial assessment: fee for
416-593-7434 ongoing assistance. Will not deny
Oshawa: to inability to pay.
905-579-1956

Food Banks
Ajax
St. Vincent de Paul Society
21 Bayly St.E
Ajax ON L1S 1P2
Salvation Army
66 Commercial Ave Unit 104
Ajax ON L1S 2H5
Youth Centre Food Bank
360 Bayly St W Unit 5
Ajax ON L1S 1P1
Bowmanville
Liberty Pentecostal Church
1965 Martin Rd
Bowmanville ON L1C 3K4
Salvation Army
75 Liberty St S
Bowmanville ON L1C 2N8
Cannington
Anglican Parish of Brock
C/o Ron Davies Box 29
Cannington ON LOE 1EO
Newcastle
Clarington East Food Bank
87 Mills St Unit 2
Newcastle L1B 1H8
Food Providers
Tel: 905-683-1533 Mon-Fri Food bank can be used 1x/monthly only. Services area bounded by
10:00 am-4:00pm Westney Rd. Lake Ontario, Hwy 2 and Durham 22. Food vouchers
available.
Tel: 905-427-7123 Mon 9:00 am-noon Supplies the ABC box with snack items to schools in Ajax and Pickering
Tues 9:00 am-noon
And 1:00-4:00 pm
Thur 9:00 am-noon
And 1:00-4:00 pm
Tel: 905-728-5227 Mon and Fri Linked with St. Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Tues-Thursday 8:30
am-8:00pm
Tel: 905-623-5100 Thur 6:30-7:30 pm The Bread Basket Program – free bread and bakery items. Not during the
winter months.
Tel: 905-623-2185 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Food bank accessible to Clarington residents 1x/monthly only. ID
Fax: 905-697-1605 1:30-3:30 pm required. Christmas hampers also available.
Tel: 705-432-2453 Food Bank – Fri 9:00 Transportation provided to Family and Community Action Program
Am – 1:00 pm (FCAP) participants.
FCAP Mon 10:00 am
1:00 pm
Tel: 905-985-1418 Tues 1:00-4:00 pm Food bank can be used 1x/monthly only. Services Clarington west of
Thurs 10:00 am-1:00 Hopeline, east of Lambs Rd. ID required.
pm
Oshawa
Salvation Army – Family
Services
45 King St. E
Oshawa ON L1H 1B2
Simcoe Hall Settlement House
387 Simcoe St S
Oshawa ON L1H 4J2
Seventh Day Adventist
1170 King St. E
Oshawa ON L1H 1H9
Pickering
St Paul’s on the Hill
Community
Food Bank
1537 Pickering ON L1V 7E9
Uxbridge
Operation Scugog
19 Ashton Lane RR#4
Uxbridge ON L9P 1R4
Loaves and Fishes
40B Toronto St S
Uxbridge ON L9P 1G9
Tel: 905-723-7422 Mon-Fri 9:30 am- Food Bank: Oshawa residents over age 16 yrs. Can use once every 3
4:00 pm months Community Kitchen: Mon 9:30 am-11 am & 7:00 pm-
8:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am – 11:00 am $5/person Good Food Box, (fresh
produce) second last Tue of the month. $8/single box, $12/family box.
Money in by the 15th of the month. Transportation to Coffee house
available for the disabled.
Tel: 905-728-7525 Food bank: Mon-Fri Food bank: Families may access the Food Bank once every two months.
Fax 905-728-3769 9:00am-11:45am and Singles or couples without children may visit once every three months.
1:00pm-3:15pm After Information: information Corner and monthly Newsletter with money
School Snack: Mon-Fri saving ideas, recipes and helpful community resources. Snack: After
3:15pm school snacks provided in the After School program. Christmas hamper:
Registration for the Christmas Food Hamper begins in November.
Tel: 905- 433-8800 Tue 12:30pm Open to community. Each person can access the food bank 1x/monthly.
3:30pm, Wed 9:00am-
3:00pm
Tel: 905-839-9537 Sept to June: every Food bank accessible to Ajax/Pickering residents 1x-2x/month (depending
Tue and Fri except the on stock levels). Provide verification of social assistance
first week of every Or low income status and proof of number of dependents
month July and Aug:
Every Tue 10:00am-
12:00noon
Tel: 905-985-7271 Wed 4 hrs/wk Food bank accessible to Scugog residents 1x/month only.
Tel: 905- 852-6262 Wed 1:00pm-4:00pm Food bank – 1x/month. Uxbridge and surrounding area residents only.
Vouchers for food and baby formula. Lactaid milk available. Out of St.
Andrew’
Whitby
Deacons’s Cupboard Tel: 905-668-5101 Tue/Fri 10:00am Serving residents of Whitby or Brooklin. Food bank accessible 1x
300 Dundas St W 12:00pm Month only. Food vouchers available.
Whitby ON L1N 2M5
Whitby Family Services Tel: 905-430-3454 Can phone Mon-Fri. Food bank accessible to Whitby residents 1x/month. Christmas
607 Palace Rd Unit 1,2 From 9:00am-5:00pm Hampers. Uxbridge/Brooklyn emergency Food bank
Whitby ON L1N 4H5 Can visit Mon-Fri
From 1:00pm-4:00pm
St Vincent de Paul Tel: 905-668-3676 Hotline open: Mon-Fri.- Telephone hotline to help people in need within the parish boundary:
903 Giffard St 9:00am-8:30pm Durham 23/Taunton Rd./Darden St./Lake Ontario. Food
Whitby ON L1N 2S3 (except Tue evening) Bank provides canned goods and baby food. Food vouchers available.
Community Kitchen
Salvation Army – Family Tel: 905-723-7422 Mon-fri-9:30am- Food Bank: Oshawa residents over age 16 yrs. Can use once every 3
Services 4:00 pm months Community Kitchen: Mon 9:30 am-11 am & 7:00 pm-
45 King St E 8:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am – 11:00 am $5/person Good Food Box, (fresh
Oshawa ON L1H 1B2 produce) second last Tue of the month. $8/single box, $12/family box.
Money in by the 15th of the month. Transportation to Coffee house
available for the disabled.
Stop 46 Tel: Mon/Wed/Fri. am Community kitchen with registration fee of $5 per 5 days.
C/o Connie Kingsland
1525 Ritson Rd S Unit 46
Oshawa ON L1J 3M3
St Vincent’s Kitchen Tel: 905-433-4006 Mon-Fri-3:30pm- Community residents offering low cost meals at $1.00 to Durham region
51 King St E 5:30pm, Sat 3:00pm- residents.
Oshawa ON L1H 1B4 5:00pm, Every third
Sun 1:00pm-2:00pm
Pickering
Peace meals Tel: 905-426-1337 Mon 8:00am-12:00pm Community kitchen: $1.00/meal
C/o Heidi Gregor Every second Monday
928 Liverpool Rd S
Pickering ON L1W 1S6
Uxbridge
Uxbridge Baptist Church
C/o Yvette Nechvatal-Drew
231 Brock St W
Uxbridge ON L9P 1N1
Home Meal Delivery
Ajax
Rouge valley Health System
580 Harwood Ave S
Ajax ON L1S 2J4
Durham Region Community Care
Ajax-Pickering
122 Hunt St
Ajax ON L1S 1P5
Beaverton
Beaverton Meals on Wheels
C/o Audrey Stark
75 Nine Mile Rd Apt 112
Beaverton ON LOK 1AO
Bowmanville
Clarington Community Care
26 Beech ST
Bowmanville L1C 3A2
Tel: 905- 728-5227 Mon 11:30am-1:30pm For pregnant women and new moms. Distribution of healthy food
Fax: 905-728-1688 And some evenings ($13) and
Prenatal vitamins. Small transportation assistance available. Young
moms learn hands-on cooking skills and prepare balanced, budget
conscious meals.
Tel: 683-2320 Mon-Fri 8:30am- Pureed frozen meals for - $2.50
4;30pm Must order it
and come to the
hospital to pick it up.
Tel: 905-686-3331 Meals on Wheels: 5 To help people live at home with a network of support from caring
Days/week at noon. communities. Open to adults 16 yrs+ with physical disabilities and
Frozen Meal Delivery: their caregivers.
Biweekly Dining
Together: once/month
Tel:905-4269278 Meals on Wheels: Meals for seniors and physically challenged living within the
Mon/Wed/Fri boundaries of Beaverton.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Tel: 905-623-2261 Meals on Wheels: 5 Services those who are isolated, live alone and need opportunities to
days/week at noon. socialize. Open to adults 16yrs. Plus with physical disabilities and
Frozen Meal Delivery: their caregivers.
biweekly Dining
Together: once/month
Cannington
Brock Community Care
1 Cameron St E Box 176
Cannington ON L0E 1E0
Oshawa
Parkview IGA
385 Stevenson Rd. N
Oshawa ON L1J 5N5
Community Care Association-
Durham Region
45 Bloor St E
Oshawa On L1H 3L9
Port Perry
Scugog Community Care
175 North St
Port Perry ON L9L 1B7
Sunderland
Brock Meals on Wheels
Box 147, 24 Jane St
Sunderland ON L0C 1H0
Uxbridge
Uxbridge Community Care
75 Marietta St Unit 1
Uxbridge ON L9P 1K7
Lakeridge Health Uxbridge and
Port Perry
4 Campbell Dr
Uxbridge ON L9P 1H6
Tel: 705=432-2900 Meals on Wheels Provide services (transportation, meals on wheels etc.) so seniors and
Mon-Fri at noon. disabled can remain in their own homes. Open to 16 yrs. + with
Frozen Meal Delivery: physical disabilities and their caregivers.
biweekly
Tel: 905-723-0045 Mon and Tue 9:00am Grocery delivery to Oshawa, Courtice and Whitby. Delivery fee is
6:00pm Wed 9:00am $10.00. Call between 9:00am-12:00pm for delivery the same
7:00pm Thur and Fri afternoon. Help to unpack groceries is provided.
9:00am – 9:00pm Sat
9:00am – 6:00pm Mon
Fri delivery service
Tel: 905-434-1691 Meals on Wheels: Services those who are isolated, live alone and need opportunities to
5 days/wk at noon. socialize. Open to adults 16yrs.+ with physical disabilities and their
Frozen Meal Delivery: caregivers.
Wed
Tel: 905-985-8461 Meals on Wheels: For clients of community care. Meals on Wheels-$5.25/meal. Frozen
Fax: 905-985-0313 Mon/Wed/Fri: Frozen meals- $28/7 meals. Dining together- $6.00/meal.
Meal delivery:
Biweekly: dining
Together: once a month
Tel: 705-357-3850 Meals on Wheels: $4.50/meal. Meals on Wheels delivery with a 5 mile radius of
Mon/Wed/Fri Sunderland.
11:30am-12:30pm
Tel: 905-852-7445 Frozen Meal Delivery: Meal delivery for community care clientele who live in Uxbridge
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm township
Tel: 905- 852-9771 Meals on Wheels: Client of community care-senior or disabled
Mon/Wed/Fri (Port
Perry), Mon-Fri
Uxbridge
Whitby
Whitby Community Care Tel: 905-668-623 Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels for clients living independently in Whitby who are
114 Dundas St E Unit 106 Mon-Fri (Hot meals) elderly, disabled or have special needs. Cost: $4.65 (Hot meal) $25.00
Whitby ON L1N 2H7 Frozen Meal Delivery: (Frozen meal) for 7 entrees or 5 entrees with either soup or desserts.
Biweekly
 Homeless Supports

Violence Against Women Shelters

Bethesda House Address Tel: 905-623-6050 Bethesdahouse1@rogers.com
confidential Fax: 905-623-6054
Denise House Address Tel: 905-728-7311 www.thedenisehouse.com info@thedenisehouse.com
confidential Tel: 800-263-3725
Herizon House Address Tel: 866-437-4066 www.herizonhouse.com administration@herizonhouse.com
confidential Fax: 905-426-8275 admin #: 905-426-1064
Y’s Wish Address Tel: 905-576-2997 www.ywca-oshawa.org shelter@ywca-oshawa.org
confidential Fax: 905-576-8371
Northumberland Services P.O.Box 935 Crisis Line: 1-800-263- www.nsfw.ca
for Women Cobourg, ON 3757 Temporary accommodations for
K9A 4W4 women and their children seeking
shelter from abusive relationships.
Counselling available. Shelter
services 24 hrs. a day. 24 crisis and
support counselling through the crisis
line.
Amy’s Next Step Housing 9 Russell St. E. Tel: 705-887-9806 Amy’s is an eight unit apartment complex
Lindsay, ON 1-800-565-5350 which provides short-term housing for
K9V 1Z7 women and their children who are re-
building their lives after abuse. Rent is
geared to income and women can remain
at Amy’s for a period of one year.

Victoria’s Lindsay Tel: 705-878-3663 Emergency housing/shelter in

Cobourg Tel: 1800-263-3757 Lindsay. Women in crisis
Emergency Hostels
Cornerstone Community 133 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-433-0254 ccaprogram@rogers.com
Services (Men’s Hostel) Oshawa ON Fax: 905-433-2363
L1H 4G8
Muslim Welfare Home 425 Dundas St E Tel: 905-665-0424 www.muslimwelfarecentre.com muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.com
(Women and Children) Whitby ON Fax: 905-665-1446
L1N 2J2
YWCA 33 McGrigor St Tel: 905-576-8880 www.ywca-oshawa.org Dirhsg55@ywca-oshawa.org
(Women and Children) Oshawa ON Fax: 905-576-8919
 L1H 1X8
Emergency Motel C/O Housing Tel: 905-434-5011 www.region.durham.on.ca
Program Services Fax: 905-434-1943
(Women with sons older 2 Simcoe St S
than 16, couples with Oshawa ON
children, single fathers) L1H 8C1
Housing Outreach Workers: (Eviction prevention, housing search, referrals for emergency accommodations, bus tickets/taxi vouchers available during
business hours)
Housing Help Durham 134 Commercial Ave Tel: 905-686-2661 Contacts: Mike Anton manton@cdcd.org
Ajax ON L1S 2H5 Fax: 905-686-0984 Jackie Baker
John Howard Society 75 Richmond St Tel: 905-579-8482 Contacts: Elizabeth Allaway Elizabeth.allaway@jhsdurham.on.ca
Oshawa ON L1E 1E3 Fax: 905-435-0352 Donna Leavens Donna.leavens@jhsdurham.on.ca

132 Church St Tel: 905-623-6814 Contact: Christina Barrow Christina.barrow@jhsdurham.on.ca

Bowmanville ON Fax: 905-623-0021
L1C 1T5
North Durham 226 Stephenson Point Tel: 905-985-3553 Contact: Janet Ries janetries@hotmail.com
Homelessness Outreach Rd Tel: 877-406-8723
Worker Port Perry ON
L9L 1B4
Drop-In Centres
United Survivors 9 Bond St W Tel: 905-436-8882 Monday to Thursday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Support Centre Oshawa ON Fax: 905-436-8972 Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 9:00pm
L1G 1A1 Will stay open all night during extreme cold weather alerts
Gate 3: 16 Outreach 63 King St E Tel: 905-432-5316 Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
Centre Oshawa ON Fax: 905-436-7946
L1H 1B4
The refuge (youth) 10 Mary St S Tel: 905-404-2420 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 12:30pm
Oshawa ON Fax: 905-404-1910 Evening support programs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
L1H 8M3 http://www.refugeoutreach.com/
Meals
St Vincent’s Kitchen 51 King St E Tel: 905-433-4006 Meals served Monday to Friday 3:30 to 5:30pm, Saturday 3:00pm to 5:00pm,
Oshawa ON Sundays as posted, $1.25 per meal
Mobile Outreach Support Services
Salvation Army Mobile Mondays 7pm – 9pm Tel: 905-723-7422 Health care services, basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene), referral and advocacy,
outreach Project Quebec St individual support
 Wednesday 6:30 to
8:30am Memorial
Park
Street Outreach Program 133 Simcoe St S Tel: 905-433-0254 Supports to downtown tenants to assist them to maintain their housing ext: 222
Oshawa ON Fax: 905-433-2363
L1H 4G8
Housing Access Centres: to apply for subsidized housing)
Durham Region Housing 605 Rossland Rd E Tel: 905-666-6222 Applications are also available on-line through the Region of Durham web-site at
Services P.O. Box 623 Diana Chappell www.region.durham.on.ca. Click on “Departments”, then “Social Services” then
Whitby ON Homeless Co- select “Housing Services”. The link “need affordable housing” contains a list of
L1N 6A3 ordinator Tel: 668- the properties as well as a downloadable application form and guide. The form is
7111 ext. 2457 then returned to one of the four satellite offices for processing.
Toll Free: 1800-
372-1102
Fax: 905-666-6225
Jackie Qinn
Special Priority
Durham Region Non- 28A Albert St Tel: 905-436-6610
Profit Housing Oshawa ON Fax: 905-430-5361
L1H 8S5
Housing Help Durham 134 Commercial Ave Tel: 905-686-2661
Ajax ON L1S 2H5 Fax: 905-686-4157
Pet Boarding While Homeless
All Pets Services 178 Celina St S Tel: 905-579-2716 The owner’s name is Jane. No charge but client must provide the pet food.
Oshawa ON
L1H 4N6
 Home Supports

Durham Access 209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430- www.datc.org

to Care 5th Floor 3308
Whitby ON 1-800-263-3877 in-home and community health services, long term care placement services
L1N 7H8 and information and referral services.

Community Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837- www.communitycaredurham.on.ca

Care (COPE) 1420 Bayly St. E 0017 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health
Unit 6 Fax: 905-837- services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to physical
Pickering, 7535 disability, aging and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with emotional
and/or mental health problems. COPE volunteers and staff help people
Brock through individual and group support. There is no charge for COPE
1 Cameron ST. E. services. Overview provided by:
P.O. Box Tel: 705-432- http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
176, Cannington, ON 3044
L0E 1E0 Fax: 705-432-
3362
Clarington
26 Beech Ave,
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A2
Tel: 905-623-
4123
Oshawa/Whitby Fax: 905-623-
45 Bloor St. E. 2604
Unit #1,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3L9

Scugog Tel: 905-434-

175 North St, 1693
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-434-
L9L 1B7 9877
 Uxbridge
75 Marietta St.
Unit #1,
Uxbridge, ON
Tel: 905-985-
8461
Fax: 905-985-
0313

Tel: 905-852-
9560
Fax: 905-852-
7879

Northumberland Cobourg & District Tel: 905-372-

Community 7356
Care
Northumberland Toll Free: 1888-
Lakeshore 236-9869
Hospice
DHS Health 88 Centre St. N. Ste. 1 Tel: 905-571- DHS provides nursing and support services in private homes, hospitals,
Care Service Oshawa, Ontario 1511 long-term care facilities, as well as industrial and medical office locations
L1G 4B6 800-461-6756 in the Durham Region of Ontario, Canada. Overview provided by:
Fax: 905-579- http://www.dhshealth.com/home.htm
2539
Saint Elizabeth 905-430-6997 Offers In-home and treatment, Psycho-geriatric services, Integrated mobile
Health Care crisis, Addiction treatment and support services, Employee & family
assistance program, Education and consultation.
Victoria order 50 Richmond St. E. Tel: 905-571- Offering a wide range of community health care solutions, 24 hours a day,
of Nurses Suite 116 3151 7 days a week.
(VON) Osahwa, ON Toll Free: 1- Friendly visitor Program.
L1G 7C7 800-263-7970
Fax; 905-571-
1460
 Email:
durham@von.ca
Canadian Red Tel: 1-800-387- Offers 24 hr. in home assistance for elderly, ill, or physically disabled. Will
Cross 7772 or care for children when primary caregiver is ill or disabled.
Homemaker Tel: 905-434-
Service 8700
Chimo Youth 55 Mary St W Ste 220 705-324-3300 Victoria, Haliburton, Northumberland Counties, Peterborough, Durham
Services Fax: 705-324- Region
Lindsay, Ontario community program: multi-disciplinary therapy (individual, group, family),
3304
K9V 5Z6 play therapy, parent education out-patient/in-home support services,
psychiatry, psychology, social work
* day treatment for children needing daily intervention and
multidisciplinary approach to social/emotional/behavioural problems
* multidisciplinary residential treatment (Section 19 Classroom)
Overview provided by:
http://www.ldrc.ca/community/directory/index.php?id=251&service=6&st=
Town Of Ajax 55 Harwood Ave S Tel: 905-683- www.townofajax.com/library
Public Library Ajax, ON. 4000 This program provides library services to people who are shut in, or
Visiting Library Fax: 905-683- residents of nursing homes.. Overview provided by:
Service 6960 http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=2936&Number=0
Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm (Sept-June)
Open to all residents unable to physically visit the library on a temporary or
permanent basis.
City Of PO Box 368 Tel: 905-831- www.picnet.org
Pickering Pickering, ON 6265 ext 6243 This program provides library services to people who are shut in, or
Public Library L1V 2R6 residents of nursing homes
Visiting library Mon-Fri: 9:30am-9pm; Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 1pm-5pm
Services

Judy’s Home 108 McMann Cres Tel: : 905-432- In home hair care. Everyone welcome, not limited to disabled persons or
Hair Care Courtice, ON 7255 seniors
L1E 2Y5
 Legal Services

Probation and Parole Offices

Ajax – Pickering 1099 Kingston Road Unit 3 Tel: 905-831-2600
Pickering ON L1V 1B5 Fax: 905-420-5720
Durham East 1916 Dundas St E Unit 1 Tel: 905-571-3774
Whitby ON L1N 9J4 Fax: 905-436-6882
Port Perry 60 Vanedward Dr Unit 9 Tel: 905-985-9794
Port Perry ON L9L 1G3 Fax: 905-985-0644
Legal Assistance
Community Justice Alternatives of 4-700 Finley Ave Tel: 905-683-8615 cja@aiss.ca
Durham Region Ajax ON L1S 3Z2 Fax: 905-683-3284 Durham Community Mediation Program, Victim
Offender Reconciliation Program, Community
Service Order Programs
Established to assist individuals in resolving
conflict through mediation issues such as
neighbourhood disputes, interpersonal issues,
landlord tenant or tenant to tenant conflicts

Durham Community Legal Clinic Oshawa Centre Tel: 905-728-7321 www.durhamcommunitylegalclinic.ca

Family Law Information (FLIC)
Support and Custody Enforcement
Office
Durham Family Court Clinic
Legal Aid
419 King St W Unit 3512 Tel: 888-297-2202 Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 Fax: 905-728-6362 Areas of law covered: TPA, WSIB, OW, ODSP,
CPP, EI, CICB, disability, wills and power of
attorney. Links on the web site include relevant
laws and statutes, government departments, boards
and tribunals
Michael Starr Building Open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
33 King St W Provides free legal advice regarding family law
Oshawa ON L1 Note: walk-in clinic only: no advice or information
given over the phone.
Tel: 1-800-267-7263
Tel: 905-436-6754 A non-profit organization supporting the well-
being of children, youth and families who have, or
may have involvement in the legal system.
Oshawa Centre Tel: 905-576-2124 www.legalaid.on.ca
419 King Street W Unit 3512 Tel: 866-595-0563 Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
 Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 Fax: 905-721-1859 Areas of law covered: criminal, family and
immigration. Certificates granted to those
financially eligible for this service.
Court Diversion Support Services 519 Brock St. S. Frank Phelan Coordinator, Court Support Program
Whitby, ON Tel: 905-430-4927
L1N 4K8 Pager: 905-720-7855
Fax: 905-666-2976
Crown Attorney’s Office Tel: 905-430-4150
8:30-4:30pm. M-F
Collect calls accepted
Court Support & Counselling Tel: 789-9793 Group & Individual counselling before, during and
after the court process. For victims violence.
Victim Services Unit DRPS Tel: 905-579-1520 victims@drps.ca
Sgt. Laurie O’Brien-Edwards at ext: 5616
Dial – A – Law Tel: 1-800-387-2920
Credit Counselling Service Toronto Free financial assessment, fee for ongoing
Tel: 416-593-7434 assistance. Will not deny due to inability to pay.
Oshawa
Tel: 905-579-1961
John Howard Society Of Durham 75 Richmond St. W. Linda Haley jhsdurham@jhsdurham.on.ca
Oshawa, ON L1G 1E3 Executive Admin. Extrajudicial Measures Program: A community
Tel: 905-579-8482 partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth
Tel: 905-435-0352 Criminal Justice Act.
Inmate Counselling:
While the Whitby jail has closed, persons in the
super in Lindsay who’s family are in Durham, or
who plan to return to Durham are welcome to
request our assistance. Particularly with persons
nearing release.

Immigrant Settlement Services Tel: 905-686-2661

Citizenship
Citizenship And Immigration Canada Call Centre Service – www.cic.gc.ca
Canada
Toll Free: 888 242-
2100
Text telephone
 Voice/TTY: 888 576-
8502

Elections
Elections Canada Elections Canada Toll Free: 800 463- Accessibility of the Electoral System. Advance
257 Slater Street 6868 polls, extended polling hours, the use of special
Ottawa ON K1A 0M6 Toll Free: TDD 800 ballots, improved access to all polling locations,
361-8935 revisal offices, and premises used during an
electoral event, mobile polling stations, special
voting templates, assistance in marking ballots, and
public education. Available in a wide variety of
alternative formats for persons with disabilities
Police Local Calling Numbers
Oshawa, Whitby, 905-579-1520
Scugog, Newcastle
Ajax, Pickering 905-683-9100
Uxbridge 905- 852-3365
Brock 705-432-2395
Victim / Witness Assistance 419 King St W Suite 520 Tel: 905-430-4170 Provides Support and Information to victims and
Program Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 witnesses who are involved in the criminal justice
process.
Wills and Trusts
The special Needs Planning 70 Ivy Crescent, Tel: 905 640-8285 www.specialneedsplanninggroup.ca
Group Stouffville, Ontario Fax: 905 640-8285 The basic premise of the "Special Needs" Plan is to
L4A 5A9 Email: provide our sons or daughters with a disability with the
graemetreeby@sympatico.ca "Quality of Life" that they deserve and are currently
enjoying. At the same time we wish to protect their
entitlement to the Ontario Disability Support Program
and other Government programs.
Overview provided by:
http://www.specialneedsplanning.ca/plan.html
Lawyer
Don Boychyn Tel: 905-576-2770
Health Cards
Ministry of Health and Long Oshawa Centre Executive Tower Tel: 905-434-3700 Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Term Care 419 King St W Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm by appointment
Oshawa ON L1J 7J2 (Call ahead for an appointment)
Birth Certificates
Alberta Government Services Tel: 780-427-7013 www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/services/vpe/index.cfm
Alberta Registries, Vital Fax: 780-422-9117 Fee: all certificates: $20.00
Statistics Payable to Provincial Treasurer
Box 2023
Edmonton AB T5J 4W7
British Columbia British Columbia Vital Statistics Tel: 250-952-2681 www.vs.gov.bc.ca/births/certifiate.html
Agency Fax: 250-952-2527 Fee: all certificates: $27.00
P.O. Box 9657 STN PROV Payable to Minister of Finance
GOVT
Victoria BC V8W 9P3
Manitoba 254 Portage Avenue Tel: 204-945-3701 Web2.gov.mb.ca/cca/vital/index.html
Winnipeg MB R3C 0B6 Fax: 204-948-3128
New Brunswick Vital Statistics Office Tel: 506-453-2385 www. Gnb.ca/0379/apply-e.asp
Health and Wellness Fax: 506-444-4139 Fee: wallet: $20.00, certified: $25.00
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
Newfoundland Vital Statistics Division
Department of Government
Services and Lands
P.O. Box 8700, 5 Mews Place
St. Johns NL A1B 4J6
Northwest Territories Vital Statistics
107 MacKenzie Rd Room 205
Bag 9
Government of the Northwest
Territories.
Inuvik NT X0E 0T0
Nova Scotia Services Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations
P.O. Box 157
Halifax NS B3J 2M9
Nunavut Vital Statistics
Bag #3 Health and Social
Services
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
Ontario Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 4600
Thunder Bay ON p7B 6L8
Prince Edward Island Vital Statistics Division
Department of Health
P.O. Box 3000
35 Douses Rd
Montague PE C0A 1R0
Quebec Ministere des relations avec les
citoyens et de l’immigration
Direction de l’etat civil
Service a la clientele
205, rue Lontmagny
Quebec QC G1N 2Z9
Saskatchewan Vital Statistics, Department of
Health
1942 Hamilton St
Tel: 709-729-3308 www.gov.nl.ca/gs/gs/vs
Fax: 709-729-0946 Fee: $20.00
Payable to Newfoundland Exchequer Account
**Currently unavailable due to strike**
Tel: 867-777-7422 www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/features/programs_and_services/
Fax:867-777-3197 progandserv.htm
Fee: all certificates $10.00
Payable to Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: 902-424-4381 www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/vstat/
Fax: 506-424-0678 Fee: wallet: $25.00 certified: $30.00
Payable to Minister of Finance
Tel: 867-645-5002 www.gov.nu.ca/hsssite/hssmain.shtml#
Fax: 867-645-2997 Fee: all certificates $10.00
Tel: 416-325-8305 www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/4ULUQT.htm
Fax: 807-343-7459 Fee: wallet size: first time $25.00, replacement $35.00
Certified: first time $35.00 replacement $45.00
Payable to Minister of Finance
Tel: 902-838-0880 www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/onelisting.php3?number=47312
Fax: 902-838-0883 fee: wallet $25.00, certified $35.00
Payable to Provincial Treasurers of PEI
Tel: 418-643-3900 www.formulaire.gouv.gc.ca/cgi/affiche_doc.cgi?dossie
Fax: 418-646-3255 r= 6902&table=0&
Fee: all certificates: $15.00
Payable to Le Directeur de l’etat civil
Tel: 306-787-3092 www.health.gov.sk.ca/ps_vital_statistics.html
Fax: 306-787-2288 Fee: wallet and long term form certificates $20.00
Payable to Department of Health by certified cheque or
 Regina SK S4P 3V7 money order
Yukon Vital Statistics Tel: 867-667-5207 http;//www.hss.gov.yk.ca/prog/vs/index.html
P.O. Box 2703 Fax: 867-393-6486 Fee: all certificates $10.00
Whitehorse YT Y1A 2C6 Payable to Government of the Yukon

Service Canada
Employment Insurance, Social
Insurance Number Other
Government Numbers ie.
Canada Pension,
Birth/Marriage
Oshawa Human Resource Centre 78 Richmond St W Tel: 905-725-2001 www.canada.gc.ca
of Canada Oshawa ON L1G 1E1 Fax: 905-725-7001 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Service Canada Social Insurance
Birth/Marriage
1800-461-2156 To check status
www.serviceontario.ca
on line birth certificate application
www.mgs.gov.on.ca
on line status inquiry

Ajax Satellite Office 320 Harwood Ave Tel: 866-448-8541 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Ajax ON L1S 2J1 Fax: 905-837-1259
Office Of The Commissioner of Office of the Commissioner of Tel: Toll Free: Organizes a Review Tribunal when a person appeals a
Review Tribunals Review Tribunals 800-363-0076 Reconsideration decision made by Human Resources
Station “T” Development Canada about his or her Canada Pension
Ottawa, ON K1G 5S5 Plan or Old Age Security benefits.
 Long Term Care Facilities

Referral and Counselling Services

419 King St W Tel: 905-404-2224 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
Community Care Durham Suite 605 Fax: 905-404-2241
Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 COPE Mental Health Program, Home Support
Program, respite Care
209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430-3308 www.datc.org
Durham Access to Care 5th Floor 1-800-263-3877
Whitby ON in-home and community health services, long term
L1N 7H8 care placement services and information and
referral services.
Long-Term care Facilities
Ballycliffe Lodge 70 Station Street 905-683-7321 100 beds, multi-level facility with a retirement
Ajax ON home attached
131 Laidlaw St S 705-432-2385 55 beds, one storey facility with an attached
Bon Air Nursing Home retirement home.
Cannington ON, L0E 1E0
1955 Valley Farm Rd 905-831-2522 169 beds, single storey facility with an attached
Community Nursing Home retirement home
Pickering ON L1V 1X6
15941 Simcoe St 905-985-3205 75 beds, two storey facility with a retirement home
Community Nursing Home next door
Port Perry ON L9L 1A6
82 Park Rd N 905-579-0011 175 beds, multi-level facility offering a continuum
Extendicare – Oshawa of care to residents in a home-like atmosphere
Oshawa ON, L1J 4L1
632 Dundas St W 905-668-5851 198 beds, multi-level, non-smoking facility
Fairview Lodge
Whitby ON L1N 5S3
330 King St W 905-987-4702 88 beds, two storey facility
Fosterbrooke LTC Facility
Newcastle ON L1B 1G9
600 Oshawa Blvd. N 905-579-1777 435 beds, multi-level, non-smoking facility
Hillsdale Manor
Oshawa ON L1G 5T9
 133 Main St W 705-426-7388 147 beds, multi-level facility in a rural setting
Lakeview Manor
Beaverton ON L0K 1A0
26 Elgin St 905-623-5731 60 beds, two storey facility, with an attached
Marnwood Lifecare Centre retirement home
Bowmanville ON L1C 3C8
264 King St E 905-623-2553 199 beds, multi-level facility with retirement home
Strathaven Lifecare Centre attached
Bowmanville ON L1C 1P9
1635 Dundas St E 905-576-0111 136 beds, multi-level facility with retirement home
Sunnycrest Nursing Home attached
Whitby ON L1N 2K9
186 Thornton Rd S 905-576-5181 104 beds, one storey facility
Thornton View
Oshawa ON L1J 5Y2
130 reach Street 905-852-5191 100beds, one storey facility
Versa Care Centre – Uxbridge
Uxbridge, ON L9L 1L3
3800 Brock St N 905-666-3156 120 beds, smoke free facility, can accommodate
The Village of Taunton Mills persons with dementia and young persons in need
Whitby ON L1R 3A5 of nursing care
1028 Westney Road 905-426-6296 110 beds, 2 storey facility, can accommodate
Winbourne Park Long Term Care persons with dementia and a limited number of
Centre smokers
Ajax ON L1T 4K6
451 Woodmount Drive 905-571-0065 168 beds, 3 storey facility, can accommodate a
The Wynfield 1-866-571-0065 limited number of smokers
Oshawa ON L1G 8E3
 Medical Services

Hospitals
Lakeridge Health 47 Liberty Street S. Tel: 905-623-3331
Bowmanville Bowmanville, Ontario
L1C 2N4
Lakeridge Health 1 Hospital Court Tel: 905-576-8711
Oshawa Oshawa, Ontario
L1G 2B9
Lakeridge Health 451 Paxton Street Tel: 905-985-7321
Port Perry Box 960
Port Perry, Ontario
L9L 1A8
Lakeridge Health 300 Gordon Street Tel: 905-668-6831
Whitby Whitby, Ontario
L1N 5T2
Laheridge Health Campbell Drive Tel: 905-852-9771
Uxbridge Uxbridge, ON

209 Dundas St E Tel: 905-430-3308 www.datc.org

Durham Access to 5th Floor 1-800-263-3877
Care Whitby ON In-home and community health services, long term care placement services and
L1N 7H8 information and referral services.

Community Care Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca

(COPE) 1420 Bayly St. E Fax: 905-837-7535 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health services for
Unit 6 adults and their caregivers who have needs related to physical disability, aging
Pickering, and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with emotional and/or
mental health problems. COPE volunteers and staff help people through
Brock Tel: 705-432-3044 individual and group support. There is no charge for COPE services. Overview
1 Cameron ST. E. Fax: 705-432-3362 provided by: http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
P.O. Box
176, Cannington, ON
L0E 1E0
 Clarington Tel: 905-623-4123
26 Beech Ave, Fax: 905-623-2604
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A2

Oshawa/Whitby Tel: 905-434-1693

45 Bloor St. E. Fax: 905-434-9877
Unit #1,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3L9

Scugog
175 North St, Tel: 905-985-8461
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-985-0313
L9L 1B7

Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-9560

75 Marietta St. Fax: 905-852-7879
Unit #1,
Uxbridge, ON

Victoria order of 50 Richmond St. E. Tel: 905-571-3151 Offering a wide range of community health care solutions, 24 hours a day, 7 days
Nurses (VON) Suite 116 Toll Free: 1-800-263-7970 a week
Osahwa, ON Fax; 905-571-1460
L1G 7C7 Email: durham@von.ca
Durham Public Health Tel: 905-723-8521
Durham Health Tel: 905-666-6241 Free & confidential telephone help line. Public Health Nurse can help you access
Connection Line 1-800-841-2729 information and resources such as healthy living, parenting issues, breastfeeding,
Mon.-Fri. – 9-6pm. immunization, communicable diseases, injury prevention, sexual health, nutrition,
nearest walk in clinic, car safety clinic or parenting program.

Tele-Health Tel: 1866-797-0000 Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get
TTY 1-866-797-0007 health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.
When you call Telehealth Ontario, you will be talking directly with a Registered
Nurse. You will be asked to describe your symptoms and answer questions to best
 assess the seriousness of the problem. Based on the assessment, the Registered
Nurse can either advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner or,
give you the phone numbers of community resources nearest you. Overview
provided by:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/telehealth/telehealth_mn.htm
l

Pregnancy Help Centre Tel: 905720-3252 www.pregnancyhelp.ca/

of Durham Services Include:
For women and their families in distress due to pregnancy
Information regarding prenatal development, abortion, and it’s alternatives;
counselling on prenatal, and post abortion
Free pregnancy testing, Referrals to the community, social, professional services
For youth and older who are in crisis related to pregnancy or abortion.

Overview provided by:

http://youth.whitby.ca/Directory/Sections/Services/services.htm#_Emergency_&_
Safe_Housing:
Walk IN Clinics
Ajax
Ajax Youth Centre 360 Bayly Street Unit Tel: 905-428-1212 Mon & Fri 8:30am.-5:oopm
4-5 Tues 8:30am.-8:00pm.
Wed. 8:30am.-6:00pm.
Thurs 9:30am.-8:pm..
Baywood After Hours 75 Bayly St. W. Tel: 905-428-6495 Mon.-Fri. 6:00pm.-9:00pm.
Medical Clinic Sat/Sun. Holidays 10:00am.-2:00pm.
The Children’s Clinic 33 Church St. 905-427-1445 Mon-Fri 8:00am.-8:00pm.
Sat/Sun 10:00am-call for closing time
Westney heights 15 Westney Rd. N. Tel: 905-428-8055 Mon-Fri 8:00am.-8:00pm.
Medical Centre unit 2 Sat 9:00am.-3:00pm.
Sun 9:00am.-3;00pm.
Holidays 9: 0am.-3:00pm.
Bowmanville
Bowmanville Urgent Liberty St. Tel: 905-623-3331 ext. 1900 Mon-Fri 6:00pm.-8:30pm.
Care
Brooklin
Brooklin Medical 5959 Anderson St. Tel: 905-655-3321 Mon-Thurs 5:00pm.
Centre 8:00pm. (only available for their clients)
Courtice
Courtice Health 1450 Highway 2 Tel: 905-723-8551 Mon-Fri 9:00am.-8:00pm.
Centre Sat 9:00am.-5:00pm.
Sun/Holidays 11:00am.-5:00pm.
Oshawa
Glazier Medical 11 Gibb St. Tel: 905-579-1212 Mon-Fri 8:30am.-8:00pm.
Clinic Sat 9:00am.-12:30pm.
1:30pm.-5:00pm.
Sun/Holidays 1:00pm.-5:00pm.
Kinderclinic 146 Simcoe St.N. Tel: 905-720-2757 Mon & Fri only 5:30pm.-8:30pm.
Children’s Urgent
Care
North Oshawa 1400 Ritson Rd. N. Tel: 905-433-5026 Mon-Fri 9:00am.-8:00pm.
Medical Centre Sat-Sun 10am-4:00pm.
Oshawa Clinic 117 King St. E. Tel: 905-723-8551 Mon- Fri 9:00am.-8:00pm.
Sat 9:00am.-5:00pm.
Sun/Holidays 11:00am.-5:00pm.
Pickering
Pickering Medical 1885 Glenanna Rd. Tel: 905-839-3883 Mon-Fri 5:00pm.-9:00pm.
Centre Sat/Sun/Holidays 10:00am-3:00pm.
Uxbridge
Uxbridge Family 2 Campbell Dr. Suite Tel: 905-852-1009 Mon-Thurs 9:00am-8:00pm.
Health 101 Fri-Sat 9:00am-1:00pm.
Whitby
Anderson Medical 728 Anderson St. Tel: 905-666-5412 Mon 5:00pm.-8:00pm.
Centre Fri 9:30am.-12:30pm.
Some weekends
Family Care Medical 3050 Garden St. Unit Tel: 905-430-5305 Mon-Fri 8:00am.-9:00pm.
Centre 104 Sat-Sun 9:00am.-5:00pm.
Mdm Walk In 80 Thickson Rd. S. Tel: 905-668-6448 Mon-Thurs 9:00am.-7:30pm.
Medical Centre Fri/Sat/Holidays 9:00am.-2:30pm.
North Whitby 3975 Garden St. Tel: 905-430-2400 Mon-Fri 8:00am.-7:30pm.
Medical Centre Sat-Sun 10:00am.-2:30pm.
The Doctor’s Office 801 Dundas St. E. Tel: 905-436-6868 Mon-Fri 9:00am.-2:30
& Wellness Centre Kendalwood Plaza Sat-Sun 10:00am.-2:30pm.
Whitby Clinic 200 Brock North Tel: 905-668-3378 Mon-Fri 5:00pm.-7:45pm.
Sat 9:00am.-11:45am.
Sun 11:00am.-12:45pm.

Whitby Medical 3930 Brock St. N. Tel: 905-444-9493 Mon-Thurs 8:30am.-8:30pm.

Fri 8:30am.-5:00pm.
Sat-Sun 9:00am.-1:00pm.
Whitby Urgent Care 220 Dundas St. W. Tel: 905-668-7899 Mon-Thurs 10:am.-7:00pm.
Fri 10:00am.-4:00pm.
Sat-Sun 9:00am.-1:00pm.
Pickering Urgent care 1450 Kingston Rd. Tel: 905-831-8333 Mon-Fri 9:00am.-9:00pm.
Medi-Centre Unit 6B Sat 9:00am.-3:00pm.
Sun 10:00am.-2:00pm.

Assisted Devices, Technology and Therapy Supplies

Assistive Devices Toll Free: 1-800-268-1154 www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/adp/about.html
Program of the TTY 1-800-387-5559 To help people who have long-term disabilities receive needed equipment and
Ministry of Health and supplies.
Long – Term Care
Recycled Rental www.dimes.on.ca/programs/access
Equipment program Provides short or long-term rentals of wheelchairs, ramps, lifting equipment and
other devices. The program is beneficial to individuals with a short-term need or
rapidly changing condition. The program accepts donations of used equipment in
good repair.

Therapy Supply And 2365 South Service Rd. Tel: 905-697-4205 www.therapysupplies.com
Rental Limited Bowmanville, Ontario TollFree- 1-877-665-7782 Mobility, Aids to daily living, Medical Supplies
L1K 3K3 Fax: 905-697-4210
Durham Medical 92 Simcoe St. N. Tel: 905-728-1112
oshawa, Ontario Toll free: 888-479-4687
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Canadian National 1 Mary St. N. Tel: 905-436-7732 Technical aids facilitate access to, or performance of, daily personal or
Institute for the Blind Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-436-1202 occupational tasks which may be affected by loss of vision. The objective of the
L1G 7W8 CNIB Technical Aids service is to provide consumers with information and
guidance to make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and
purchase of technical aids and devices. Overview provided by:
http://www.cnib.ca/tech_aids/overview.htm

419 King St W Tel: 905-404-2224 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca

Community Care Suite 605 Fax: 905-404-2241
Durham Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 COPE Mental Health Program, Home Support Program, respite Care
Foot Care/Orthodics
Family Wellness 1631 Dundas St.E Tel: 905 728-3608 $50.00 initial includes first footcare
Clinic Whitby, On $535.00 castings, fittings, follow up appt.
Footcare -$30.00 per visit $31.00 seniors
Ortho-Tec 585 Wentworth St.E. Tel: 905-571-3633 $385.00 castings, fittings, follow up appt.
Oshawa, On Footcare – does not do footcare
Whitby Family 420 Green St. Tel: 905-668-8233 $48.00 initial assessment
Footcare Clinic $475.00 castings, fittings, follow up appt.

Footcare - $39.00 per visit

Park Road Clinic 64 Park Rd.N Tel: 905 438-1500 $50.00 initial if no referral
Oshawa, On $400.00 castings, fittings, follow
Footcare - $50.00 initial $40.00 after that
Happy Feet Footcare 951 Simcoe St.N Tel: 905-434-5392 $400.00 castings, fittings, follow up
Centre Oshawa, On Footcare - $45.00 initial then $36.00 seniors $30.00
V.O.N. Oshawa Tel: 905-571-3151 Office $25.00
Mary St. N/Richmond $40.00 - $45.00 in home
St.
Ajax
Seniors Complex
(Ashley Manor)
 Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services

Canadian Mental Health 60 King St. W. Tel: 905-436-8760 Services are provided through Corporate Services, and the
Association Durham Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-436-1225 Resource Centre for Wellness & Learning, supported by the
Branch L1G 1A5 Education & Training Program and FIRST CONTACT
PROGRAM Services: Brief Case Management Services; Solution-
Focused Counselling and Single Session Team Consultations.
Supportive Services include: Rehabilitation Programs, Supportive
Housing & Case Management, Housing Outreach to the Homeless
Project, Community Mental Health Nurse and Employment
Services/Small Business Initiatives. Overview provided by:
http://www.cmhadurham.org/about.html

111 Simcoe St N CMHA - Durham has psychosocial rehabilitation programs which

Oshawa ON L1G 4S Tel: 905-436-8763 are offered from the location in Oshawa (New Horizons). The
Clubhouse program is a fostered sense of community where staff and
New Horizons members work together to run a program that is beneficial for its
membership. They provide a wide variety of services that meet the
needs and enrich the lives of individuals who participate in the
program and its activities. It is a comprehensive rehabilitation
program for adults who are coping with chronic mental health
issues. The focus of the program is to improve the quality of life
for each individual by creating opportunities to develop and
enhance transferable vocational and life skills that will assist in
fully integrating within the larger community. New Horizons is
designed to create a restorative environment where people can
build self-esteem and hope. Overview provided by:
http://www.cmhadurham.org/rehab.html

Durham Mental Health 519 Brock St S Tel: 905-665-6932 Mobile Crisis daily from noon to midnight
Services Whitby ON L1N 4K8 Tel: 800-742-1890 24 hour telephone support
Fax: 905-666-0483 4 crisis beds
Whitby Tel: 666-0831 www.colborneservices.com
 519 Brock St. S. Fax: 905-666-2976 Offers Supportive housing, Case management, Crisis services,
Whitby, Ontario court support services, Family support program.
L1N 4K8
Ajax 905-619-1144
200 Old Harwood Fax 905-619-9493
Ave.
Ajax. Ontario
Mobile Crisis L1T 4W4
Tel: 905-665-6932
Toll Free: 1800-
742-1890

Crisis Bed 905-666-0483

Community Care (COPE) Ajax/Pickering Tel: 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
1420 Bayly St. E Fax: 905-837-7535 Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental
Unit 6 Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs
Pickering, related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health.
L1W 3R4 COPE Mental Health offers a support system to adults with
emotional and/or mental health problems. COPE volunteers and
Brock Tel: 705-432-3044 staff help people through individual and group support. There is no
1 Cameron ST. E. Fax: 705-432-3362 charge for COPE services. Overview provided by:
P.O. Box http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/COPEservices.php
176, Cannington, ON
L0E 1E0

Clarington Tel: 905-623-4123

26 Beech Ave, Fax: 905-623-2604
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A2

Oshawa/Whitby Tel: 905-434-1693

45 bloor St. E. Fax: 905-434-9877
Unit #1,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 3L9

Scugog
 175 North St, Tel: 905-985-8461
Port Perry, ON Fax: 905-985-0313
L9L 1B7

Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-9560

75 Marietta St. Fax: 905-852-7879
Unit #1,
Uxbridge, ON

Whitby Mental Health Tel: 905-668-5881

Centre
Saint Elizabeth Health 905-430-6997 Offers In-home and treatment, Psycho-geriatric services,
Care Integrated mobile crisis, Addiction treatment and support services,
Employee & family assistance program, Education and
consultation.
Kinark Child and Family 1916 Dundas St E Tel: 905-433-0241 www.kinark.on.ca
Services Whitby ON L1N2L6 Toll free: 888-454- provides a full range of free and confidential programs and
6275 services to children and youth with mental health issues as well as
Fax: 905-432-0916 support to their families/caregivers
Email:
info@kinark.on.ca

Durham Area
Kerry’s Place
Autism Services
Christian Horizons
Community Living Pickering &
Whitby
Community Living Oshawa/
Clarington
Community Living Durham North
(formerly Central Seven)
Participation House
Residential Services
Head Office 905-841-6611 Dedicated to serving people with
34 Berczy Street Fax: 905-841-1461 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Suite #190
Aurora, ON
L4G 1W9
Durham
1077 Boundary Rd. Unit 208,
Oshawa, ON
L1J 8P8
110 Champlain Court 905- 444-9023 dmilley@christian
59 Gibbons St Adri Martin, Program Manager, Operates 10 adult group homes in
Oshawa, ON L1J 4Y1 Phone: 905-432-286 Durham Region providing residential
905 444-9023 Toronto Office, Information Line, support to individuals with
Phone: 416-630-3646 developmental and/or physical
challenges. Both Day Programs and
Children's respite available
36 Emperor Street 905-427-3300 sandy@apwcommunityliving.org
Fax: 905-427-3310
Email:
39 Wellington Street East 905-576-3011
Fax: 905-576-9754
P.O. Box 905-985-8511
#964 Fax: 905-985-0799
1255 Terwillegar Ave. Unit #9 905-579-5267
Oshawa ON L1J 7A4 Fax: 905-579-5281
 Respite Services

Durham Region
Kerry’s Place 34 Berczy Street 905-841-6611
Autism Services Suite #190 Fax: 905-841-1461
Christian Horizons 110 Champlain Court 905- 444-9023 dmilley@christian
59 Gibbons St Adri Martin, Program Manager, Operates 10 adult group homes in
Oshawa, ON L1J 4Y1 Phone: 905-432-286 Durham Region providing residential
905-444-9023 Toronto Office, Information Line, support to individuals with
Phone: 416-630-3646 developmental and/or physical
challenges. Both Day Programs and
Children's respite available

Community Living Pickering & 36 Emperor Street 905-427-3300 sandy@apwcommunityliving.org

Whitby Fax: 905-427-3310
Community Living Oshawa/ 39 Wellington Street East 905-576-3011
Clarington Fax: 905-576-9754
Community Living Durham North P.O. Box 905-985-8511
(formerly Central Seven) #964 Fax: 905-985-0799
Participation House Twrillegar 905-579-5267
Fax: 905-579-5281
Durham Association For Family 850 King St. W. Unit 20 Tel: 905-436-2500
Respite Services Oshawa, ON Fax: 905- 436-3587
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 Social/Recreation

One Parent Families P.O. Box 111 Tel: 905-831-7098 www.opta.net

Association
Ajax-Pickering Chapter
Pickering, Ontario
LiV 2R2 We are a non-profit Canadian Association of Families with one parent -
whether separated, divorced, widowed or never married, who have
joined together for the mutual benefit of both parent and child. Our
Association operates under a Federal Charter granted by the Government
of Canada, and it is run by members who volunteer their time without
remuneration. There are 17 chapter and over 1,100 members across
Canada. Overview provided by: http://www.opfa.net/

Canadian National Institute 1 Mary St. N. Tel: 905-436-7732 The Lake Joseph Centre is one of CNIB’s most cherished programs
for the Blind Oshawa, ON Fax: 905-436-1202 dedicated to people of all ages who are visually impaired, blind and
Lake Joseph L1G 7W8 deafblind. Each summer, up to 2,000 children, adults and seniors come
to enjoy the cool waters, winding trails and campfires offered at the
Centre.
They learn to play basketball, swim, canoe and even water-ski. These are
experiences most of us take for granted but are too often out of reach for
people with serious visual impairments.

Community Drop In
Support Groups
Oshawa Tel: 905-723-0036

Ajax Tel: 905-686-4350

Durham Region Community Catherine Feldman Promote and support community gardening in Durham Region.
Garden Network Axford Membership includes gardeners, church groups, municipal government,
Tel: 905-433-0254 organic growers, and community agencies whose clients are interested in
gardening. Benefits
 Anyone in the community is welcomed. Especially those who are
financially unstable have the opportunity to grow their own fresh
vegetables. The gardening network also offers information on gardening,
supplies water, lends gardening tools, and occasionally provides seeds or
starter plants.
Five Alive Group 114 Hialeah Cres Ellen Roberts Non-profit, Christian group with a program striving to meet the spiritual,
Whitby, ON L1N 6R1 Tel: 905-434-3983 emotional, physical, social and mental needs of mentally challenged
young adults. Group runs from the last week of September until the end
Intimidated of May.
Call before attending, do not drop in
$55 per year
Meet Tuesdays at Zion Church, 409 Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa
from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9675&Number=14
Sunrise Youth Group 1621 McEwen Ave. Whitby www.sunriseyouthgroup.ca
Whitby, ON 905-438-9910 Recreational and social experiences for young people with special needs
Niki Braybrook, Program aged 15 and older. Programs include residential camps, camping
Director, Email: programs, winter camp, dances, athletic clubs and daily excursions. Day
niki_syg@hotmail.com programs also available. Overview provided by:
http://www.informdurham.com/details.asp?RSN=9700&Number=48
Note: Indicates youth, although apparently majority is older adults.
Skills Development Program – cooking, laundry baking cleaning etc.
Community Program – Parkwood (Tea Room) St. Vincent DePaul
Individuals rotate on a schedule. $30.00 day.
Recreation Program is separate do not need to be part of day program or
Community program. .Full Time $1400.00 Par time $575.00 year.
Many expenses are included. To only take part in the dances it is
$200.00 a year (8) .Club Night – Individuals on the waiting list can be
involved. $8.00 a night 1st. & 3rd. Wednesday. Activities : yoga, fitness,
movie night, special events etc.
Volunteer Resource 50 Richmond St. E. Tel: 905-436-2035 www.volunteerdurham.org
Centre for Durham Suite 116 Fax: 905-571- 1460 provides a listing of agencies that provide volunteer services. On the website go to
Region Oshawa, ON services.
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Physically & 114 Baldwin St. Tel: 905-571-3379
Developmentally Oshawa, On.
Challenged Sports LiH 6H1
League
Durham West Special 1749 Walnut Lane Tel: 905-839-0612 Provides sports training and competition to developmentally challenged
Sports Pickering, On. individuals. Sport activities include: 5 pin bowling; basketball; floor hockey;
L1V 2W8 swimming; softball; track and field; soccer; figure and speed skating, cross country
skiing; snow shoeing. Activities are held in various locations in Durham Region

Ajax Rising Stars Tel: 905-686-2538

Special Needs Skating
Club
Durham Dragon Special 17 Golding Drive Tel: 905-668-8404
Hockey Whitby, On.
L3Y 1B9
City of Oshawa 50 Centre ST. S Tel: 905-725-7351 Each year Oshawa citizens enjoy an extensive calendar of arts and recreation
Parks & Recreation Oshawa, Ontario, activities. In any given year the City of Oshawa provides upwards of 1,800
L1H 3Z7 professionally supervised programs including aquatics, arts and crafts, music,
leisure, sports and fitness. Whether you are 5 or 65 the City's Department of
Operational Services has a recreation or sports program suited to fit your lifestyle.
Overview provided by: http://www.oshawa.ca/mun_res/parkrec.asp?quicklink=5
Township of Uxbridge 51 Toronto St. S. Tel: 905-852-9181 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
Community Guide P.O. Box 190 Recreation Services is committed to providing quality programs, services and
Uxbridge, Ont. facilities that create opportunities to strengthen individuals, families and the
L9P 1T1 community. Embracing a customer driven focus, our services are inclusive and
responsive to the needs of a diverse and changing population. We work
collaboratively with community partners to develop creative approaches that
maximize leisure opportunities. With integrity, teamwork, innovation and
excellence, we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life within
the Town of Ajax. Overview provided by:
http://www.townofajax.com/scripts/index_.asp?action=31&U_ID=0&N_ID=1&P_I
D=93

Ajax Recreation Services 65 Harwood Ave. Tel: 905-683-4550 www.townofajax.com

S.
Ajax, ON L1S
2H9
Durham Hotwheels Sport 1815 Simcoe St N Tel: 905-576-5793 Non-profit organization that offers fitness and fun to physically disabled children
Club Oshawa, ON L1G and youth. Track and field skills, also movies, bowling, leisure swimming nights
4Y2 must have an adult swimmer accompany, leisure activities, etc. Compete in
 different events at the Variety Village Complex in Scarborough.
Physically disabled persons aged 8-25 (special exceptions)
TV/Radio Station For Upcoming Events ie. Concerts, Contests, Local Events etc.
Rogers Television Tel: 905 436-4141 www.rogerstelevision.com
Community 10
KX96 Tel: 905-571-0949 www.kx96.com

CHEX TV Tel: 705-742-0451 www.chextv.com

Durham Region www.durhamregion.com

Oshawa-Whitby This Tel: 905 579-4400 www.durhamregion.com

Week
 Transportation

Durhan Pickering, Tel: 1-866-

Region Ajax, 247-0055 www.regiondurhamtransit.com
Transit Whitby,
Oshawa or A one fare structure, consistent service and hours of operation are among the many benefits of an integrated regionalized
Clarington transit system. Services are planned to reflect the different needs of urban and rural communities with a mix of flexible and
fixed routes, dial-a-bus, community busing, low floor and fully accessible specialized transit.
North Tel: 1-800- Based on a review of current services and needs, initial changes will include:
Durham 263-1916
(Uxbridge, Continuous service from Newcastle to Rouge Hill
Brock,
Scugog) Increased frequency along Hwy 2 with connections to GO Transit

Specialized Tel: 1-800- Hwy 7 corridor connection to York Region and GO Transit
Services 263-1916 Fare integration with GO Transit
Sunday, Saturday and evening service throughout the Region
Community busing in Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog Townships
Expanded Specialized Services
Community Bus
Community bus operates along fixed routes with a regular schedule to and from primary locations linking senior facilities,
hospitals, medical centres, libraries and shopping destinations. Initially, a community bus will provide service on Monday
and Thursday to Port Perry, Tuesday and Friday to Uxbridge and on Wednesday to Beaverton , Cannington and Sunderland.
As demand grows, the days of service will increase with extended hours. The community bus will be integrated with
enhanced specialized services in Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog.
Overview provided by: http://www.durhamregiontransit.com/durham/index_e.aspx?DetailID=5#3