These programs offer innovative programs to teach and surround youth with opportunities

Although youth-specific shelters are not the answer to addressing youth homelessness, they are an essential access point where young people can obtain the support they need to stabilize their housing situation and attain basic needs

Togetherall harnesses the protective and therapeutic effects of connectedness and healthy social networks in its unique community where people share with, and support each other. The evidence is convincing, the wider determinants of health such as the communities in which we exist have a more beneficial impact than individual lifestyle factors and health behaviors. Innovative technology, and first class clinical teams and trained moderators, create a unique environment for members to lead their own recovery.

If you’re experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety, BounceBack can help. Through BounceBack, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to help manage worry and anxiety, combat unhelpful thinking, and become more active and assertive.

If you’re experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety, BounceBack can help. Through BounceBack, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to help manage worry and anxiety, combat unhelpful thinking, and become more active and assertive.

Our outreach program offers community based information, resources, and supports to low-income individuals in Centre Wellington, Wellington North, Minto, and Mapleton Townships. The focus is supporting those most in need in the community while promoting self-sufficiency and community involvement.

WES for Youth Online is committed to providing free and professional online counselling to those who are seeking support for their mental health needs.

Distress Line: Trained volunteers provide emotional support through active listening and empathy at times when you may feel stressed.

TeleConnect Line: A unique service where local community members can improve their social connection by receiving a daily phone call from a trained volunteer.

The Crisis Line is a 24-hour telephone and TTY support and referral line in Guelph and Wellington County providing support to individuals who have experienced or are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse and/or stalking.

Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about, we’re here to listen. No judgment, totally private, 24/7.

Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario, 24/7/365.

Here 24/7 is your front door to the addictions, mental health and crisis services provided by 11 partner agencies across Waterloo – Wellington. All you need to do is reach out to us. We do the intake, assessment, referral, crisis, waitlist and appointment booking work for these important programs.

The County of Wellington is responsible for the delivery and administration of provincially mandated social and affordable housing programmes, as well as initiatives to prevent and address homelessness.

The Transitional and Housing Support Program offers a wide range of support to women in the community who are experiencing abuse, have left abusive relationships recently or in the past, or who are considering leaving. All our services are free and interpreters and childcare can be arranged when necessary.

Marianne’s Place is an accessible emergency shelter where we welcome all women and their children who are experiencing physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse and/or stalking or human trafficking. It’s more than just a safe place to stay. After intake, our staff will give you support and information so you can make your own choices about safety for you and your children..

The Drop In Centre’s shelter programs provide homeless individuals with a shelter bed and access to basic needs, such as meals, hygiene items, and showers. These emergency shelters offer individuals a safe place to stay as they search for housing and pursue their goals.

The Drop In Centre’s shelter programs provide homeless individuals with a shelter bed and access to basic needs, such as meals, hygiene items, and showers. These emergency shelters offer individuals a safe place to stay as they search for housing and pursue their goals.

The Rapid Access Addition Clinic (RAAC) is a specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to their drug and/or alcohol use. People of all ages who are currently using substances are welcome at the clinic. there is no cost to participate. The RAAC is a short term service and patients are connected back to primary care upon completion of their involvement.

Portage Ontario’s drug addiction rehabilitation centre located in Elora, Ontario, provides a residential treatment program for Ontario youth 14 to 18+.

Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) is a set of services that offers an alternative to residential withdrawal management for individuals who can safely withdraw from alcohol and/or other drugs in a safe and supportive community environment.

CADS provides outpatient addiction counselling for individuals and families who are concerned with substance abuse/misuse/addiction issues.

Client-centred, highly individualized treatment, support and rehabilitation for residents of Guelph and Wellington county living with severe and persistent mental illness.

A unique service where local community members can improve their social connection by receiving a daily phone call from a trained volunteer. Calls may focus on providing emotional support, casual conversation, or establishing reminders and prompts that support the needs of the individual

Good2Talk is a free, confidential service for post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365. By calling 1-866-925-5454, post-secondary students in Ontario can receive professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being.