A non-for-profit, community-based organization providing support for males and transitional male youth experiencing alcohol or drug addition. Offers advocacy, counselling, education, and life skills building activities in a substance-free environment. Part of the Shelter Health Network.
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Provides support for women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence. Offered at a confidential location for up to one year. Services include:
Interval House of Hamilton consists of the Victoria & Friends emergency shelter, as well as community programs for women and their children who are experiencing family violence, abuse, and/or human trafficking.
Collects new and gently used clothing and household items (dishes, pots and pans, linens, etc.). These items are given away free of charge to those in need in the Hamilton and surrounding community.
A non-profit multi-service organization offering programs and services in the areas of Children, Youth and Family Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, and Newcomer, Employment and Community Services.
Free drop-in centre for youth in Hamilton. Offers a variety of themed activities and social events, as well as:
A non-profit organization that provides training to enable people who are blind or partially sighted to develop or restore key daily living skills and enhance their independence, safety, and mobility.
Affiliated with CNIB Foundation and CNIB Deafblind Community Services.
Online directory of locations in Hamilton that offer free vaccinations for the seasonal flu. Visit a doctor, pharmacist, or clinic to get a flu shot. Visit the website to find a clinic nearby.
Non-academic student life space located on McMaster University campus and operated by McMaster Students Union. Includes multi-faith prayer spaces, collaboration rooms, a community kitchen, lots of seating, as well as lounge and event spaces for students and student groups.
A Hamilton-based advocacy and support group for persons on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs. The group engages in information exchange, problem solving advice, social networking, skill development, activity planning, poverty concerns, social advocacy, community action and political lobbying.