Drop In Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1686 | Last Modified: 25 Jun 2018 | Last Full Update: 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Drop In Center ; Welcome In Drop In Corporation |
| Office Phone | 519-837-0080 |
| Website | dropincentreguelph.com |
| Social Media |  |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa Holland, Utilities Assistance |
| Primary Executive | Gail Hoekstra, Executive Director |
| 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 life for socially disadvantaged individuals. |
| Description (Service) | 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 Community Health Centre * 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. 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 |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Individuals 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 ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Street Outreach Programs ; Supportive Housing for Homeless People ; Transportation Expense Assistance ; Utility Assistance |
