top of page

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community resources provide access to essential services such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare, etc. They help ensure that individuals and families can meet their basic needs for survival and dignity. The Bon Ami Community Services resources are available for individuals who need additional aids or professional assistance.

QUICK LINKS :  Children and Youth  |  Women  |  Men  |  Seniors  |  Families  |  Newcomers to Canada  |  Miscellaneous

Children and Youth
Families
Miscellaneous
Newcomers
Seniors
Women

Children and Youth Resources

>

Miscellaneous

Peel Childrens Centre

Crisis Line: (416) 410-8615

Children and Youth Resources

>

Mental Health Services and Counselling - Children and Youth

Tangerine - Walk in Counselling (Youth - Free Service)

(905) 795-3530

Tangerine Walk-In Counselling

Children and Youth Resources

>

Mental Health Services and Counselling - Children and Youth

Nexus Youth Services

85 Aventura Ct, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y6

(905) 795-3518

Nexus Youth Services has offered counselling services to teenagers and young adults, ages 14 to 24, which live in the Region of Peel in Ontario, Canada.

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Abused Women and Children

Embrave

Crisis Intake Lines (905) 403-0864 / (905) 676-8515

2 shelters Mississauga and Malton

54 beds

Community Support and Outreach - Central Intake Line (905) 676-0257

Children and Youth Resources

>

Child Protection Services

Childrens Aid Society

905-363-6131 or 1-888-700-0996

Children and Youth Resources

>

Mental Health Services and Counselling - Children and Youth

Rapport Youth and Family Services

71 West Dr. #37, Brampton, ON L6T 5E2

(905) 455-4100

Provides counselling and related support services for young people in Peel Region who are experiencing personal, social or family problems

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Youth

Brampton Youth Shelter

(905) 791-2334

Children and Youth Resources

>

Mental Health Services and Counselling - Children and Youth

AYSP - Associated Youth Services of Peel

(905) 890-5222

Children and Youth Resources

>

Pregnant Parenting - Youth

Vita Centre

5659 McAdam Rd Unit C2, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9

(905) 502-7933

Vita Centre offers support, education, and counselling for pregnant and parenting youth. Programs offered at Vita Centre are: Intake, support, and referral, One-to-one counselling services, Growing As Parents (GAP) - Parenting and life skills outreach, Supper Connection -Parenting and nutrition program, Care Closet (practical items for registered clients only), Public education & awareness and Volunteer opportunities

Children and Youth Resources

>

Mental Health Services and Counselling - Children and Youth

Mental Health Services for Children and Youth

Intake line: (905) 451-4655

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Abused Women and Children

La Maison

(647) 777-6433

La Maison is a shelter for Francophone women who are victims of domestic violence and their children.

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Youth

Our Place Peel

(905) 238-1383

Emergency Shelter for Youth - 14 beds in Mississauga

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Youth

Peel Youth Village

99 Acorn Place, Mississauga (Hurontario and Eglinton)

(905) 791-5576

48 Youth - 16 - 30 years

Children and Youth Resources

>

Shelters - Abused Women and Children

Family Life Resource Centre (Salvation Army)

(905) 451-4115

Families

>

Community and Family Services

Community and Family Services Mississauga Temple

3167 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4

(905) 279-3941

By Appointment Only

Areas served: L5S, L5T, L5P, L4W,L4Z,L5R,L5A,L5B,L4Y,L4X L5G, L5E

Provides income tax help and free toys in Christmas

Families

>

Community and Family Services

Community and Family Services Erin Mills

2460 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 1V3

(905) 820-6868

Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm

Areas served: L5C, L5H, L5J, L5K, L5L

Free income tax preparation, assistance with food, and Christmas care programs in which toys are given for children in need.

Families

>

Community and Family Services

Community and Family Services Cornerstone Community Church

3020 Vanderbilt Rd., Mississauga, ON L5N 4W8

(905) 824-0450 ext 22

Hours of operation: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 pm

Areas served: L5M, L5N, L5V, L5W

Provides income tax help and free toys in Christmas

Families

>

Community Care Access Centre

Safe Centre of Peel

60 West Drive, Suite 110 Brampton, Ontario L6T 3T6

Phone: (905) 450-4650 or (905) 568-1068 (24/7 support) / Fax: 905-450-5478

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Family Court Support Services: Ext. 305 / Family Services Counsellor: Ext. 301 or 303

The Safe Centre of Peel is a safe and welcoming space where many agencies work together at one location. We offer support and compassionate care to adults, children and youth affected by abuse and violence in Peel. All services at the Safe Centre of Peel and the Child and Youth Advocacy Program are free of charge.

Families

>

Community and Family Services

Renewed Family Services

611 - 2250 Bovaird Drive E, Brampton

(647) 309 2402

Provides children, youth, and adults with disabilities the support they need through their individualized programs.

Families

>

Miscellaneous

Peel Family Shelter (Salvation Army)

1767 Dundas St. E.

(905) 272-7061

47 family capacity

Families in Transition (Transitional Housing)

>

Miscellaneous

Armagh House

(905)-855-0299

Second Stage Housing

Men

>

Shelters

Wilkinson Rd Shelter (Salvation Army)

15 Wilkinson Rd., Brampton

(905) 452-1335

Single men only - no children

85 bed capacity

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Community Care Access of Peel

199 County Court Blvd, Brampton, ON L6W 4P3

Phone: (905) 796-0040 or 1-888-733-1177

Brampton Location

We provide a wide-range of health-care services and resources to support you at home, at school or in the community. Through personal visits and regular check-ins, we help determine the right care and health supports for you and get you the care you need.

Miscellaneous

>

Mental Health - Adults

ONELINK

Mississauga: (905) 338-4123 / Toll Free: 1-844-216-7411

A single point of access for referrals to 10 Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network funded Addiction and Mental Health Service Providers

Mississauga Halton Central Intake Program

Miscellaneous

>

Employment Services

Next-Steps Employment Centers

1225 Dundas St. East (Dundas-Dixie), Unit 14A, Mississauga

(905) 896-2233

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday - 8:30a.m. to 5p.m.

Free services for job seekers and employers

Miscellaneous

>

Anger Management

Elizabeth Fry Society

5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 206, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3

(905) 459-1315 ext 250

Ages 12-17 served

Community Counselor available for one to one counselling

Female Mobile Support

Offers Youth Anger Management Counselling and Counselling for Shop Lifting on individual basis

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

Sexual Assault 24-hour Crisis Line

1-800-810-0180

Support available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

Mondays - Fridays from 10am to 10pm.

These confidential, 24-hour phone lines offer someone immediate to talk to, crisis counselling, support and information for support allies (i.e. parents, partners or friends of survivors), safety planning, information on victim police reporting and medical options, and strategies for coping with flashbacks, memories and feelings.

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

Femaide

1-877-336-2433

Service offers French-speaking women experiencing gender-based violence, support, information and referrals to appropriate services in their community 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Miscellaneous

>

Miscellaneous

Eye Glasses - Gift of Sight - Lenscrafters

Register through your local Salvation Army Family Services

Eye Examinations often covered by Ontario Works

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

SPECTRA Community Support Services

7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 402 (2nd floor), Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3

(905) 459-7777

Spectra Helpline is a non-profit, multicultural organization providing free, caring and confidential distress lines and support services in several languages for the diverse population of the Region of Peel and surrounding area. Helpline has expanded to include distress line and crisis intervention support in various other languages in addition to English, as well as for people with disabilities and the LGBT community. The centre launched distress lines in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu in 2005, Spanish in 2007, Portuguese in 2009.? Mandarin and Cantonese distress lines are the latest additions.

Miscellaneous

>

Police and Victim Services

Victim Services of Peel

(905) 568-1068 (Crisis Line)

Provides assistance up to Bail Hearing

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Addiction Counselling Services

118 Queen St W, Brampton, ON L6X 1A5

(905) 796-3005

Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, case management, referrals, education, and individual and group counselling - tailored to meet your individual needs!

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Alateen and Al-Anon

Various meeting locations in Halton Hills and Milton

Phone: (416) 410-3809 / Toll-Free: 1-888-425-2666

A part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers between the ages of 12 to 20 years) whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not. By attending Alateen, teenagers meet other teenagers with similar situations. Alateen is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.

Miscellaneous

>

Francophone Services

Francophone Services

1-877-966-7345

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

To increase access to legal services in French in Ontario in order to meet emerging needs.

Miscellaneous

>

Mental Health - Adults

Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel

7700 Hurontario St #314, Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3

(905) 451-2123

Connects individuals to mental health and addictions information, education and support services

Miscellaneous

>

Community Services

Roots Community Services Inc.

36 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2

(647) 812-8545

Peels Black and Caribbean Communities

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Community Care Access of Peel

2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 140, Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8

Phone: (905) 855-9090 or 1-877-336-9090

Mississauga Location

We provide a wide-range of health-care services and resources to support you at home, at school or in the community. Through personal visits and regular check-ins, we help determine the right care and health supports for you and get you the care you need.

Miscellaneous

>

Francophone Services

Femaide

1-877-336-2433

Service offers French-speaking women experiencing gender-based violence, support, information and referrals to appropriate services in their community 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Miscellaneous

>

Drop-in Centers

The Dam - Youth Drop-in

6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Cir, Mississauga, ON L5N 2W7

(905) 826-6558

The Dam is a community program for youth (13-19yrs). All teens are welcome, free of charge, to come to the drop-in and participate in the programs. The drop-in provides a positive, healthy, encouraging, and neutral turf environment that is drug-free and alcohol-free.

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

Assaulted Womens Help Line

1-877-965-9732

A free, anonymous and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis telephone line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. We provide crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Miscellaneous

>

Miscellaneous

Supervised Access Visits

Toll Free 1-866-243-9925 for Peel Region

Peel Family Visit Centre only deals with access involving CAS clients; Non-CAS clients are to be directed to:

York Supervised Access Program (There is a site in Peel servicing Mississauga & Brampton)

Requirements:  Work with both parents; there is an Application fee of $150. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid prior to the intake interview. There is also a $30 per 2-hour visit fee, $20 per 1 hour visit fee, and $15 per one- or two-way exchange; must provide all court documents, including all materials re custody and access; any assessment reports; disclosure re criminal charges; disclose any CAS involvement; visits are structured i.e. Weekly/biweekly.

Access Visits:
> Very Structured
> 2 Staff for every 4-5 families
> all conversation monitored and documented

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Narcotics Anonymous

P.O. Box 40076, Milton, ON L9T 7W4

Toll free: 1-888-811-3887

c/o Halton Peel Area of Narcotics Anonymous

Derry Heights PO

A world-wide fellowship of recovering addicts which offers addicts a Twelve-Step recovery program adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous.

Miscellaneous

>

Mental Health - Adults

Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel

3181 Wolfedale Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1V8

(905) 796-9030

Miscellaneous

>

Community Services

Indus Community Services

1660 Tech Avenue, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L4W 5S7

(905) 257-2369

Miscellaneous

>

Anger Management

Elizabeth Fry Society

5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 206, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3

(905) 624-1755

Miscellaneous

>

Employment Services

Next-Steps Employment Centers

6435 Erin Mills Pkwy, Unit C, Mississauga, ON L5N 4H4

(905) 814-8406

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday - 8:30a.m. to 5p.m.

Battleford Centre

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Cocaine Anonymous

360A Bloor St W, Box 19032, Toronto, ON M5S 3C9

Phone: (416) 927-7858 / Toll Free: 1-866-622-4636

12 step-addiction recovery program

c/o Southern Ontario Area Cocaine Anonymous

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC)

5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 302, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3

(905) 629-1007

Provides services to individuals concerned with their own or another's involvement with alcohol or drugs, offers detailed assessments, as well as short-term individual and group counseling; these services can be tailored to meet individual needs

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

Suicide Helpline dial 9-8-8

24/7 Peel Crisis Support: (905) 278-9036

Text 45645 between 4pm - 12am ET

Miscellaneous

>

Miscellaneous

Family Services of Peel

5975 Whittle Rd #300, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3N1

(905) 453-5775

Virtual walk-in counselling available every Wednesday 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and every Saturday (excluding holiday weekends), from 9 am to 12 pm. No appointments needed.

Miscellaneous

>

Francophone Services

Oasis Centre Des Femmes (F)

150 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6V 1E9

(905) 454-3332

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

To equip Francophone women in the Greater Toronto Area and Halton-Peel, affected by violence in all its forms to improve their situation and become fully autonomous.

Miscellaneous

>

Community Services

Indus Community Services

3038 Hurontario St, Suite 206, Mississauga, ON L5B 3B9

(905) 275-2369

Miscellaneous

>

Francophone Services

La Maison

(647) 777-6419

La Maison is a shelter for Francophone women who are victims of domestic violence and their children.

Miscellaneous

>

Miscellaneous

Parent Support Group (Association of Parent Support Group)

1-800-488-5666

Volunteer support group run by parents

Miscellaneous

>

Police and Victim Services

Peel Regional Police

(905) 453-3311 ext 3614

Supervisor of Family Violence Unit

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

SPECTRA Community Support Services

Phone: (905) 459-7777 (Brampton & Mississauga)

Multilingual help lines are open Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu help lines

English help lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Miscellaneous

>

Help Lines

Victim Support Line

1-888-579-2888 or GTA: (416) 314-2447

Helps find information and referrals to services that help victims of crime in your community. The multilingual line provides services across Ontario, in most languages spoken in the province.

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Celebrate Recovery - Hope Restored Brampton Ministries

30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON L6W 2C4

(905) 460-6422 or (905) 454-1128

Meeting day and time: Mondays at 7pm

12-Step Program designed to help overcome hurts, hang-ups and addictive habits. This weekly gathering provides support and accountability as you learn to take responsibility for your personal recovery by applying Biblically based 12 Step, and 8 Recovery Based Principles.

Miscellaneous

>

Distress Centres

Distress Centers of Greater Toronto

General Line: (416) 408-4357 / Suicide Prevention Line: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

Distress Centre Peel provides free 24-hour telephone support, crisis intervention, and referral to other agencies where appropriate, for people in distress in Mississauga.

Miscellaneous

>

Police and Victim Services

Victim Witness Assistance Program (Criminal Court Support Services)

(905) 456-4797

Provides services from Bail Hearing - Trial

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Addiction Counselling Services

5170 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3

(905) 629-1007

Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, case management, referrals, education, and individual and group counselling - tailored to meet your individual needs!

Miscellaneous

>

Employment Services

YMCA Employment and Community Services

100-55 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 1M3

(905) 276-9322

The Mississauga City Centre Drive YMCA Centre helps job seekers find work. We provide resources, employment services and personalized advice to help people assess their skills and experience.

Miscellaneous

>

Miscellaneous

PAR Program

(416) 291-8884

Partner Assault Response Program

Has to be ordered by court

Miscellaneous

>

Anger Management

Anger Management (evening program) registration fee

(905) 279-3941 ext 2

Offered through Salvation Army Mississauga Temple Family Services.

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

Alcoholics Anonymous

234 Eglinton Avenue, St 202, Toronto, ON M4P 1K3

Main Line: (416) 487-5591 (answered 24/7)

Support group for recovering alcoholics.

Miscellaneous

>

Community Services

Malton Neighborhood Services

3540 Morning Star Dr, Mississauga, ON L4T 1Y2

(905) 677-6270

Miscellaneous

>

Community Care Access Centre

YMCA Youth Substance Abuse Program (Peel)

55 City Centre Drive, Suite 101, Mississauga, ON L5B 1M3

(647) 680-2297 or (416) 473-7407

Serves youth (14-24yrs) with substance use/abuse issues; will meet clients on/off site (i.e.: community centers, schools, etc.); provides one to one counselling; provides group sessions on an as-needed basis; offers educational presentations to community and social service agencies.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Subsidized Housing

Peel Access to Housing (PATH)

10 Peel Centre Dr., Suite B, PO Box 2800, STN B, L6T 0E7

(905) 453-1300

Peel Access to Housing (PATH), is the central access point for people who apply for subsidized housing in Peel.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Newcomer Centre of Peel

165 Dundas St W Suite 116, Mississauga, ON L5B 2N6

(905) 306-0577

Assist the entire newcomer family in achieving settlement and integration within the Region of Peel. With experience and expertise in English language training; employability and business start-up and comprehensive settlement services including programs for women, youth, children, adults and seniors

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Muslim Welfare Centre (Halal Food)

3490 Mavis Rd., Mississauga, ON L5C 1T8

(905) 281-9730

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Brampton)

Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel

32 Haggert Ave. N., Brampton, ON

(905) 454-2144

Foodbank Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 1pm, and Saturday 10:30am - 2pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

St Marys Food Bank

5715 Cooper Ave. Unit 4 (North of Matheson, East side of Kennedy Rd.), Mississauga, ON L4Z 2C7

(905) 890-0900

Hours of Operation: Tuesday 12-2pm, and Wednesday and Thursday 6-8pm

Areas Served: L4Z, L5W, L4W, L5R, L5V, L5C

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Catholic Cross-Cultural Services

3660 Hurontario St, Mississauga

(905) 273-4140

Providing services that assist in the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Muslim Community Services

43-4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43, Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9

(905) 828-1328

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Food Banks Mississauga

4544 Eastgate Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L4W 3W6

(905)270-5589

Hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am - 5pm, Wed: 9am - 8pm, Fri: 9am - 1pm

Areas Served: L5J, L5H, L5G, L5E, L5K, L4X, L5B, L5A L4Y

Newcomers to Canada

>

Social Assistance

ODSP

4 Robert Speck Parkway, 14th floor, Mississauga

(905) 897-3100

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Eden Foodbank - Second Location

2-3185 Unity Dr., Mississauga, ON L5L 4L5

Areas Served L5K, L5L

Newcomers to Canada

>

Thrift Stores

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

1458 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON L4X 1L4

(905) 270-6275

Donate gently used clothing, textiles and household items. This location offers furniture pick-up.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Brampton)

Umbrella of Hope

6 Westwyn Court Brampton ON, L6T 4T5

(647) 617 2644

Newcomers to Canada

>

Furniture

The Furniture Bank

25 Connell Ct #1, Toronto

(416) 934-1229

Second hand

Newcomers to Canada

>

Thrift Stores

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

261 Queen St S, Mississauga, ON L5M 2L9

(905) 821-2598

Donate gently used clothing, textiles and household items.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Newcomer Information Centers

7420 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4T 4E5

(905) 677-0007 ext 5233

The centres are open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

They also have libraries and computer labs that are available for your use.

The Newcomer Information Centres (NIC) have friendly, multilingual staff who provide up to date information and can refer to various programs and services in Peel Region.

Appointments are not necessary.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Catholic Cross-Cultural Services

4557 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON

(905) 272-1703

Providing services that assist in the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees

Newcomers to Canada

>

Furniture

Salvation Army Warehouse in Oakville

Tel: (905) 825-9208 ext 121 / Fax: (905) 825 8953

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Brampton Court

7755 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON

(905) 456-4700

Duty Counsel Re: Family Court - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Lunch Break 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Brampton Residents Must Go To Family Law Information Centre At Brampton Court

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Family Law Information Centre

7755 Hurontario St. Brampton, ON

905-456-4700 ext. 5454

M-F 8:30am-5:00p.m.

Free Legal Advice (Walk in Service)

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Salvation Army Mississauga Temple

3167 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4

(905) 279-3941 OR (905) 279-7525

By Appointment Only

Areas served: l4V, L4Y, L4W, L4X, L4Z, L5A, L5B, L5E, L5G, L5P, L5R, L5S, L5T

Newcomers to Canada

>

Government Resources

Employment Insurance

1-800-206-7218

Includes information about Employment Insurance (EI) temporary benefits for workers, sickness, fishing and family-related benefits as well as how to apply online and submit a report.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Family Counselling

Catholic Family Services

2227 South Milway. Suite 202, Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6

(905) 897-1644

Mississauga Office

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Brampton)

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

44 Church St. E. (Corner of Church and Union), Brampton, ON L6V 1G3

(905) 451-1723

Foodbank Hours: Wednesday 12pm-2pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Lawyer Referral Service

General line: (416) 947-3330 / Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380

Assesses caller needs then provides the name of a lawyer or licensed paralegal who will provide up to 30 minutes of consultation either by phone or in person at no charge.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Mississauga Community Legal Services

130 Dundas Street E. Suite 504, Mississauga, ON

(905) 896-2050

Note: First come first serve basis M-F 9:30am - 4:00pm

Mississauga Residents free advice from Family Lawyer

Newcomers to Canada

>

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault 24-hour crises Line

1-800-810-0180

These confidential, 24-hour phone lines offer someone immediate to talk to, crisis counselling, support and information for support allies (i.e. parents, partners or friends of survivors), safety planning, information on victim police reporting and medical options, and strategies for coping with flashbacks, memories and feelings.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Mississauga Seventh Day Adventist Church

2250 Credit Valley Rd., Mississauga, ON L5M 4L9

(905) 608-0013

Hours of Operation: Wednesday 12 - 4pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Brampton)

Knights Table

287 Glidden Rd #4, Brampton, ON, L6W 1H9

(905) 454-8725

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, and Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Sexual Assault

Hope 24/7

10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 305, Brampton, Ontario L6X 5A5

Office Telephone: (905) 792-0821 / Crisis Telephone Line: 1-800-810-0180

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic interpersonal violence. Provides violence prevention programs.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Family Counselling

Catholic Family Services

60 West Drive, Suite 201, Brampton, ON L6T 3T6

Tel: 905-450-1608 / Fax: 905-450-8902

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brampton Address

Horizon Counselling, Consulting, and Training

The Honourable William G. Davis Centre for Families

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Court Support Services (CMHA/Peel)

7700 Hurontario St #314, Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3

(905) 451-2123 OR (905) 456-4700 ext 5663 and 5666

Mental Health & Justice Services offers intensive individual assistance and advocacy around accessing community resources and services to individuals experiencing mental health concerns, who are in conflict with the law.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Social Assistance

ODSP

370 Main St. North, Unit 2, Brampton

(905) 460-5025

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Salvation Army Cornerstone Community Church

3020 Vanderbilt Rd., Mississauga, ON L5N 4W8

(905) 824-0450

Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday 9am-3pm

Areas served: L5M, L5N, L5V L5W

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Eden Community Food Bank

3051 Battleford Rd. (at Winston Churchill), Mississauga L5N 5Z9

(905) 785-3651

Eden United Church

Areas served: L5M, L5N

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Family Services of Peel

151 City Centre Suite 501, Mississauga

(905) 453-5775

Wed. 6:00pm - 8:45pm (walk-in only)

Newcomers to Canada

>

Furniture

Sleep Country Free Bed Program

1-888-SLEEP-88 / (1-888-753-3788)

ASK FOR CHARITY BED PROGRAM

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

The Compass Food Bank and Outreach Centre

427 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1H8

(905) 274-9309

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Muslim Community Services

40 Peel Centre Drive, Suite 209., Brampton, ON L6T2T9

(905) 790-1910

Newcomers to Canada

>

Social Assistance

Ontario Works

7120 Hurontario Ave., Hurontario and Derry Rd

(905) 793-9200

Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Open Door

100 City Centre Dr, Box 79, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9

(905) 276-9136

Square One Shopping Centre

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Newcomer Information Centers

50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2

(905) 949-0049

The centres are open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

They also have libraries and computer labs that are available for your use.

The Newcomer Information Centres (NIC) have friendly, multilingual staff who provide up to date information and can refer to various programs and services in Peel Region.

Appointments are not necessary.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services

24 Queen Street East, Suite 601, Brampton, ON L6V 1A3

Telephone: (905) 455-0160 / Toll Free: 1-866-455-0160

Newcomers to Canada

>

Furniture

Donated Bed Program

Must Pick Up or pay for delivery

$100 to sanitize

Requirements: Support Letter from The Salvation Army stating that the person is in financial need of Beds ?State How Many and Size

Newcomers to Canada

>

Sexual Assault

Chantels Place

Mississauga Hospital Site, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga L5C 1B8

(905) 848-7580 ext. 2548

Private and secure area for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence irrespective of gender, age, and ethnicity

Newcomers to Canada

>

Legal Information

Legal Aid Office

2 County Court Blvd Ste. 100B, Brampton, ON

1-800-668-8258

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Grace Mt. Zion Apostolic Church

5865 Coopers Ave., Mississauga ON L4Z 1R9

(905) 501-8958

Hours of Operation: Fri: 6:00 - 8:00pm, Last Saturday of every month: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Mississauga)

Salvation Army Erin Mills

2460 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 1V3

(905) 820-6868

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Areas served: L5C, L5H, L5J, L5K, L5L

Newcomers to Canada

>

Government Resources

Child Tax Benefits

1-800-387-1193

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

COSTI Immigration Services

6750 Winston Churchill Blvd, Unit 8A, Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4

(905) 567-0482

A community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Furniture

Recyc-Matresses Inc.

100 Vinyl Court, Woodbridge, ON

(416) 247-8383

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Dixie Bloor Neighborhood Centre

3650 Dixie Rd Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9

(905) 629-1873

It facilitates a smooth integration for newcomers of all ages to support their full participation in all aspects of life in Canada.

Newcomers to Canada

>

Food Banks (Brampton)

Salvation Army Brampton Citadel Community Church

9395 Bramalea Rd. Brampton ON L6S 4B7

(905) 791-1085

Foodbank Hours: Wednesday 10am-3pm

By Appointment Only

Newcomers to Canada

>

Miscellaneous

Catholic Cross-Cultural Services

164 Queen St E Suite 306, Brampton, ON L6X 4J2

(905) 457-7740

Providing services that assist in the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees

Seniors

>

Miscellaneous

Seniors Safety Line

1-866-299-1011

Provides contact and referral information 24/7 for local agencies across the province that can assist in cases of elder abuse. Trained counsellors also provide safety planning and supportive counseling for older adults who are being abused or at-risk of abuse.

Seniors

>

Miscellaneous

Peel Elder Abuse Support Program

(905) 459-7777

To promote better practices among service providers to ensure coordinated, seamless service delivery to all older adults in Peel, especially those who are vulnerable and at risk of abuse.

Women

>

Shelters

Cawthra Road Shelter (Salvation Army)

2500 Cawthra Rd.

(905) 281-1272

Single men and women only - no children

Women

>

Shelters

Salvation Army Lighthouse

750 Redwood Square, Oakville

(905) 339-2918

Single men and women - no children

Women

>

Counselling Abused Women

Womens Counselling Centre (Salvation Army Erin Mills)

2460 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON

(905) 820-8984

By appointment only

Up to 12 sessions of counselling for free of charge

Men
bottom of page