Community Resources

 
  • COAST (Crisis outreach and support team) provides services to people experiencing a crisis related to mental health and addictions.

    https://www.stjoes.ca/health-services/mental-health-addiction-services/mental-health-services/coast

  • is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

    https://cmha.ca/

  • Autism Ontario is a charitable organization that works to help all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful supports, information, and connections so they are equitably and seamlessly supported across their life course.

    https://www.autismontario.com/

  • March of Dimes is a charitable organization that works hard to serve individuals with developmental disabilities live full and fulfilling lives.

    https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca

  • Developmental Service Ontario (Hamilton Niagara Region; DSO-HNR) is the access point for adult developmental services funded through the ministry of children, community and social services (MCCSS).

    https://dsohnr.ca/contact-us/

  • Ontario Disability support Program (ODSP) is one of Ontario’s social assistance programs. ODSP provides income and employment supports to eligible Ontario residents.

    https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/