Important Resources for ND Families

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 supportsWellington 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 Serviceshttps://www.kerrysplace.org/covid-19-resources/
  Mental Health ResourcesROCK (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 
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