Halton Catholic District School Board – Resources for families in Halton During Covid-19 outbreak
*Information gathered from ROCK and Halton region Covid-19 resource
Burlington | |
Salvation Army Food Bank | • Will remain open for usual food bank hours 9am-11:30am each weekday morning • Waived the 21 day return policy, so clients can visit as often as is necessary • Pre-packed grocery bags • Health screening questions will be asked • 5040 Mainway, Unit 9 Burlington, 905-637-3893 |
Burlington Food Bank | • Food bank will shift to a “hamper model’ (prepackaged) • Only 3 clients will be allowed in the Food Bank at any one time Shifting to home deliveries as of March 23 • Health screening questions • 1254 Plains RD E, Unit 1A Burlington • Call 905-637-2273 or email info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca |
Compassion Society | • Hours Monday and Wed 12 noon-2pm • Food support available only (non-perishable food grab bags) • Only food donations being accepted • Clothing and household donations not accepted for the next 3 weeks • 484 Plains Rd, E. Burlington • 905-592-3722 |
Open Doors | * Food Bank open Tue 3 pm-6 pm, only offering food hampers * Parish Centre is closed and all other regular programming will be placed on pause * St Christopher’s Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington * 905-634-1809 |
Burlington Churches providing food supports | Wellington Square United Church * Friday Night Community Dinner is not running, but take home meal bags can be picked up Mon, Wed, and Fri 12 noon-4 pm * anyone interested in donating food or volunteering or anyone in need of some support is encouraged to contact Co-ordinator Lisa Lunski at llunski@wsquare.ca * 2121 Caroline St, Burlington * see website for updates Compass Point Bible Church * Food bank is operating with its regular hours * food is pre-bagged * moving to delivery service after Mar 28 until further notice * supported by direct donations from church attendees and community donations * contact 905-336-0500 or see website for more information St. Luke’s Anglican * Food for Life prepackage grocery bags, Tue, 11:30 am * prepackaged Community Lunch meals available at 12 noon on the first, third and fifth Wed of each month * 1382 Ontario St. * 905-634-1826 Faith Christian Reformed Church * Food for Life prepackage grocery bags * 2265 Mountainside Dr. * 905-336-5353 * Tue 7 pm Brant Hills Presbyterian * Food for Life prepackage grocery bags * 2138 Brant St. * 905-335-2640 * Wed, 1:30 pm Tansley United Church * Food for Life prepackage grocery bags * 2111 Walkers Line * 905-335-0090 * Fri, 9:30 am |
All of Halton | |
Hope Place Centre | ● Provide treatment and promote recovery for individuals and families experiencing alcohol or drug addiction ● Operating all programs and services ● Admissions, continuing care, baby’s best beginning and family program are only offering virtual sessions ● Live-in programs are still accepting referrals and proceeding with admissions ● Mon-Friday 9am-5pm, by appointment only ● 905-465-3324 |
Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Branch | ● Providing case management and peer support by phone ● 24-7 COAST Crisis line available at 1-877-825-9011, Information and Referral 905-315-8664 ● Until further notice, CMHA will not be providing free walk-in counselling by phone so that they can continue to support our community in a manner that is safe considering the present health climate, call 289-291-5396 and you will be contacted by a counsellor within 24 business hours |
Islamic Centre of North America Relief Canada | www.isnacanada.com |
Canadian Muslim Response Network | * covid19relief.ca * campaign to support those who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis * designed to especially help those who may be more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus and to the effects of self-isolation * delivering various kits containing essential groceries, as well as hygiene and sanitation products, to seniors and families in dire needs in the coming weeks * if you require help during the COVID-19 crisis, or know someone who does, click here * looking for volunteers, to help out and donate their time, click here to volunteer |
Summit Housing | |
ADAPT Alcohol and Substance Use Support | |
COAST Crisis Outreach and Support | |
Halton Community Legal Services | haltonconsult@lao.on.ca |
Halton Multicultural Centre | mcardona@hmcconnections.com or Tatjana Spajic, Coordinator Youth Settlement tspajic@hmconnections.com http://hmcconnections.com/ |
Community Facebook Groups | ● Join these public groups (must have a Facebook account) to offer or request assistance https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607779956038669/ – Milton https://www.facebook.com/groups/626456487912852/ – Halton Hills Acton and Georgetown https://www.facebook.com/groups/660691818029469/ – Oakville https://www.facebook.com/groups/BurlingtonCovidResponse/ – Burlington |
● Service Canada is ready to support Canadians affected by COVID-19 and placed in quarantine, with the following support actions – The one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits will be waived for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week of their claim – Establishing a new dedicated toll-free phone number to support inquiries related to waiving the EI sickness benefits waiting period – Priority EI application processing for EI sickness claims for clients under quarantine – If you are eligible, visit the EI sickness benefits page to apply: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html – Contact the new dedicated toll-free phone number if you are in quarantine and seeking to waive the one-week EI sickness benefits waiting period so you can be paid for the first week of your claim: Toll Free 1-833-381-2725; TTY 1-800-529-3742 | |
Bell • To assist Canadians working from home because of COVID-19. Bell will be waiving extra usage fees for all residential internet customers until April 30th (this will be applied automatically, no action is required by customers) Telus • Until the end of April, the following changes will apply • Waiving home internet overages for customers who are not on unlimited data plans • Waiving all Easy Roam and pay-per-use roaming charges for postpaid Mobility customers that are stranded outside of North America and are unable to return to Canada (Note: North American includes all Caribbean and Central American countries) • Support customers facing financial challenges by providing flexible payment options Rogers • Waving long distance charges for wireless, home phone consumers and small businesses for calls to anywhere in Canada until April 30th • Waving Roam Like Home and all pay-per-use roaming fees in all countries where Rogers offers roaming for all postpaid consumers and small business travelling outside of Canada between March 16th-April 30 2020 • Will also be ensuring that services will not be suspended for any customers experiencing financial difficulties during this period Fido • Waving long distance; roaming fees; data overages; flexible options | |
Hydro https://www.hydroone.com/savingmoneyandenergy_/financialassistanceforresidents_/Pages/Relief-Fund.aspx https://www.uniongas.com/about-us/community/energy-assistance-program https://www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/help-low-income-consumers/low-income-energy-assistance-program | |
Safety Resources | * in an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and ambulance * for additional community information 24/7, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Ontario (translation available) Assaulted Women’s Helpline * counselors continue to be available 24/7 to support women and seniors experiencing abuse * Assulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511 * Senior Safety Line 1-866-299-1011 * see www.awhl.org for more resources Halton Womens Place * South Halton 905-332-7892 * North Halton 905-878-8555 * 24 hour crisis line and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available * see website for more resources SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services) * 24 hour crisis line 905-875-1555 * free individual counselling for ages 14 and up * support services for friends and family members * 24 hour anti-human trafficking crisis support line 289-837-3999 * advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina’s Place, the police station and court * see website for more resources Halton Children’s Aid Society * access child protection services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 905-333-4441 * see website for more resources |
Autism Services | https://www.kerrysplace.org/covid-19-resources/ |
Mental Health Resources | ROCK (Reach out Centre for Kids) * multi-service organization providing services to children and youth from birth to 17 years of age and their families * all in-person programming and walk-ins will be suspended until April 6 * will remain available to clients via phone support, email and the implementation of innovative services to support program offerings for the duration of the provincial school closure * If you are in crisis, contact the 24/7 ROCK Crisis Line at 905-878-9785 * for all other queries related to services, call the Access Line at 289-266-0036, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * see website for full details Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch * providing case management and peer support by phone * 24/7 COAST Crisis line available at 1-877-825-9011, Information and Referral 905-315-8664 * until further notice, CMHA will be providing free walk-in counselling by phone so that they can continue to support our community in a manner that is safe considering the present health climate, call 289-291-5396 and you will be contacted by a counsellor within 24 business hours * see website for full details The Indigenous Network * CMHA HRB is providing addiction & mental health support by phone to The Indigenous Network clients * call Lauren 905-876-5503 or Keeleah 905-876-5418 * calls will be returned within 24 hours during regular business hours Ontario COVID-19 Mental Health Network * network of Ontario-based mental health professionals dedicated to supporting front-line COVID workers during the evolving crisis * one-on-one no-fee therapy for those who need it * if you are seeking teletherapy and are involved in providing healthcare related to COVID-19, please request support here * if you are licensed to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in Ontario and are willing to provide pro bono (short-term, ongoing) tele-sessions, please register here * see website for more details ADAPT * outpatient addiction, assessment and treatment agency * will continue commitments to providing accessible clinical services and supports to all clients, through remote and/or virtual counselling platforms * Tele-counselling or virtual counselling supports for all active clients * Tele-meeting or OTN meeting options for all team, community and partnership meetings * Telephone intake services for new referrals and community communications (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm), with tele-counselling or remote/virtual support options applied to new clients/referrals * Intake Desk 905-639-6537 ext 0 Hope Place Centre * provide treatment and promote recovery for individuals and families experiencing alcohol and drug addiction * operating all programs and services * admissions, continuing care, baby’s best beginning and Family program are only offering virtual sessions * live-in program are still accepting referrals and proceeding with admissions * Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, by appointment only * 905-465-3324 Big White Wall * mental health and wellbeing chat service, safe and anonymous, includes online peer community support * a place for creative and artistic expression of emotions, guided support courses and tools to help with self-management * see website for full details |