Adult Services
Community Housing Access Centre (CHAC)
519-575-4833
Provides information and applications for social housing assistance throughout Waterloo Region.
www.regionofwaterloo.ca/housing
Community Living Cambridge
519-623-7490
Serves individuals in the Cambridge community with a developmental disability.
www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
Food Bank of Waterloo Region
519-743-5576
Distributes emergency food throughout Waterloo Region.
John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
519-743-6071
The primary focus is the prevention of crime through service, community education, advocacy and reform. It relies on a community approach to realize its goal: working with adult and youth offenders, families of offenders, community groups and government agencies.
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
1-800-891-0506
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (“OPGT”) delivers a unique and diverse range of services that safeguard the legal, personal and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates.
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
Ontario Works
519-883-2100
Provides financial assistance to individuals and families with low income.
www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/servicesForYou/FinancialAssistance.asp
Victim Services of Waterloo Region
519-585-2363
Provides support and referral options to victims of crime and/or traumatic circumstances, also offers a 24 hour crisis support line.
Family Violence
Family and Children’s Services (FACS)
Offers assistance and information on child welfare, family support and fostering programs.
Kitchener Office 519-576-0540
Cambridge Office 519-623-6970Ho
House of Friendship Men's Hostel
519-742-8327
24 hour shelter for me 16 years and older.
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
519-741-8633
24 hour confidential crisis line for women, men and trans people who have experienced sexual violence as a child or adult. Other services include counselling, support groups, advocacy, information and referrals.
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
519-749-6994
St Mary’s General Hospital provides treatment for victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence.
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
24 hour confidential crisis lines, 24 hour shelters for abused women, with or without women.
Anselma House (Kitchener) 519-742-5894
Haven House (Cambridge) 519-653-2422
Pregnancy Planning
BirthRight
519-579-3990
Provides support and referrals for pregnant women.
KW Pregnancy Resource Centre
519-886-4001
Offers free pregnancy tests, support and referrals for pregnant women, prenatal and parenting classes.
Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region
519-743-9360
Provides information about sexuality, birth control, and pregnancy.
