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Address:
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23 Gordon St
Guelph, ON
N1H 4G9
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Intersection:
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Gordon St and Nottingham St
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Hours:
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Mon-Sun 5 am-2:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
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Executives:
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Gail Hoekstra - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Provides food, shelter and basic necessities of life for socially disadvantaged individuals.
Low cost meals, friendship, support and guidance on a drop-in basis * serves two meals a day (light breakfast and snacks)
Services include:
- emergency assistance with transportation costs and baby needs
- access to social services - outreach workers from the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Guelph Community Health Centre
- assistance with foot and hair care needs
- emergency shelters (for women and children, men) by referral from the Drop In Centre
- support workers, Specialized Outreach Services (SOS)
- nursing support - Guelph CHC
- long-term supportive housing
- Last Months Rent Fund assists individuals to obtain housing by providing financial assistance required for last month's rent deposit and / or HALF of required hydro deposit
The Drop In Centre will phone landlords and other services to advocate for individuals requiring housing support or assistance with utilities.
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Application:
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Call or visit centre for assistance
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Individuals in need of guidance and support services due to issues of mental illness, isolation and economic marginalization
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Area(s) Served:
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Guelph ; Wellington County
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