Drop In Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1686 | Last Modified: 16 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Drop In Center ; Welcome In Drop In Corporation |
| Office Phone | 519-837-0080 |
| Website | dropincentreguelph.com |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Candace Wrixon, Manager of Housing Programs |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Emmanuel Asanya, Drop In Manager |
| Primary Executive | Gail Hoekstra, Executive Director |
| Description (Site) | Across from Guelph Farmers Market |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown Area |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Gordon St and Nottingham St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Provides food, shelter and basic necessities of daily living. |
| Description (Service) | Meals, friendship, support and guidance on a drop-in basis * serves two meals a day at 11 am and 2 pm.
Services include: * emergency assistance with rent arrears, utility disconnection and discretionary help as required to maintain housing for low income individuals and families * access to social services - outreach workers from the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Guelph Community Health Centre * assistance with foot care * emergency shelters for adults and families * support workers, Specialized Outreach Services (SOS) * nursing support - Guelph Community Health Centre Union Gas Winter Warmth Program: will assess individuals for eligibility to receive assistance with heating bills; program runs all year |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 8 am-3 pm, including holidays |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | People in need of guidance and support services due to issues of mental illness, isolation and economic marginalization |
| Application | Call or visit centre for assistance |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1983 |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations ; United Way |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; Homeless Shelter ~ Families ; Homeless Shelter ~ Men ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women ; Podiatry/Foot Care ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Street Outreach Programs ; Supportive Housing for Homeless People ; Utility Assistance |
