Community Connections
We do our best to help in the ways that we can, but we can't do it alone.
We've made some great community connections over the years to help those in need in different ways.
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If you or someone you know needs assistance in other ways,
please check out this list of other nonprofits, charities, and organizations below for more helpful information.
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Please note that this information is subject to change. We do not manage these sites or services. This information was found through Google searches.
Local Aids (Northumberland County)
Food
Northumberland Fare Share - Port Hope & Cobourg
http://www.fareshare.ca/
Port Hope Community Health Centre - Food Cupboard:
http://www.porthopechc.ca/content/our-programs
Bewdley Food Bank (Community Works):
http://www.cwiht.ca/
The Salvation Army:
http://www.sallyann.ca/Food%20Cupboard/FoodCupboard.html
Clothing
Bewdley Food Bank (Community Works):
http://www.cwiht.ca/
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Purpose: Victim Services Thrift Shop
905-376-3307
https://www.facebook.com/VictimServicesPN
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Cramahe Family Thrift Shop Non-Profit Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/cramahefamilythrift
The Salvation Army
http://www.sallyann.ca/
Please speak with your church to see what programs are available.
Gift cards for Grocery Shopping
Please speak with your church to see what programs are available
Milk for Moms
https://ncdc.ca/services-for-families/milk-for-moms/
Northumberland Bridges Program (NCDC – Northumberland Child Development Centre)
https://ncdc.ca/services-for-families/northumberland-bridges-program/
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Miscellaneous
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Green Wood Coalition
https://www.greenwoodcoalition.com/
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Medical Equipment Loans
http://www.cobourgmemorialtemple.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CobourgMemorialTemple
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The following accept various types of donations including clothes, old blankets, etc:
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Beyond the Blue Box - 4 Covert St. - 905-373-7202
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Big Brothers & Big Sisters - 18 John St - 905-885-7505
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Cobourg and Grafton Legions – take pop can tabs
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Community Works in Hamilton Twp - 905-797-2535
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Horizons 50 Covert St. - 905-372-0503
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Humane Society - 46 Covert St. - 905-372-8451
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Petticoat Lane - 25 Munroe St. - 905-372-9002
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Purpose Thrift Store - 32 Walton Street - Port Hope
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​​Helping Hands Northumberland will accept a variety of items. For more information please email them at: helpinghandscobourg@gmail.com
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Canadian Food for Children - toys, medical supplies, office supplies, clothing, shoes:
http://www.canadianfoodforchildren.net/
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Friends of the North Missiway
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Health Care Connect
(Refers people without a primary family health care provider to physicians and nurses who are accepting new patients in their community
1-866-532-3131
www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect
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Mental Health Aids
Please note that this information is subject to change. We do not manage these sites or services. This information was found through Google searches.
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Central East Healthline
https://www.centraleasthealthline.ca/listServices.aspx?id=10237®ion=NorthumberlandCounty
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Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre
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The Walk-In Counselling Clinic
https://walkincounselling.com/
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Connex Ontario
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MDAO (Mood Disorders Association of Ontario)
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Telephone Support Line:1-866-363-MOOD (6663).
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Northumberland Community Counselling Centre (NCCC):
https://nhh.ca/document/news-release-walk-in-counselling-clinic-oct-26-2017
Port Hope Northumberland Community Health Centre:
https://www.porthopechc.ca/content/counseling
Big White Wall
https://www.bigwhitewall.ca/v2/About.aspx
Community Mental Health Centre
Campbellford Memorial Hospital:
https://www.centraleasthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=50166
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Northumberland Hills Hospital
Free counselling - 905-377-7784
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Kinark Child and Family Services
1-800-230-8531
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Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland
1-877-688-0007
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Durham Mental Health Services
1-855-888-3648 ext. 3312
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Help Lines
Canada 211
211 service providers exist to help people who are experiencing life's challenges access and use services they need, such as food, housing, mental health services or financial assistance, while reducing congestion caused by non-emergency calls to 911 dispatch lines.
Examples of support:
· Finding a family doctor
· Locating the closest food bank
· Counselling and mental health support
· Housing support
· Accessing a walker or wheelchair
The service is a free, easy access point for community, social, health and government assistance and is available by phone, online search, chat and text. Callers to 211 can access on-demand interpretation in over 150 languages.
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4 Counties Crisis Line (16+)
1-866-995-9933
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AIDS and Sexual Health Info Line
1-800-668-2437
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Assaulted Women's Help Line
1-866-863-0511
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ConnexOntario Drug & Alcohol Helpline
1-800-565-8603
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Health Care Connect
1-800-445-1822
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EatRight Ontario
1-877-510-5102
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Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
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Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
1-888-230-3505
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Telecare Distress Centre
705-745-2273
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Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
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Youth Crisis Response Program
1-800-551-0403
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Information Durham
1-866-463-6910
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Housing/Income/Employment Supports
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E.A.R.N.
905-377-9920
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MCYS Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
1-800-663-8560
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Northumberland County Housing Services
1-800-354-7050
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Ontario Disability Support Program
1-800-663-8560
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Ontario Works
1-800-354-7051 ext. 2468
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Shelter Benefit Program
1-800-354-7051 ext. 2468
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Transition House
905-377-0378
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Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Women's Shelter
1-800-388-5171
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Bethesda House Shelter
24 hour 905-623-6050
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Cornerstone Community Association
905-433-0254 ext. 228
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Durham College, Bowmanville Site
905-697-4472
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Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation
1-800-669-2956
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Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
905-579-1821
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Durham Region, Housing Services Division
1-800-669-2956
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Employment Ontario Durham Apprenticeship Office
1-800-461-4608
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Farm Line Support Service
1-888-451-2903
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Housing Help Durham
1-866-746-3696
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Joanne's House Youth Housing and Support
905-239-9477
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Meta Vocational Services Inc.
1-866-794-4677
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Muslim Welfare Home
905-665-0424
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Northern Lights, Ontario Employment Services
1-800-361-4642
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
1-800-722-1196
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YWCA Durham
1-888-576-2997
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Senior Aids
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Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network)
(In-home services to those unable to complete tasks independently, helping clients remain in their homes for longer).
1-289-240-7900 or email info@tenderarmshealthcareproviders.com
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Ontario March of Dimes
(Provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications for people with mobility restrictions).
1-877-396-4867 (press 2 to speak with an Intake counsellor).
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Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative
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Family Medical Leave
1-800-531-5551
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Veteran Supports
Benevolent Funds
(Assists veterans, ex-services personnel and their dependents).
- Royal Canadian Legion
1-888-207-0939 or www.on.legion.ca
- Veterans Affairs Canada
1-866-522-2122 or www.veterans.gc.ca
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Assistive Devices Program
(Requires valid Ontario Health Card)
1-800-268-6021
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Veterans Independence Program
1-866-522-2122
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LGBTQ Supports
Senior Pride Network
(Programs and services for LGBTQ individuals aged 50+).
416-392-6874
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Rainbow Health Ontario
416-324-4100
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For Indigenous Seniors
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit
1-800-640-0642
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/nihb-ssna-index.eng.php
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Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs)
416-236-2539
www.aohc.org/aboriginal-health-access-centres
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