Community Resources
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Orillia and area Community Resources
Information Orillia
Phone - 325-3883
www.informationorillia.org
The "Key Program"
- a community-based outreach program serving individuals in Orillia and area, who are homeless or at high risk of being homeless
Ph. - 705-325-2201 Ext. 3547 (Orillia, Ontario)
North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services
- offering assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstances
- working in partnership with local police and community services
Ph. - 705-325-5578 (Orillia, Ontario)
Email - nsvcs@encode.com
Support Link
-wireless phone program
- helping to keep victims safe through planning and awareness
Ph. - 705-323-9260 (Orillia, Ontario)
The Orillia & Area Good Food Box
- operates to provide affordable fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need. Once a month, participants place their orders for a box of fresh vegetables and fruits with volunteer coordinators. Mid-month, they receive their box
brimming with fresh, health, and tasty produce. Customers pay either $9.00 for a small box or $13.OO for a large box.
Ph. - Information Orillia - 705-325-3883
Samaritan House Community Ministries
- to alleviate poverty and suffering through positive action
- women and children's drop-in centre, family literacy program, housing
Ph. - 705-720-7111 (Barrie, Ontario)
North House Shelter
- Transitional Housing
Phone - 705-426-1150 (Beaverton, Ontario)
www.northhouse.ca
Green Haven Transition Support Services
- women's shelter in Orillia
- support women who have experienced recent abuse in establishing and maintaining violence free lives in the community
Ph. 705-327-73 19 (Orillia, Ontario)
Orillia, Depression, Anxiety and Manic Depression Self Help Group
- group support to help alleviate the feeling of being alone
- to provide resources and information
Ph. - 705-325-2201 (Orillia, Ontario)
Mental Health Crisis Line
Phone - 1-800-680-4426
Sexual Assault Services
Ph. 1-800-46 1-2929
Kids Help Phone
Ph. 1-800-668-6868
Children's Aid Society - Simcoe County
Ph. - 1-800-461-4236
New Path Family and Youth Counseling
Ph. - 1-866-566-7675
Women's Multicultural Resource & Counseling Resource Centre
Ph. - 1-877-454-4035
Orillia & District Association of Churches (OADAC)
-a fellowship of Christian congregations and para-church ministries
www.oadac.ca
Orillia Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Ph. - 705-326-8228
www.kadis.com/opcc/
Biidaaban
Mnjikaning First Nation
Ph. - 705-325-3611 (Rama, Ontario)
OASIS - Orillia Alternative High School
Ph. - 705-325-4911
Orillia Native Women's Group
Ph. - 705-329-7766
www.orillianativewoman@rogers.com
Places for People
- mission to provide permanent, supported housing for those at risk of homelessness and to provide opportunities for participants to obtain equity in their unit.
Ph. - 705-326-6444 (Orillia, Ontario)
Habitat for Humanity
- a non-profit, ecumenical, international Christian housing ministry that is dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.
Ph. - 705-327-1074 (Orillia, Ontario)
Lawyer Referral Service
- LRS- a LRS representative provide name and phone number of a local LRS member lawyer who is able to deal with your issue. A $6.00 charge will be automatically added to your phone bill.
Ph. 1-900 number
Telecare Orillia
- confidential distress line
Ph. -705-325-9534
Community Action Program Children - CAPC Simcoe County
- encourages early investment in children so that they get a better start in life, are ready to start school, and their chances to participate fully in society as adults are enhanced.
Ph. - 705-733-3227 Ext. 257 (Simcoe County)
Ph. - 705-326-9905 - (Orillia, Ontario)
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Ph. - 1-877-721-7520
Health Connections
Ph. - 1-877-721-7520
Parent Help Line
Ph - 1-888-603-9100
Simcoe Outreach Services - S.0.S.
- assessment, referral, counseling and resource centre for residents of Simcoe County experiencing the effects of substance misuse and gambling
Ph. - 705-325-4499 (Orillia, Ontario)
Regional Sexual Assault Treatment Centre - Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Ph. - 1-877-377-7438
Orillia Native Women's Group
Ph. - 705-329-7755
Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
Ph. - 705-326-2849 (Orillia, Ontario)
The Sharing Place
- food bank
Ph. - 705-327-4273 (Orillia, Ontario)
Mothercare - Simcoe County Mother Care and Next Step Program
- weekly drop-in programs for pregnant women and new mothers
Ph. - 705-733-3227- Ext. 257 Simcoe County
Ph. - 705-326-9905 (Orillia, Ontario)
Information Orillia
Expansive list of information on local community resources
Contact Phone Number 326-7743
Housing Resource Centre Orillia
-Contact Phone Number 325-3883
Mobile Unit
Outreach and joint effort of the Key Program (Homeless Initiative of the Orillia hospital) and the Salvation Army
Contact Phone Number - 325-2201 Ext. 3547
Youth Centre
A city of Orillia supported program aimed at youth aged 12 to 16 years. Provides opportunities to youth to attend organized activities, experience events and receive guidance by trained youth workers.
-Contact Phone Number Kevin 325-8082
Lighthouse Shelter & Soup Kitchen
Mens shelter that offers shelter to homeless men and community meals to anyone in need.
Contact Phone Number Tim 329-2265
Hillcrest Corporation
In the planning stages, upon completion will provide affordable housing for seniors in Orillia.
Contact Phone Number Ken 327-5551
James Place
St. James Anglican Church opens its doors once a week to provide services for individuals struggling in the Orillia community. It operates in conjunction with Wednesday Loonie Lunch.
-Contact Phone Number 325-2742
Mental Health Crisis Line
Phone number- 728-5044.
Charitable Donation Number 87282 4610 RR0001